TiK ToK
TiK ToK

Kesha - TiK ToK Lyrics

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This energetic anthem 🎉 is a celebration of youthful exuberance, nightlife, and living in the moment. The lyrics showcase a carefree lifestyle where the protagonist enjoys partying, disregards societal norms such as brushing with toothpaste (opting for… Read more

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TiK ToK Lyrics

Wake up in the mornin' feelin' like P Diddy (hey, what up girl?)
Grab my glasses, I'm out the door, I'm gonna hit this city (let's go)
Before I leave, brush my teeth with a bottle of Jack
'Cause when I leave for the night, I ain't comin' back

I'm talkin' pedicure on our toes, toes
Tryin' on all our clothes, clothes
Boys blowin' up our phones, phones
Drop-toppin', playin' our favorite CDs
Pullin' up to the parties
Tryna get a little bit tipsy

Don't stop, make it pop
DJ, blow my speakers up
Tonight, I'ma fight
'Til we see the sunlight
Tick-tock on the clock
But the party don't stop, no
Oh, whoa, whoa-oh
Oh, whoa, whoa-oh
Don't stop, make it pop
DJ, blow my speakers up
Tonight, I'ma fight
'Til we see the sunlight
Tick-tock on the clock
But the party don't stop, no
Oh, whoa, whoa-oh
Oh, whoa, whoa-oh

Ain't got a care in the world, but got plenty of beer
Ain't got no money in my pocket, but I'm already here
And now the dudes are linin' up 'cause they hear we got swagger
But we kick 'em to the curb unless they look like Mick Jagger

I'm talkin' 'bout everybody gettin' crunk, crunk
Boys try to touch my junk, junk
Gonna smack him if he gettin' too drunk, drunk
Now, now, we go until they kick us out, out
Or the police shut us down, down
Police shut us down, down
Po-po shut us down

Don't stop, make it pop
DJ, blow my speakers up
Tonight, I'ma fight
'Til we see the sunlight
Tick-tock on the clock
But the party don't stop, no
Oh, whoa, whoa-oh
Oh, whoa, whoa-oh
Don't stop, make it pop
DJ, blow my speakers up
Tonight, I'ma fight
'Til we see the sunlight
Tick-tock on the clock
But the party don't stop, no
Oh, whoa, whoa-oh
Oh, whoa, whoa-oh

DJ, you build me up
You break me down
My heart, it pounds
Yeah, you got me
With my hands up
You got me now
You got that sound
Yeah, you got me
DJ, you build me up
You break me down
My heart, it pounds
Yeah, you got me
With my hands up
Put your hands up
Put your hands up

Now, the party don't start 'til I walk in

Don't stop, make it pop
DJ, blow my speakers up
Tonight, I'ma fight
'Til we see the sunlight
Tick-tock on the clock
But the party don't stop, no
Oh, whoa, whoa-oh
Oh, whoa, whoa-oh
Don't stop, make it pop
DJ, blow my speakers up
Tonight, I'ma fight
'Til we see the sunlight
Tick-tock on the clock
But the party don't stop, no
Oh, whoa, whoa-oh
Oh, whoa, whoa-oh

Writer(s): Benjamin Joseph Levin, Kesha Rose Sebert, Lukasz Gottwald
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of TiK ToK?

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This energetic anthem 🎉 is a celebration of youthful exuberance, nightlife, and living in the moment. The lyrics showcase a carefree lifestyle where the protagonist enjoys partying, disregards societal norms such as brushing with toothpaste (opting for whiskey instead), and values having fun above all else. The repeated line "Don't stop, make it pop" signifies a desire to keep the party going until dawn. This song can be seen as an ode to hedonism and the invincibility often associated with youth. However, it also subtly hints at the fleeting nature of such lifestyle with lines like "when I leave for the night, I ain't comin' back," suggesting an awareness of inevitable change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What was the inspiration behind the song 'TiK ToK'?

    The song was inspired by Kesha's own lifestyle. She wrote it after waking up surrounded by beautiful women after a night of partying. The opening line, 'Wake up in the morning feeling like P Diddy,' came from her imagining P. Diddy in a similar situation.

  2. Who are the producers and co-writers of 'TiK ToK'?

    'TiK ToK' was co-written by Kesha, Dr. Luke, and Benny Blanco. It was also co-produced by Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco.

  3. How did P. Diddy end up featuring on 'TiK ToK'?

    After writing the first line of the song which mentions P Diddy, Kesha took it to her producer, Dr. Luke. Coincidentally, P Diddy called Dr. Luke for the first time ever that day suggesting they should do a song together. He dropped by the studio almost immediately to contribute his lines.

  4. What records did 'TiK ToK' break or set?

    'Tik Tok' spent nine weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified eight times platinum in the U.S., making it one of Kesha's biggest hits. It sold over 12 million copies worldwide in 2010 alone, making it the best-selling single worldwide that year.

  5. What is unique about Kesha's vocal style in 'TiK ToK'?

    'Tik Tok' features Kesha using a spoken word rap style in its verses while singing in the chorus, which made some music publications tag her as a white rapper.

  6. Was there any controversy or criticism surrounding 'TiK ToK'?

    Some critics took issue with 'TiK ToK' as generic and disposable compared to the mainstream pop-music scene. Also, the line about brushing teeth with Jack Daniel's sparked some controversy, but Kesha clarified that it shouldn't be taken seriously.

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