1.

INTRO
2. 22ND CENTURY
3. 4TH OF JULY (FIREWORKS)
4. HOME
5. ACAPELLA
6. SCREAM
7. EMANCIPATE
8. BRAVE
9. SONG FOR THE BABY
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1. INTRO
Produced by: Burns
All Instruments: Burns
Written by: Kelis, Burns, Jean Baptiste
Published by: Issy & Nemo Tunes (ASCAP) / Copyright Control
(ASCAP) / Jean-Baptiste Music/cherrylane (ASCAP)
Recorded at: Casa de Kelis
Recorded by: Michael McHenry
Mixed at: Paper V.U. Studios
Mixed by: Dylan 3D Dresdow
(Chorus)
You draw me in
Every time I think Im free you win
Just like a sin
When I know its wrong but still begin
Yes I know that I invite it
I try to ght but like a re Im ignited
Your force so dark now my life feels uninspired
I heard the signs but now everything is quiet
Its you
I cant run, I cant run to you
Its true
Ill give up, Ill give up on you
So what Im scared so I stay private
The pains so vicious but it must be that I like it
Our worlds divided but it steal looks like a pirate
When Im alone thats when, thats when I nd
Im cryin
(Chorus)
Its guilt
I cant run, I cant run to you
Its true
Ill give up, Ill give up on you
(Chorus)
2. 22ND CENTURY
Produced by: Boys Noize
All Instruments: Boys Noize
Background Vocals by: Jean Baptiste, Stacy Barthe, Sylvia Gordon
Written by: Kelis, Jean Baptiste, Alex Ridha, Andreas Meid,
Ian OBrien Docker
Published by: Issy & Nemo Tunes (ASCAP) / Jean-Baptiste Music/
cherrylane (ASCAP) / Copyright Control (GEMA) / Edition Dim/
Sony ATV / Copyright Control (GEMA)
Recorded at: Jeepney Studios
Recorded by: Ryan Buendia (DJ Replay)
Mixed at: Metropolis Studios (UK) / Conway Studios (Los Angeles)
Mixed by: Robert Orton
Welcome to the 22nd century
New world front, ocean, and sea
Religion, science ction, technology
Theres no difference from you and me
(Chorus)
Welcome to the 22nd century (Ooh ooh) (x 4)
Everybodys dancin
Everybodys dancin, dancin
Everybodys dancin
Everybodys dancin, dancin
Cause we are the stars, were the stars
We are the stars, were the stars (x 3)
Welcome to the place you want to be
Religion, science ction, technology
I can place my mind where I want to be
One chance, one dance for you and me
Where everyone can be
(Chorus)
Just take me away, oh baby (x 4)
Welcome to the 22nd century (Ooh ooh) (x 4)
Everybodys dancin
Everybodys dancin, dancin
Everybodys dancin
Everybodys dancin, dancin
Everybodys dancin
Everybodys dancin, dancin
Everybodys dancin
Everybodys dancin, dancin
3. 4TH OF JULY (FIREWORKS)
Produced by: Damien Leroy aka DJ Ammo
Instruments: Damien Leroy aka DJ Ammo
Written by: Kelis, Jean Baptiste, Damien Leroy, Jamie Munson,
Anthony Burns, Vanessa Fischer, Ronald Morris, Jeff Scheven
Published by: Issy & Nemo Tunes (ASCAP) / Jean-Baptiste Music/
cherrylane (ASCAP) / Damien Leroy (aka DJ Ammo) (BMI) / Jaime
L. Munson for Listen Deep Music/Razor and Tie Music Publishing/
EMI Intl Music Publishing (BMI) / Pilotpriest Publishing Designee
(SOCAN) / Lioness Publishing Designee (SOCAN)
Recorded at: Casa de Kelis
Recorded by: Brian B Russ
Mixed at: Paper V.U. Studios
Mixed by: Dylan 3D Dresdow
Contains a sample of the recording Youre My Heart
(Pilotpriest Remix) performed by Lioness. Courtesy of New
Romantic. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Didnt think I needed you
Never seemed to
But Im living proof
Now Im brand new
Rename me
Baby claim me
Im in dream see
You make me older
You make me older
Didnt think Id need you
Never seemed to
But Im living proof
(Chorus)
Nothing Ill ever say or do
Will be as good as loving you
Nothing Ill ever say or do
Will be as good as loving you
Nothing Ill ever say or do
Will be as good as loving you
Nothing Ill ever say or do
Will be as good as loving you
You make me high
You make me high
You make me high (and I dont want to come down)
You make me high (I dont want to come down)
You make me high (and I dont want to come down)
You make me high (I dont want to come down)
You make me
Didnt think I needed you
Never seemed to
But Im living proof
