Nipple to the Bottle
Grace Jones
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Color and warmth came into your world It makes me crazy When you don't get what you want You scream and you shout You're still a baby Don't give me a line Keep the lid on the bottle this time I'm still a lady I won't do it tonight I won't do it tonight No way baby I won't give in and I won't feel guilty (I won't give in and I won't feel guilty) Rant and rave to manipulate me (Rant and rave to manipulate me) From the nipple to the bottle never satisfied (From the nipple to the bottle never satisfied) From the nipple to the bottle now the cow must die (From the nipple to the bottle now the cow must die) Power and wealth surrendering myself It ain't easy Embarrassing my store by opening up my door When it's breezy You showed me your force Exaggerated stamina and energy No place for that No place for that It's not that easy I won't give in and I won't feel guilty (I won't give in and I won't feel guilty) Rant and rave to manipulate me (Rant and rave to manipulate me) From the nipple to the bottle never satisfied (From the nipple to the bottle never satisfied) From the nipple to the bottle now the cow must die (From the nipple to the bottle now the cow must die) Ain't gon give it, you ain't gon get it If I don't give it, you ain't gon get it I won't give in and I won't feel guilty (I won't give in and I won't feel guilty) Rant and rave to manipulate me (Rant and rave to manipulate me) From the nipple to the bottle never satisfied (From the nipple to the bottle never satisfied) From the nipple to the bottle now the cow must die (From the nipple to the bottle now the cow must die) Color and warmth came into your world It makes me crazy When you don't get what you want You scream and you shout You're still a baby Don't give me a line Keep the lid on the bottle this time I'm still a lady I won't do it tonight I won't do it tonight No where baby I won't give in and I won't feel guilty (I won't give in and I won't feel guilty) Rant and rave to manipulate me (Rant and rave to manipulate me) From the nipple to the bottle never satisfied (From the nipple to the bottle never satisfied) From the nipple to the bottle now the cow must die (From the nipple to the bottle now the cow must die) You ain't gon get it, I ain't gon give it (I won't give in and I won't feel guilty) (Hey) If I don't give it, how you gonna get it? (Hey) (Rant and rave to manipulate me) (Hey) You ain't gon get it, I ain't gon give it (Hey) (From the nipple to the bottle never satisfied) (Hey) If I don't give it, how you gonna get it? (Hey) If I don't give it, how you gonna get it? If I don't give it, how you gonna get it? If I don't give it, you ain't gon get it?
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Written by: GRACE JONES, SLY DUNBAR
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Song Overview"Nipple to the Bottle" is a song by musician, supermodel, and actress Grace Jones. Released in 1982, it exemplifies her unique style and boundary-pushing approach.
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Album ContributionThe song is from her album called "Living My Life," which is her sixth studio album.
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Music GenreThe song belongs to the genres of reggae and funk, providing a stylish blend of Jones' Caribbean heritage paired with her new wave influence.
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Song Composition"Nipple to the Bottle" was written by Grace Jones herself, along with Sly Dunbar.
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Chart PerformanceUpon release, the song reached No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart, showcasing its popularity in the United Kingdom.
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Music VideoAlthough a fairly fringe artist, Jones had a music video produced for "Nipple to the Bottle" which exemplified her eccentric and avant-garde visual style.
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Song InterpretationAs with many of Jones' songs, it presented controversial and thought-provoking themes. "Nipple to the Bottle" is widely known to tackle subjects such as addiction and the transition from childhood to adulthood.
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CollaborationsGrace Jones partnered with Island Records' in-house producer Sly Dunbar for the creation of this song.
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Side BThe song was released as a double-A-side single with "The Apple Stretching" in the UK, but in the US, "The Apple Stretching" became the B-side.
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Live PerformancesGrace Jones performed "Nipple to the Bottle" live on several occasions. Notably, she performed it in a TV Special "Grace Jones: A One Man Show."
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Artistic InfluenceGrace Jones' bold, genre-bending sound in "Nipple to the Bottle" has been said to have influenced other modern musicians working within pop, dance, and electronic genres.
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