15 Tantalizing Tongue 👅 Songs

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15 Tantalizing Tongue Songs features music courtesy of Billie Marten, Louis Tomlinson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Three 6 Mafia, and XILLAN.

Be prepared for a lot of TONGUE ! That’s right, 15 Tantalizing Tongue Songs highlights the muscle in your mouth! A list that has been a long-time in the making, this musical compendium of tongue songs FINALLY sees the light of day. Keep in mind, the tongue plays a big role in life and in music – it gets a lot of ACTION! Particularly when it comes to sex, that tongue , well, it truly tongues it up ! Enough naughtiness and utter silliness! 15 Tantalizing Tongue Songs features music courtesy of Billie Marten, Louis Tomlinson, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rêve, Three 6 Mafia, and XILLAN among others. So, get those taste buds on your tongue ready for an extraordinary musical treat! Even though tongues don’t hear, do they? And you can’t really taste music, even though we talk about musical tastes all the time… Hmm , mind blowing !

1.Rêve, “Tongue”

Saturn Return • 31 East Inc. / Universal Music Canada, Inc. • 2023

“I’m about to blast off like a spaceship / Come blow my mind like bubblegum.” Ooh wee! In 2022, Canadian singer/songwriter Rêve (Briannah Donolo) dropped a surefire, electronic banger of single with “Tongue”. Yup, it’s giving #licky, licky, licky ! “Tongue” appears as the eighth track on Donolo’s 2023, debut album, Saturn Return. It features incredibly slick production work by Carl Ryden that exemplifies the electro-pop music sound and vibe. Rêve and Ryden penned “Tongue” alongside Liam O’Donnell, Kirsten Johnson, and Bryn McCutcheon .

“Tongue” finds Rêve characterizes a hottie – specifically, a hot girl – superbly:

“She’s that fine wine type, so pretty that it hurts

The next thing you know, you forget your safe word

She wolf drag me out of the goddamn closet

Knew before I did how bad I want it

Everybody says she a cunning linguist and strictly business.”

Woo! The lyrics are bold and unapologetic. Rêve performs confidently and fearlessly. The chorus is incredibly infectious chorus: “I like the taste of your tongue / I like the thing that it does.” And, of course, another compelling moment comes by way of “Kitty, kitty, kitty cat, kinda wanna piece of that.” Honesty and transparency are the best policies, right? Right! All told, “Tongue” is a blast – a horny, naughty, totally rad electro-dance bop.

Appears in :

Rêve, Tongue: Midnight Heat No. 73 (2023)

2. XILLAN, “MY BROTHER’S TONGUE IS A GUN”

“MY BROTHER’S TONGUE IS A GUN” • XILLAN • 2023

On “MY BROTHER’S TONGUE IS A GUN”, Surinamese, Netherlands-based musician XILLAN (Xillan Macrooy) addresses the treatment received by those close to him due to his sexuality. Instead of letting their judgment get to him, he chooses war. “MY BROTHER’S TONGUE IS A GUN” commences with warm piano chords. There is an enigmatic air – a somber sentiment – established early on. Macrooy sets the tone: “Every time I hold my lover’s hand / For my brother and his mother to see / I choose war / I choose war.” Homosexuality is frowned upon (sometimes persecuted) in many African countries, as well as in various black and brown communities. Sadly, it draws the ire of many . He adds, the titular lyric: “Every time I hold my lover’s hand / My brother’s tongue is a gun / And I choose war / I choose war.”

My brother’s tongue represents the view of an entire community. The scenario is applicable and relatable to so many that hail from a community of color and understand they’re NOT like everyone else. “My brother’s mother prays to a god she was given / And she numbs herself with gospel,” he sings, adding, “His father never says a thing / He don’t know how to find the words.” Of course, because of being gay, “the sons [have] fallen.” Even as a fallen son, XILLAN shows resolve and bravery, embracing the war. Why shouldn’t he be able to live his life with the person he loves? Throughout the course of this musical essay, Macrooy is authentic, honest, and vulnerable, truly speaking to an experience shared by so many yet rarely publicized, particularly in music. He delivers a gorgeous falsetto as well as impressive mid and lower register moments. He gives us poise, contrasting with incredibly expressive, thrilling highs, fueled by homophobia, judgment, and intolerance. Can’t neglect to mention those rhythmic drums, which are perfect for the tone poem of this social war not only being fought within XILLAN’s community, but so many communities throughout the world. All told, “MY BROTHER’S TONGUE IS A GUN” is EPIC to the nth degree, and the music speaks for itself.

