Rapper
Ellen Dow & The Sugarhill Gang Lyrics


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I said a hip hop the hippie the hippie
To the hip hip hop, a you don't stop
The rock it to the bang bang boogie say up jumped the boogie
To the rhythm of the boogie, the beat

Now what you hear is not a test--I'm rappin to the beat
And me, the groove, and my friends are gonna try to move your feet
See I am wonder mike and I like to say hello
To the black, to the white, the red, and the brown, the purple and yellow
But first I gotta bang bang the boogie to the boogie
Say up jump the boogie to the bang bang boogie
Let's rock, you don't stop
Rock the riddle that will make your body rock
Well so far you've heard my voice but I brought two friends along
And next on the mike is my man hank
Come on, hank, sing that song

Check it out, I'm the see-a-s-an-the-o-v-a
And the rest is f-l-why
Ya see I go by the code of the doctor of the mix
And these reasons I'll tell ya why
Ya see I'm six foot one and I'm tons of fun
And I dress to a t
Ya see I got more clothes than muhammad ali and I dress so viciously
I got bodyguards, I got two big cars
That definitely ain't the wack
I got a lincoln continental and a sunroof cadillac
So after school, I take a dip in the pool
Which really is on the wall
I got a color tv so I can see
The knicks play basketball
Hear me talkin bout checkbooks, credit cards
More money than a sucker could ever spend
But I wouldn't give a sucker or a bum from the rucker
Not a dime til I made it again
Ya go hotel motel whatcha gonna do today (say what)
Ya say I'm gonna get a fly girl gonna get some spankin
Drive off in a def oj
Everybody go, hotel motel holiday inn
Say if your girl starts actin up, then you take her friend
Master gee, am I mellow
Its on you so what you gonna do

Well it's on n on n on on n on
The beat don't stop until the break of dawn
I said m-a-s, t-e-are, a g with a double e
I said I go by the unforgettable name
Of the man they call the master gee
Well, my name is known all over the world
By all the foxy ladies and the pretty girls
I'm goin down in history
As the baddest rapper there could ever be
Now I'm feelin the highs and ya feelin the lows
The beat starts gettin into your toes
Ya start poppin ya fingers and stompin your feet
And movin your body while you're sittin in your seat
And the damn ya start doin the freak
I said damn, right outta your seat
Then ya throw your hands high in the air
Ya rockin to the rhythm, shake your derriere
Ya rockin to the beat without a care
With the sureshot m.c.s for the affair
Now, I'm not as tall as the rest of the gang
But I rap to the beat just the same
I dot a little face and a pair of brown eyes
All I'm here to do ladies is hypnotize
Singin on n n on n on n on
The beat don't stop until the break of dawn
Singin on n n on n on on n on
Like a hot buttered a pop da pop da pop dibbie dibbie
Pop da pop pop ya don't dare stop
Come alive why'all gimme what ya got
I guess by now you can take a hunch
And find that I am the baby of the bunch
'but that's okay I still keep in stride
Cause all I'm here to do is just wiggle your behind
Singin on n n on n on n on
The beat don't stop until the break of dawn
Singin on n n on n on on n on
Rock rock why'all throw it on the floor
I'm gonna freak ya here I'm gonna feak ya there
I'm gonna move you outta this atmosphere
Cause I'm one of a kind and ill shock your mind
Ill put t-t-tickets in your behind
I said 1-2-3-4, come on girls get on the floor
A-come alive, why'all a-gimme what ya got
Cause I'm guaranteed to make you rock
I said 1-2-3-4 tell me wonder mike what are you waitin for?
I said a hip hop the hippie to the hippie
The hip hip hop, a you don't stop
The rock it to the bang bang boogie say up jumped the boogie
To the rhythm of the boogie, the beat
Skiddlee beebop a we rock a scoobie doo
And guess what america we love you
Cause ya rock and ya roll with so much soul
You could rock till you're a hundred and one years old
I don't mean to brag I don't mean to boast
But we like hot butter on our breakfast toast
Rock it up baby bubbah
Baby bubbah to the boogie da bang bang da boogie
To the beat beat, its so unique
Come on everybody and dance to the beat

I said a hip hop the hippie the hippie
To the hip hip hop, a you don't stop
Rock it out baby bubbah to the boogie da bang bang
The boogie to the boogie da beat

I said I can't wait til the end of the week
When I'm rappin to the rhythm of a groovy beat
And attempt to raise your body heat
Just blow your mind so that you can't speak
And do a thing but a rock and shuffle your feet
And let it change up to a dance called the freak
And when ya finally do come in to your rhythmic beat
Rest a little while so ya don't get weak
I know a man named hank
He has more rhymes than a serious bank
So come on hank sing that song
To the rhythm of the boogie da bang bang da bong

Well, I'm imp the dimp the ladies pimp
The women fight for my delight
But I'm the grandmaster with the three mcs
That shock the house for the young ladies
And when you come inside, into the front
You do the freak, spank, and do the bump
And when the sucker mcs try to prove a point

