Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DJ_Jazzy_Jeff_%26_the_Fresh_Prince
Studio albums
Rock the House (1987)
He's the DJ, I'm the Rapper (1988)
And in This Corner... (1989)
Homebase (1991)
Code Red (1993)
Girls Ain't Nothing but Trouble
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Lyrics
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But girls of the world ain't nothing but trouble
So next time a girl gives you the play
Just remember my rhymes and get the hell away
Just last week when I was walking down the street
I observed this lovely lady that I wanted to meet
I walked up to her I said hello
By the way, sweetheart, what's your name?"
She said: "My friends like to call me exotic Elaine"
I said: "My name is the Prince" and she said: "Why?"
I said: "Well, I don't know, I'm just a hell of a guy!
But enough about me, yo, let's talk about you
And all the wonderful things that you and I can do"
I popped some trash and in a little bit of time
I showed some cash and the girl was mine
I took her over town I wined her and dined her
She ask me 'did I like her?' I said: "Well... kinda"
All of a sudden she jumped out her seat
Snatched me up by my wrist and took me out to the street
She started grabbin' all over me kissing and hugging
So I shoved her away I said: "You better stop buggin'!"
She got mad looked me dead in my face
Threw her hands in the air and yelled out: "Rape!"
I got scared when she started to yell
So I handed her my wallet and ran like hell
I was duckin' through alleys right and left
But when the cops caught up they almost beat me to death
I was arrested charged with aggravated assault
(Yo Clancy we got him) but it wasn't my fault!
Nevertheless don't mean to bust your bubble
But girls of the world ain't nothing but trouble
So next time a girl gives you the play
Just remember my rhymes and get the hell away
I was in a bar one Friday night
Cooling watching a Mike Tyson fight
I was maxin' and relaxin' sippin' on tequila
When this girl walked up she said: "Hi, my name is Sheila"
I responded by saying hello
She paid for my drink and then said: "Let's go"
20 minutes later things were starting to cook
As we pulled up into her house I said: "I'm with you, toots"
The music was soft and there was wine in the glasses
She started winking and making little passes
At me she pat me close that's when she got bold
She started feeling up my back I said: "Oh, your hands are cold!"
We went to her bedroom thinking of one thing
Took the phone off the hook to avoid the annoying ring
I caressed her body and I kissed her cheek
And that's when I observed those satin bed sheets
I felt that it was time for me to make my move
I thought I better hurry up before I busted the groove
I leaned down to kiss her but then out of the blue
A door slammed and a voice said: "Baby, where are you?"
Her boyfriend busted in, he grinned an evil grin
And said: "Boy, I'ma tear your butt limb from limb!"
I was scared as hell, where was I supposed to go?
I just yelled: "Geronimo!" and jumped out the window
Just my luck we were in a snow storm
And all I had was my underwear on to keep my warm
And to top the night off I had to break in my place
Because my keys were in my pants back on Sheila's book case
I was done, sneezing and coughing
I hope this doesn't happen too often, but
Nevertheless don't mean to bust your bubble
But girls of the world ain't nothing but trouble
So next time a girl gives you the play
Just remember my rhymes and get the hell away
Yo man you think they see your point?
I don't know man, I don't think they really with it man
I think you should give 'em another example
Aight, give me a scratch let's make it funky right here
I got a ring on my phone May 5th last year
It was my girlfriend Betty I said: "Hello dear!
I was just about to call you
I got a couple tickets to the Run-D.M.C. concert" (I'm wit it)
"It's six o'clock now, at eight will you be ready?" (Yeah)
"Aight, fine, see you then, Betty"
I combed my hair washed and brushed my teeth
Got funky fresh dressed in my Le Coq Sportif
Got to Betty's at eight I was ready to jet
Until Betty's mom said: "Betty's not ready yet"
I sat there for at least an hour
It was ten after nine before she got in the shower
9:35 she comes downstairs
And said: "I need a little longer to finish my hair"
At ten o'clock we had been missed the show
She comes downstairs and says 'let's go'!?
