Alabina
Ishtar & Los Ninos De Sara Lyrics

A scrub is a guy that thinks he's fly
The term 'scrub' refers to an overly confident man who believes he is attractive and fashionable.

And is also known as a buster
The term 'buster' refers to someone who is pathetic, unreliable and untrustworthy.

Always talkin' about what he wants
The scrub always brags about his desires and ambitions, without actually taking any action to achieve them.

And just sits on his broke ass
This line implies that the scrub is a lazy and unambitious person who is not willing to work hard to achieve his goals.

I don't want your number (no)
The artist is rejecting the scrub's advances.

I don't want to give you mine and (no)
The singer is not interested in pursuing a relationship with the scrub.

I don't want to meet you nowhere (no)
The singer has no interest in spending any time with the scrub.

I don't want none of your time and (no)
The artist has no desire to communicate or spend any time with the scrub.

If you don't have a car and you're walking
The artist is stating that she is only interested in men who have their own transportation.

Oh yes son I'm talking to you
The artist is directly addressing the scrub.

If you live at home wit' your momma
The singer is stating that she is not interested in men who live with their parents and are not independent.

If you have a shorty but you don't show love
The artist is implying that the scrub is unfaithful to his partner and not a reliable partner.

Wanna get with me with no money
The singer is suggesting that the scrub is not financially stable and therefore incapable of providing for her needs.

See... if you can't spatially expand my horizons
The singer is stating that she is seeking a partner who can challenge and broaden her perspective.

Then that leaves you in a class with the scrubs, never rising
If someone fails to meet the singer's standards then they will be grouped in the same category as the scrub, who is unsuccessful and lacking ambition.

I don't find it surprising
The artist is not impressed by the scrub's behavior or attitude.

If you don't have the G's to please me
The artist is saying that she needs a partner who has the financial capability to keep her happy.

And bounce from over here to the coast of overseas, so
The singer wants a partner who is successful and capable of traveling abroad.

Let me give you something to think about
The singer is trying to educate the scrub on what is truly important to her.

Innovate your mind wit' intentions to turn you out
The artist is suggesting that the scrub change his mindset and become more ambitious in order to win her over.

Don't forget the focus on the picture in front of me
The artist wants the scrub to concentrate on impressing her rather than being self-centered.

Insatiable is what I envision
The artist expects her partner to be constantly satisfying her needs and desires.

Can't detect acquisition from ya friend's Expedition
The singer is saying that she is not easily impressed by a man who tries to show off by borrowing his friend's car.

Mister Big Willie, if you really wanna know
The artist is calling out the scrub and wants to know what he is truly capable of.

Ask Chilli, could I be a Silly Ho?
The singer is referring to a member of the girl group TLC, asking if she is easily fooled.

Not really, T-Boz, and all my senoritas
The singer is saying that she, as well as her friends, are not easy to impress or manipulate.

Is steppin' on ya Fila's, but you don't hear me though
The singer is insulted by the scrub's advances and is not interested in pursuing him, even though he doesn't seem to take the hint.

No scrub
The artist is reiterating her rejection of the scrub.

No scrub (no no)
The artist is reaffirming her disinterest in the scrub.

No scrub (no no no no no)
The singer is saying that she is not changing her mind about the scrub.

See... if you can't spatially expand my horizons
The singer is once again stating that she is seeking a partner who can challenge and broaden her perspective.

Then that leaves you in a class with the scrubs, never rising
If someone fails to meet the artist's standards then they will be grouped in the same category as the scrub, who is unsuccessful and lacking ambition.

I don't want no scrub
The artist is making it clear that she is not interested in the scrub.

A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
The artist is defining the term 'scrub' as someone who is not attractive to her.

Hanging out the passenger side
The singer is describing the scrub as inactive and unproductive, even when he is 'hanging out' with someone who is driving.

Of his best friend's ride
The artist is implying that the scrub is a burden on his friend, who is enabling him to be a scrub.

Trying to holler at me
The singer is rejecting the scrubs attempts to gain her attention or affection.