We're treacherous trio, we're the serious joint
A from sun to sun and from day to day
I sit down and write a brand new rhyme
Because they say that miracles never cease
I've created a devastating masterpiece
I'm gonna rock the mike til you can't resist
Everybody, I say it goes like this
Well I was comin home late one dark afternoon
A reporter stopped me for a interview
She said she's heard stories and she's heard fables
That I'm vicious on the mike and the turntables
This young reporter I did adore
So I rocked a vicious rhyme like I never did before
She said damn fly guy I'm in love with you
The casanova legend must have been true
I said by the way baby what's your name
Said I go by the name of lois lane
And you could be my boyfiend you surely can
Just let me quit my boyfriend called superman
I said he's a fairy I do suppoose
Flyin through the air in pantyhose
He may be very sexy or even cute
But he looks like a sucker in a blue and red suit
I said you need a man who's got finesse
And his whole name across his chest
He may be able to fly all through the night
But can he rock a party til the early light
He can't satisfy you with his little worm
But I can bust you out with my super sperm
I go do it, I go do it, I go do it, do it , do it
An I'm here an I'm there I'm big bang hank, I'm everywhere
Just throw your hands up in the air
And party hardy like you just don't care
Let's do it don't stop why'all a tick a tock why'all you don't stop
Go hotel motel what you gonna do today(say what)
I'm gonna get a fly girl gonna get some spank drive off in a def oj
Everybody go hotel motel holiday inn
You say if your girl starts actin up then you take her friend
I say skip, dive, what can I say
I can't fit em all inside my oj
So I just take half and bust them out
I give the rest to master gee so he could shock the house
It was twelve o'clock one Friday night
I was rockin to the beat and feelin all right
Everybody was dancin on the floor
Doin all the things they never did before
And then this fly fly girl with a sexy lean
She came into the bar, she came into the scene
As she traveled deeper inside the room
All the fellas checked out her white sasoons
She came up to the table, looked into my eyes
Then she turned around and shook her behind
So I said to myself, its time for me to release
My vicious rhyme I call my masterpiece
And now people in the house this is just for you
A little rap to make you boogaloo
Now the group ya hear is called phase two
And let me tell ya somethin we're a helluva crew
Once a week we're on the street
Just a-cuttin' the jams and making it free
For you to party ya got to have the movies
So we'll get right down and give you the groove
For you to dance you gotta get hype
So we'll get right down for you tonight
Now the system's on and the girls are there
Ya definitely have a rockin affair
But let me tell ya somethin there's still one fact
That to have a party ya got to have a rap
So when the party's over you're makin it home
And tryin to sleep before the break of dawn
And while ya sleepin ya start to dream
And thinkin how ya danced on the disco scene
My name appears in your mind
Yeah, a name you know that was right on time
It was phase two just a doin a do
Rockin ya down cause ya know we could
To the rhythm of the beat that makes ya freak
Come alive girls get on your feet
To the rhythm of the beat to the beat the beat
To the double beat beat that it makes ya freak
To the rhythm of the beat that says ya go on
On n on into the break of dawn
Now I got a man comin on right now
He's guaranteed to throw down
He goes by the name of wonder mike
Come on wonder mike do what ya like

Like a can of beer that's sweeter than honey
Like a millionaire that has no money
Like a rainy day that is not wet
Like a gamblin fiend that does not bet
Like dracula with out his fangs
Like the boogie to the boogie without the boogie bang
Like collard greens that don't taste good
Like a tree that's not made out of wood
Like goin up and not comin down
Is just like the beat without the sound no sound
To the beat beat, ya do the freak
Everybody just rock and dance to the beat
Have you ever went over a friends house to eat
And the food just ain't no good
I mean the macaroni's soggy the peas are mushed
And the chicken tastes like wood
So you try to play it off like you think you can
By sayin that you're full
And then your friend says momma he's just being polite
He ain't finished uh uh that's bull
So your heart starts pumpin and you think of a lie
And you say that you already ate
And your friend says man there's plenty of food
So you pile some more on your plate
While the stinky foods steamin your mind starts to dreamin
Of the moment that it's time to leave
And then you look at your plate and your chickens slowly rottin
Into something that looks like cheese
Oh so you say that's it I got to leave this place
I don't care what these people think
I'm just sittin here makin myself nauseous
With this ugly food that stinks
So you bust out the door while its still closed
Still sick from the food you ate
And then you run to the store for quick relief
From a bottle of kaopectate
And then you call your friend two weeks later
To see how he has been
And he says I understand about the food
Baby bubbah but we're still friends
With a hip hop the hippie to the hippie
The hip hip a hop a you don't stop the rockin
To the bang bang boogie
Say up jump the boogie to the rhythm of the boogie the beat
I say hank can ya rock
Can ya rock to the rhythm that just don't stop
Can ya hip me to the shoobie doo
I said come on
I go to the halls and then ring the bell
Because I am the man with the clientele
And if ya ask me why I rock so well
A big bang, I got clientele
And from the time I was only six years old
I never forgot what I was told
It was the best advice that I ever had
It came from my wise dear old dad
He said sit down punk I want to talk to you
And don't say a word until I'm through
Now there's a time to laugh a time to cry
A time to live and a time to die
A time to break and a time to chill
To act civilized or act real ill
But whatever ya do in your lifetime
Ya never let a mc steal your rhyme
So from sixty six til this very day
Ill always remember what he had to say
So when the sucker mcs try to chump my style
I let them know that I'm versatile
I got style finesse and a little black book
That's filled with rhymes and I know you want to look
But there's a thing that separates you from me
And that's called originality
Because my rhymes are on from what you heard
I didn't even bite and not a god d--m word
And I say a little more later on tonight
So the sucker mc's can bite all night
A tick a tock why'all a beat beat why'all
A lets rock why'all ya don't stop
Ya go hotel motel whatcha gonna do today (say what)
Ya say I'm gonna get a fly girl gonna get some spankin
Drive off in a def oj
Everybody go hotel motel holiday inn
Ya say if your girl starts actin up then you take her friends
A like that why'all to the beat why'all
Beat beat why'all ya don't stop
A master gee am I mellow?
Its on you so whatcha gonna do

