The Show
Blake Lewis & Doug E. Fresh Lyrics

Ladies and gentlemen
The introduction of the performers and address to the audience

The most exciting stage show you've ever witnessed
An attention-grabbing and grandiose statement made to hype up the audience

Appearing live, Doug E Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew
The announcement of the performers who are about to take the stage

(Oh my God!)
An expression of excitement or awe at the performance about to happen

Excuse me Doug E Fresh
An interruption to get the attention of Doug E Fresh

Yes?
Doug E Fresh responds to the interruption

Have you ever seen a show with fellas on the mic
A rhetorical question about low-quality performers

With one minute rhymes that don't come out right
A criticism of performers who can't stay on beat or deliver good lyrics

They bite, they never write, that's not polite
An assertion that plagiarizing other artists' work is unacceptable

Am I lying?
A challenge to Doug E Fresh to confirm the previous statements

No, you're quite right
Doug E Fresh agrees that the previous statements were accurate

Well tonight on this very mic you're about to hear
An introduction to the performers who will put on a great show

We swear, the best darn rappers of the year
A promise by the performers to deliver the best performance of the year

So, so, cheerio, yell, scream bravo
Encouragement to the audience to cheer, yell, and enjoy the show

Also, if you didn't know this is called The Show
The title of the performance is revealed

Ay yo Doug
Another interruption to address Doug E Fresh

What?
Doug E Fresh responds to the interruption

Put your Ballys on
A request to Doug E Fresh to put on his shoes

Yo Rick, I was about to but I need a shoe horn
Doug E Fresh asks for assistance with putting on his shoes

Why?
A request for further information

Because these shoes always hurt my corns
Doug E Fresh provides a reason for his request for assistance

Six minutes
A countdown to the performance

Six minutes Doug E Fresh you're on
A reminder to Doug E Fresh that he is about to perform

Uh uh on, uh uh on, uh-huh-uh-huh-uh uh uh on
Sounds made by Doug E Fresh as he prepares to perform

Uh uh on (oh my God!)
Doug E Fresh expresses excitement and readiness to perform

(Is it real?) (Oh, oh, oh my God!)
A question asked by the performer, expressing disbelief at the level of excitement

Here we go (here we go) come on (come on)
Encouragement to the audience to get excited and ready

Yo, where's Will and Barr?
A question posed by a performer about the whereabouts of fellow group members

Well I don't know they're late
A response to the previous question indicating lack of knowledge about their tardiness

Told 'em the time, oh I forgot the date
An explanation of how the performers undermined their own punctuality

Man, you did it again, oh no
An acknowledgment of a repeated mistake

Here we go, come on, here we go, come on
The performers prepare to start the show despite missing group members

Here we go, did you miss the show
A question posed to the audience to gauge whether they are ready and excited.

No, no, no-no-no no we didn't
A hyped up response from the audience to the performers

No no-no-no no-no-no no we didn't
The previous response is reiterated for emphasis

No we didn't, well don't get us wrong
Acknowledgment of the audience response while also providing context

Excuse me Doug E
A reminder to Doug E Fresh to get ready to perform

Excuse me Doug E Fresh you're on
A prompt letting Doug E Fresh know that it's time for him to perform

Uh uh on
Doug E Fresh prepares to perform

(Is it real?) (Oh, my God!)
Doug E Fresh expresses excitement and awe at the performance

(Is it real?) (Oh, oh)
A hesitating question indicating disbelief at the level of excitement

(Is it real?)
A final question about the excitement and enthusiasm in the crowd

Well it started off on 8th Avenue
An introduction to the history of the group

When I made up the name called the Get Fresh Crew
Explanation of the origin of the name of the group

It was me, my two DJs Chill Will and Barry B
An introduction to members of the Get Fresh Crew

And my right hand man Ricky D
Another member of the group is introduced

I used to rap and sing, make sounds and things
Description of the musical style and abilities of the performer

And for example, here's a telephone ring
An example of the performer's ability to create aural effects

Hello, is Doug E Fresh in?
An imitation of a phone call as an example of the performer's skill

No, he's not in right now
A hypothetical response to a phone call that is part of the performer's show

But anyway, no more delay
The performance continues post-interruption

Just check out the new style I display
The performer highlights a new addition to their show

Now you got to be (Fresh)
A reference to the group's name

To rock with (Fresh)
Acknowledgment that a shared, high level of excitement is necessary for a great performance

And I'm D-O-U-G-I-E (Fresh)
An introduction to the performer

And I'm known for the
A continuation of the performer's introduction

Not for the
A statement about the performer's niche

The human beat box or the entertainer
The performer specifies how they want to be known

No other title can fit me plainer
The performer is self-assured about their title

In a passing generation, I am a remainer
An assertion that the performer is keeping their craft alive for future generations

And I'm also known as the beatbox trainer
An additional title for the performer

Cashing checks, make sound effects
Description of how the performer is able to make a living with their craft

And after I finish rocking, Slick Rick is on next (you know it)
Announcement of the next performer and recognition of their status

Well, here's a little something that needs to be heard
Introduction to Slick Ricks' piece

Doug, I was going downtown (word, Rick?) word!
A conversation between Doug E Fresh and Slick Rick set up for a performance

(Sure) All alone, no one to be with
Continuation of the conversation

Stepped on the D-Train at 205th
Description of a situation shared during the conversation

I saw a pretty girl (so?) so I sat beside her
Slick Rick makes a connection with someone on the train

Then she went roar like she was Tony the Tiger
An example of something the woman did to abandon Slick Rick

I said hold on, there's been a mistake
Slick Rick tries to rectify the situation

Honey, my name's Slick Rick not Frostie Flakes
Slick Rick addresses the woman's mistake at his name

(Oh, golly wolly) 'Cause she was raising hell
A description of the woman's reaction to Slick Rick's correction

She said, um, my name is Maggie but call me Michelle
The woman reveals her name and an alternate name she wants to go by

Bust a move, we show and prove
An invitation to the audience to appreciate some dancing

Ay yo Doug, do that record Jam On The Groove
A request for a specific song to be performed

(Oh, oh, oh my God!) (Is it real?)
A continuation of the high level of energy and excitement

As you can see, most definitely, we are (fresh)
Assurance that the performers are still bringing the energy

Chill Will (fresh)
Introduction to another member of the group

Barry B (fresh)
Introduction to another member of the group

Ricky D (fresh)
Introduction to another member of the group

And I am the original human beatbox, the entertainer, Doug E (Fresh)
Recap of who Doug E Fresh is and his titles

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh oh my, my God!)
Closing line reiterating the excitement and energy of the show