No Scrubs
Calvo Dazz Lyrics


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A scrub is a guy that thinks he's fly
He's also known as a busta
Always talkin' about what he wants
And just sits on his broke ass
So no I don't want your number
No I don't want to give you mine and
No I don't want to meet you nowhere
No I don't want none of your time

No I don't want no scrubs
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin out the passenger side of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me
I don't want no scrubs
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin out the passenger side of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me
Trying to holla at me
Trying to holla at me

Well a scrub checkin me but his game is kinda weak
And I know that he cannot approach me
Cause I'm looking like class and he's looking like trash
Can't get wit a deadbeat ass
So no I don't want your number
No I don't want to give you mine and
No I don't want to meet you nowhere
No I don't want none of your time

No I don't want no scrubs
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin out the passenger side of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me
I don't want no scrubs
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin out the passenger side of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me
Trying to holla at me
Trying to holla at me
Oh no

If you don't have a car and you're walking
Oh yes son I'm talking to you
If you live at home with your momma
Oh yes son I'm talking to you
If you have a shorty that you don't show love
Oh yes son I'm talking to you
Wanna get me with no money
Oh no I don't want no

No I don't want no scrubs
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin out the passenger side of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me
I don't want no scrubs
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me




Hangin out the passenger side of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me

Overall Meaning

In Calvo Dazz's song 'No Scrubs', the lyrics describe a woman's firm rejection of guys known as 'scrubs'. A scrub is a guy who is always talking about what he wants but does not make any effort to obtain it. These guys usually do not have any money and live off their friends or family. The woman is not interested in any guy who cannot support themselves, those who can't approach her in a respectful manner, and those who have no means of transportation.


The chorus of the song repeats the lyrics "No I don't want no scrubs, A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me, Hangin out the passenger side of his best friend's ride, Trying to holla at me". This describes how the guys who are potential 'scrubs' approach her by hanging out the passenger side of their best friend's ride and trying to talk to her. She makes it clear that she is not interested in them and she does not want them to bother her.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was released in 1999 by the American R&B trio TLC, and was written by Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, Kandi Burruss, and Tameka "Tiny" Cottle. The song became very popular and was included in the group's album 'FanMail'. Another interesting fact is that 'No Scrubs' was written to empower women to be more selective in their romantic partners, and to demand more respect from men. The song was a huge commercial success, and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for four weeks in a row.


Line by Line Meaning

A scrub is a guy that thinks he's fly
A scrub refers to someone who thinks they are attractive or impressive, but in reality they are not.


He's also known as a busta
This person is also known as a 'busta', a slang term for someone who is unreliable or untrustworthy.


Always talkin' about what he wants
A scrub is someone who constantly talks about their desires or goals, but takes no action towards achieving them.


And just sits on his broke ass
Instead of working to improve their financial situation, a scrub is content with doing nothing and remaining broke.


No I don't want your number
The artist is rejecting the advances of the scrub and does not want to exchange phone numbers.


No I don't want to give you mine and
The singer does not want to give their own phone number to the scrub.


No I don't want to meet you nowhere
The singer is not interested in meeting the scrub in person, no matter where it may be.


No I don't want none of your time
The artist does not want to waste their time on the scrub and is not interested in further communication.


A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
This line is a repetition of the definition of a scrub given earlier in the song.


Hangin out the passenger side of his best friend's ride
A scrub is often seen hanging out of the passenger side of their friend's vehicle because they do not have their own car.


Trying to holla at me
The scrub is attempting to get the singer's attention and start a romantic or sexual relationship.


Well a scrub checkin me but his game is kinda weak
The scrub that is trying to pursue the artist is not very skilled at making romantic advances, and it shows.


And I know that he cannot approach me
The singer knows that the scrub is not worthy of their attention and will not let them close enough to form a relationship.


Cause I'm looking like class and he's looking like trash
The singer believes that they are of a higher social status and looks than the scrub, who appears to be low-class or unkempt.


Can't get wit a deadbeat ass
The singer is not interested in pursuing a relationship with someone who does not have ambition or is content with being a 'deadbeat'.


If you don't have a car and you're walking
The artist is addressing a specific type of scrub who does not own a car and must walk everywhere.


If you live at home with your momma
Another type of scrub that the artist is referring to is someone who lives with their mother instead of being independent.


If you have a shorty that you don't show love
The singer is criticizing a scrub who is in a relationship but does not treat their significant other with love and respect.


Wanna get me with no money
The singer does not want to be with someone who is financially unstable and cannot provide for themselves or others.


Oh no I don't want no
The artist is concluding their message to all scrubs, reiterating that they have no interest in being with someone who fits this description.




Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KANDI BURRUSS, KANDI L. BURRUSS, KEVIN BRIGGS, TAMEKA D. COTTLE, UNKNOWN WRITER UNKNOWN WRITER,, WRITER UNKNOWN

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Comments from YouTube:

@swagitup1345

Summer hit 2020

@benjaminblackburn7715

Good song

@36.aryajadhav7

Nice!

@stuntgytis1334

40k views jesus how underrated is dis should be atleast 5milion

@tick-tac

On point👌

@IL-yd9hj

Top

@aleksandrkirillov2962

No,no,no, only Pluto is the best!

@wisokyitgjohnzyy5077

fantastic :)
TLC no scrubs
Leider viel zu kurz. :(

@regessilva

HitPlaneta :)

@collin4215

Needs a club mix stat!

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