Well like johnny carson on the late show
A like frankie croker in stereo
Well like the barkay's singin holy ghost
The sounds to throw down they're played the most

Its like my man captain sky
Whose name he earned with his super sperm
We rock and we don't stop
Get off why'all I'm here to give you whatcha got
To the beat that it makes you freak
And come alive girl get on your feet
A like a perry mason without a case
Like farrah fawcett without her face

Like the barkays on the mike
Like gettin right down for you tonight
Like movin your body so ya don't know how
Right to the rhythm and throw down

Like comin alive to the master gee
The brother who rocks so viciously
I said the age of one my life begun
At the age of two I was doin the do
At the age of three it was you and me
Rockin to the sounds of the master gee
At the age of four I was on the floor
Givin all the freaks what they bargained for
At the age of five I didn't take no jive
With the master gee its all the way live
At the age of six I was a pickin up sticks
Rappin to the beat my stick was fixed
At the age of seven I was rockin in heaven dontcha know I went off
I got right on down to the beat you see
Gettin right on down makin all the girls
Just take of their clothes to the beat the beat
To the double beat beat that makes you freak
At the age of eight I was really great
Cause every night you see I had a date
At the age of nine I was right on time
Cause every night I had a party rhyme
Goin on n n on n on on n on
The beat don't stop until the break of dawn
A sayin on n n on n on on n on...
Like a hot buttered de pop de pop de pop
A saying on n n on n on on n on
Cause I'm a helluva man when I'm on the mike
I am the definite feast delight
Cause I'm a helluva man when I'm on the mike
I am the definite feast delight




Come to the master gee you see
The brother who rocks so viciously

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Rapper's Delight" by Ellen Dow & The Sugarhill Gang are the epitome of classic old-school hip hop. The song begins with a catchy hook, "I said a hip hop the hippie the hippie, to the hip hip hop, you don't stop," which sets the rhythm and energy for the rest of the track. The lyrics are a combination of storytelling, showcasing individual skills, and promoting the party atmosphere that is so essential to hip hop culture.


The verses introduce each member of The Sugarhill Gang, starting with Wonder Mike, who greets people of different races and backgrounds, emphasizing unity and inclusivity. Then comes Hank, who boasts about his size, style, and abundance of material possessions. Master Gee takes the stage next and flaunts his wealth and success, highlighting his extravagant lifestyle. The song continues with each member taking turns to showcase their rhyming skills and ability to entertain the crowd.


Line by Line Meaning

I said a hip hop the hippie the hippie
I am proclaiming my presence and announcing the start of a hip hop song


To the hip hip hop, a you don't stop
I am emphasizing the continuous nature and energy of hip hop


The rock it to the bang bang boogie say up jumped the boogie
I am describing the energetic movement and rhythm of the song, with the boogie representing dancing


To the rhythm of the boogie, the beat
I am emphasizing the importance of the rhythm and beat in hip hop music


Now what you hear is not a test--I'm rappin to the beat
I am confirming that this is not a practice or test, but rather a real rap performance


And me, the groove, and my friends are gonna try to move your feet
I am stating that my friends and I will attempt to make you dance and enjoy the music


See I am wonder mike and I like to say hello
I am introducing myself as Wonder Mike and greeting the listeners


To the black, to the white, the red, and the brown, the purple and yellow
I am expressing inclusivity by acknowledging people of different races and ethnicities


But first I gotta bang bang the boogie to the boogie
I need to create a strong rhythmic and energetic foundation for the song


Say up jump the boogie to the bang bang boogie
I am encouraging everyone to join in the energetic dancing


Let's rock, you don't stop
Let's continue with high energy and enthusiasm, without stopping


Rock the riddle that will make your body rock
I am referring to the song lyrics as a riddle that will make you move and dance


Well so far you've heard my voice but I brought two friends along
I have introduced myself earlier, but now I am introducing my two friends who will also perform


And next on the mike is my man hank
I am introducing Hank as the next performer


Come on, hank, sing that song
I am urging Hank to start performing and singing his part of the song


Check it out, I'm the see-a-s-an-the-o-v-a
I am referring to myself as a creative and skilled rapper


And the rest is f-l-why
I am spelling out the rest of my name for emphasis and style


Ya see I go by the code of the doctor of the mix
I am identifying myself as a highly skilled DJ and mixer


And these reasons I'll tell ya why
I will now explain the reasons why I go by that code or nickname


Ya see I'm six foot one and I'm tons of fun
I am emphasizing my height and personality as being enjoyable and entertaining


And I dress to a t
I take great care in dressing stylishly and appropriately


Ya see I got more clothes than muhammad ali and I dress so viciously
I am bragging about my extensive wardrobe and how I dress with confidence and boldness


I got bodyguards, I got two big cars
I am expressing my success and wealth by mentioning my bodyguards and expensive cars


That definitely ain't the wack
I am asserting that these things are certainly not undesirable or lacking in quality


I got a lincoln continental and a sunroof cadillac
I am specifying the luxurious and expensive cars that I own


So after school, I take a dip in the pool
I describe a leisurely activity I enjoy, going for a swim after school


Which really is on the wall
I am playfully indicating that the pool is actually a painting or decoration on the wall


I got a color tv so I can see
I mention having a color TV to emphasize my access to modern technology and entertainment