Appears in :

Awesome Songs: June 2023

3. Lauren Sanderson, “Tongue Tied”

Death Of A Fantasy • Lauren Sanderson / Rix / AWAL • 2022

“But I don’t wanna be your friend / I wanna put you on top.” Woo, the Midwest is in the house! Lauren Sanderson, originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, is officially “Tongue Tied,” or so she says on the highlight from her 2022 album, Death Of A Fantasy. “Tongue Tied” features a marvelous pop/rock groove. There are some awesome music cues within the production work (Sanderson, Pink Slip, inverness, Beauty School Dropout). Sanderson deliver robust, playful low register vocals in the verses – a #WIN, WIN, WIN ! Notably, in the second verse, Sanderson performs in an incredibly rhythmic fashion. She is more playful compared to the first. Another “Tongue Tied” win? A fun pre-chorus! “Hold me like a cigarette / I taste the smoke and take a breath / I tell you that I love ️ you but I don’t.” Hmm, interesting ! Adding to the highlights is the chorus, which easily gets stuck in the head:

“Tongue tied

The way you hold me by the waistline

I know it’s gonna be a late night

I know you’re gonna make me

Say some things I might regret

Oh.”

Ah, being “Tongue Tied” never sounded so good!

4. Hozier, “Butchered Tongue”

Unreal Unearth • Rubyworks Ltd. / Columbia • 2023

“And as a young man blessed to pass so many road signs / And have my foreign ear made fresh again on each unlikely sound,” Hozier (Andrew John Hozier-Byrne) sings in the chorus of “Butchered Tongue,” the 12th track from his ambitious, third studio album, Unreal Unearth. The Grammy-nominated, Irish singer/songwriter continues singing in the chorus, “But feel at home, hearin’ a music that few still understand / A butchered tongue still singin’ here above the ground.” On the thought-provoking, two-and-a-half-minute record, Hozier explores the loss of culture and loss of languages. It commences with a warm introduction. Even with that warmth, you can’t help but feel a sense of sadness given the losses that he speaks of: “In some town that just means ‘home’ to them / With no translator left to sound / A butchered tongue still singin’ here above the ground.” Additionally, he references dark but significant history, Irish Rebellion of 1798, when he sings, “The ears were chopped from young men if the pitch cap didn’t kill them…” Yikes!

5. Billie Marten, “Tongue”

Drop Cherries • Fictions • 2023

“I’d trace you with my tongue / I’d do it, so I don’t forget where you come from.” Aww, what a sweet, sweet sentiment, Billie Marten. Those simple, yet gooey lyrics hail from “Tongue,” the 11th track from her fourth album, Drop Cherries (2023). Notably, “Tongue” features lovely, acoustic piano accompaniment. Marten’s vocals are expressive and radiant. The pacing of the record stands out especially. Billie never gets in a rush – she’s calm, cool, and collected. The strings prove to be a nice addition, signaled by the chorus:

“Don’t turn the light off, I want to stare

And I do forgive you for being there

I see you better with your eyes shut

And I’m sure as anything that I can’t see enough.”

“Tongue,” which Marten describes to Apple Music as possessing “that adolescent feeling of ‘I really like you actually, and I would like to take you with me,” also possesses a hypnotic quality. It draws you into its magic.

6. Peter Ngqibs & Kisos, “tongue tied”

“tongue tied” • Peter Ngqibs • 2023

“How do I tell you how I feel? / When the word can’t roll off of my tongue, tongue tied.” Peter Ngqibs may be tongue tied adversely but his song, “Tongue Tied” is a bop, a bop – did I mention, it’s a BOP?! The South African born, USA-based , Xhosa singer, songwriter, composer and organist shines – utterly radiates – delivering some of the butteriest smooth vocals you’ll ever hear. With every note, Ngqibs brings authenticity, heart, and ample passion. An enigmatic intro proves to be incredibly ear catching and sets the tone for “Tongue Tied.” The production is lush, but also anchored by a fabulous rhythmic groove. Besides epic lead vocals, the vocal harmonies are amazing as well, amplifying the colorful sound palette – upping the ante. And of course, there’s a strong assist provided on this tongue-tied vibe, courtesy of another talented musician, Kisos . Notably, Kisos provides contrast to Ngqibs, bringing some bite and punch, vocally towards the end. Again, for the fourth time, “Tongue Tied” is a BOP.