"Go where? Go to sleep, I'm gone!"
I was steamin' like a demon as I drove home
But it just goes to show not trying to bust your bubble
But girls of the world ain't nothing but trouble
So next time a girl gives you the play
Just remember my rhyme
Just remember my rhymes
Take heed to my rhymes and get the hell away
Man, first your parents just don't understand
I know, right right
Then you have these crazy nightmares
Bro, why me? Why me?
What's next?
I don't know, just not these girls man, but, you know how it is, can't live wit 'em
Can't live without 'em
In "Girls Ain't Nothing But Trouble" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, the artists comment on their experiences and opinions of women. They caution their male listeners to be wary of women because they are nothing but trouble. Though the three verses describe three different situations, there is one common theme throughout – the artists get entangled in a situation with a girl and things do not go as planned. In the first verse, the artists describe how a girl falsely accuses them of rape after they push her away when she becomes too physical. The second verse details how the artists almost get beaten up by a girl's boyfriend when they are caught in her bedroom. The final verse is about the artists waiting for a girl who never is ready to go and they miss a concert.
The song takes a negative view of women and portrays them as bothersome and unpredictable. The artists imply that men should be careful around women because they can get into trouble easily. The song uses humor to emphasize the negative experiences that the artists had while interacting with women. The song was released in 1986 and became one of the first hits for DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen homeboys don't mean to bust your bubble
I have some serious news to share with you fellas
But girls of the world ain't nothing but trouble
Women can bring about a world of bother for men
So next time a girl gives you the play
If a girl displays interest in you
Just remember my rhymes and get the hell away
Observe my lyrical words of wisdom and escape the situation
By the way, sweetheart, what's your name?
May I inquire as to your name, my dear?
My name is the Prince and she said: "Why?"
I go by the moniker of the Prince, she inquired as to why
But enough about me, yo, let's talk about you
Let's shift the focus of conversation to you, my dear
I took her over town I wined her and dined her
I took her out, we enjoyed a meal, and some beverages
She ask me 'did I like her?' I said: "Well... kinda"
She inquired if I was fond of her , to which I responded hesitantly
So I shoved her away I said: "You better stop buggin'!"
I pushed her aside and warned her to cease her behavior immediately
She started grabbin' all over me kissing and hugging
She began to grab and smooch me and overall invade my personal space
She got mad looked me dead in my face
She became irate and glared directly at me
Threw her hands in the air and yelled out: "Rape!"
She raised her arms up and shouted a serious accusation of sexual assault
But when the cops caught up they almost beat me to death
When the police apprehended me, they administered violent force
Cooling watching a Mike Tyson fight
I was relaxed, taking in a boxing match featuring Mike Tyson
When this girl walked up she said: "Hi, my name is Sheila"
A young woman named Sheila approached me and introduced herself
At me she pat me close that's when she got bold
She got close and began to touch me, exhibiting bravery
Took the phone off the hook to avoid the annoying ring
I removed the telephone from its hook, so as to dodge a frustrating caller
I was done, sneezing and coughing
I was finished with continual coughing and sneezing
Just remember my rhyme
Recall the words of my rap tune
Just remember my rhymes
Refer to my song's lyrics
Can't live without 'em
Despite their flaws, life is incomplete without women
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Willard C. Smith, Bettina M. Williams Clark, Jeffrey Townes, Buddy Kaye, Hugo Montenegro
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@kristhomas1293
This song will never be more relevant to Will Smith than it is now
@Protoman00
THAT WAS FAST
@vestigex
Mmm why she cheating tho?
@pipboyflexer
😂😂😂😂
@Andrejr316
🤣🤣🤣
@jaymanxv
@A S T R A L幸 precisely. He believes girls are nothing but trouble so he doesn't mess with them no longer ☻
@saviealexis8503
Am I the only one who is reading his book and ran over here to listen for the first time? ❤❤❤
@unpopularsoul
Doing it now while the book is still open at page 106 😂
@kathleenlarsen9011
Yup. Totally me right now
@EH1956
Nope!