The knicks play basketball
I express my interest in basketball by mentioning a specific team, the Knicks


Hear me talkin bout checkbooks, credit cards
I am discussing my financial resources and ability to make payments, expressing my wealth


More money than a sucker could ever spend
I am boasting about having a large amount of money that is more than someone else could ever spend


But I wouldn't give a sucker or a bum from the rucker
I emphasize that I would not give any money to someone who is foolish or poor


Not a dime til I made it again
I state that I will not give any money until I earn or make more


Ya go hotel motel whatcha gonna do today (say what)
I am asking what the listener or the audience will do today at a hotel or motel, emphasizing the question


Ya say I'm gonna get a fly girl gonna get some spankin
I describe the plan of getting an attractive girl and engaging in intimate activities


Drive off in a def oj
I am referring to driving off in a cool or impressive orange car


Everybody go, hotel motel holiday inn
I call for everyone to go to a hotel or motel named Holiday Inn, possibly for a party or event


Say if your girl starts actin up, then you take her friend
I suggest that if someone's girlfriend misbehaves, they should pursue or be interested in her friend instead


Master gee, am I mellow
I refer to myself as Master Gee and ask if I am calm and relaxed


Its on you so what you gonna do
I emphasize that it is now the listener's turn to take action and perform


Well it's on n on n on on n on
I express that the performance or the song will continue without pause


The beat don't stop until the break of dawn
I state that the beat in the song will not stop until morning or sunrise


I said m-a-s, t-e-are, a g with a double e
I spell out my name, Massive G, for emphasis, possibly referring to myself as a large, impactful figure


I said I go by the unforgettable name
I proclaim that my name is unforgettable and has left a lasting impression


Of the man they call the master gee
I state that people refer to me as the Master Gee, emphasizing my skill and reputation


Well, my name is known all over the world
I boast that my name is famous and recognized globally by people everywhere


By all the foxy ladies and the pretty girls
I specify that even attractive and beautiful women are familiar with and appreciate my name


I'm goin down in history
I assert that I will be remembered and recognized as a historically significant figure in the music industry


As the baddest rapper there could ever be
I claim to be the most skilled and talented rapper that has ever existed


Now I'm feelin the highs and ya feelin the lows
I describe the range of emotions and sensations that I and the audience are experiencing


The beat starts gettin into your toes
I mention that the beat of the song is becoming physically felt, particularly in the toes


Ya start poppin ya fingers and stompin your feet
I describe the audience's physical response to the music, expressing their enjoyment and involvement


And movin your body while you're sittin in your seat
I highlight the fact that even while sitting, people are moving and dancing to the music


And the damn ya start doin the freak
I exclaim that people are now starting to do a dance move called the freak, indicating their enthusiasm and energy


I said damn, right outta your seat
I am amazed at how people are enthusiastically getting out of their seats to dance and enjoy the music


Then ya throw your hands high in the air
I observe that people are raising their hands in the air, expressing their excitement and surrendering to the music


Ya rockin to the rhythm, shake your derriere
I comment on how people are embracing the rhythm of the music and moving their bodies, particularly their behinds, in response


Ya rockin to the beat without a care
I highlight that people are freely and joyfully dancing to the beat of the music, without any worries or concerns


With the sureshot m.c.s for the affair
I refer to myself and my fellow performers as sure-shot MCs for this event or occasion


Now, I'm not as tall as the rest of the gang
I admit that I am shorter in height compared to the other members of our group


But I rap to the beat just the same
I assert that regardless of my height, I am still able to rap and perform to the beat effectively


I dot a little face and a pair of brown eyes
I mention my physical features, including my small, cute face and brown eyes


All I'm here to do ladies is hypnotize
I state that my purpose here is to captivate and mesmerize the ladies with my performance


Singin on n n on n on n on
I continue to sing and perform on and on, without any interruption or pause


The beat don't stop until the break of dawn
I reiterate that the beat will continue without stopping until morning or sunrise


Singin on n n on n on on n on
Once again, I continue to sing and perform without any interruption or pause


Like a hot buttered a pop da pop da pop dibbie dibbie
I describe the smooth and enjoyable nature of the music, comparing it to hot butter


Pop da pop pop ya don't dare stop
I express the continuity and unstoppable nature of the music, warning people not to stop dancing


Come alive why'all gimme what ya got
I call out to the audience, urging them to come alive and give their best in terms of energy and enthusiasm


I guess by now you can take a hunch
I suggest that at this point, the audience can make an educated guess or prediction


And find that I am the baby of the bunch
I reveal that I am the youngest member of the group or the youngest performer


'but that's okay I still keep in stride
I reassure the listeners that despite being the youngest, I am able to keep up and stay in sync with the rest of the group


Cause all I'm here to do is just wiggle your behind
I emphasize that my goal is to make the audience enjoy and dance to the music, specifically wiggling their behinds


Rock rock why'all throw it on the floor
I call for everyone to rock and dance, throwing their energy onto the floor or dance floor


I'm gonna freak ya here I'm gonna feak ya there
I promise to surprise and entertain the audience by showcasing my unique and exciting performance style


I'm gonna move you outta this atmosphere
I claim that my performance will be so amazing that it will transport the audience to a different and exciting atmosphere


Cause I'm one of a kind and ill shock your mind
I assert that I am a unique and remarkable performer who will impress and surprise the audience


I'll put t-t-tickets in your behind
I metaphorically suggest that my performance will be so memorable and enjoyable that it will leave a lasting impression on the audience


