Brown Girl
Brick & Lace; Jurassic 5 Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I give you sexy
Heh-he
It's brick and lace and Jurassic 5
And I like that
Mercy yeah!
Mercy yeah!
There's Brown Girl in the Ring
Tra-la-la-la it, brown girl in the ring
Tra-la-la-la it, brown girl in the ring
Tra-la-la-la it, she looks like sugar and the plum.
Plum plum
Yeah
You're too cute too resist
And you'll probably wanna mention
That you are not used to this
Hope I don't seem hard pressed
Can a brother get your number email address
I'ma keep my eyes glued
And hate on any brother you that talks to you
'Cause anytime another
Comes around harder than I
Put it on paper this is what I would describe
Intelligent
The fly female
Perfume smell even if its not from Chanel
Hair and fingernails
The fly debutante is what I want
And you can trust me
Plus give me props when you discuss me
Its about to be super ugly
But tonight's the night that's gonna make your love
It's in the pocket
There's brown girl in the ring
Tra-la-la-la it, brown girl in the ring
Tra-la-la-la it, brown girl in the ring
Tra-la-la-la it, she looks like sugar and the plum.
Plum plum
Yo
What it look like
She look like
We, my ticket at the end of the night
Ugh, she my type
Tall just my height
Tall brown skin
African decent
So decent
World wide princess
Get down to business
Ain't by the bulls***
Y'all know
Stand up tall
Queen of the bar
Nah, she ain't a pimp y'all
Back and forth
Forth and back
With your back support
Got your back
We gonna have a laugh
Lil' chat
Some food after that
Have a pack
Bake a crack
Take a step back
(there's a)
Push it with a burst of air
Will it work
Will it hurt
Will I persevere
Till the dirt
I'm a flirt
First one with dear
I'm afraid when the worst is near
There's brown girl in the ring
Tra-la-la-la it, brown girl in the ring
Tra-la-la-la it, brown girl in the ring
Tra-la-la-la it, she looks like sugar and the plum.
Plum plum
Her day starts with a bus and backpack
Half burn cigarette
Study and some black facts
Baby got it gonna on in the her own hood
All the fellas on the ride
Know it's all good
Is it really tho?
Ask me how I figure tho
Give me just a second and
I'ma tell you what a brothers know
She was fifteen
Following her for-scene
You know flossin'
Moe when tossin'
Baby had dreams but she put em off often
She'd rather slow one and grow a damn high
Living in the hood is like walkin' on a landmine
Yeah, come on
Watch me shake it to the left and copy it up on the right
Me gots the goods to deliver
I got the mind to shiver
Come for rockin'
Come for rockin'
It's in the pocket
No one can stop it, yeah
There's brown girl in the ring
Tra-la-la-la it, brown girl in the ring
Tra-la-la-la it, brown girl in the ring
Tra-la-la-la it, she looks like sugar and the plum.
Plum plum
Show me emotion
Tra-la-la-la
Show me emotion
Tra-la-la-la
Show me emotion
Tra-la-la-la
He looks like a sugar in a plum
Plum plum
The song "Brown Girl" by Brick & Lace featuring Jurassic 5 is a tribute to the beauty and resilience of brown girls. The opening lyrics of the song establish the confident and sexually empowered attitude of the female protagonist. She is playful but assertive, as she declares that she will give her admirer "sexy" but also reminds him that she is in control. The repeated use of the phrase "mercy yeah" adds to the sensuality of the song.
The chorus of the song is an adaptation of the traditional Caribbean children's game "Brown Girl in the Ring". Although the song's title seems to be a reference to the game, the lyrics that follow the chorus focus more on the attraction between the female protagonist and her admirer. The male MCs in the song describe the singer in complementary terms, highlighting her intelligence, beauty, and desirability. They also stress their willingness to treat her with respect and admiration.
The song's bridge features an extended rap verse by one of the MCs, which tells the story of a young girl growing up in a tough urban environment. He emphasizes her determination and perseverance in pursuing her dreams despite obstacles and setbacks. The final chorus of the song adds a call-and-response element, as the female vocalists repeat the "tra-la-la" refrain and the male MCs provide additional encouragement and affirmation.
