So So Def Bass Contest
Raheem The Dream Lyrics
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And I'm at this SO So Def Party
And we about to have this SO So Def Contest
Ayo everyone check it out
Everyone get to the front
If you got money and you ain't got
Nothing you gotta ste to the rear
And that means you to
All the players around the front
I want you to go on first
Cuz you got them big old (Uhhhms) titties
And you get over here, and you right there
And you over there
Are ready for this for this contest yall
Well check it out bend over, show the world
Bend over, show the world
Bend over, show the world
Toot that booty up girl
Bend over, show the world
Bend over, show the world
Bend over, show the world
Toot that booty up girl
The lyrics to Raheem The Dream's song "So So Def Bass Contest" are a representation of the party scene and competition that occurred during the So So Def record label's emergence in the early 1990s. Raheem The Dream is the singer of this song, introducing the contest about to occur at a So So Def party. He creates a clear divide between those who have money and those who do not, instructing those with no money to step to the rear. He further divides the partygoers by calling out the players with large breasts to step to the front of the line, insinuating that these women will have the upper hand in the upcoming contest. Raheem The Dream then commands the participants to bend over and "toot that booty up."
The lyrics portray a deeply misogynistic and objectifying message towards women. The song is a reflection of the party culture of the early 90s, where women were objectified and treated as sexual objects. The song also reflects the competitive nature of the music industry, where artists were constantly pitted against each other in various competitions.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayo Check it out it's Raheem The Dream
Introducing himself as Raheem The Dream
And I'm at this SO So Def Party
Stating that he is at a party hosted by SO So Def, a record label company
And we about to have this SO So Def Contest
Announcing that there will be a contest at the party hosted by SO So Def
Ayo everyone check it out
Getting everyone's attention
Everyone get to the front
Asking everyone to move to the front of the stage
If you got money and you ain't got Nothing you gotta ste to the rear
If you have no money, you must move to the back of the crowd
And that means you to
Addressing everyone in the crowd who has no money
All the players around the front
Directing the attention to the people who are confident and self-assured
I want you to go on first
Instructing the confident people to go first in the contest
Cuz you got them big old (Uhhhms) titties
Complementing the women in the crowd for their physical attributes
And you get over here, and you right there
Pointing to specific people in the crowd
And you over there
Addressing someone in the distance
Are ready for this for this contest yall
Confirming that the people he pointed to are ready for the contest
Well check it out bend over, show the world
Instructing the women to bend over and show their bodies to the crowd
Toot that booty up girl
Encouraging the women to move their bodies in a provocative way
Bend over, show the world
Repeating the instruction to bend over and show their bodies
Bend over, show the world
Repeating the instruction again
Bend over, show the world
Repeating the instruction yet again
Toot that booty up girl
Encouraging the women to move their bodies again
Bend over, show the world
Repeating the instruction for the final time
Bend over, show the world
Repeating the instruction again for emphasis
Bend over, show the world
Repeating the instruction one more time for maximum effect
Toot that booty up girl
Encouraging the women to move their bodies one final time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SUSANNA LEE HOFFS, VICKI PETERSON
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