I said 1-2-3-4, come on girls get on the floor
I count and then urge the girls to get on the dance floor and join in the fun and energy


A-come alive, why'all a-gimme what ya got
I repeat my request for the audience to come alive and give their best in terms of energy and enthusiasm


Cause I'm guaranteed to make you rock
I promise that my performance will definitely make the audience rock and enjoy themselves


I said 1-2-3-4 tell me wonder mike what are you waitin for?
I ask Wonder Mike why he is waiting or hesitating, urging him to start performing


Like a can of beer that's sweeter than honey
I compare myself to a can of beer that is enjoyable and sweet


Like a millionaire that has no money
I compare myself to a wealthy person who ironically has no money


Like a rainy day that is not wet
I compare myself to a rainy day that is not actually wet, expressing an unexpected quality or characteristic


Like a gamblin fiend that does not bet
I compare myself to someone who is obsessed with gambling but does not actually bet, expressing an unexpected behavior


Like dracula with out his fangs
I compare myself to Dracula without his defining characteristic, expressing an unexpected appearance or feature


Like the boogie to the boogie without the boogie bang
I compare myself to the boogie dance move without its accompanying bang, expressing an incomplete or altered version


Like collard greens that don't taste good
I compare myself to collard greens, a food that is traditionally tasty but in this case, does not taste good


Like a tree that's not made out of wood
I compare myself to a tree that is not made of wood, expressing an unexpected material or composition


Like goin up and not comin down
I compare myself to someone or something that goes up but does not come back down, expressing an unexpected and unbalanced movement


Is just like the beat without the sound no sound
I express that a beat without sound is incomplete or lacking, emphasizing the importance of sound in music


To the beat beat, ya do the freak
I call for everyone to dance or do the freak dance move to the beat of the music


Everybody just rock and dance to the beat
I encourage everyone to rock and dance to the beat of the music with enthusiasm


Have you ever went over a friends house to eat
I start a narrative about going to a friend's house for a meal


And the food just ain't no good
I express disappointment over the food at the friend's house, indicating that it is not enjoyable or tasty


I mean the macaroni's soggy the peas are mushed
I describe the specific unappetizing qualities of the food, using the examples of soggy macaroni and mushy peas


And the chicken tastes like wood
I express that the chicken at the friend's house tastes unpleasant and similar to wood


So you try to play it off like you think you can
I describe the attempt to pretend or act like the food is enjoyable and delicious, even though it is not


By sayin that you're full
I suggest that the individual tries to avoid eating more of the food by claiming to be full or satisfied


And then your friend says momma he's just being polite
I portray the friend as acknowledging and understanding that the individual is only being polite by not expressing their true feelings about the food


He ain't finished uh uh that's bull
I refute the friend's claim and insist that the individual is indeed finished and does not want to eat any more


So your heart starts pumpin and you think of a lie
I describe the anxiety and pressure of thinking of a lie or excuse to avoid eating more of the bad food


And you say that you already ate
I reveal that the lie or excuse made is claiming that the individual has already eaten and does not need more food


And your friend says man there's plenty of food
I portray the friend as offering reassurance that there is plenty of food available and that the individual should eat more


So you pile some more on your plate
I describe the action of adding more food to the individual's plate, possibly due to the friend's insistence


While the stinky foods steamin your mind starts to dreamin
I mention that while the unappetizing food is being warmed and releasing odors, the individual's mind starts to imagine or daydream


Of the moment that it's time to leave
I imply that the individual is eagerly anticipating the time when they can leave and stop eating the bad food


And then you look at your plate and your chickens slowly rottin
I describe the unappetizing sight of the chicken on the individual's plate appearing to rot or decay slowly


Into something that looks like cheese
I compare the deteriorating chicken to something that resembles cheese, indicating its unappealing and unappetizing appearance


Oh so you say that's it I got to leave this place
I convey the decision to leave the friend's house and the unpleasant meal, expressing the desire to escape the situation


I don't care what these people think
I assert that I do not care about the opinions or thoughts of the people at the friend's house


I'm just sittin here makin myself nauseous
I reveal that the bad food is making me feel nauseous and sick


With this ugly food that stinks
I express my distaste and disgust for the unappetizing food that has a bad smell


So you bust out the door while its still closed
I describe the action of leaving the friend's house by forcefully opening the closed door


Still sick from the food you ate
I mention that I am still feeling sick and unwell from the food I consumed at the friend's house


And then you run to the store for quick relief
I describe the action of rushing to the store to find something that will offer immediate relief or remedy for the sickness


From a bottle of kaopectate
I specify that the relief sought is from a bottle of kaopectate, a medicine used to treat digestive issues and discomfort


And then you call your friend two weeks later
I narrate a scene where the individual calls the friend two weeks after the incident


To see how he has been
I explain the reason for calling the friend, which is to check on how they have been


And he says I understand about the food
I mention the friend's understanding and possibly apologies for the bad food experience


Baby bubbah but we're still friends
I reassure that despite the bad food incident, the friendship remains intact


Like a hot buttered de pop de pop de pop
I compare the music to hot butter, expressing its smooth and enjoyable nature


A saying on n n on n on n on
I continue to sing and perform continually, without interruption or pause


The beat don't stop until the break of dawn
I reiterate that the beat will continue without stopping until morning or sunrise


Singin on n n on n on on n on
Once again, I continue to sing and perform without any interruption or pause


Rock rock why'all throw it on the floor
I call for everyone to rock and dance, throwing their energy onto the floor or dance floor


