Millionaire
Kelis, André 3000
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I said, her from the city So her got to be witty, witty She said, him from the country So him got to be funky, funky Mama I'm a millionaire, but I feel like a bum Mama I'm a millionaire, but I feel like the only one I, I, I, I woke up early this morning I don't think y'all heard me I woke up early this morning I don't think y'all heard me I woke up early this morning I don't think, think y'all heard me I woke up early this morning, but I still ain't see the sun Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh Papa I'm a millionaire, but Saks Fifth Ave. don't sell affection Saks Fifth Ave. don't sell affection Papa I'm a millionaire, but I ain't moving in the right direction Something ain't right, I know I ain't rich, til he is rich, and she is rich, then we is rich oh I ain't rich, til he is rich, and she is rich, then we is rich I ain't rich, til he is rich, and she is rich, then we is rich I ain't rich, til he is rich, and she is rich, then we is rich, mmmm Where there is cheese there are rats Where ever there are rats there are cats Where ever there are cats there are dogs If you got the dogs, you got bitches Bitches always out to put their paws on your riches If you got riches, you got glitches If you got glitches in your life computer, turn it off And then reboot it, now you back on Can't just put the cap on the old bottle Once you pop it, that will spoil it Go on and drink it and enjoy it, uh Mama I'm a millionaire What's a girl to do when she just has dimes No time, just pay-ay-ay-ay What's a girl to do instead of me It's you, be true-ue-ue-ue What's a girl to do in a world of greed But kneel and pray-ay-ay-ay What's a girl to do when she's lost her long time friends That's li-i-i-i-ife I, I'm feeling sad like a million bucks I, I, I, I, I, I'm feeling sad like a million I, I, I'm feeling sad like a million Sad like a million I, I, I, I, I, I'm feeling sad
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Written by: Douglas Davis, Ricky Walters, Kelis Rogers, Andre Benjamin
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Millionaire" is a track by Kelis who gained fame with her debut single "Caught Out There". She's known for her eclectic style and bold artistic choices.
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CollaborationThis song features Andre 3000 from the American hip-hop duo OutKast.
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Song Release"Millionaire" was released in 2004 as the third single from her second studio album, "Tasty."
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Music GenreThe song fuses alternative hip-hop and R&B with electronically influenced music, one of the defining sounds represented in Kelis' versatility as an artist.
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Song's Theme"Millionaire" lyrically relates to fantasizing about what it's like to be wealthy, which both Kelis and Andre 3000 explain from their perspective. The title and lyrics reflect on the concept of wealth and success.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its moderate commercial success, the song peaked at number 3 in the United Kingdom and number 24 on the U.S. R&B chart.
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Music VideoThe animated music video for "Millionaire" was directed by Giuseppe Capotondi. It features both Kelis and Andre living the life of luxury.
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Songwriting processThe song was co-written by Kelis, Andre 3000, and the Neptunes' Pharrell Williams, showcasing their collaboration and shared creative vision.
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Critics' ResponseCritics responded positively to "Millionaire", praising its catchy tunes and lyrics. It's recognized as one of the standout tracks from "Tasty".
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Soundtrack AppearanceThe song was also featured in the 2009 movie "Fish Tank", which added to its popularity and recognition.
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