7. Kisos, “Bite Your Tongue”  

Autophagia (EP) • Miller Place • 2023   

Speaking of Kisos: “In my world everything’s fine / Don’t understand why you are terrified.” “And those kids at the border line / Ship ‘em back they’ll be alright / Follow the rules that justify,” the pop singer/songwriter continues singing on “Bite Your Tongue”, a single that appears on his 2023 EP, Autophagia. You should be mad as hell listening and reading the lyrics – that is the intent of the songwriting. Sadly, there are people in the world who have strong, incredibly insensitive opinions about those who are marginalized.  Describing his marvelous single, Kisos states it is “a heavy, eerie track dragging everyone who is passive and unfeeling in the face of genocide of marginalized peoples.” WOO!

“Now you leave us bleeding ‘cause you bite your tongue.” The theme is arguably the crowning achievement of “Bite Your Tongue.” Saying nothing, aka being passive, is not acceptable, and honestly, plays in the role continued marginalization.  Deep stuff that not enough artists tackle in all honesty. Of course, beyond the awesome songwriting, the voice, music, and production are all selling points. From the start, “Bite Your Tongue” is locked-in with the rhythmic guitar accompaniment, a driving force throughout the track.  Furthermore, additional music cues and production touches (synths and such) make this socially conscious anthem even better.  Vocally, Kisos has a fabulous instrument on his hands. His performance feels authentic with beautiful, expressive vocals that cry foul to these passive folks.  Also, the harmonized vocals are worth shouting out.  ALSO, what about the tune? There are some great melodic moments, executed by Kisos’ pipes stupendously.  All told, he skwirted out a gem – a call to action bop – with “Bite Your Tongue”.

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8. Tink, “Tongue Tied”

Thanks 4 Nothing • Winter’s Diary / WD / EMPIRE • 2023

“I’m throwin’ this ass back, he catch it like hard ball / Finna get cracked, kitty so fat, gotta come raw dog.” . It should come as no surprise that 15 Tantalizing Tongue Songs features lots of tongue-tied songs. Rapper and singer Tink (Trinity Home) adds to the list with – wait for it – “Tongue Tied”! “Tongue Tied” appears as the 12th track off her 2023 album, Thanks 4 Nothing. “Tongue Tied” features slick production work by Hitmaka and Bankroll Got It that is idiomatic of contemporary R&B – dat urban sound. From the onset, the listener is treated to sexy vibes – an understatement. Of course, Tink serves up unapologetic, S-E-X driven lyrics to match the sexy aesthetic given off by the production.

Bitmoji Image The examples of naughtiness are endless from Tink. See Exhibit A:

“He wanna go headfirst, show me a tongue trick

Feelin’ so wet, he pullin’ my tracks

Finna make me cum quick, nigga, don’t pull out

Baby, it’s too fire, fuckin’ me right, this shit so tight.”

Damn! At another point, Tink asserts, “Baby, I’m lit, finna ride that dick like a brand-new Corvette.” Vroom, vroom ️ ! The chorus is simple, but, unsurprisingly, captures the sentiment perfectly: “Tongue tied, T-t-tongue tied.” Word, like WOO! Oh, and for good measure, just a little more unapologetic vibes from Tink: “Look, baby, I’m ridin’ no automobile / Play in my sheets, you been uptight / Tonight let’s unwind.” Clearly, that D is potent – NO CAP !

Appears in :

Tink, Tongue Tied: Midnight Heat No. 74 (2023)