I'm gonna freak ya here I'm gonna feak ya there
I promise to surprise and entertain the audience by showcasing my unique and exciting performance style


I'm gonna move you outta this atmosphere
I claim that my performance will be so amazing that it will transport the audience to a different and exciting atmosphere


Cause I'm one of a kind and ill shock your mind
I assert that I am a unique and remarkable performer who will impress and surprise the audience


Ill put t-t-tickets in your behind
I metaphorically suggest that my performance will be so memorable and enjoyable that it will leave a lasting impression on the audience


I said 1-2-3-4, come on girls get on the floor
I count and then urge the girls to get on the dance floor and join in the fun and energy


A-come alive, why'all a-gimme what ya got
I repeat my request for the audience to come alive and give their best in terms of energy and enthusiasm


Cause I'm guaranteed to make you rock
I promise that my performance will definitely make the audience rock and enjoy themselves


I said 1-2-3-4 tell me wonder mike what are you waitin for?
I ask Wonder Mike why he is waiting or hesitating, urging him to start performing


Like a hot buttered a pop da pop da pop dibbie dibbie
I describe the smooth and enjoyable nature of the music, comparing it to hot butter


Pop da pop pop ya don't dare stop
I express the continuity and unstoppable nature of the music, warning people not to stop dancing


Come alive why'all gimme what ya got
I call for the audience to come alive and give their best in terms of energy and enthusiasm


I guess by now you can take a hunch
I suggest that at this point, the audience can make an educated guess or prediction


And find that I am the baby of the bunch
I reveal that I am the youngest member of the group or the youngest performer


'but that's okay I still keep in stride
I reassure the listeners that despite being the youngest, I am able to keep up and stay in sync with the rest of the group


Cause all I'm here to do is just wiggle your behind
I emphasize that my goal is to make the audience enjoy and dance to the music, specifically wiggling their behinds


Singin on n n on n on n on
I continue to sing and perform on and on, without any interruption or pause


The beat don't stop until the break of dawn
I reiterate that the beat will continue without stopping until morning or sunrise


Singin on n n on n on on n on
Once again, I continue to sing and perform without any interruption or pause


Rock rock why'all throw it on the floor
I call for everyone to rock and dance, throwing their energy onto the floor or dance floor


I'm gonna freak ya here I'm gonna feak ya there
I promise to surprise and entertain the audience by showcasing my unique and exciting performance style


I'm gonna move you outta this atmosphere
I claim that my performance will be so amazing that it will transport the audience to a different and exciting atmosphere


Cause I'm one of a kind and ill shock your mind
I assert that I am a unique and remarkable performer who will impress and surprise the audience


Ill put t-t-tickets in your behind
I metaphorically suggest that my performance will be so memorable and enjoyable that it will leave a lasting impression on the audience


I said 1-2-3-4, come on girls get on the floor
I count and then urge the girls to get on the dance floor and join in the fun and energy


A-come alive, why'all a-gimme what ya got
I repeat my request for the audience to come alive and give their best in terms of energy and enthusiasm


Cause I'm guaranteed to make you rock
I promise that my performance will definitely make the audience rock and enjoy themselves


I said 1-2-3-4 tell me wonder mike what are you waitin for?
I ask Wonder Mike why he is waiting or hesitating, urging him to start performing


I said a hip hop the hippie the hippie
I am proclaiming my presence and announcing the start of a hip hop song


To the hip hip hop, a you don't stop
I am emphasizing the continuous nature and energy of hip hop


Rock it out baby bubbah to the boogie da bang bang
I encourage the listeners to dance and enjoy themselves to the rhythm of the music


The boogie to the boogie da beat
I emphasize the importance of the boogie and the beat in hip hop music


I said I can't wait til the end of the week
I express my impatience and excitement for the end of the week, possibly referring to the weekend or a specific event


When I'm rappin to the rhythm of a groovy beat
I am looking forward to rapping and performing to a rhythmic and enjoyable beat


And attempt to raise your body heat
I aim to increase the energy and excitement of the listeners through my performance


Just blow your mind so that you can't speak
I strive to impress and astonish the audience to the point where they are speechless


And do a thing but a rock and shuffle your feet
I encourage the audience to do nothing but rock and shuffle their feet to the rhythm of the music


And let it change up to a dance called the freak
I suggest that the music will transition to a dance called the freak, indicating a change in the energy and style


And when ya finally do come in to your rhythmic beat
I anticipate the moment when the audience fully embraces and falls into the rhythm and beat of the music


Rest a little while so ya don't get weak
I advise the audience to rest for a bit in order to avoid fatigue or weakness


I know a man named hank
I introduce a man named Hank


He has more rhymes than a serious bank
I praise Hank for having an extensive repertoire of rhymes similar to a wealthy bank


So come on hank sing that song
I encourage Hank to start singing and performing his song


To the rhythm of the boogie da bang bang da bong
I specify that Hank should sing and perform to the rhythm of the boogie, emphasizing the importance of the rhythm and beat


Well, I'm imp the dimp the ladies pimp
I introduce myself as Imp the Dimp, a ladies' man or someone skilled at attracting women


The women fight for my delight
I boast that women compete for my attention and affection


But I'm the grandmaster with the three mcs
I assert that I am the grandmaster, the main performer, with three other talented MCs


That shock the house for the young ladies
I claim that we impress and surprise the audience, particularly the young ladies, with our performance


And when you come inside, into the front
I address the audience and invite them to come inside and join us at the front of the stage or performance area


You do the freak, spank, and do the bump
I describe specific dance moves, including the freak, spank, and bump, that the audience can do to dance and enjoy themselves


