Chicken Tenders

## Music video

"**Chicken Tenders**" is the first single from Dominic Fike’s debut full-length, *What Could Possibly Go Wrong*. On the song, he fuses his typical alternative pop sound with R&B, singing about living in luxury with his lover. The track also features an infectious chorus with high-pitched vocals about having chicken tenders with the lover.

Originally scheduled to drop on June 5, 2020, Dom pushed the track’s release forward three weeks due to the ongoing George Floyd protests. In an Instagram post, the Florida singer explained:

> Last week, I was supposed to put out the first song from my debut album. Instead something much more important happened. People were forced to have a conversation that’s been long overdue. It doesn’t feel right to release music today but it does feel right to continue this conversation.
>
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Dominic first performed the song live during a September 2019 Chicago show, and later confirmed the title in January 2020, along with the rest of the album’s tracklist. He revealed the artwork and release date in a tweet on June 22, 2020.

## Lyrics

**[Chorus]**

Chicken tenders in my hotel, yeah

Christina's in my bed watchin' TV shows

When she hit the remote with her legs shakin', that's good love makin'

Watchin' wherever my head facin', it's for bugs, baby

**[Post-Chorus]**

White wings in my pillows and blankets (Lovin' under covers)

I got markings on my body from tracin' (All over my body, girl)

Rodeo for Cartier glasses

But, girl, you know how itchy my back get (Woah)

**[Verse 1]**

Every time (Every time)

We settle, but it never felt right 'cause we can't keep still

And we try to fight the way everything feels

When we step out of line

I met your gaze and it was love that we were makin' it

And she spoke a different language

There was no need for translation

And I ordered chicken fingers to my room, girl

But we got some things to do first

**[Chorus]**

Chicken tenders in my hotel, yeah

Christina's in my bed watchin' TV shows

When she hit the remote with her legs shakin', that's good love makin'

Watchin' wherever my head facin', it's for bugs, baby

**[Post-Chorus]**

White wings in my pillows and blankets (Lovin' under covers)

I got markings on my body from tracin' (All over my body, girl)

Rodeo for Cartier glasses

But, girl, you know how itchy my back get (All over my body, girl)

**[Verse 2]**

Every night (Every night, she calls)

You call me for whatever feels right

Baby, don't stay still, make your mind

You could be wakin' up in here for the rest of your life

And I knew just what she was thinkin'

With no need for speculation

Just your body and a blanket

And I hope this doesn't change it

**[Pre-Chorus]**

'Cause the best part of my day is (Oh)

When I get to see you naked

**[Chorus]**

Chicken tenders in my hotel, yeah

Christina's in my bed watchin' TV shows

When she hit the remote with her legs shakin', that's good love makin'

Watchin' wherever my head facin', it's for bugs, baby

**[Post-Chorus]**

White wings in my pillows and blankets (Lovin' under covers)

I got markings on my body from tracin' (All over my body, girl)

Rodeo for Cartier glasses (*Oh, oh, oh*)

But, girl, you know how itchy my back get

## References

1. ↑ "Dominic Fike - Chicken Tenders (Snippet)" - *YouTube.*
2. ↑ "Dominic Fike Insta Story Tracklist" - *Instagram.*
3. ↑ "Dominic Fike - What Could Possibly Go Wrong Tracklist" - *Twitter.*

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