And now Im brand new
Rename me
Baby claim me
Im in dream see
You make me older
You make me older
Didnt think Id need you
Never seemed to
But Im living proof, living proof
Didnt think I needed you
Never seemed to
But Im living proof
And now Im brand new
Rename me
Baby claim me
Im in dream see
You make me older
You make me older
Didnt think Id need you
Never seemed to
But Im living proof, living proof
(Chorus)
Just like the sky, like the 4th of July (x 4)
You make me high
Just like the sky, like the 4th of July
You make me high
Just like the sky, like the 4th of July
You make me high
Just like the sky, like the 4th of July
You make me high
Just like the sky, like the 4th of July (and I dont
want to come down)
You make me high (I dont want to come down)
Just like the sky, like the 4th of July (and I dont
want to come down)
Just like the sky, like the 4th of July
4. HOME
Produced by: Free School
Instruments: Nick Marsh
Background Vocals by: Sylvia Black, Michael McHenry
Written by: Kelis, Jean Baptiste, Nick Marsh
Published by: Issy & Nemo Tunes (ASCAP)/Jean-Baptiste Music/cher-
rylane (ASCAP) / Nick Marsh Discovery One (ASCAP)
Recorded at: Jeepney Studios
Recorded by: Renato Nato Lopez
Mixed at: Metropolis Studios (UK)/ Conway Studios (Los Angeles)
Mixed by: Robert Orton
Were all running in a race
To nd everything that youre searching for
Is right there
(Chorus)
Your love is blinding
Im already home
The lights are shining
Im already home
Woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah
Who can you trust when you cant trust yourself
to grow
So I made a vow and my faith only you Ill follow
(Chorus)
Im not worthy never could be that I know
But somehow in spite of me youre always there
to hold
(Chorus)
I can be a mess
Im reckless and it shows
But with you I close my eyes and let you take
control
Damn
Damn
Damn
Damn
(Chorus)
5. ACAPELLA
Produced by: David Guetta
Co-Produced by: Fred Riesterer
Written by: Kelis, David Guetta, Fred Riesterer, Jean Baptiste,
Makeba Riddick
Published by: Issy & Nemo Tunes (ASCAP) / Editions Square Rivoli
Publishing (SACEM) admin. by Shapiro Bernstein & Co. (ASCAP) /
Rister Editions (SACEM) admin. by Shapiro Bernstein & Co. (ASCAP)
/ Jean-Baptiste Music/cherrylane (ASCAP) / Yoga Flames Music
(BMI) / Janice Combs Publishing, Inc.(BMI) / EMI Blackwood Music
Inc. (BMI)
Recorded at: Casa de Kelis
Recorded by: Brian B Russ
Mixed at: Gum Prod Studios (Paris)
Mixed by: David Guetta
I was walking was living the melody
was Acapella
Theres a beat I was missing no tune or a
scale I could play
No sound in the distance no orchestra
playing together
Like a boat out to sea the silence was
too deafening

(Chorus)
So come and revive me I cant feel my heartbeat
Its just me surviving alone
Before you, my whole life was Acapella
Now a symphonys the only song to sing
Before you, my whole life was Acapella
Now a symphonys the only song to sing

Everything was the same one color was just
like the others
An assembly routine my memories were all
black and white
Till I stopped over-thinking decided to draw
back the curtains
And I cleared all the cobwebs and began to
let in the light

(Chorus)
You got the drum of my heart beat
bass and guitar lead
stuck on the notes you play
my heart that you play on
red like a crayon
I cant walk away
You got the drum of my heart beat
bass and guitar lead
stuck on the notes you play
my heart that you play on
red like a crayon
I cant walk away
You got the drum of my heart beat
bass and guitar lead
stuck on the notes you play
my heart that you play on
red like a crayon
I cant walk away
Before you my whole life was Acapella
Now a symphonys the only song to sing
Before you my whole life was Acapella
Now a symphonys the only song to sing
Before you my whole life was Acapella
Now a symphonys the only song to sing
Before you my whole life was Acapella
Now a symphonys the only song to sing
6. SCREAM
Produced by: David Guetta
Co-Produced by: El Tocadisco (Roman De Garcez)
