Mr. Clean
B. Apani "Nikki" Lyrics
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Whoever don't? I pity-the-fool like Mr. T
Knowledge this degree, it ain't no mystery
"What you gon' do" or "what you know" is what is to see
And that's more than meets the eyeball
Now who wants to buy a brand new tsetse fly call?
Alright y'all (zooom), the speed was break-neck
Faster than the hi-speed, dual cassette tape deck
He went to see a buddy who said he had some white weed
In case it might need, it didn't mean much
For in his lean clutch was the elusive green Dutch
Who that? Kinga, Vaughn's younger brother
A real live swinger who rock Louis Vuitton pleather
And he walk around like he think he king
Even made the hood-rats stop to kiss his pinky ring
Like a soup sandwich on a hand dish
Some say his language is way too outlandish
He did his thing, spoke in a jig slang
And translate Einstein's theory of the Big Bang
He told his boo: "Boo, I put a spell on you
Stay with me, whether we broke or we well-to-do
If it don't work, the hell with â??cha
May the doorknob hit â??cha where the poor slob bit â??cha"
What you thought ya' darn skeezer?
The G of a mack and the steez of a geezer
True man of leisure, she must've caught amnesia
Paid off the 8th grade fade or a Caesar
He was known for his thick skin
Part Zimbabwean and part Trini mixed in
Big shot, sold a guy a pound of pig snot
Said it was proven to remove stains and ink spots
Kinky flow, dripped down her leg to her pinky toe
Jiggy hoe, who don't know as much as she think she know
One week she stepped to him like a Slinky, yo'
Wig like a mink skin, soft like Twinkie dough
Then she kissed the queen, and told her she need Listerine
Twist the green, it's laced with antihistamine
Enough to make you make your face like Mr. Bean
V hit the scene like: "Fuck it, give me a Mr. Clean"
Shit, tired of all this
It's too hot out here, to be having all this shit, man
Shit, take it off
Take it all off, boss
No matter what the cost
In B. Apani "Nikki"'s song "Mr. Clean," the lyrics open with the instruction to study history, noting that whoever doesn't do so is pitiable. The degree of knowledge and what one does or knows is what is important. From there, the song takes the listener on a journey through various scenarios and characters whose stories are intertwined, culminating in the chorus with a declaration of frustration at the world and a desire to remove oneself from it.
The song covers themes of knowledge, language, slang, identity, and desires for change. The first verse offers a critique of those who do not study history, and the second offers colorful descriptions of a swaggering character named Kinga. The third verse delves into a female character who thinks she knows everything but ultimately falls prey to Mr. Clean, a metaphorical figure who seems to represent an escape from the complexities and frustrations of the world.
Overall, "Mr. Clean" is a song that uses vivid language and storytelling to comment on larger themes about knowledge, identity, and the desire to escape from a world that can be oppressive.
Line by Line Meaning
Study your history --
Learn about the past events that shaped the present
Whoever don't? I pity-the-fool like Mr. T
If you don't learn history, you're ignorant and foolish like Mr. T
Knowledge this degree, it ain't no mystery
Having this knowledge degree is no secret
"What you gon' do" or "what you know" is what is to see
My actions and knowledge will determine what you see
And that's more than meets the eyeball
What you see doesn't reveal everything
Now who wants to buy a brand new tsetse fly call?
Who wants to buy a new musical instrument called tsetse fly?
Alright y'all (zooom), the speed was break-neck
Ok everyone, the speed was incredibly fast
Faster than the hi-speed, dual cassette tape deck
Faster than a dual cassette tape player that's known for its speed
(How far?) The distance was light-speed
The distance traveled was extremely fast like light-speed
He went to see a buddy who said he had some white weed
He went to visit a friend who claimed to have high-quality marijuana
In case it might need, it didn't mean much
He got it just in case, but it wasn't that important
For in his lean clutch was the elusive green Dutch
In his tight grip was the rare and high-quality marijuana
Who that? Kinga, Vaughn's younger brother
Who is that? Kinga, the younger brother of Vaughn
A real live swinger who rock Louis Vuitton pleather
He's a confident and stylish person who wears Louis Vuitton pleather
And he walk around like he think he king
He carries himself like he's royalty
Even made the hood-rats stop to kiss his pinky ring
Even the local girls stop to kiss his pinky ring
Like a soup sandwich on a hand dish
A mess or disaster
Some say his language is way too outlandish
Some say his language is too bizarre or weird
He did his thing, spoke in a jig slang
He spoke in a creative and catchy way
And translate Einstein's theory of the Big Bang
He even translated Einstein's complex physics theory
He told his boo: "Boo, I put a spell on you
He said to his girlfriend, "I cast a spell on you
Stay with me, whether we broke or we well-to-do
Stay with me, regardless of whether we're poor or wealthy
If it don't work, the hell with â??cha
If it doesn't work out, forget about it
May the doorknob hit â??cha where the poor slob bit â??cha"
A saying to express dismissal or contempt to someone
What you thought ya' darn skeezer?
What did you think, you foolish woman?
The G of a mack and the steez of a geezer
He has the confidence of a pimp and the style of an older man
True man of leisure, she must've caught amnesia
He's a laid-back guy, and she may have forgotten that
Paid off the 8th grade fade or a Caesar
He probably made some money from haircuts
He was known for his thick skin
He's known for his ability to withstand criticism or insults
Part Zimbabwean and part Trini mixed in
Part of his ancestry is from Zimbabwe, and the other part from Trinidad and Tobago
Big shot, sold a guy a pound of pig snot
He sold a guy something worthless, like a pound of pig snot
Said it was proven to remove stains and ink spots
He claimed that it's a proven stain and ink remover
Kinky flow, dripped down her leg to her pinky toe
Her sexual fluids dripped down her leg to her toe
Jiggy hoe, who don't know as much as she think she know
A promiscuous woman who thinks she knows more than she does
One week she stepped to him like a Slinky, yo'
One week she approached him gracefully and flirtatiously
Wig like a mink skin, soft like Twinkie dough
Her wig was glamorous and her hair was soft
Then she kissed the queen, and told her she need Listerine
She kissed the other woman, and said she needs mouthwash
Twist the green, it's laced with antihistamine
The marijuana has been mixed with antihistamine tablets
Enough to make you make your face like Mr. Bean
Enough to make you have a comical expression like Mr. Bean
V hit the scene like: "Fuck it, give me a Mr. Clean"
V entered the scene and demanded a powerful drug
Shit, tired of all this
I'm tired of all this chaos
It's too hot out here, to be having all this shit, man
It's too hot to deal with all these problems
Shit, take it off
Let's remove ourselves from this situation
Take it all off, boss
Let's leave everything behind and go
No matter what the cost
Regardless of the consequences or price
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER
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