Tramp
A.S.N. Lyrics
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So listen close to what I say
Don't take this a simple rhyme
'Cause this type of thing happens all the time
Now what would you do if a stranger said hi?
Would you dis him or would you reply?
If you answer there is a chance
That you'd become a victim of circumstance
Or else I'm-a have to show and prove
You are what you are, I am what I am
It just so happens that most men are
Tramp (What'd ya call me?)
Have you ever seen a dude who's stupid and rude?
Whenever he's around he dogs your mood
I know a guy like that, girl
He thinks he's God's gift to the world
You know that kind, excited all the time
With nothing but sex on the mind
I'm no stunt, on me he can't front
I know the real deal, I know what they want
It's me (Why?) Because I'm so sexy
It's me (What?) Don't touch my body! (Boy!)
'Cause you see I ain't no skeezer
But on a real tip I think he's a
Tramp (What'd ya call me?)
On the first date he thought I was a dummy
He had the nerve to tell me he loved me
But of course, I knew it was a lie, y'all
He undressed me with his eyeballs
Trying to change the whole subject
'Cause everything he said pertained to sex
So I dissed him, I said, "You's a sucker!
Get your dirty mind out the gutter
You ain't gettin' paid, you ain't knockin' boots
You ain't treating me like no prostitute"
Then I walked away, he called me a teaser
You're on a mission, kid yo, he's a
Tramp (What'd ya call me?)
Tramp
In A.S.N.'s song "Tramp," the artist speaks to home girls, urging them to listen closely to his lyrics. He warns them that his words are not a simple rhyme, but rather reflect a common occurrence where women can become victims of circumstance if they engage with strangers. He then asks the fellas to tell the truth, and acknowledges that most men are tramps. The term tramp refers to an individual who is promiscuous and lacks morals or principles.
In the second verse, A.S.N. describes a man who is stupid and rude, and constantly thinking about sex. This individual believes that he is the best thing to ever happen to the world, but A.S.N. knows that he is not real and does not truly understand what women want. On their first date, the man tried to tell A.S.N. that he loved her, but she saw through his lies and knew that he was simply using her. She ultimately called him out on his behavior, and when he continued to push for sex she walked away. Despite his name-calling, she knows that she is not a skeezer or prostitute, and recognizes that the man is simply on a mission to satisfy his own desires.
Overall, "Tramp" is a song about the dangers of engaging with strangers and the importance of standing up for oneself. It speaks to the reality that many individuals are not truthful or genuine, and encourages listeners to be aware of these individuals and avoid becoming victims of circumstance.
Line by Line Meaning
Home girls, attention you must pay
Listen up, ladies
So listen close to what I say
Pay close attention to my words
Don't take this a simple rhyme
This isn't just a fun song, it's a serious message
'Cause this type of thing happens all the time
Women are often approached by men who only want sex
Now what would you do if a stranger said hi?
How would you react if a man you don't know started talking to you?
Would you dis him or would you reply?
Would you ignore him or respond?
If you answer there is a chance
Depending on your response,
That you'd become a victim of circumstance
You might end up in a dangerous situation
Am I right, fellas? Tell the truth
Men, be honest, you know this is true
Or else I'm-a have to show and prove
If you don't agree, I'll prove it to you
You are what you are, I am what I am
We are who we are, and that's okay
It just so happens that most men are
Unfortunately, most men only want sex
Tramp (What'd ya call me?)
The man calling me names is the real 'tramp'
Have you ever seen a dude who's stupid and rude?
Have you encountered a man who is disrespectful and obnoxious?
Whenever he's around he dogs your mood
When he's around, he ruins your good mood
I know a guy like that, girl
I've been in your shoes before
He thinks he's God's gift to the world
He has an inflated ego
You know that kind, excited all the time
You know the type, always thinking about sex
With nothing but sex on the mind
He only wants one thing
I'm no stunt, on me he can't front
I'm not some easy target, he can't fool me
I know the real deal, I know what they want
I know what these men are really after
It's me (Why?) Because I'm so sexy
I attract these men because of my physical appearance
It's me (What?) Don't touch my body! (Boy!)
But that doesn't mean they can treat me like an object
'Cause you see I ain't no skeezer
I'm not a promiscuous woman
But on a real tip I think he's a
But let's be honest, he's a
Tramp (What'd ya call me?)
The real 'tramp' is the man who objectifies women
On the first date he thought I was a dummy
He assumed I was unintelligent
He had the nerve to tell me he loved me
He attempted to use emotional manipulation to get what he wanted
But of course, I knew it was a lie, y'all
I saw through his lies
He undressed me with his eyeballs
He disrespected me with his wandering gaze
Trying to change the whole subject
He tried to redirect the conversation back to sex
'Cause everything he said pertained to sex
All he could talk about was sex
So I dissed him, I said, 'You's a sucker!
I called him out on his behavior
Get your dirty mind out the gutter
Stop thinking about sex all the time
You ain't gettin' paid, you ain't knockin' boots
I'm not a prostitute, and you're not paying me for sex
You ain't treating me like no prostitute
You can't just use me for sex
Then I walked away, he called me a teaser
He tried to make me feel guilty for not giving in to his advances
You're on a mission, kid yo, he's a
He only wants one thing, and that makes him a
Tramp (What'd ya call me?)
The man who calls me names is the real 'tramp'
Tramp
Repeat chorus
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ONErpm
Written by: JIMMY MCCRACKLIN, LOWELL FULSOM
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