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Big Ole Butt
LL Cool J Lyrics


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I was at the mall, sippin' on a milkshake
Playin' the wall, takin' a break
Admirin' the girls with the bamboo earrings
Baby hair and bodies built to swing
That's when I seen her
Her name was Tina
Grace and poise kinda like a ballerina
I said, "How you doin', my name's Big L
Don't ask me how I'm livin', 'cause, yo, I'm living swell
But then again I'm livin' kind of foul
Cause my girl don't know that I'm out on the prowl"
To make a long story short, I got the digits
Calls her on my car phone and paid her a visit
I was spankin' her and thankin' her, chewin' her and doin' her
Layin' like a king on sheets of satin
That's what time it is, you know what's happenin'
She had a big ole booty, I was doin' my duty
I mean, yo, I admit that my girl's a cutie
But Tina was erotic, Earl's my witness
With the kind of legs that put stockings out of business
When I went home, I kissed my girl on the cheek
But in the back of my mind it was this big butt freak
I sat my girl down, I couldn't hold it in
And said to her with a devilish grin

Tina got a big ole butt
I know I told you I'd be true
But Tina got a big ole butt
So I'm leavin' you
Tina got a big ole butt
I know I told you I'd be true
But Tina got a big ole butt
So I'm leavin' you

I went to the high school about three o'clock
To try to catch a cutie ridin' my jock
My homeboy's jeep, the system blastin'
Cold forty dogs, smilin' and laughin'
Girls all over, the kind I adore
I felt like a kid in a candy store
That's when I seen her
Her name was Brenda
She had the kind of booty that I'd always remember
I said to my man, "Stop the jeep"
She's only seventeen but, yo, don't sleep
I kicked the bass like an NFL punter
And scoped the booty like a big game hunter
I said to the girl, "Yo, you look tired
Let's go get some rest, relax by the fire"
I put the big booty on a bearskin rug
She gave me a kiss, I have her a hug
I said to the girl, "them young boys ain't nothin'
You want to get freaky, let me kiss your belly button"
I circled it and teased it and made her squeal
Grabbed a pack of bullets and pulled out the steel
When I was through, I wiped the sweat from my eyes
When to the kitchen and got some sweet potato pies
Tina busted in my house while I was eatin'
You know what I said
Too bad you caught me cheatin', but

Brenda got a big ole butt
I know I told you I'd be true
But Brenda got a big ole butt
So I'm leavin' you
Brenda got a big ole butt
I know I told you I'd be true
But Brenda got a big ole butt
So I'm leavin' you

I went to Red Lobster for shrimp and steak
Around the time whe the waitress are on their lunch break
I pulled in the parkin' lot and parded my car
Somebody shouted out, "I don't care who you are"
I paid it no attention, I walked inside
Because Brian had a nine and he was chillin' in the ride
I walked in the place, everybody was lookin'
And shrimp and steak wasn't the only thing cookin'
I sat down to eat, ordered my food
I said to the waitress, "I don't men to be rude
But I'll take you on a platter"
She said, "You got a girl," I said, "It don't matter
You look like you're tastier than a pipin' hot pizza
What's your name?" She said, "My tag says Lisa"
I said, "O.K., you're smart and all that
But when you get off work, yo, I'll be back"
She looked at me and said, "Make yourself clear
L, where we going?" I said, "Right here"
She looked kind of puzzled, I said, "You'll see"
I pulled up at ten on the D.O.T.
When she walked out the door, I threw my tongue down her throat
Pushed her back inside and pulled off her coat
Laid her on the table and place my order
And have her a tip much bigger than a quarter
On and on to the break 'a dawn
All over the restaurant, word is born
I heard somebody coughin', I checked my watch
I couldn't believe it said nine o'clock
I grabbed my pants, put on my Kangol
Who did I see, Oh, yo, it was Brenda
Yo, she worked at Red Lobster but I didn't remember

Lisa got a big ole butt
I know I told you I'd be true
But Lisa got a big ole butt
So I'm leavin' you
See ya
Lisa got a big ole butt
I know I told you I'd be true
But Lisa got a big ole butt
So I'm leavin' you
See ya

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of LL Cool J's "Big Ole Butt" recount the rapper's encounters with various women, all of whom have impressive, curvy derrieres. He describes his initial attraction to these women, including Tina, Brenda, and Lisa, and the physical acts that follow, all while confessing to cheating on his girlfriend. LL Cool J's lyrics are provocative and unapologetic, but they also reveal a certain vulnerability and insecurity in the way he seeks validation and affirmation through sexual conquests.


