The Show
Doug E. Fresh / Slick Rick Lyrics

Ladies and gentlemen
Introduction of performers

The most exciting stage show you've ever witnessed
Hype and excitement leading up to the show

Appearing live, Doug E Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew
Introduction of performers

(Oh my God!)
Exclamation of excitement

(Oh my God!)
Exclamation of excitement

(Oh my God!)
Exclamation of excitement

Excuse me Doug E Fresh
Interjection calling the attention of Doug E Fresh

Yes?
Doug E Fresh responds to the interjection

Have you ever seen a show with fellas on the mic
Question about the quality of rap shows

With one minute rhymes that don't come out right
Rhymes that are too short and poorly executed

They bite, they never write, that's not polite
Rappers who copy and don't write their own material are not respectful

Am I lying?
Question asking if this is inaccurate

No, you're quite right
Agreement that the previous statements are true

Well tonight on this very mic you're about to hear
Introduction and anticipation of the performers

We swear, the best darn rappers of the year
Pledge that the performers are the best of the year

So, so, cheerio, yell, scream bravo
Encouragement to the audience to show enthusiasm

Also, if you didn't know this is called The Show
Name of the show

Ay yo Doug
Interjection calling the attention of Doug E Fresh

What?
Doug E Fresh responds to the interjection

Put your Ballys on
Instruction to put on shoes

Yo Rick, I was about to but I need a shoe horn
Response indicating a need for assistance getting shoes on

Why?
Question asking for clarification

Because these shoes always hurt my corns
Explanation for why help is needed

Six minutes
Time until start of performance

Six minutes
Time until start of performance

Six minutes Doug E Fresh you're on
Countdown until start of performance

Uh uh on, uh uh on, uh-huh-uh-huh-uh uh uh on
Rhyming sounds to create a beat

Uh uh on, uh uh on, uh-huh-uh-huh-uh uh uh on (oh my God!)
Rhyming sounds to create a beat with interjections of excitement

(Is it real?) (Oh, oh, oh my God!)
Expression of excitement during performance

Here we go (here we go) come on (come on)
Refrain to hype up the audience

Here we go (here we go) come on (come on)
Refrain to hype up the audience

Yo, where's Will and Barr?
Question about the whereabouts of group members

Well I don't know they're late
Answer indicating uncertainty

Told 'em the time, oh I forgot the date
Explanation for why group members may not be there

Man, you did it again, oh no
Frustration with absent group members

Here we go, come on, here we go, come on
Refrain to hype up the audience

Here we go, did you miss the show
Question to the audience if they missed the show

No, no, no-no-no no we didn't
Audience assuring that they did not miss the show

No no-no-no no-no-no no we didn't
Audience assuring that they did not miss the show

No we didn't, well don't get us wrong
Audience responding to the assumption that they may have missed the show

Excuse me Doug E
Interjection calling the attention of Doug E Fresh

Excuse me Doug E
Interjection calling the attention of Doug E Fresh

Excuse me Doug E Fresh you're on
Reminder to start the performance

(Is it real?) (Oh, my God!)
Expression of excitement during performance

(Is it real?) (Oh, oh, oh my God!)
Expression of excitement during performance

(Is it real?) (Oh, oh, oh my God!)
Expression of excitement during performance

(Is it real?) (Oh, oh, oh my God!)
Expression of excitement during performance

(Is it real?) (Oh, oh)
Expression of excitement during performance

(Is it real?) (Oh, oh, oh my God!)
Expression of excitement during performance

(Is it real?)
Expression of excitement during performance

(Is it real?) (Oh, my God!)
Expression of excitement during performance

Well it started off on 8th Avenue
Doug E Fresh telling the story of how the group started

When I made up the name called the Get Fresh Crew
Doug E Fresh explaining how the group got its name

It was me, my two DJs Chill Will and Barry B
Doug E Fresh introducing the members of the group

And my right hand man Ricky D
Doug E Fresh introducing the members of the group

I used to rap and sing, make sounds and things
Doug E Fresh describing his talents

And for example, here's a telephone ring
Doug E Fresh demonstrating his talents by making sounds

Hello, is Doug E Fresh in?
Doug E Fresh demonstrating his talents by pretending to answer a phone

No, he's not in right now
Doug E Fresh pretending to answer the phone and giving an answer

But anyway, no more delay
Doug E Fresh transitioning from a demonstration to starting the performance

Just check out the new style I display
Doug E Fresh introducing his new style

Now you got to be (Fresh)
Phrase to follow with a call and response to the audience

To rock with (Fresh)
Phrase to follow with a call and response to the audience

And I'm D-O-U-G-I-E (Fresh)
Doug E Fresh introducing himself with a play on his name

And I'm known for the
Doug E Fresh explaining his well-known talents

Not for the
Doug E Fresh contrasting his known talents with things he is not known for

The human beat box or the entertainer
Doug E Fresh listing his talents

No other title can fit me plainer
Doug E Fresh indicating he's one of a kind

In a passing generation, I am a remainer
Doug E Fresh explaining his relevance despite the changing times

And I'm also known as the beatbox trainer
Doug E Fresh indicating another talent of his

Cashing checks, make sound effects
Doug E Fresh listing his achievements and talents

And after I finish rocking, Slick Rick is on next (you know it)
Doug E Fresh introducing the next performer

Well, here's a little something that needs to be heard
Slick Rick introducing his performance

Doug, I was going downtown (word, Rick?) word!
Slick Rick introducing his story with Doug E Fresh

(Sure) All alone, no one to be with
Slick Rick setting the scene for his story

Stepped on the D-Train at 205th
Slick Rick continuing to set the scene for his story

I saw a pretty girl (so?) so I sat beside her
Slick Rick telling his story of sitting next to a pretty girl on the train

Then she went roar like she was Tony the Tiger
Slick Rick describing the reaction of the girl

I said hold on, there's been a mistake
Slick Rick attempting to correct the mistake

Honey, my name's Slick Rick not Frostie Flakes
Slick Rick correcting the girl's misinterpretation

(Oh, golly wolly) 'Cause she was raising hell
Slick Rick describing the girl's reaction to the mistake

She said, um, my name is Maggie but call me Michelle
Slick Rick introducing the girl to the story

Bust a move, we show and prove
Slick Rick continuing his story with the girl on the train

Ay yo Doug, do that record Jam On The Groove
Slick Rick requesting a song from Doug E Fresh

As you can see, most definitely, we are (fresh)
Doug E Fresh reminding the audience of the group's name

Chill Will (fresh)
Introduction of group member

Barry B (fresh)
Introduction of group member

Ricky D (fresh)
Introduction of group member

And I am the original human beatbox, the entertainer, Doug E (Fresh)
Doug E Fresh introducing himself with a description of his talents

(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh oh my, my God!)
Expression of excitement during performance