The song features rappers Lee Harvey and Vita, and was produced by the Neptunes.

The song compares politicians to strippers giving a lap dance for free, due to the use of their excessive propaganda without ever taking action.

A remix of "Lapdance" by Trent Reznor appeared on the compilation album Spin This.

Although it is censored, an uncensored version of the remix is available on a rare promo single disc.

A remix of "Lapdance" by Paul Oakenfold appeared on the soundtrack album Swordfish.