"Gold Pants"
Single by Leslie and the LY's
from the album Gold Pants
Released	May 15, 2005[1]
Recorded	2004
Genre	Hip hop electronic electro[1]
Length	1:33
Label	Hefty Hideaway
Songwriter(s)	Leslie Hall
Producer(s)	Leslie Hall
Leslie and the LY's singles chronology
"Gem Sweater" (2005) "Gold Pants" (2005)

"Gold Pants" is a song recorded by Leslie and the LY's appearing their debut studio album of the same name. Serving as the album's titular track, it was released on May 15, 2005^[1] as the album's second and final 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. A longer remix of the song appears on the album Songs in the Key of Gold.

Composition

"Gold Pants" is a hip hop and electronic, and electro^[1] 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.^[2]

Live performances

Leslie and the LY's have performed "Gold Pants" on all of their tours, typically being the show's opener.

Release history

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