Background Vocals: Neil Jacobson
Written by: Kelis, David Guetta, Jean Baptiste, El Tocadisco
(Roman De Garcez)
Published by: Issy & Nemo Tunes (ASCAP) / Editions Square Rivoli
Publishing (SACEM) admin. by Shapiro Bernstein & Co. (ASCAP)
/ Jean-Baptiste Music/cherrylane (ASCAP) / What A Publishing
(SACEM) / Universal Music Publishing Gmbh (GEMA) /
Edition Highball
Recorded at: Casa Kelis
Recorded by: Ryan Buendia (DJ Replay)
Mixed at: Gum Prod Studios (Paris)
Mixed by: David Guetta
(Chorus)
Been runnin in a place for such a long time
Stuck in a race in the wrong line
When it all came down on me
And I havent had faith in such a long time
Am I out of place or out of my mind
Should it all fall down on me
Its not enough to live so just dream
Its not enough to live so just dream
Its not enough to live so just dream
Its not enough to say so just scream
Theyll never know
If you dont let it out
Youve had enough
Theyll call your bluff
You cant back down lost in a crowd
Youve won the right to scream and shout
Theyll talk about youve lost your cool
There is no point who makes the rules
So lets get to it
Now youll prove it
Break out
Scream and shout (x 4)
(Chorus)
Sound the alarm
Raise your arms
Youre on your own
But not alone
Big citys got you on the ground
Afraid to ght dont make a sound
So lets get to it
Now youll prove it
Push back
Scream and shout (x 4)
(Chorus)
7. EMANCIPATE
Produced by: Alle & Benny Benassi
Instruments: Benny Benassi
Background Vocals: Sylvia Black, Jean Baptiste, Alle Benassi, Neil
Jacobson, George Robertson, DJ Rashida, Nick J. Groff
Written by: Kelis, Jean Baptiste, Benny Benassi, Alle Benassi
Published by: Issy & Nemo Tunes (ASCAP) / Jean-Baptiste Music/
cherrylane (ASCAP) / Marco Benassi & Alle Benassi (SIAE) publ by
Basic Studio (SIAE) and Cock an Ear Prod. (SIAE), N.A. admin. Ultra
Empire Music
Recorded at: Jeepney Studios
Recorded by: Renato Nato Lopez
Mixed at: Basic Studio (Italy)
Mixed by: Alle Benassi
Let me tell you what love is
Its when you meet each other halfway
Im en route
(Chorus)
Emancipate yourself (x 4)
Emancipate yourself (x 4)
Emancipate yourself (x 4)
Emancipate yourself (x 4)
Look in your own mirror and know who you are
Live your life accordingly the truth is on your arm
And its good, baby
Youve done good, baby
Be just who you are make no apologies
And when its said and done whos really sorry
Youre ok, baby
Its ok, baby
(Chorus)
Dare to be a better you each chance you get
Were all human and fall short and nothings
over yet
Its up to you, baby
Give em you, baby
Lifes too short to waste your time do what you
love
Dont be ashamed its better have peace by a
dove
Give em you, baby
Give em room, baby
(Chorus)
Like the phoenix from the ashes
Or a sunrise off in the distance
Ill try again, Ill try again
Ill try again, well try again
Like the phoenix from the ashes
Or a sunrise off in the distance
Ill try again, Ill try again
Ill try again, well try again
(Chorus)
8. BRAVE
Produced by: Alle & Benny Benassi
Co-Produced by: will.i.am
Guitar by: Alain Whyte
Written by: Kelis, James Fauntleroy, will.i.am, Jean Baptiste
Published by: Issy & Nemo Tunes (ASCAP), / Fauntleroy Music / Un-
derdog West Songs / Almo Music (ASCAP) / will.i.am music, llc (BMI) /
Worldwide rights for will.i.am music, llc administered by Cherry River
Music Co. (BMI) / Jean-Baptiste Music/cherrylane (ASCAP)
Recorded at: Casa de Kelis
Recorded by: Ryan Buendia (DJ Replay)
Mixed at: Metropolis Studios (UK)/ Conway Studios (Los Angeles)
Mixed by: Robert Orton
Im not ashamed of winning
But it wasnt that way in the beginning
It was this way
It was kiss me
Come kick me and diss me
I had to give it up
Now its a way different feeling
You took my soul I had to steer it back
Now its this way
Now its with me
No Mistake Just listen
I had to give a Fu(ck)
All of this pain you had given
Its just a reminder of livin
It was crazy, Had a baby
Hes amazin, He saved me
And this time its just us
You raised up, I can say that
I was too young, Ill never get that back
