Kesha takes aim at fake friends and betrayal in her song Backstabber. With its bold lyrics and catchy pop sound, the track expresses the frustration of dealing with people who spread rumours, reveal secrets, and pretend to be friends while causing trouble behind the scenes.
Throughout the song, Kesha calls out people who thrive on gossip and unnecessary drama. She makes it clear that she has little patience for dishonest behaviour, using humour and sharp words to expose those who cannot be trusted.
The production features energetic electronic beats, heavy synth sounds, and a fast rhythm that keeps the song moving. Kesha switches between spoken lines and catchy vocals, giving the performance a playful but rebellious edge.
For anyone who has dealt with a dishonest friend or someone who enjoys creating problems, Backstabber offers a fun way to express that frustration.
Kesha - Backstabber Lyrics
Back-back-backstabber
Back-back-backstabber
Bored, stoned
Sitting in your basement all alone
'Cause your little conversation's got around
And lookie what we all found out (lookie what we found)
Lookie here, we all found out that you have got a set of loose lips
Twisting stories, all because you're jealous
Now I know exactly what you're all about (what you're all about)
This is what you're all about
Girl, you're such a backstabber (stabber)
You're such a backstabber
Oh, girl, you're such a shit talker
And everybody knows it, and everybody knows it
Girl (oh, girl), you're such a backstabber (stabber)
You're such a backstabber
Run your mouth more than anyone I've ever known
And everybody knows it, and everybody knows it
Back-back-backstabber
(Talk, talk, talk)
(Talk, talk, talk)
(Talk, talk)
I'm sick and tired of hearing all about my life from other people
With all of your lies wrapped up so tight
So maybe you should shut your mouth (shut your mouth)
You never shut your mouth
Honestly, I think it's kind of funny
That you waste your breath talking about me
Got me feeling kinda special really
This is what you're all about
Girl, you're such a backstabber (stabber)
You're such a backstabber
Oh, girl, you're such a shit talker
And everybody knows it, and everybody knows it
Girl (oh, girl), you're such a backstabber (stabber)
You're such a backstabber
Run your mouth more than anyone I've ever known
And everybody knows it, and everybody knows it
Katie's to my left, rippin' my style
Damn, Jeanie, why you gotta tell the secrets 'bout my sex life?
All I ever did was drive your broke ass around
Pick you up, take you out, when your car broke down
Back-back-backstabber
Stabber (stabber)
Back-back-backstabber
Girl, you're such a backstabber (stabber)
You're such a backstabber
Oh, girl, you're such a shit talker
And everybody knows it, and everybody knows it
Girl (oh, girl), you're such a backstabber
(Taking, and twisting, and telling, so manipulating)
Run your mouth more than anyone I've ever known
And everybody knows it, and everybody knows it
Talk, talk, talk
Back-back-backstabber
(Taking, and twisting, and telling, so manipulating)
Oh, girl, talk, talk, you're lookin' like a lunatic
And everybody knows it, and everybody knows it
Everybody knows (back-back-backstabber)
Yeah
You're looking like a lunatic
And everybody knows (back-back-backstabber)
Yeah
Everybody knows (back-back-backstabber)