Throughout the song, LL Cool J objectifies the women he meets, reducing them to their physical attributes and suggesting that their worth lies solely in their bodies. At the same time, he acknowledges his own flaws and shortcomings, such as his unfaithfulness and his inability to resist temptation. The chorus, in which he tells his girlfriend that he is leaving her for "the big ole butt" of another woman, is both inflammatory and honest, expressing the conflicting emotions and desires that drive his behavior.


Overall, "Big Ole Butt" is a controversial song that raises questions about the way we perceive and treat women, as well as the role that sex and infidelity play in relationships. While some may find the lyrics offensive or demeaning, others may appreciate LL Cool J's unvarnished portrayal of male sexuality and attraction.


Line by Line Meaning

I was at the mall, sippin' on a milkshake
LL Cool J was hanging out at the mall, having a drink


Playin' the wall, takin' a break
He was taking it easy, not doing much


Admirin' the girls with the bamboo earrings
He was admiring some ladies with big hoop earrings


Baby hair and bodies built to swing
The girls also had baby hair and great curves


That's when I seen her
That's when he saw a particular girl who caught his eye


Her name was Tina
He introduced himself to the girl and her name happened to be Tina


Grace and poise kinda like a ballerina
He thought she carried herself with poise and elegance, like a ballerina would


I said, "How you doin', my name's Big L
LL Cool J introduced himself as Big L


Don't ask me how I'm livin', 'cause, yo, I'm living swell
LL Cool J is living his life well


But then again I'm livin' kind of foul
However, he is also sneaking around behind his girlfriend's back


Cause my girl don't know that I'm out on the prowl"
He is cheating on his girlfriend and she doesn't know about it


To make a long story short, I got the digits
Despite the fact that he's cheating, he managed to get the girl's phone number


Calls her on my car phone and paid her a visit
He called her and went to see her in person


I was spankin' her and thankin' her, chewin' her and doin' her
LL Cool J was engaging in sexual activities with Tina


Layin' like a king on sheets of satin
He felt like royalty as he lay on the satin sheets


That's what time it is, you know what's happenin'
He's letting the listeners know what kind of situation he's in


She had a big ole booty, I was doin' my duty
Tina had a large behind and LL Cool J was taking advantage of the situation


I mean, yo, I admit that my girl's a cutie
He still acknowledges that his girlfriend is attractive


But Tina was erotic, Earl's my witness
However, he found Tina to be more sexually appealing


With the kind of legs that put stockings out of business
He thought Tina's legs were so amazing that the stockings she could wear would be put out of business


When I went home, I kissed my girl on the cheek
LL Cool J went home after being with Tina and said hello to his girlfriend


But in the back of my mind it was this big butt freak
However, he couldn't stop thinking about Tina's large behind


I sat my girl down, I couldn't hold it in
He finally confessed to his girlfriend that he's been cheating on her


And said to her with a devilish grin
He told her with a mischievous smile


Tina got a big ole butt
LL Cool J told his girlfriend that Tina had a large behind


I know I told you I'd be true
He had previously promised to be faithful


But Tina got a big ole butt
However, Tina's large behind was too irresistible to him


So I'm leavin' you
He was going to leave his girlfriend for Tina


I went to the high school about three o'clock
LL Cool J went to a high school during the afternoon


To try to catch a cutie ridin' my jock
He was trying to flirt with a girl who was showing interest in him


My homeboy's jeep, the system blastin'
His friend's car was playing loud music


Cold forty dogs, smilin' and laughin'
He and his friends were drinking 40 ounces and having a good time


Girls all over, the kind I adore
He liked the girls who were around, probably because of their looks


She had the kind of booty that I'd always remember
He saw a girl named Brenda who had a memorable behind


I said to my man, "Stop the jeep"
He asked his friend to stop the car so he could talk to Brenda


She's only seventeen but, yo, don't sleep
Although Brenda was only 17, LL Cool J didn't want anyone to underestimate her


I kicked the bass like an NFL punter
He started flirting with Brenda and it was going well


And scoped the booty like a big game hunter
LL Cool J was checking out Brenda's behind


I said to the girl, "Yo, you look tired
He noticed that Brenda looked tired


Let's go get some rest, relax by the fire"
He suggested they go somewhere to rest and relax together


I put the big booty on a bearskin rug
They got intimate and did it on a bearskin rug


She gave me a kiss, I have her a hug
Brenda was affectionate with LL Cool J


I said to the girl, "them young boys ain't nothin'
He talked down about young men compared to himself


You want to get freaky, let me kiss your belly button"
He asked Brenda if she wanted to get more intimate


