Let's Have a Kiki
Scissor Sisters
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"What's up, it's Pickles Leave a message" "Hey, I'm calling you back Ooh, she's been a bitch tonight And by bitch, I mean this rain No cabs, nowhere So I had to put on the wigs and the heels And the lashes and the hair And take the train to the club And you know the MTA Should stand for, "Motherfuckers Touching my Ass" So then I get to the club Looking like a drowned, harassed rat And I'm greeted, not by Miss Roze at the door But our friend, Johnny Five-Oh Yes honey, the NYPD shut down the party So no fee for me I don't even know what's the tea So I hope you're up girl 'Cause we are all coming over Lock the doors, lower the blinds Fire up the smoke machine And put on your heels 'Cause I know exactly what we need" Let's have a kiki I wanna have a kiki Lock the doors tight Let's have kiki (Motherfucker) I'm gonna let you have it Let's have a kiki I wanna have a kiki Dive, turn, work Let's have a kiki We're gonna serve And work and turn and h-h-honey A kiki is a party For calming all your nerves We're spilling tea and dishing just desserts one may deserve And though the sun is rising Few may choose to leave So shade that lid And we'll all bid Adieu to your ennui Let's have a kiki I wanna have a kiki Lock the doors tight Let's have kiki (Motherfucker) I'm gonna let you have it Let's have a kiki I wanna have a kiki Dive, turn, work Let's have a kiki We're gonna serve And work and turn and h-h-honey Oh, what a wonderful kiki This kiki is marvelous (Work it, girl) Very limited Ew, you know girl we were Sitting back here just having our own kiki Kiki, so so, oui oui, non non Kiki, so so, oui oui, non non Kiki, so so, oui oui, non non Kiki, so so, oui oui, non non Let's have a kiki I wanna have a kiki Lock the doors tight Let's have a kiki (Motherfucker) I'm gonna let you have it Let's have a kiki I wanna have a kiki Dive, turn, work Let's have a kiki We're gonna serve And work and turn and h-h-honey Let's have a kiki I wanna have a kiki Lock the doors tight Let's have a kiki (Hunty drop her) I'm gonna let you have it Let's have a kiki I wanna have a kiki Boots, ten, queen Let's have a kiki We're gonna serve And work and turn and h-h-honey
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Written by: Ana Lynch, Jason Sellards, Scott Hoffman
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
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10 facts about this song
Band Composition"Scissor Sisters" is a multi-genre American band that started in 2001. The New York-based band consists of vocalists Jake Shears and Ana Matronic, keyboardist Babydaddy, lead guitarist Del Marquis, and drummer Randy Real.
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Song Background"Let's Have a Kiki" is an electronic dance music track that originated from the band's fourth studio album "Magic Hour," released in 2012.
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Song WriterThe track was written by the band members Jason Sellards (Jake Shears), Ana Lynch (Ana Matronic), Scott Hoffman (Babydaddy), and Derek Gruen (Del Marquis).
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Song MeaningThe term "Kiki" in the song title is a slang term in the LGBT community for a casual social gathering among friends, therefore, "Let's Have a Kiki" is essentially an invitation to throw a fun, casual party.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Let's Have a Kiki" didn't top the Billboard charts, it became a cult hit, especially towards LGBT communities and has since been popular in clubs.
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Music VideoThe official video is presented as a type of instructional video for how to have a “kiki”. It features a performance from a drag queen "Vogue Evolution" performing death drops and duck-walking.
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Glee PerformanceThe song gained further recognition when it was covered by the cast of the popular musical television series, "Glee," in the fourth season's episode "Thanksgiving."
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Song MessageThe song, with its upbeat tone and catchy rhythm, has often been interpreted as a celebration of queer spaces and the spirit of togetherness within the LGBT community.
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Live PerformanceScissor Sisters frequently performed "Let's Have a Kiki" at their live shows and have often been lauded for their vibrant and energetic performance of the song.
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Reception and ImpactThe song has since become a cult favorite due to its catchy rhythm and unique message, and is often remembered as one of Scissor Sisters' most iconic tracks.
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