Line by Line Meaning
You want sexy
You have expressed a desire for something sexually appealing
I give you sexy
I am now presenting something sexually appealing to you
It's brick and lace and Jurassic 5
The artists involved in this musical performance are Brick & Lace and Jurassic 5
And I like that
I find that to be pleasing
Mercy yeah!
Exclamation conveying excitement or enthusiasm
There's Brown Girl in the Ring
There is a young woman present
Tra-la-la-la it, brown girl in the ring
Singing noises indicating the presence of the young woman previously mentioned
She looks like sugar and the plum.
The young woman is physically attractive and appealing to the artist
Yeah
An interjection expressing agreement or approval
You're too cute too resist
You are very adorable and compelling
And you'll probably wanna mention
You may want to bring something up
That you are not used to this
You may not be accustomed to this type of behavior
Hope I don't seem hard pressed
I hope I am not appearing too insistent or forceful
Can a brother get your number email address
May I have your contact information, such as your phone number or email address?
I'ma keep my eyes glued
I intend to closely watch or observe you
And hate on any brother you that talks to you
I will dislike any male individual who engages in conversation with you
'Cause anytime another
Because every instance when someone else
Comes around harder than I
Someone who is more assertive than myself
Put it on paper this is what I would describe
If I were to describe this in written form
Intelligent
Possessing strong mental capacity and insight
The fly female
An attractive woman
Perfume smell even if its not from Chanel
A pleasant fragrance, even if it is not of the Chanel brand
Hair and fingernails
The appearance of the hair and nails
The fly debutante is what I want
I desire an attractive and fashionable young woman with a refined and polished demeanor
And you can trust me
You can have confidence in my intentions
Plus give me props when you discuss me
Also express your appreciation for me when conversing with others
Its about to be super ugly
A problematic or unfavorable situation is about to arise
But tonight's the night that's gonna make your love
Tonight is the evening that will prompt you to feel romantic affection towards me
There's brown girl in the ring
Once again, the young woman is present
Tra-la-la-la it, brown girl in the ring
Singing noises indicating the presence of the young woman previously mentioned
Yo
An exclamation used to get someone's attention
What it look like
What does it appear as though
She look like
The young woman appears as though
We, my ticket at the end of the night
Referring to the young woman as a prize to be won or earned
Ugh, she my type
I find her physically and personally desirable
Tall just my height
Physically, she is similar in height to myself
Tall brown skin
She possesses darker skin and is taller in stature
African descent
Her heritage can be traced back to the African continent
So decent
She possesses admirable qualities and characteristics
World wide princess
A woman who possesses worldly charm and appeal
Get down to business
Remaining focused on important tasks and responsibilities
Ain't by the bulls***
I am not interested in or distracted by trivial matters
Y'all know
You are aware
Stand up tall
Demonstrate confidence and self-assuredness
Queen of the bar
She is the most attractive and alluring woman present at the bar
Nah, she ain't a pimp y'all
She is not promiscuous or involved in illegal activity
Back and forth
An exchange or dialogue that alternates between participants
Forth and back
Subsequent exchange or dialogue that alternates between participants
With your back support
I will assist and provide encouragement to you when needed
Got your back
To be in support of someone and to have their best interest in mind
We gonna have a laugh
We will share moments of amusement and enjoyment
Lil' chat
A brief conversation
Some food after that
We will consume food, following our conversation
Have a pack
Enjoy tobacco/smoking together
Bake a crack
Prepare a batch of cocaine for consumption
Take a step back(there's a)
Reflect on an idea when presented with a challenge or concept
Push it with a burst of air
Inhale intensely, in reference to cocaine consumption
Will it work
The intended effect of the cocaine will happen
Will it hurt
Will there be negative consequences with the consumption of cocaine
Will I persevere
Will the artist endure potential negative repercussions from cocaine usage
Till the dirt
Continuing to use cocaine until death
I'm a flirt
The singer is someone who enjoys flirtatious behavior
First one with dear
Referencing that people who utilize cocaine early on may perish from the drug use sooner than those who begin using the drug later in life
I'm afraid when the worst is near
The artist has concerns regarding potential negative outcomes
Show me emotion
Demonstrate genuine feelings and expressiveness
He looks like a sugar in a plum
The young man is physically appealing and attractive
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: SCOTT STORCH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Васил Хаджийски
this is one of the best bricknlace performance eva maded niggaz