What does milkshake mean in the song Milkshake?

Milkshake (song) It was written and produced by The Neptunes, a duo that had made the majority of Kelis’ songs in the past. According to Kelis, “milkshake” in the song is used as a metaphor for “something that makes women special.”. The song is noted for its euphemistic chorus and low beat R&B sound.

How many millions has the song milkshake sold?

The song charted on the Hot 100 for 22 weeks, and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on October 25, 2004. “Milkshake” also spent a week atop the Hot Dance Club Songs chart in December 2003. The song has sold 883,000 paid digital downloads in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

What makes Kelis’ ‘Milkshake’ so special?

It’s a total earworm, but the kind that, even 15 years after it first hit the airwaves, still sounds ineffably cool. On ‘Milkshake,’ Kelis is sexy, she’s confident, she whispers so you’ll lean in closer, then tells you the truth. Her milkshake — the things that make Kelis special — brings us all to the yard.

Why did Pharrell write milkshake?

“Milkshake” was written and produced by Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, a.k.a. the Neptunes. Williams was inspired to write the song after taking in the sights and sounds of Brazil’s club scene. Williams told NYU: “We had never seen anything like that or heard anything like that.

What is the beat rate of Kelis’ ‘Milkshake’?

According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by EMI Music Publishing, “Milkshake” has a moderate beat rate of 113 beats per minute. “Milkshake” received critical acclaim upon its release, both for its inventive and groundbreaking production as well as Kelis’ vocal performance.

Who directed Kelis’ ‘Milkshake’ music video?

The music video for “Milkshake” was directed by Jake Nava. In the video, Kelis enters a diner called Tasty’s Yard.