Get Out
Bargain Lyrics

It's 8:05, this is Phyllis in the office
This is a phone call from Phyllis, presumably a supervisor or landlady, regarding the tenant's unacceptable behavior.

The cat is out on the patio
The cat is causing trouble and could cause more trouble in the future.

If it jumps one more time Your butts are in the street
If the cat continues causing trouble, the tenant(s) will be evicted from the property.

I am sick and tired of your activities
The tenant(s) have been behaving poorly and the supervisor/landlord is fed up with it.

Of your cat and your untruths with me
The landlord/supervisor feels that the tenant(s) may be lying about other things, not just the cat.

I'm gonna call you tomorrow, when your home And you can explain a lot of things to me
The supervisor/landlord will contact the tenant(s) again when they are home to demand explanations for their bad behavior.

Because I'm sick and tired of your bullshit, goodnight
The supervisor/landlord is frustrated with the tenant(s) and ends the call without further discussion.

My place is not a home
The place where the tenant(s) reside is not comfortable or pleasant.

It don't make no difference but I found
Although the statement is seemingly contradictory, the artist feels it is important to find a more suitable living situation.

That I need, a place to stay
The artist is expressing their need for a new residence.

And if I listen what the landlord man say
The singer is receptive to advice from landlord/property management about finding a better place to live.

You should have seen all the flops in my house We was jumpin' on [Incomprehensible] and kickin' ceilings
The artist is describing how their previous home was hectic and unorganized.

Nowadays people listen to me When I say, 'Get out'
The singer has established authority and respect in their new living situation and can tell others to leave if necessary.

They're drivin' me fuckin' nuts over here chief I gotta get rid of these fruitcakes
The singer is frustrated with people in their current living situation who are acting crazy and wants to remove them from their life.

Hold me and don't let go
The singer is seeking comfort and security from someone else.

It don't make no difference that you're a ho
The identity of the person offering comfort and security is irrelevant or unimportant.

'Cause I need a place to stay A new disease was just the price I paid
The artist implies that they became ill possibly due to poor living conditions or other negative circumstances related to their previous living situation.

In days of old that's how it used to be Oh, yes indeed That girl is dead to me now And I sing, uh
The singer is referencing something that used to be important to them but is no longer relevant in their present situation.

So let the lovin' take a hold over me Let the lovin' take a hold over me Follow me Long Beach posse
The singer is calling for a sense of unity and optimism in the community.

'Cause all I see is your fussin' and fightin' 1992 so let's all start unitin'
The artist is making a request for peace and unity in the community.

Put your heads together be the best you can be Let this jam take us to 1993 Stay positive, the love will come back to me
The artist is encouraging everyone to work together and remain hopeful for a better future.

But some jealous punk, snuck up around the back He tried to take the lovin' over me Oh, I got into a fistfight And wound up in jail all night
The artist describes a physical altercation they had with someone who may have been trying to harm them.