9. Red Hot Chili Peppers, “Tippa My Tongue”

Return of the Dream Canteen • Warner • 2022

“We’ve only just begun / Funky monks are on the run / Gonna get you with the tip of my tongue.” Um, sure! “Tippa My Tongue” appears as the opener from Return of the Dream Canteen, the second Red Hot Chili Peppers album of 2023. This four-minute-and-twenty second cut is, um, very, very interesting. As is often the case with a RHCP joint, the bass line ( Flea) is incredibly active, which is ALWAYS a win. Furthermore, the drums ( Chad Smith) are rad too. The funk rock vibe continues to shine for the Grammy-winning rock collective. Perhaps most eyebrow raising are the unique lyrics and the performance (sing-rapping, if you will) by front man Anthony Kiedis – always a treat isn’t he? Following the silly, playful lyrics at the onset, and I quote, “Ya, ya-ya-ya, ya-ya-ya, ya-ya-ya, ya,” Kiedis goes on to assert, “Well I’m an animal, something like a cannibal / I’m very flammable and partially programmable.” Hmm … K. There’s also another interesting lyric, by way of “The sexy art of condiments / And now I know you by your scent / Let it bleed we both get bent / Need a minute to prepare / Sonny’s side was always Cher.” All told, “Tippa My Tongue” is definitely a quirky track, like “Ya, ya-ya-ya, ya-ya-ya, ya-ya-ya, ya…”

10. Party Pupils & MAX, “Bite My Tongue”  

Neon from Now On • Colour Vision / Dim Mak • 2020 

“Give myself away with every word / Won’t bite my tongue, I’ll spell it out for you.” Yeah! Spell that SugarHoneyIcedTea out, man! Folks, prepare to groove hard! When Party Pupils and MAX are in the house, there’s no way you won’t move your body.  On “Bite My Tongue,” a$$ is kicked and names are taken. This head-nodding gem graces the 2020 project, Neon from Now On. The biggest selling points of “Bite My Tongue” are the production, the vocals, and of course, the catchy, infectious chorus.  The backdrop is incredibly colorful – sleek to the nth degree.  This is perfect fuel for MAX’s fire, who has a silky smooth, nuanced instrument, with one of the ripest falsettos you’ll ever hear.  Topping things off is that hooky chorus, excerpted above, and continuing as follows: “No need to complicate something good / Won’t bite my tongue until I’m holdin’ you.”  Prior to that, the pre-chorus is sweet too, setting up undeniable, indisputable pop goodness.  

Appears in :

BEWARE, These Songs Totally BITE! (2023)

11. Masego & Shenseea, “Silver Tongue Devil” 

Studying Abroad: Extended Stay • UMG Recordings, Inc. • 2020

“You know I-I-I could talk my way into sacred places / I no try-y-y, just blame my snake it is the son of Satan.” Snake, huh? Wonder if Jamaican musician Masego is referencing the same animal that slithers and honestly, scares the bejeebers out of me? Or could it be his *cough* he’s referencing on “Silver Tongue Devil” from his 2020 album, Studying Abroad: Extended Stay ?  Hmm , well, he does later say, “I put a child on you” . Regardless, “Silver Tongue Devil” is pleasing to the ears. Jamaican dancehall artist Shenseea collaborates alongside Masego. 

“Silver Tongue Devil” has the chill, international flavor going for it.  The groove is sensational.  Even with his ‘snake’ issues – “Silver tongue devil / She call me cocky man / I say my head level” – Masego delivers easy-going and relaxed vocals. Every time he plays the saxophone, it’s a total vibe.  God, I love those harmonized sax moments! Shenseea complements superbly on the second verse (“I will have you wantin’ it more / Lock down di devil inna hole”), further enforcing the sounds of the island, specifically, the dialect, and pleasure. After all, “Masego bring flames to me soul.” Woo!

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12. Louis Tomlinson, “Silver Tongues”

Faith in the Future • 78 Productions Limited / BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited • 2022

Louis Tomlinson, the handsome, former One Direction hunk that he is, possesses Faith in the Future. WOO! That faith, of course, arrived in 2022. And amid that faith, on track 11, Mr. Tomlinson speaks in “Silver Tongues” – can I get an amen ? Anyways, Tomlinson brings expressive, nuanced vocals to the table. This comes as no surprise, given the fact he always possessed a sweetness to his pipes. Adding to the charm is the firm presence of his British accent .

Of course, a tuneful melody, particularly during the centerpiece, the chorus, goes a long way.

“You know, it’s time like these

We’re so much happier

Nights like these

We’ll remember those stupid jokes

Only we know

You know, when I’m with you

I’m so much happier

Nights like these

We’ll remember those songs we wrote

Only we know

You smile at me and say, ‘It’s time to go’

But I don’t feel like goin’ home.”

