How Many Licks?
Lil' Kim, Sisqó
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Hold up (Whoa...) So what you're saying is... (Niggas got me pissed like Lil' Kim so...) You want me to get freaky again? Alright (The dragon) Ah-oo-ah-oo-ah Oh... oh (oh)...oh (oh)... Ooh (ooh) Oh ah oh I been a lotta places Seen a lotta faces Ah hell, I even fucked with different races A white dude His name was John He had a Queen Bee Rules tattoo on his arm He asked me if I'd be his date for the prom And he'd buy me a horse a Porsche and a farm Dan, my nigga From down south He used to like me to spank him and cum in his mouth (Aooow!) And Tony, he was Italian He didn't give a f*ck That's what I liked about him (Uh huh) He ate my pussy from dark till the mornin Called his girl up and told her we was bonin Puerto Rican papi used to be a deacon But now he be suckin me off on the weekend And this black dude I called King Kong He had a big ass dick and a hurricane tongue How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... (I've got to know) How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... (Tell me...) How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... Oh Oh How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... Oooh oooh aw ah oh This verse goes out to my niggas in jail Beatin they dicks to the double X-L (Uh huh) Magazine You like how I look in the aqua green? Get your vaseline Grow some weave with some tissue and close your eyes And imagine your tongue in between my thighs (Moans) Open up Lick it up Cell block eight (Moaning) Alright nigga that's enough Stop look and listen Get back to your position Kim got your dick hard Start fights in the yard (Uh) Hotter than a Pop-Tart fresh outta the toaster Niggas do anything for a Lil Kim poster Eses, Bloods, Crips all the thugs Up north in the hole They all wanna know (How...) How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... (Tell me) How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... (Tell me how...) How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... Oh Oh How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... Oooh oooh aw ah oh If you drivin in the street Hold onto your seat Niggas grab your meat while I ride the beat And if you see a shiny black Lamborghini fly by ya (Pshewww...) That's me the Night Rida Dressed in all black with the gat in the lap Lunatics in the street Gotta keep the heat Sixty on the bezel A hundred on the rings Sittin pretty baby with a Cash Money bling 12 AM I'm on my way to the club After 3 bottlesI'll be ready to f*ck Some niggas even put me on they grocery list Right next to the whip cream and box of chocolates Designer pussy My shit come in flavors High class taste, niggas got to spend paper Lick it right the first time or you got to do it over Like it's a rehearsal for a Tootsie commercial How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... (The dragon...) How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... (Baby... Tell me...) How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... Oh Oh How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... Oooh oooh aw ah oh How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... (Tell me...) How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... (Let me know let me know...) How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... Oh Oh How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... Aw ah oh How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... (Yeah...) How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... Oh Oh How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... Baby (Tell me) How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... Oh Oh How many licks does it take till ya get to the center of the... Ooh ooh aw ah oh
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Written by: Kimberly Jones, Mark A. Andrews, Mario Winans
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"How Many Licks?" is a song by American rapper Lil' Kim from her second studio album "The Notorious K.I.M.". Lil' Kim, born as Kimberly Denise Jones, is a Grammy Award-winning artist known for her explicit lyrics and fashion-forward aesthetics.
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CollaborationThe song features guest vocals from popular American singer Sisqo, who had a big hit at that time with the song "Thong Song".
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Release Date"How Many Licks?" was released as the record's second single in 2000 by Atlantic Records.
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Genre & StyleThe song is noted for its explicit content and high sexual undertone. Its genre is largely hip-hop, R&B, and dirty rap.
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Chart Performance"How Many Licks?" reached number 75 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and it was a big hit on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts.
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Music VideoLil' Kim's music video for the song, directed by Francis Lawrence, is very unique and controversial due to its adult-themed content. In it, Kim is portrayed as a sex doll being manufactured in a factory.
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Cultural ReferenceThe song references the popular Tootsie Pop commercial phrase, "How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?"
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CensorshipBecause of its sexually explicit lyrics, the song was often censored or banned from radio play. The television network MTV had to air a modified version of the music video during late night hours only.
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Criticism & HypeThe song garnered her both praise and criticism for its venture into 'dirty rap'. However, it has since gained a cult following and frequently appears on lists of "Greatest Hip-Hop Songs".
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Live PerformancesLil' Kim has performed "How Many Licks?" live numerous times, including at fashion shows, award ceremonies, and music festivals, often with elaborate choreography and costumes.
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