Biscuit (song)

For other songs, see Biscuit (disambiguation).

"Biscuit" is a song performed by American recording artist Ivy Levan. It was written by Levan alongside Lucas Banker, William Pounds and Patrick Nissley, for her debut studio album, No Good. The song was released as the album's lead single on January 13, 2015 through Interscope Records. A music video for the song was released later the same day.

"Biscuit"
Single by Ivy Levan
from the album No Good
Released	January 13, 2015 (2015-01-13)
Genre	Pop
Length	3:13
Label	Cherrytree Interscope
Songwriter(s)	Ivy Rose Levan Lucas Banker Patrick Nissley William Pounds
Ivy Levan singles chronology
"The Dame Says" (2014) "Biscuit" (2015) "Killing You" (2015)

Composition

Musically, "Biscuit" is a pop song in which Levan sings about kissing her "biscuit", which is a euphemism for her buttocks, derived from the Southern expression "butter my butt and call me a biscuit".^[1]

Critical reception

Idolator praised the song, calling it " a refreshingly… different pop song with an instantly memorable chorus and lyrics that positively drip with sassy attitude".^[2]

Music video

The music video premiered on January 13, 2015.^[3] It shows Levan in different frames. At first, she is seen stirring a cauldron like a witch. Then a puppet-like biscuit comes out from the pot, accompanying the singer in her choreography. At other times, Levan is shot in the foreground, first with round spectacles similar to those used by Lady Gaga in her video for "Paparazzi", then while she is wearing headphones and blowing bubbles of chewing gum.^{[citation needed]}

Track listings

• Digital download^[4]

1. "Biscuit" – 3:13

• Digital EP – Remixes^[5]

1. "Biscuit" (Dave Audé Remix) – 3:48
2. "Biscuit" (Wayne and Woods Remix) – 5:35
3. "Biscuit" (Top $helf Remix) – 3:22
4. "Biscuit" (Butter Butter Remix) – 3:38
5. "Biscuit" (Michael Teixeira Remix) – 3:07

Charts

Chart (2015)	Peak position
US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)^[6]	5

References

1. Niles, Jon (August 5, 2015). "Ivy Levan Talks 2015 Album 'No Good' Featuring Sting, Twitter Fans & More [EXCLUSIVE Q&A]". Music Times. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
2. "Ivy Levan Lives Up To The Hype On New Single "Biscuit": Watch The Demented Video". January 14, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
3. "Ivy Levan's Biscuit on VEVO (Youtube)". YouTube. January 13, 2015. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
4. "Biscuit – Single by Ivy Levan". iTunes Store (US). Apple. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
5. "Biscuit (Remix) – EP by Ivy Levan". iTunes Store (US). Apple. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
6. "Ivy Levan Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 23, 2016.