Erick Sermon is an American rapper and producer. He also goes by the names … Read Full Bio ↴Erick Sermon is an American rapper and producer. He also goes by the names "E-Double" and "The Green Eyed Bandit".

Sermon is best known as one half of the late-1980s/1990s hip-hop group EPMD. He began recording solo albums for Def Jam in 1993.
In 1997, he rejoined EPMD. The following year, Sermon, Keith Murray and Redman recorded a cover version of "Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang, the first hit hip-hop record. EPMD disbanded a second time in 1998. In 2000, Sermon moved over to J Records, and released the album Music the following year. The title track (a Top 40 pop hit that also made it to #2 on the R&B music charts), featured guest vocals from late soul music legend Marvin Gaye, culled from unreleased recordings which Sermon reportedly found in a small record shop in London. React was released in 2002.
In 2003, J Records dropped Erick Sermon due to poor record sales. However, he still went on to establish his Def Squad imprint with Motown Records. At this time, he recorded an album, Chilltown, N.Y., which was released a year later in 2004. The album was powered by the single "Feel It" (which contained a sample of Reggae/R&B Singer Sean Paul), a song which became a moderate success in the United States. In an interview, he stated that he was going to step aside and try to get upcoming artists in the spotlight.
However, Sermon hasn't stopped doing music altogether, as he has produced the song "Goldmine" on Busta Rhymes' album, The Big Bang in 2006. Very soon after, Sermon recorded "Don't Make No Sense" with Def Squad.

Sermon joined up again for a special EPMD worldwide tour in 2006, were he was being held company by Keith Murray among others.

Safe Sex
Erick Sermon Lyrics

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sex
have some sex
safe sex
word 'em up

okay, it's time for some action
a little passion, some booty waxin'
for the bozac, make sure he's strapped

and if baby got back, then yo, we with that
call up a few people on the phone
yo we're havin' a party, at my private home
some bring some chronic, plus some brew
call up your girl and invite her too
come active and bring purple lactives
'cause we're gonna get more busy than gymnastics
and do the humpty hump all night
so when you come with the boy, make sure you're right
it's nine o'clock, party starts at ten
so enough for now, I'll talk to you then
later, huh, I'll see you when you get here
and make it quick, ah yeah
time for some safe sex

[Chorus]
safe sex
safe sex
safe sex
we all need (safe sex)

ding dong, there goes the bell
I opened up the door and oh, what the hell
it was a buncha niggas standin' by my door
I said come in, but respect my floor
that means take off your shoes and englands
'cause I'm a gentleman, some say distinguished
all of y'all put your things up in the kitchen
and the rest of y'all sit down and listen
be free and relax in what you're wearin'
let's all be happy like Bobby McFerrin
and get loose and produce the funky juice
and let's swing this shit like they swing a forty deuce
they want some reggae, like some flex
time to have sex
and it's all night, so turn off the light
and let's get high as a kite
and have safe sex

[Chorus]

somebody say sex (sex)
say safe sex (safe sex)
I love it (I love it)
I need it (I need it)

but for real, when you're havin' sex
no matter what type, make sure you wear the latex
to all of the cons out there sexin'
stop and look, boy, you're stressed out protection
cause aids is real and something to believe
or not make-believe and fake like hair weave
a death wish like Charles Bronson
and if you don't believe me then ask Magic Johnson
about the sex

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Erick Sermon's song Safe Sex revolve around the importance of having protected sex to avoid sexually transmitted infections and diseases. The song starts with Erick explaining that it's time for some action with a little passion, and booty waxing followed by the importance of making sure to be strapped while having sex. There is also an emphasis on inviting people over for a party and to have alcohol and marijuana available for the guests. Erick advises everyone to practice safe sex and wear protection before indulging in any sexual activity. When the party starts, everyone is asked to feel free and relaxed, be happy and let loose, but make sure to practice safe sex.

The chorus constantly repeats the importance of safe sex to the listeners. Throughout the song, Erick emphasizes the message by comparing sex without protection to a death wish like Charles Bronson. He also refers to basketball legend Magic Johnson, who was diagnosed with HIV, reinforcing his message that having unprotected sex can lead to devastating consequences.

Line by Line Meaning

okay, it's time for some action
Let's have sex

a little passion, some booty waxin'
Some foreplay and personal grooming will enhance the experience

for the bozac, make sure he's strapped
Make sure the man wears a condom

and if baby got back, then yo, we with that
If the woman has a curvaceous figure, we're into it

call up a few people on the phone
Invite some friends over for a party

yo we're havin' a party, at my private home
We're throwing a party at my house

some bring some chronic, plus some brew
Bring some marijuana and alcohol

call up your girl and invite her too
Invite your girlfriend to come along

come active and bring purple lactives
Bring some drugs to enhance sexual activity

'cause we're gonna get more busy than gymnastics
We're going to have a lot of sex

and do the humpty hump all night
Have sex all night

so when you come with the boy, make sure you're right
Be ready for sexual activity with a partner

it's nine o'clock, party starts at ten
The party begins in one hour

so enough for now, I'll talk to you then
I'll talk to you when you arrive

later, huh, I'll see you when you get here
See you when you arrive

and make it quick, ah yeah
Hurry up and come over

time for some safe sex
Have sex with protection

ding dong, there goes the bell
Someone is at the door

I opened up the door and oh, what the hell
Surprise at who showed up

it was a buncha niggas standin' by my door
A group of men are at the door

I said come in, but respect my floor
Come inside, but don't mess up the house

that means take off your shoes and englands
Remove your shoes

'cause I'm a gentleman, some say distinguished
Showing hospitality

all of y'all put your things up in the kitchen
Put your belongings in the kitchen

and the rest of y'all sit down and listen
Take a seat and pay attention

be free and relax in what you're wearin'
Wear comfortable clothing

let's all be happy like Bobby McFerrin
Let's all be happy and carefree

and get loose and produce the funky juice
Have fun and be creative

and let's swing this shit like they swing a forty deuce
Let's party like we're drinking alcohol

they want some reggae, like some flex
They want to listen to reggae music

time to have sex
It's time to have sex

and it's all night, so turn off the light
We have all night to continue having sex

and let's get high as a kite
Let's get really high

and have safe sex
Have sex with protection

somebody say sex (sex)
Saying the word 'sex'

say safe sex (safe sex)
Saying the words 'safe sex'

I love it (I love it)
Expressing love for sex

I need it (I need it)
Expressing the need for sex

but for real, when you're havin' sex
But seriously, during sexual activity

no matter what type, make sure you wear the latex
Always wear a condom during sex, regardless of the type

to all of the cons out there sexin'
To everyone having sex without protection

stop and look, boy, you're stressed out protection
Take a moment to consider using protection

cause aids is real and something to believe
HIV/AIDS is a real danger

or not make-believe and fake like hair weave
It's not something that can be ignored or brushed off

a death wish like Charles Bronson
Sex without protection can lead to death

and if you don't believe me then ask Magic Johnson
If you don't think HIV/AIDS is a real threat, ask someone who has it like Magic Johnson

about the sex
About the dangers of unprotected sex

safe sex
Have sex with protection

we all need (safe sex)
Everyone needs to have sex with protection

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD BROWNE, SEAN HENRIQUES

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Ashley Perz

1y↑10

Got this on repeat
Erick Sermon go in soo hard on this right here, straight up BANGER! He aint like all them goofies and oppas who just be usin dat HIPVIEWS dawwwwt cawwwm jawwwwn to get mad exposure on them socials, SMH seem like anyone can glow up these days.