How Many Licks?
Lil' Kim, Sisqó
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(Sisqo:) Hold up So what you're saying is, oh (Niggaz got me pissed like Lil' Kim) You want to get freaky again, aight A-ooh-ah-ooh Oh, oh, oh, oh (Lil' Kim:) I've been a lot of places, seen a lot of faces Ah hell I even f*** with different races A white dude - his name was John He had a Queen Bee Rules tattoo on his arm, uh 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 Used to like me to spank him and cum in his mouth And Tony he was Italian (Uh-huh) And he didn't give a f*** (Uh-huh) That's what I liked about him He ate my pussy from dark till the morning Called his girl up and told her we was bonin' Puerto Rican papi, used to be a Deacon But now he be sucking me off on the weekend And this black dude I called King Kong He had a big as* dick and a hurricane tongue (Sisqo:) So, how many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? ('Cause I've got to know) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? (Tell me) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? (Oh, oh) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? (Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh) (Lil' Kim:) This verse goes out to my niggaz in jail Beatin' they d*cks to the double-X-L; Magazine (uhh) You like how I look in the aqua green? Get your Vaseline Roll some weed with some tissue and close your eyes Then imagine your tongue in between my thighs Baby...ohh...yes ohh! Jailer...open up...cell, block, eight All right nigga, that's enough Stop, look and listen; get back to your position Kim got your dick hard, startin' fights in the yard Hotter than a Pop Tart fresh out of the toaster Niggaz do anything for a Lil' Kim poster Eses, Bloods, Crips, all the thugs Up North in the hole, they all want to know (Sisqo:) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? (Tell me, ha) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? (Tell me, oh yeah) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? (Oh, oh) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? (Oh, oh, oh, oh) (Lil' Kim:) If you drivin' in the street, hold on to your seat Niggaz, grab your meat while I ride the beat And if you see a shiny black Lamborghini fly by ya (Shoom!) That's me the Knight Rider 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 A.M. I'm on the way to club After three bottles I'll be ready to f*** Some niggaz even put me on their grocery lists Right next to the whip cream and box of chocolates Designer pussy, my shit come in flavours High-class taste niggaz got to spend paper Lick it right the first time or you gotta do it over Like it's rehearsal for a Tootsie commercial (Sisqo:) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? (Tell me, ha) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? (Tell me, oh yeah) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? (Oh, oh) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? (Oh, oh, oh, oh) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? (Tell me) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? (Let me know, let me know) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? (Oh, oh) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? (Oh, oh yeah) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? (Yeah) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? (Oh, oh) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? (Baby tell me) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the? (Oh, oh, oh) How many licks does it take till you get to the centre of the?
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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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