And when the sucker mcs try to prove a point
I mention other less talented MCs who attempt to prove their worth or talent


We're treacherous trio, we're the serious joint
I assert that our group, the Treacherous Trio, is highly skilled and serious about our craft


A from sun to sun and from day to day
I suggest that our performances and skills are consistent and present throughout the day and night


I sit down and write a brand new rhyme
I describe the process of sitting down and creating new rhymes for our performances


Because they say that miracles never cease
I refer to the common saying that miracles or remarkable events never stop happening


I've created a devastating masterpiece
I boast that I have created a remarkable and impressive work of art or performance


I'm gonna rock the mike til you can't resist
I declare that I will continue performing and captivating the audience until they cannot resist joining in and enjoying the music


Everybody, I say it goes like this
I inform the audience that this is how the performance will go


Well I was comin home late one dark afternoon
I begin a personal narrative about coming home late in the afternoon


A reporter stopped me for a interview
I mention being stopped by a reporter who wanted to interview me


She said she's heard stories and she's heard fables
I mention that the reporter has heard stories and rumors about me


That I'm vicious on the mike and the turntables
I reveal that the stories and rumors describe me as being skilled and impressive on the microphone and turntables


This young reporter I did adore
I express admiration and fondness for the young reporter


So I rocked a vicious rhyme like I never did before
I performed a powerful and impressive rhyme for the reporter, surpassing any previous performances


She said damn fly guy I'm in love with you
I quote the words of the reporter, expressing her admiration and romantic attraction towards me


The casanova legend must have been true
I joke that my reputation as a ladies' man, like the legendary Casanova, is true


I said by the way baby what's your name
I ask the reporter what her name is in a flirtatious manner


Said I go by the name of lois lane
The reporter reveals her name to be Lois Lane, possibly a reference to the fictional character from Superman


And you could be my boyfiend you surely can
Lois Lane expresses her interest in me and suggests that I could be her boyfriend


Just let me quit my boyfriend called superman
Lois Lane reveals that she has a boyfriend named Superman and suggests that she needs to end that relationship in order to be with me


I said he's a fairy I do suppoose
I express disdain and criticism towards Superman, calling him a derogatory name


Flyin through the air in pantyhose
I mock Superman for flying through the air like a fairy while wearing pantyhose


He may be very sexy or even cute
I acknowledge that Superman may be attractive or cute


But he looks like a sucker in a blue and red suit
I criticize Superman's appearance, comparing him to a fool or an idiot in his blue and red superhero suit


I said you need a man who's got finesse
I assert that Lois Lane needs a man with style, charm, and skill


And his whole name across his chest
I suggest that a man should have his name written or displayed across his chest, possibly referring to myself


He may be able to fly all through the night
I acknowledge that Superman has the ability to fly during the night


But can he rock a party til the early light
I question Superman's ability to entertain and rock a party until the early hours of the morning


He can't satisfy you with his little worm
I mock Superman's abilities in the bedroom, suggesting that he is insufficient or lacking


But I can bust you out with my super sperm
I boast about my sexual prowess, suggesting that I can satisfy Lois Lane with my impressive abilities


I go do it, I go do it, I go do it, do it , do it
I express my eagerness and readiness to engage in sexual activities with Lois Lane


An I'm here an I'm there I'm big bang hank, I'm everywhere
I boast about my omnipresence and popularity as Big Bang Hank


Just throw your hands up in the air
I urge the audience to raise their hands in the air as a gesture of excitement and enjoyment


Ya rockin to the rhythm, shake your derriere
I observe that people are embracing the rhythm of the music and moving their bodies, particularly their behinds, in response


Ya rockin to the beat without a care
I highlight that people are freely and joyfully dancing to the beat of the music, without any worries or concerns


With the sureshot m.c.s for the affair
I refer to myself and the other MCs as sure-shot performers for this event or occasion


Now, I'm not as tall as the rest of the gang
I admit that I am shorter in height compared to the other members of our group


But I rap to the beat just the same
I assert that regardless of my height, I am still able to rap and perform to the beat effectively


I dot a little face and a pair of brown eyes
I mention my physical features, including my small, cute face and brown eyes


All I'm here to do ladies is hypnotize
I state that my purpose here is to captivate and mesmerize the ladies with my performance


Singin on n n on n on n on
I continue to sing and perform on and on, without any interruption or pause


The beat don't stop until the break of dawn
I reiterate that the beat will continue without stopping until morning or sunrise


Singin on n n on n on on n on
Once again, I continue to sing and perform without any interruption or pause


Rock rock why'all throw it on the floor
I call for everyone to rock and dance, throwing their energy onto the floor or dance floor


I'm gonna freak ya here I'm gonna feak ya there
I promise to surprise and entertain the audience by showcasing my unique and exciting performance style


I'm gonna move you outta this atmosphere
I claim that my performance will be so amazing that it will transport the audience to a different and exciting atmosphere


Cause I'm one of a kind and ill shock your mind
I assert that I am a unique and remarkable performer who will impress and surprise the audience


Ill put t-t-tickets in your behind
I metaphorically suggest that my performance will be so memorable and enjoyable that it will leave a lasting impression on the audience


I said 1-2-3-4, come on girls get on the floor
I count and then urge the girls to get on the dance floor and join in the fun and energy


A-come alive, why'all a-gimme what ya got
I repeat my request for the audience to come alive and give their best in terms of energy and enthusiasm


