Tik Tok was released in 2009 as Kesha's debut single and became a worldwide number one, defining the electro-pop party sound of the early 2010s. Its opening wake-up lyric and carefree attitude made it a staple of radio, ringtones and later short-form video edits. The title also gained a second life after the rise of the TikTok app, which shares its name but is unrelated to the song. Short clips of the chorus continue to circulate on soundboards for nostalgic edits, transitions and ringtone use.