Now its this way
Now its ipped babe
Im happy, Just listen
I had to give a Fu(ck)
(Chorus)
I was super cool
But now Im super strong
I had nothing to loose
But I was super wrong
It was the circumstance
I got the power from
I was super tough
But now Im super strong
Super strong
Im a Braveheart
Im a Braveheart
Im a Braveheart
So come and pin my purple heart
Come and pin my purple heart
Come and pin my purple heart
I didnt run
(Chorus) (x 2)
9. SONG FOR THE BABY
Produced by: Free School
Fluggelhorn by: Printz Boards
All Other Instruments: Michael McHenry
Written by: Kelis, Jean Baptiste, Michael McHenry, Printz Boards
Published by: Issy & Nemo Tunes (ASCAP) / Jean-Baptiste Music/
cherrylane (ASCAP) / Michael McHenry Music/downtown music
publishing (BMI) / Songs Of Universal, INC./Printz Polas Publ. (BMI)
Recorded at: Casa de Kelis
Recorded by: Brian B Russ
Mixed at: Paper V.U. Studios
Mixed by: Dylan 3D Dresdow
So Im writing this letter to you baby
Just like my mother told me
She always said say yes before you say no and
say maybe
(Chorus)
See Ill never sugar coat any of life lessons for you
Cause I want to make you equipped for the best
And I cant always be here to rescue you when
life gets crazy
But I love you more than youll ever know
With you love never dies
With you love never dies
Cause I love you more than youll ever know
I love you more than youll ever know
I love you more than youll ever know
I love you more than youll ever know
No I can not promise to have all the answers
to all of your questions
But Ill never lie and Ill raise you with love
and not an obsession
(Chorus)
You can do it if you try (x 2)
You can do it if you try try
You can do it if you try (x 3)
You can do it if you try try
You can do it if you try
All Segues Produced and Performed by: Free School
Album Mastered by: Gene Grimaldi @ Oasis Mastering
Executive Producer: Kelis Rogers
Co-Executive Producers: will.i.am, Jean Baptiste
Associate Executive Producer: DJ Replay
Associate Executive Producer: Mark Gillespie
Management: Tracy Nguyen
International Management: Tracy Nguyen &
Mark Gillespie
A&R: Neil Jacobson
A&R Coordinator: Nick J. Groff
Mastered by: Gene Grimaldi @ Oasis Mastering
Marketing Director: Julie Hovsepian
Marketing Coordinator: Jennifer Bowling
Publicity: Ambrosia Healy, Erin Cooney &
Christine Wolff
International Marketing Director: Karen Goodman
International Marketing Coordinator: Chelsea Avery
International Publicity: Brett Bracy
Club Promotion: Troy Marshall & George Robertson
Tour Marketing: Don Clemons
Interscope Creative: Ianthe Zevos
Production Supervisor: Cliff Feiman
Interscope Business Affairs: Craig Marshall & Todd Douglas
Legal Counsel: Aaron Rosenberg
Photography: Rankin
Styling: Paula Bradley & Rodrigo Otazu
Hair: Anthony Dickey & Miesha Oliver
Makeup: Kathy Jeung
Body Art Painting: Nelly Recchia for AIM artists
Body Illustration: Kenn Brown @ Mondolithic Studios
Art Direction: Mogollon, mogollon-ny.com
THANK YOU
Jimmy Iovine, Lucian Grainge, Martin Kierszenbaum,
Jurgen Grebner, Steve Berman, David Joseph,
Ferdy Unger-Hamilton, Chris Stephenson,
Karen Simmonds, Brenda Romano, Nino Cuccinello,
Candace Berry, Ted Mico, Tony Seyler, Nicole Ehrlich,
Aaron Foreman, Greg Prink, Jennifer Zeller,
Dave Anderson, Jennifer Frommer, Chris Mortimer,
Brooke Michael, Alexa Dedlow, DJ Mormile,
Dave Rene, Dennis Dennehy, Stephanie Hsu,
Dalya Taman, John Leahy, Wendy Cave,
Neil Hughes, Claire Mitchell, Andrew Kronfeld,
Tom Land, Ruth Flower, Dirk Baur, Guenael Geay,
Tim Kelly, Kimi Kato, Chloe Melick, Matt White and
the rest of the Interscope and Polydor family,
Fabien Leys, Craig Muench, Jeannette Boling,
Gabriela Galvan, Carmen Cacciatore, Martha Tang,
Peter Albertelli, Brian Scully, Chris Cottam,
DJ Rashida, Damon DeGraff, Stephanie Almanzar,
DJ Aktive, Johnny Maroney, Carol Paredes,
Jenna Adler, Ken Ashley, Alex Hardee, Nicole Selke,
Olly Ferry, Daren Dixon, Dan George,
Shannon Hancock, Rae Monk, Apl.de.ap.