Interestingly, “Silver Tongues” appears to be a ballad initially. This characterization, however, changes soon enough. It transforms into this driving pop/rock song with ample energy. There are some marvelous music cues such as the hard-hitting drums, prominence of piano , guitars , and a wall of sound. Given the fab backdrop, there are some nice instrumental moments between sections of the song. During the bridge, there is contrast to previous sections, yet it isn’t too different – balance, if you will. All told, “Silver Tongues” bears strong songwriting by Tomlinson, David Sneddon, Joseph Cross (who also produces), and Theo Hutchcraft. Faith in the Future, INDEED!

13. Hozier, “Moment’s Silence (Common Tongue)” 

Nina Cried Power (EP) • Rubyworks / Columbia • 2018

“When stunted hammers place with men, my mere monstrosity / Alarms are struck and sure as shook by sheer atrocity.” Man, that’s brilliant songwriting, Hozier, who appears for a second time on 15 Tantalizing Tongue Songs.  In the context of his 2018 EP, Nina Cried Power (EP), “Moment’s Silence (Common Tongue)” brings a quicker tempo and more assertiveness from Hozier.  By the final chorus, the Irish singer/songwriter is totally turned up, showing off those commanding, impressive pipes:

“Like a heathen clung to homily  

Let the reason come to the common tongue of your lovin’ me  

It’s a silent night upon rosary 

Let the reason come in the common tongue of you lovin’ me.”  

Hozier incorporates religious references, many of which are critical of some of the church’s viewpoints, particularly regarding sex.  You might say, Hozier doesn’t keep quiet! 

Appears in :

13 Quiet Songs U Should Turn Up Loud (2022)

14. MNEK, “Tongue”

Language • Virgin • 2018

Back in 2018, LGBTQ+ ️‍ English dance, pop, and R&B artist MNEK showcased massive potential on his utterly infectious single, “Tongue” ( Language).“Tongue” begins abruptly with MNEK showcasing the beauty of his voice. He possesses a gorgeous tone and a compelling falsetto, particularly in the pre-chorus section.  A surprising change of pace occurs in the chorus, where he begins singing in his lower register, in somewhat tongue in cheek fashion . Ultimately, the chorus is part of the song that’s the crowning achievement.     

“So, I’m putting both hands over my mouth 
I can only hope nothing’s gonna come out 
But there it is on the tip of my tongue 
(I think I love you) 
I think you’re the one.” 

In the music video, MNEK is true to self, giving the visual a clear, unapologetic LGBTQ+ ️‍ vibe.    

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15. Three 6 Mafia, “Tongue Ring”

When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1 • Loud • 2000

“Let me see your tongue ring , let me see / Let me see let me see let me see your tongue ring / Let me see let me see let me see your tongue ring .” WOO, Three 6 Mafia! “Tongue Ring” appears as the 12th track from the Academy Award winning rap group’s   When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1, released in 2000. “Tongue Ring” was issued as the third single from the platinum certified album, but didn’t perform well on the charts itself ‍️. Nonetheless, this Juicy J / DJ Paul produced joint is a blast to listen to. It’s the active beat, dark synths, and of course, that simple but utterly infectious hook performed by Juicy J.

Juicy J follows up with the first verse, dropping an aggressive flow with sexed-up lyrics (“Never would I wear that sweater / Knowing she’d be chewing pecker”). Chewing pecker, huh? Wow ! DJ Paul performs the second verse, matching Juicy J’s energy, asserting, “I’m all about them freaky hoes / That like to suck.” WOO! That’s all fine and good, but former Three 6 Mafia member, the late great Gangsta Boo, is as unapologetic as the boys in the third verse. fire sunglasses She goes all the way in, starting at the top as she spits, “I be fuckin this nigga / Straight corrupting this nigga / Pussy wet as a river / You need a boat for me, nigga.” Holy sheee-it… more like, holy fuccck! Anyways, Crunchy Black goes hard in the fourth verse (“Oldy, freaky, hood rat type of ho / Nigga don’t you know all hoes go / Go easy / Fuckin’ cum easy”), the late Lord Infamous segues (“Skinny dick, she’ll stretch it / Pussy stayin’ wet, and she loves when niggas wreck it”), and the late Koopsta Knicca finishes things off, focused on all kinds of bitches (“Saddity bitches / Pretty bitches, freaky bitches /Them petty sneaky bitches”). It may have fallen short commercially but “Tongue Ring” will always be a surefire rap banger from Three 6 Mafia.

Appears in :

Three 6 Mafia, Tongue Ring: Rap BNGRZ No. 31 (2023)

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Published by the musical hype on September 15, 2023September 15, 2023