Kiss Ya Lips (No I.D.)

Ian Brown

About Kiss Ya Lips (No I.D.)

"Kiss Ya Lips (No I. D.)" is a song by Ian Brown, from his well-received fourth solo album, Solarized. The song takes a stance against a controversial British policy requiring compulsory ID card registration and in general, the heightened security measures in the post 9/11 world. The line, "So Mr. Politician" refers to Labour MP David Blunkett who proposed the scheme. He believed this policy would act as a defence in the "war on terror". This unpopular policy and other growing scandals led to his resignation from the post of Home Secretary on 15 December 2004. The line "Cause loose lips sinks ships" refers to propaganda posters from the Second World War that warned the public of foreign spies, drawing similarities with the ID programme taking away personal privacy. The song was co-written and produced by Darren Moss. 


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2004
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I ain't no number
I don't need no ID round my neck
So Mr Politician
I got born and named like blood runs red
Cause I I ain't no number
Don't require no ID round my neck
So Mr number maker
ID cards won't stop no hijack jet

Think think of a number
Think of a number one to ten
If five five is your number
Times that five by two to make a ten
Cause I I ain't no number
I don't need no ID round my neck
So Mr number maker
ID cards won't stop no hijack jet

So my little girl keep dancing
Kiss Ya lips and love yourself so right
Click Mr number maker
Wants your fingerprints your ass and eye
To stipulate your identification
Got born and raised like blood runs red 
Wants to slip a microchip in my lip 
Cause loose lips sink ships
Keep it shake ya hips
Keep it kiss ya lips I ain't no number
I don't need no ID run my neck
So my little girl keep dancing
ID cards won't stop no hijack jet
So my little girl keep dancing
ID cards won't stop no hijack jet
So my little girl keep dancing
Keep dancing
ID cards won't stop no hijack jet

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Ian Brown

Ian George Brown (born 20 February 1963) is an English musician, best known as the lead singer of the alternative rock band The Stone Roses, which broke up in 1996 but are, since 2012, reunited and touring again. Since the break-up of the Stone Roses he has led a successful solo career. His latest studio album My Way was released on 28 September 2009. more »

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Written by: DARREN MOSS, IAN BROWN, KEVIN BEADLE, PAUL DA COSTA

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14 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Kiss Ya Lips (No I.D.)" is classified as a song under the Alternative Rock genre.
Album Information
The song belongs to Ian Brown's fourth solo studio album called "The World is Yours" released on October 15, 2007.
Song Collaboration
This song was co-written by Ian Brown himself and Dave McCracken, who is also known for his collaborative work with famous artists such as Beyoncé and Ian Dury.
Unique Song Message
Ian Brown aims to address the issue of the requirement of presenting ID cards at bars in the song, which he lows because it restricts freedom.
Song Protest
The song protests against a proposed England law that would make carrying identification documents necessary. His discontent can be clearly seen in the lyrics, "I don't need ID".
Sample Use
"Kiss Ya Lips (No I.D.)" uses a well-crafted sample from Michael Jackson’s "The Love You Save".
Song Length
The duration of the song is 4 minutes and 39 seconds.
Unique Selling Proposition
The song became popular because of its fusion of Musical styles including gospel, funk, and Northern soul.
Chart Ranking
Even though "Kiss Ya Lips (No I.D.)" was not a chart-topping song, Ian Brow's album "The World is Yours" ranked at number 4 position on the UK Albums Chart.
Album Theme
The general theme of the album, including "Kiss Ya Lips (No I.D.)", was inspired by Brown's anti-establishment stance and his dissatisfaction with the state of the world.
Performance Style
Unlike other songs from the album, "Kiss Ya Lips (No I.D.)" stands out due to Brown's soulful vocal delivery.
Distinctive Features
The song encompasses prominent and rhythm-driving drums mixed with funk baselines, forming a compelling counterpoint to the others in the album.
Critical Reception
The song received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its experimental sound and important message, while others stated that its refrains were somewhat repetitious.
Song Production
The song was produced by Ian Brown himself and Embrace's guitarist Richard McNamara.

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