Released May 15, 2005 Length 1:33 | Recorded 2004 Label Hefty Hideaway | |
Format Digital Download
7" vinyl Genre Hip hop
electronic
electro | ||
"Gold Pants" is a song recorded by Leslie and the LY's for their debut studio album of the same name. Serving as the album's titular track, it was released on May 15, 2005 as the album's sole single through digital download, as well as a 7" vinyl EP. The track was written by front woman Leslie Hall, who also produced the track.
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Composition
"Gold Pants" is a hip hop and electronic, and electro song with additional influences of R&B and house. Written by Leslie Hall, it is in the key of C minor, moving at a tempo of 120 beats per minute. Like the rest of the album, it was composed using Garageband.
The track begins with an R&B string segment, before breaking into a house beat with electronic and hip hop synthesizers. Leslie Hall raps during the verses, while singing during the chorus. Her vocals range from A#3-G4. The song's lyrics are about gold pants, as the main hook's lyrics show: "Thank you mama for making me gold pants/Ones I can dance in, and make romance in."
Music video
"Gold Pants" has been supplemented with a music video. It consists of Leslie Hall and the other members of the group performing the track in a booth.
Live performances
Leslie and the LY's have performed "Gold Pants" on all of their tours, typically being the show's opener.