Truth Or Dare
N*E*R*D feat. Kelis & Terrar Lyrics


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Yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm on the dance floor burning up
Music turn it up
Baby I'm
Real hot so is it my turn to touch you
Baby you
Look like you're buzzin' on ex with 3D effects
Baby you
Look like you have no clue of what comes next
Me and my dogs will be there
Tell your girls prepare to share
We'll play the dancing truth or dare
If someone's standing there, stare say
Hey baby what's your name
Don't stand looking insane
Do you want to ride the train
Welcome to the fast lane
If you're in love beware
'Cause these people they don't care
All hands in the air
This is what we call truth or dare

I am the one with the brightest hair, leather I don't care
Baby I
Don't ever want to take the shirt off
That's my dare
You got a girl but you touching me like you don't care,
Baby you
Do you
But just don't get caught out there

Me and my girls will be there
Tell your boys prepare to share
We'll play the dancing truth or dare
If someone's standing there, stare say
Hey baby what's your name
Don't stand looking insane
Do you want to ride the train
Welcome to the fast lane
If you're in love beware
'Cause these people they don't care
All hands in the air
This is what we call truth or dare

Come on come on
Baby shake it up

Man, I got ten surrounding me
Hounding me
Center of attention
A riot it's bound to be
Though I'm in the middle
My jewels you're bound to see
In a pool of women
All of them drowning me
I'm ho hoppin', flip floppin', ho hoppin'
Now her head in my lap boppin'
I ain't one to care
I ain't used to fair
Baby you can keep the truth
Choose the dare

Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

Me and my dogs will be there tell your girls prepare to share
Me and my girls will be there tell your boys prepare to share
We'll play the dancing truth or dare
If someone's standing there, stare say
Hey baby what's your name
Don't stand looking insane
Do you want to ride the train, welcome to the fast lane
If you're in love beware
'Cause these people they don't care
All hands in the air
This is what we call truth or dare

Come on come on
Baby shake it up





Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

Overall Meaning

In the song Truth Or Dare by N*E*R*D feat. Kelis and Pusha, the lyrics portray a fast-paced, high-energy party atmosphere focused on dancing and hookups. The singer describes themselves as being "real hot" and encourages others to join in on the fun, inviting them to play "dancing truth or dare." The chorus urges people to let loose and enjoy themselves, but also warns that love can be dangerous in such a carefree environment.


The verses swap between the perspectives of multiple characters, including the singer who has "brightest hair" and doesn't want to take their shirt off, a girl being touched by someone who has a girlfriend, and a guy who is surrounded by women and reveling in the attention. The lyrics allude to drug use with the line "you look like you're buzzin' on ex with 3D effects," suggesting that the partygoers are under the influence of ecstasy. The song ends with the refrain urging everyone to shake it up and get lost in the moment.


Overall, Truth Or Dare captures the feeling of letting loose at a party and indulging in the moment, but also hints at the darker consequences of such recklessness. The fast-paced beat and catchy lyrics make it a perfect party anthem, while also conveying a message about the importance of being aware of one's actions and their impact on others.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing excitement and eagerness to party


I'm on the dance floor burning up
I'm enjoying myself and dancing fervently


Music turn it up
Requesting to turn the volume of the music higher


Baby I'm Real hot so is it my turn to touch you
I'm attractive and ready to initiate physical contact with you


Baby you Look like you're buzzin' on ex with 3D effects
You appear to be under the influence of ecstasy and experiencing multi-dimensional visual hallucinations


Baby you Look like you have no clue of what comes next
You seem unaware and confused about the upcoming events


Me and my dogs will be there Tell your girls prepare to share
My friends and I will attend the party and expect your female friends to be open to sharing their attention and affection


We'll play the dancing truth or dare
We'll engage in a game of truth or dare while dancing


If someone's standing there, stare say Hey baby what's your name Don't stand looking insane
If someone is nearby, make eye contact and introduce yourself, rather than appearing awkward or odd


Do you want to ride the train Welcome to the fast lane If you're in love beware 'Cause these people they don't care
Are you interested in exploring casual sex and partying? Join us in a fast-paced, care-free lifestyle, but be cautious if you are emotionally invested in someone


All hands in the air This is what we call truth or dare
Everyone participate and let loose in the game of truth or dare


I am the one with the brightest hair, leather I don't care Baby I Don't ever want to take the shirt off That's my dare
I stand out with my distinct hair and disregard for conforming to traditional clothing norms. My dare is to keep my shirt on, as I am comfortable and confident in my own skin


You got a girl but you touching me like you don't care, Baby you Do you But just don't get caught out there
Although you have a girlfriend, you are acting as if you are unattached and interested in me. Do what you want, but be mindful of any potential consequences


Me and my girls will be there tell your boys prepare to share
My female friends and I will attend the party and expect your male friends to be open to sharing their attention and affection


Come on come on Baby shake it up
Encouragement to dance more energetically


Man, I got ten surrounding me Hounding me Center of attention A riot it's bound to be Though I'm in the middle My jewels you're bound to see In a pool of women All of them drowning me
I have attracted numerous women and am the focus of attention. It is likely to escalate into a wild and chaotic situation. I am surrounded by admirers, including ones admiring my jewelry. They are all vying for my attention


I'm ho hoppin', flip floppin', ho hoppin' Now her head in my lap boppin' I ain't one to care I ain't used to fair Baby you can keep the truth Choose the dare
I am promiscuous and changing sexual partners often, leading to a girl putting her head on my lap. I don't worry about the moral implications of my actions, and I am not used to being fair in sexual contests. You can choose to share a fact or take a dare




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAD HUGO, TERRENCE THORNTON, PHARRELL WILLIAMS

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