Cause I'm guaranteed to make you rock
I promise that my performance will definitely make the audience rock and enjoy themselves


I said 1-2-3-4 tell me wonder mike what are you waitin for?
I ask Wonder Mike why he is waiting or hesitating, urging him to start performing


Like a hot buttered de pop de pop de pop
I describe the smooth and enjoyable nature of the music, comparing it to hot butter


Pop da pop pop ya don't dare stop
I express the continuity and unstoppable nature of the music, warning people not to stop dancing


Come alive why'all gimme what ya got
I call for the audience to come alive and give their best in terms of energy and enthusiasm


I guess by now you can take a hunch
I suggest that at this point, the audience can make an educated guess or prediction


And find that I am the baby of the bunch
I reveal that I am the youngest member of the group or the youngest performer


'but that's okay I still keep in stride
I reassure the listeners that despite being the youngest, I am able to keep up and stay in sync with the rest of the group


Cause all I'm here to do is just wiggle your behind
I emphasize that my goal is to make the audience enjoy and dance to the music, specifically wiggling their behinds


Singin on n n on n on n on
I continue to sing and perform on and on, without any interruption or pause


The beat don't stop until the break of dawn
I reiterate that the beat will continue without stopping until morning or sunrise


Singin on n n on n on on n on
Once again, I continue to sing and perform without any interruption or pause


Rock rock why'all throw it on the floor
I call for everyone to rock and dance, throwing their energy onto the floor or dance floor


I'm gonna freak ya here I'm gonna feak ya there
I promise to surprise and entertain the audience by showcasing my unique and exciting performance style


I'm gonna move you outta this atmosphere
I claim that my performance will be so amazing that it will transport the audience to a different and exciting atmosphere


Cause I'm one of a kind and ill shock your mind
I assert that I am a unique and remarkable performer who will impress and surprise the audience


Ill put t-t-tickets in your behind
I metaphorically suggest that my performance will be so memorable and enjoyable that it will leave a lasting impression on the audience


I said 1-2-3-4, come on girls get on the floor
I count and then urge the girls to get on the dance floor and join in the fun and energy


A-come alive, why'all a-gimme what ya got
I repeat my request for the audience to come alive and give their best in terms of energy and enthusiasm


Cause I'm guaranteed to make you rock
I promise that my performance will definitely make the audience rock and enjoy themselves


I said 1-2-3-4 tell me wonder mike what are you waitin for?
I ask Wonder Mike why he is waiting or hesitating, urging him to start performing


Like a hot buttered de pop de pop de pop
I describe the smooth and enjoyable nature of the music, comparing it to hot butter


Pop da pop pop ya don't dare stop
I express the continuity and unstoppable nature of the music, warning people not to stop dancing


Come alive why'all gimme what ya got
I call for the audience to come alive and give their best in terms of energy and enthusiasm


I guess by now you can take a hunch
I suggest that at this point, the audience can make an educated guess or prediction


And find that I am the baby of the bunch
I reveal that I am the youngest member of the group or the youngest performer


'but that's okay I still keep in stride
I reassure the listeners that despite being the youngest, I am able to keep up and stay in sync with the rest of the group


Cause all I'm here to do is just wiggle your behind
I emphasize that my goal is to make the audience enjoy and dance to the music, specifically wiggling their behinds


Singin on n n on n on n on
I continue to sing and perform on and on, without any interruption or pause


The beat don't stop until the break of dawn
I reiterate that the beat will continue without stopping until morning or sunrise


Singin on n n on n on on n on
Once again, I continue to sing and perform without any interruption or pause


Rock rock why'all throw it on the floor
I call for everyone to rock and dance, throwing their energy onto the floor or dance floor


I'm gonna freak ya here I'm gonna feak ya there
I promise to surprise and entertain the audience by showcasing my unique and exciting performance style


I'm gonna move you outta this atmosphere
I claim that my performance will be so amazing that it will transport the audience to a different and exciting atmosphere


Cause I'm one of a kind and ill shock your mind
I assert that I am a unique and remarkable performer who will impress and surprise the audience


Ill put t-t-tickets in your behind
I metaphorically suggest that my performance will be so memorable and enjoyable that it will leave a lasting impression on the audience


I said 1-2-3-4, come on girls get on the floor
I count and then urge the girls to get on the dance floor and join in the fun and energy


A-come alive, why'all a-gimme what ya got
I repeat my request for the audience to come alive and give their best in terms of energy and enthusiasm


Cause I'm guaranteed to make you rock
I promise that my performance will definitely make the audience rock and enjoy themselves


I said 1-2-3-4 tell me wonder mike what are you waitin for?
I ask Wonder Mike why he is waiting or hesitating, urging him to start performing


Like a hot buttered de pop de pop de pop
I describe the smooth and enjoyable nature of the music, comparing it to hot butter


Pop da pop pop ya don't dare stop
I express the continuity and unstoppable nature of the music, warning people not to stop dancing


Come alive why'all gimme what ya got
I call for the audience to come alive and give their best in terms of energy and enthusiasm


I guess by now you can take a hunch
I suggest that at this point, the audience can make an educated guess or prediction


And find that I am the baby of the bunch
I reveal that I am the youngest member of the group or the youngest performer


'but that's okay I still keep in stride
I reassure the listeners that despite being the youngest, I am able to keep up and stay in sync with the rest of the group


Cause all I'm here to do is just wiggle your behind
I emphasize that my goal is to make the audience enjoy and dance to the music, specifically wiggling their behinds




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NILE RODGERS, BERNARD EDWARDS

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