I circled it and teased it and made her squeal
LL Cool J teased Brenda and she enjoyed it


Grabbed a pack of bullets and pulled out the steel
He used a condom and had sex with Brenda


When I was through, I wiped the sweat from my eyes
LL Cool J finished having sex and wiped his eyes


When to the kitchen and got some sweet potato pies
He went to the kitchen and got some sweet potato pies to eat


Tina busted in my house while I was eatin'
Tina came to his house while he was not expecting it


You know what I said
He doesn't tell us what he said to Tina


Too bad you caught me cheatin', but
He admits to cheating on Tina


Brenda got a big ole butt
Brenda has a large behind, just like Tina


But Brenda got a big ole butt
He likes Brenda's behind as well as Tina's


I went to Red Lobster for shrimp and steak
LL Cool J went to Red Lobster to eat


Around the time whe the waitress are on their lunch break
It was probably midday when he was there


I pulled in the parkin' lot and parded my car
He parked his car in the parking lot before going in


Somebody shouted out, "I don't care who you are"
Someone yelled at LL Cool J without caring who he was


I paid it no attention, I walked inside
LL Cool J paid the person no attention and went into the restaurant


Because Brian had a nine and he was chillin' in the ride
He thought he wasn't scared because his friend Brian had a gun


I walked in the place, everybody was lookin'
Everyone noticed LL Cool J when he walked in


And shrimp and steak wasn't the only thing cookin'
There was more than just food getting heated at Red Lobster


I sat down to eat, ordered my food
LL Cool J got a table and ordered his meal


I said to the waitress, "I don't men to be rude
He was polite but had something to say


But I'll take you on a platter"
He was hitting on the waitress, saying he'd like her


She said, "You got a girl," I said, "It don't matter
The waitress pointed out that he has a girlfriend, but LL Cool J didn't care


You look like you're tastier than a pipin' hot pizza
He paid the waitress a compliment, calling her tasty


What's your name?" She said, "My tag says Lisa"
He asked the waitress her name and she told him it's Lisa


I said, "O.K., you're smart and all that
He thinks Lisa is smart and interesting


But when you get off work, yo, I'll be back"
He told Lisa he'd see her again after she finished working


She looked at me and said, "Make yourself clear
Lisa wanted LL Cool J to explain himself


L, where we going?" I said, "Right here"
He told Lisa that they're going to stay right there and make out


She looked kind of puzzled, I said, "You'll see"
Lisa didn't know what he meant, but he assured her that she would understand soon


I pulled up at ten on the D.O.T.
He arrived at the restaurant again at 10pm


When she walked out the door, I threw my tongue down her throat
LL Cool J kissed Lisa passionately as soon as she came out the door


Pushed her back inside and pulled off her coat
He took Lisa back inside and began undressing her


Laid her on the table and place my order
He had sex with Lisa on a table


And have her a tip much bigger than a quarter
He tipped her generously after their encounter


On and on to the break 'a dawn
LL Cool J and Lisa continued their antics until the early morning


All over the restaurant, word is born
They had sex all over the restaurant


I heard somebody coughin', I checked my watch
He heard someone and looked at his watch for the time


I couldn't believe it said nine o'clock
He was surprised to see that it was already 9am


I grabbed my pants, put on my Kangol
LL Cool J put his pants on and his Kangol hat


Who did I see, Oh, yo, it was Brenda
He spotted Brenda again at Red Lobster


Yo, she worked at Red Lobster but I didn't remember
He didn't recognize Brenda as someone who worked there


Lisa got a big ole butt
Lisa also has a large behind, just like Tina and Brenda


But Lisa got a big ole butt
He is attracted to Lisa's behind, just like with Tina and Brenda


See ya
LL Cool J finishes the song




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DWAYNE SIMON, JAMES SMITH

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Comments from YouTube:

@NoRealPotential

L is a straight savage man.

@illuminaticonfirmed1389

Lol ikr

@BillAnt

Oh so LL stands for 11 inch brotha. Hmmm ya learn something new every day. lol (it's actually Lady's Love;)

@isaiah9666

@d dre Really. Cmon now. Canibus got his punk ass destroyed by both LL and Em. Double career homicide

@420speedweed

man used savage unironocally

@ryan8271

@@isaiah9666 Nobody remembers canibuster....😂😂 Hmmm who's had a better career....? 🤔

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@jerometruitt1452

I used to love this video when I was a kid lmao. the look on his face when he says "I'm leaving you" is priceless.

@SinewRending

i said the same thing!

@talkdattrashimmapullyacard4396

😆

@Oakshield2

His face when he says "How you doin? My name is Big L" and points at 11 inches

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