Snake

R. Kelly, Big Tigger

About Snake

"Snake" is a song by American recording artist R. Kelly, featuring Big Tigger, from his fifth studio album, Chocolate Factory. The remix features Cam'ron. It was released on February 25, 2003, by Jive Records as the second single from the album. The R&B song with Latin music inspiration was written and produced by R. Kelly, and co-written by Darian Morgan, as a tribute to Stevie Wonder's musical experimentation. The song also inspired the dancehall reggae riddim called Baghdad. "Snake" achieved moderate success, reaching number sixteen at the United States' Hot 100, and the tenth position on the United Kingdom. A special double-A-side edition with "Thoia Thoing" was also released. The maxi-single charted at number ten in the Netherlands, number thirty in France, number sixteen in Australia and at number eighteen in Switzerland. A remix with actor and musician Cam'ron was also released. 


Year:
2003
4:51
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[R. Kelly]
I want to see you move your body like a snake yeah
Eh yo can y'all hear me out there alright, now this is what I want to see
I want to see all of the ladies line up right here now

[Chorus]
Move your body like a snake ma, like that,
Shake it 'til it want to break ma , like that,
Don't hold back let it go na' , like that,
Let your money make a jump na', like that,
Let me see ya go aron' na, like that,
Bring it up and let it roll na' like that,
I love the way you work your chocha, like that,
You make me want to get to know ya, like that.

Lovin' the way you move so sexy
Mama you're bringin' me to my knees
Hands in the air like you came to party 
Shakin' that ass makin' the whole club freeze
Get down
Get down
Girl I want to dance with you baby no doubt
Get down 
Get down
Baby we can get together turn this party out.

[Chorus]

(Like two Gorillas in a jungle makin' love)

Poppin' it like a string on a guitar
Superstar you know who you are
Body smokin' like a Cuban cigar
Girl you're the mama and I'm the dada
The way you're freakin' it it so ya ya
Wil'in out in the back 'o my car
Girl you got me screamin' fiesta
Body language sayin' whatevah
Get down 
Get down
Love the way you put that thing on me no doubt
Get down get down,
Baby we can get together turn this party out.

[Chorus]

(y'all ain't gotta go home but ya gotta get the hell up outta here)

[Verse 3]
3 o'clock we in the hotel lobby
After party in my penthouse suite
Lookin' for a fly shorty to meet
Girl like a, let me see ya freak
The way you're freakin' it is so ya ya
Wil'in out in the back 'o my car
Girl you got me screamin' fiesta
Body language sayin' whatever
Get down 
Get down
Love the way you put that thing on me no doubt
Get down 
Get down,
Baby we can get together turn this party out.

[Chorus]

[Big Tigger]
(shorty, uh oh)
I be's wit' ball players of all sports balla's and playas 
Of all sorts some of y'all want to be players and ballers in all courts
Ok lets play rob scooped me up form midway in a Bentley now bubble in the club with wild women that's orderin' beers here's
The hot tub
For miles women
You're one in a bill-why-on
Body mean like Serena Williams
French pedicure wax brazill-y-an
I'm lovin' the way you're movin' erotic exotic sexy kittens sippin' 
Hypnotic spotted you shakin it fast
Earthquaking that ass in denim
And from the beginnin' wanted to taste your venom 
Get down 
Get down
Only one night in town so are you comin'cause baby I got plans
Get down 
Get down
Big tigger doing big things tonight with Ardah? and Rotlan?

[Chorus: x2]

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R. Kelly

Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967), known by his stage name R. Kelly, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Often referred to as the King of R&B, Kelly is recognized as one of the most successful R&B artists of all-time. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Kelly began performing during the late 1980s and debuted in 1992 with the group Public Announcement. In 1993, Kelly went solo with the album 12 Play. He is known for a collection of major hit singles including "Bump n' Grind", "Your Body's Callin'", "I Believe I Can Fly", "Gotham City", "Ignition (Remix)", "If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time", "The World's Greatest", "I'm a Flirt", and the hip-hopera "Trapped in the Closet". In 1998, Kelly won three Grammy Awards for "I Bel… more »

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Snake" by R. Kelly was released in February 2003 as the third single from his sixth album "Chocolate Factory".
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success, as it reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and peaked at number 10 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Collaboration
The song is a collaboration with artist Big Tigger who added his own flair to the song with his raps.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Little X and features R. Kelly with a variety of snakes and dancing women in a jungle setting.
Genre
"Snake" is an R&B/hip-hop track that incorporates elements of dancehall and reggae music.
Song Themes
The song is known for its catchy chorus and lyrical themes, which include seduction and partying.
Remix
The song has a popular remix, known as "Snake (Remix)", which features rapper Cam'ron and additional vocals from Big Tigger.
Album Success
"Chocolate Factory", the album featuring "Snake", received favourable reviews from music critics and was a commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Award Nominations
The song was nominated for the Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 46th Grammy Awards but did not win.
Live Performances
"Snake" has been included in many of R. Kelly's live performances, and it typically gets a strong response from audiences due to its energetic nature and memorable chorus.

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