I would also like to thank the producers, writers
and engineers that worked on this album.
Without you this album would not be possible.
Thank you.
Every record Ive made is special to me for one reason or
another. But as time goes on you forget the details and
growing pains it took to create that baby. This one was
different for me. This time will remain special. As I write,
these very words my little one has just fallen asleep (not
gracefully) squished in my arms on a ight from LA to
Dallas. I can barely write because hes snuggled on my
right arm. But the thought came to me, so I asked the
ight attendant for a pen. I was pregnant while recording
the majority of this work, so I take little credit. This whole
package has been a gift to me. Before I sang a single
note, I promised the Lord I would dedicate whatever
came out of me to him. With him in mind, I mean really.
So the word thanks doesnt even nearly cut it. And then
just as awlessly as he creates life, the music and lyrics
owed out almost effortlessly. And again I can take
no credit.
What I can say for certain is that I wrote and created this
album with love and life in mind. I want you to feel that
(ngers crossed). It came from my gut (which is now a
little creature named Knight). I gave blood and life. And I
adore being a mama, not just in an annoying, warm and
fuzzy way, but in a triumphant women rock way. So I say
all this to say I am happy and I love you.
Hear Flesh Tone.
P.S. As much as I feel like a woman who stands alone, at
times I am far from it. And these luscious people deserve
my utmost love and thanks.
KNIGHT - MY HEARTS METRONOME
MOM - IN CONSTANT PRAYER
BEAN - MY MIRROR
BIG MAN - YOURE A GIANT AMONG MEN. I LOVE YOU
LEGENDARY DAMON - BALL AND CHAIN
THE BRAIN TRACY - WE ARE A UNIT. THERE ARE NOT
ENOUGH WORDS
MARK GILLESPIE - THANK YOU FOR NEVER TURNING
YOUR BACK.
Jimmy Iovine & will.i.am - The Believers. Thank you from
the bottom of my heart
Neil Jacobson - Thank you for getting on that plane and
taking a trip with me ever since
Martin Kierszenbaum - Thank you for carrying the ag.
Freeschool The Family
Jean Baptiste - The Facilitator
Replay - The Genius
Mike - The Soul
Nick - The Imagination
Nato - Thank you!
Nicole Ehrlich - Everyone should see the world through
your eyes. I do and I love it!
Julie Hovsepian - Your enthusiasm makes this all feel
fresh and brand new again. Thank you
Ianthe - You were questioned and doubted, but walked
by faith. Thank you
Troy Marshall - Youre great. Thank you for doing the
dance for me!
David Joseph Thank you for supporting me so early on.
B Russ - You are ever steady. Thank you
George - I dont mean to torture you, thank you for not
leaving me on the road.
Rashida - My real road dog for real.
Rodrigo Otazu - Everything you touch shines and
shimmers just like you!
Paula - Theres nothing new under the sun so well just
wear it all. Youre always in my head, youre truly bril-
liant.
Aaron Rosenberg Rosie- We have come a long way.
Round 1 - Victory!
Craig Muench - Youre a real trooper. I never expected
you to stick around. Thanks
Dickey - Hair really does rule baby!
Rankin - Thank you, Thank you!
Chris - You created my very own special universe.
Kathy & Nelly - Thank you for making me your canvas.
This album was made with love and life in mind,
thank you to everyone.
And to my loyal listeners you continue to give me your
heart and mine will ever be for you, thank you...
Truly yours,
Kelis
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