Milkshake

"Milkshake" is an R&B–electro song written and produced by The Neptunes for American singer Kelis' third studio album, Tasty (2003). The song was released as the album's lead single. It reached the top ten in the United Kingdom, Australia and the Netherlands. In the United States, "Milkshake" became Kelis' biggest success to date on Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number three. The song is Kelis' biggest hit worldwide, peaking at number four on the United World Chart with more than two million points. In the United Kingdom, "Milkshake" has become the biggest hit of Kelis' career, staying at number two on the UK Singles Chart for four weeks and selling 225,000 copies. The song earned Kelis a Grammy Award nomination in 2004, in the category Best Urban/Alternative Performance.

[Chorus] My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard And they're like, it's better than yours Damn right, it's better than yours I can teach you, but I have to charge My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard And they're like, it's better than yours Damn right, it's better than yours I can teach you, but I have to charge [Verse 1] I know you want it The thing that makes me What the guys go crazy for They lose their minds The way I wind I think it's time [Pre-Chorus] La-la, la-la, la Warm it up La-la, la-la, la The boys are waiting La-la, la-la, la Warm it up La-la, la-la, la The boys are waiting [Chorus] My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard And they're like, it's better than yours Damn right, it's better than yours I can teach you, but I have to charge My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard And they're like, it's better than yours Damn right, it's better than yours I can teach you, but I have to charge [Verse 2] I can see you're on it You want me to teach the Techniques that freaks these boys It can't be bought Just know, thieves get caught Watch if you're smart [Pre-Chorus] La-la, la-la, la Warm it up La-la, la-la, la The boys are waiting La-la, la-la, la Warm it up La-la, la-la, la The boys are waiting [Chorus] My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard And they're like, it's better than yours Damn right, it's better than yours I can teach you, but I have to charge My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard And they're like, it's better than yours Damn right, it's better than yours I can teach you, but I have to charge [Bridge] Oh, once you get involved Everyone will look this way, so You must maintain your charm Same time maintain your halo Just get the perfect blend Plus what you have within Then next his eyes'll squint Then he's picked up your scent [Pre-Chorus] La-la, la-la, la Warm it up La-la, la-la, la The boys are waiting La-la, la-la, la Warm it up La-la, la-la, la The boys are waiting [Chorus] My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard And they're like, it's better than yours Damn right, it's better than yours I can teach you, but I have to charge My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard And they're like, it's better than yours Damn right, it's better than yours I can teach you, but I have to charge