Milkshake – English Lyrics

• By: Kelis

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Kelis's boundary-pushing 2003 anthem, "Milkshake," a song that redefined the sound of R&B and hip-hop. By exploring the confident and often metaphorical language used by Kelis and The Neptunes, you can gain insight into early 2000s music culture and the power of self-assured expression.

[English]

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 could teach you but I'd 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 could teach you but I'd have to charge

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

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

The boys are waiting

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 could teach you but I'd 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 could teach you but I'd have to charge

I have to see you on it

You want me to teach the

Techniques that freaks these boys

It can't be bought

Just don't please get caught

Watch if your smart

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

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 could teach you but I'd 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 could teach you but I'd have to charge

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 squinted

Then he's picked up your scent

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

My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard

And they're like it's better then yours

Damn right, it's better then yours

I could teach you but I'd have to charge

My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard

And they're like it's better then yours

Damn right, it's better then yours

I could teach you but I'd have to charge

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
milkshake /ˈmɪlkˌʃeɪk/ A1	noun - a sweet, cold drink made from milk and flavoring
bring /brɪŋ/ A1	verb - to carry or take something to a place
boy /bɔɪ/ A1	noun - a young male person
yard /jɑrd/ A1	noun - an area of land next to a house
better /ˈbɛtər/ A1	adjective - of higher quality or greater value
teach /tiʧ/ A1	verb - to show or explain how to do something
charge /tʃɑrdʒ/ A2	verb - to ask for payment
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ A2	adjective - mentally deranged or insane
wind /waɪnd/ A2	verb - to move in a twisting or curving manner
warm /wɔrm/ A1	verb - to make something hotter
wait /weɪt/ A1	verb - to stay in one place while expecting something
technique /tɛkˈniːk/ B1	noun - a way of carrying out a particular task
maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ B1	verb - to keep something in good condition
charm /tʃɑrm/ B1	noun - the quality of being attractive or delightful
blend /blɛnd/ B1	verb - to mix things together so that they become one
scent /skɛnt/ B2	noun - a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one

Key Grammar Structures

• My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The verb 'brings' is in the present simple tense, indicating a habitual or general truth.

• And they're like it's better than yours

  ➔ Present Simple Tense with Contraction

  ➔ The contraction 'they're' (they are) is used with the present simple tense to express a comparison.

• Damn right, it's better than yours

  ➔ Present Simple Tense with Emphasis

  ➔ The phrase 'it's better' uses the present simple tense with emphasis to strongly agree or confirm.

• I could teach you but I'd have to charge

  ➔ Modal Verb (Could) + Conditional Clause

  ➔ 'Could' is a modal verb expressing possibility, followed by a conditional clause 'I'd have to charge'.

• The thing that makes me, What the guys go crazy for

  ➔ Relative Pronoun (That) + Subordinate Clause

  ➔ The relative pronoun 'that' introduces a subordinate clause describing 'the thing'.

• They lose their minds, The way I wind

  ➔ Present Simple Tense + Coordinate Clause

  ➔ Two independent clauses are joined by a comma, both using the present simple tense.

• You must maintain your charm, Same time maintain your halo

  ➔ Modal Verb (Must) + Parallel Structure

  ➔ The modal verb 'must' is used for obligation, with parallel structure emphasizing two actions.

• Then next his eyes'll squint, Then he's picked up your scent

  ➔ Future Contraction + Coordinate Clause

  ➔ Future contractions 'eyes'll' (eyes will) and 'he's' (he is) are used in coordinate clauses.