Truth Or Dare
N.E.R.D feat. Kelis & Pusha T 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

The song "Truth Or Dare" by N.E.R.D featuring Kelis and Pusha T talks about getting lost in the fast-paced world of partying, dancing and playing games. The song starts by mentioning the dance floor and how the music is turned up, and the singer is burning up with the desire to touch someone. He notices a girl who seems to be on drugs and has no idea what comes next. The singer and his gang are there, and they invite the girls to play "dancing truth or dare" where they will share partners and fulfill risky dares. The singer warns the girls not to fall in love as nobody cares about love in this party.


The second verse is Kelis's response to the singer. She dares her partner to keep his shirt on, gets physical with him, and tells him to be careful not to get caught with her. They also play the game of truth or dare, and she reminds the boys to share as well. The song's chorus repeats the invitation to play dancing truth or dare, and someone who's looking at them strangely should join them. The song ends with the desire to shake things up and requests to participate in the game.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Excitement and energy in the air.


I'm on the dance floor burning up
I am dancing energetically and feeling the heat.


Music turn it up
Increase the volume of the music.


Baby I'm, real hot so is it my turn to touch you
I am feeling aroused and wonder if it's your turn to reciprocate.


Baby you, look like you're buzzin' on ex with 3D effects
You appear to be under the influence of drugs, which gives you an intense experience.


Baby you, look like you have no clue of what comes next
You appear disoriented and unsure of what's next.


Me and my dogs will be there, tell your girls prepare to share
My friends and I will be present, and your friends should be willing to share us.


We'll play the dancing truth or dare
We'll engage in a game where we choose between telling the truth or accepting a challenge.


If someone's standing there, stare say, hey baby what's your name
If someone is nearby, we make eye contact and introduce ourselves.


Don't stand looking insane
Avoid appearing crazy or illogical.


Do you want to ride the train
Are you interested in joining the party?


Welcome to the fast lane
We live life at a fast pace, with lots of excitement.


If you're in love beware, 'cause these people they don't care
If you are in a committed relationship, be cautious of our intentions.


All hands in the air, this is what we call truth or dare
Everyone put your hands up in excitement and let's play a game.


I am the one with the brightest hair, leather I don't care
I am the one with the most distinctive appearance, and I ignore societal norms.


Baby I, don't ever want to take the shirt off, that's my dare
I am daring myself to keep my shirt on, despite the social expectations.


You got a girl but you touching me like you don't care, baby you, do you
Even though you have a girlfriend, you are acting as if you don't, and that's your choice.


But just don't get caught out there
Be careful not to get in trouble or cause drama.


Come on come on, baby shake it up
Encouragement to dance more energetically.


Man, I got ten surrounding me, hounding me
Ten women are competing for my attention and affection.


Center of attention, a riot it's bound to be
As I'm the focus of so much attention, there's bound to be chaos and excitement.


Though I'm in the middle, my jewels you're bound to see
Even though I'm at the center of attention, you'll still notice my flashy jewelry.


In a pool of women, all of them drowning me
There are so many women around me, and I feel overwhelmed.


I'm ho hoppin', flip floppin', ho hoppin'
I am jumping between different women, unsure of what or who I want.


Now her head in my lap boppin'
One woman is performing a sexual act on me.


I ain't one to care, I ain't used to fair
I don't care about consequences, and I'm not used to having equal treatment.


Baby you can keep the truth, choose the dare
You can choose to either tell the truth or accept the challenge.




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

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@branm7581

[Intro: Shay Haley]
Yeah, yeah, yeah

[Verse 1: Pharrell Williams]
I’m, on the dance floor burnin’ up, music, turn it up
Baby, I’m, real hot, so is it my turn to touch you?
Look like you’re buzzin' on X with 3D effects
Baby, you, look like you have no clue of what comes next

[Pre-Chorus: Pharrell]
Me and my dogs will be there
Tell your girls prepare to share
We’ll play the dancin' truth or dare
If someone’s standin' there, stare, say

[Chorus: Pharrell]
Hey, baby, what’s your name?
Don’t stand, lookin' insane
Do you wanna 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

[Verse 2: Kelis]
I, am the one with the bright-ass 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 touch me like you don’t care
Baby, you, do you but just don’t get caught out there

[Pre-Chorus: Kelis]
Me and my girls will be there
Tell your boys prepare to share
We’ll play the dancin' truth or dare
If someone’s standin' there, stares

[Chorus: Kelis]
Hey, baby, what’s your name?
Don’t stand, lookin' insane
Do you wanna 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

[Post-Chorus: Pharrell and Kelis]
Come on, come on (Baby, shake it up)
Come on, come on (Baby, shake it up)
Come on, come on (Baby, shake it up)
Come on, come on (Baby, shake it up)

[Verse 3: Pusha T]
Man, I got ten surroundin' me, houndin' 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 drownin' me
I’m ho poppin’, flip floppin’, ho, hop in
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

[Bridge: Pharrell and Kelis]
Yeah, yeah, yeah (Oh, ayy)
Yeah, yeah, ooh (Uh, yeah, ooh)
Yeah, yeah, yeah (Woo)
Yeah, yeah, ooh (Hey, yeah)

[Interlude: Shay]
Yeah, yeah

[Pre-Chorus: Pharrell and Kelis]
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 dancin' truth or dare
If someone’s standin' there, stare, say

[Chorus: Pharrell and Kelis]
Hey, baby, what’s your name?
Don’t stand, lookin' insane
Do you wanna 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

[Post-Chorus: Pharrell and Kelis]
Come on, come on (Baby, shake it up)
Come on, come on (Baby, shake it up)
Come on, come on (Baby, shake it up)
Come on, come on (Baby, shake it up)

[Bridge: Pharrell and Kelis]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, ooh
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah
(N*E*R*D, Kelis, and oh)
(For the world, for the world to see)
(Yeah, we just tryin' to change the world, change the world, change the world, uh)
(We just tryin' to change the world, the world, uh)



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