"Vegas" is a song by Doja Cat. It was released through Kemosabe Records and RCA Records on May 6, 2022 as the lead single and third track from the soundtrack to epic biographical drama film ELVIS.
Background[]
On April 15, 2022, Doja dropped a 1 minute teaser for the song. 2 days later, on the April 17, 2022, a longer snippet was performed. and the whole song was released on May 6, 2022, and music video on June 2, 2022.[1]
Critical reception[]
Writing for Consequence, Carys Anderson felt that Doja Cat "lives up to the challenge" of Luhrmann "pairing historical content with modern music", calling it "Ain't Shit" meets "Hound Dog".[2] Wongo Okon of Uproxx remarked that Doja "raps with a vengeance".[3]
Commercial performance[]
"Vegas" peaked at number ten on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Doja's seventh top-ten single. The song also reached number one on the Pop Songs chart, making it the first solo soundtrack song to reach the top of that chart since Justin Timberlake's song "Can't Stop the Feeling!" (2016). It also makes her the artist with the most number ones on Pop Songs this decade among women.[4]
Live performances[]
Prior to its official release, Doja Cat performed "Vegas" for the first time during the 2022 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. She was joined by Shonka Dukureh, who performed the sample she provided for the song.[5]
Music video[]
The music video was released on June 2, 2022. It is directed by child., and features a cameo by Dukureh, who portrays Big Mama Thornton in ELVIS.
Videos[]
Lyrics[]
[Intro: Shonka Dukureh]
Yeah, ah, get it
Yeah, ah, get it
Yeah, yeah, ah, get it
Yeah, ah, get it
Yeah, ah, get it
Yeah
[Chorus: Doja Cat, Shonka Dukureh]
You ain't nothin' but a
Dog player, I get it
Fraud player, I get it
I understand, I understand
You ain't the man, you ain't a man
You ain't nothin' but a
Hound dog, hound dog, hound dog
You ain't nothin' but a
[Verse 1: Doja Cat, Shonka Dukureh]
Player gettin' valeted around in that ho whip
Two fingers up, one down when my toes ten
Flewed out with my boobs out, put a cork in it
Love it when you be cryin' out when I'm corseted
I don't think he gon' make it, do not let me start ragin'
...., I'm losin' my patience, this ain't stayin' in Vegas (You ain't nothin' but a)
There's more sides to the story, I'ma tell everybody
Had your ass sittin' courtside with your arm around me
Had your ass sittin' first class with your burnt ass out in Abu Dhabi
Coulda been what we shoulda been
But you lost a bet, now you gotta find me
Find a seat
I ain't playin', that's hide and seek
High school when you finally peaked
Hound dog, couldn't find a treat
I'm a bad bitch, but
[Chorus: Doja Cat, Shonka Dukureh]
You ain't nothin' but a
Dog player, I get it
Fraud player, I get it
I understand, I understand
You ain't the man, you ain't a man
You ain't nothin' but a
Hound dog, hound dog, hound dog (Yeah, yeah, said)
You ain't nothin' but a
[Verse 2: Doja Cat, Shonka Dukureh]
I get it, I know you got some other **** you on
And I get it, you needed someone that could prove you wrong
So I reckon you leave all of your problems at the door to my city
You gon' need to tell my brothers where you from
And I admit it, I still got empathy
And you gon' feel it for two weeks when I release you in them sheets (You ain't nothin' but a)
And keep my nina indiscreet, keep the cleaner in my Jeep
Then put that Yeezy in your teeth, let my demons off they leashes
If you even think to speak, I'ma give a whole new meanin'
When you said you livin' a dream, we can keep that **** asleep
And you gon' laugh with all your Gs
Countin' them sheep, sheep, sheep, sheep
Talkin' 'bout Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z-Z, R.I.P
[Chorus: Doja Cat, Shonka Dukureh]
You ain't nothin' but a
Dog player, I get it
Fraud player, I get it
I understand, I understand
You ain't the man, you ain't a man
You ain't nothin' but a
Hound dog, hound dog, hound dog
You ain't nothin' but a
Dog player, I get it
Fraud player, I get it
I understand, I understand
You ain't the man, you ain't a man
You ain't nothin' but a
Hound dog, hound dog, hound dog
You ain't nothin' but a
[Outro: Shonka Dukureh]
Yeah, ah, get it
Yeah, ah, get it
Yeah, yeah, ah, get it
Yeah, ah, get it
Yeah, yeah, ah, get it
Yeah, you ain't nothin' but a
References[]
- ↑ Why Doja Cat's Elvis Song "Vegas" Was Deemed Ineligible for 2023 Oscars
- ↑ "Doja Cat Unveils New Song "Vegas" from Elvis Soundtrack: Stream"
- ↑ "Doja Cat Talks Down On A Past Lover Who Underestimated Her Worth On The Vengeful 'Vegas'"
- ↑ "Steve Lacy's 'Bad Habit' Tops Hot 100 for Third Week, Doja Cat's 'Vegas' Hits Top 10"
- ↑ "Doja Cat's 'Vegas' Will Be First Single From Luhrmann's 'Elvis'"