In 1991 they made a guest appearance on A Tribe Called Quest's classic hit single "Scenario". Their debut album also came in 1991, entitled A Future Without a Past, which included the hits "Case Of The P.T.A.", "Sobb Story" and "The International Zone Coaster". The group was praised for their light-hearted content, and old-school call-and-response deliveries. Their second and last album was T.I.M.E., released in 1993, which stood for "The Inner Mind's Eye". The album was less acclaimed than their debut, but spawned rap hits "What's Next" and "Classic Material".
As time passed, fans and critics began to focus less on LONS as a group, and more on rapper Busta Rhymes as an individual. During an infamous appearance on the TV show Yo! MTV Raps, the group was seen arguing, with member Charlie Brown becoming upset over Busta's show-stealing. The group soon split up, with Charlie Brown, Dinco D, and Milo garnering very limited success individually, while Busta Rhymes' popularity continued to increase. The group made an appearance on Busta's 1996 debut album The Coming, on the track "Keep It Movin'". However, in a recent interview, Busta Rhymes stated that he does not talk to Charlie Brown and Dinco D anymore, and even went as far to call Dinco D a "Dickhead". In 2015, the group (excluding Milo) reunitied again on Busta Rhymes' "The Return of the Dragon (The Abstract Went on Vacation)" on the track "We Home"
Case Of The P.T.A.
Leaders of the New School Lyrics
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Oh man, oh man, oh man, oh man
Yo, yo, yo, I can't understand
Why the parents and the teachers
And everybody trying to o the kids
The young generation yo,
What's the deal bro, Charlie Brown, man
I don't know what the deal is
You have to ask my partna Dinco D
Yo yo tell us D tell us D
Mass confusion g, I don't know what's up
Hey yo man
(it's just another case of that old pta)
Huh man
[Dinco D]
In school I wrote notes and took quotes from Shakespeare
And other types of rhymes to show you that I (care)
But things like together forever to you my only one (only one)
It was special I can say it was another one
You would say someone's knocking at my window
(Knock knock)
Someone's ringing my bell
(Ding dong)
It's about two in the morning
(Hey yo g, what the hell's going?)
(it's just another case of that old pta)
But never the less here goes to show my potential
And even though our love was three-dimensional
One (me) two (you) three (your pops) now what am I to do
I had to transform into educated lad
Going around doing chores for your dad
Playing a duck, wearing sweaters and shoes
Chilling with pop just listen to the blues
And talking to your mom about a love for her daughter
Suggesting to me that I just oughta
Watch myself
(Inch by inch)
Watch myself
(And use some sense)
So I did
(Hey)
It didn't do a damn thing
But a case to complain, so now I sing
(it's just another case of that old pta)
[Busta]
Roar Busta Rhymes the mighty infamous
Always misbehaving and mischievous
Causing aggravation I'll never pause
Pushing out spit balls through plastic straws
(In class)
In gym I got caught at last
For lighting up the courtyard grass
(Hey)
Teacher, teacher, go to the flesh
(Busta Rhymes liked to killed the complex)
Hey yo
In class, kicked it to this girl Cheryl
(what?)
The teacher try to tell me I was Pharoah
(NO NO NO)
I'm not with detention no no with suspension
A child's wickedy wild the Calbridge Hill styles
Teach us just a knowledge to go talk to my mommy
Now when she gets home, she's gonna wear out the body
I hate this relationship, the mom and teacher
When she reaches home hey yo she knows that I reached ya
Ok, of today I am the new school, pray
Between my momma, teacher, and my dad hey yo
(it's just another case of that old pta)
[Charlie Brown]
Yo teachers hate me the girls don't take me
Because I'm C Brown
(Class clown)
Getting still sometimes I chill yo
Depending on the day and (HOW I FEEL)
Sometimes I leave an apple that's rotten and (BROWN)
No where to be found
Poll tax on sheets, five days a week
Arrive in the lunchroom, I gotta get some sleep
But I didn't do it
(You did it)
I'm suspended
(You was with it)
And now it's time to pay for the crime
That I never got caught like Judge Wapner
(Bam! take on the court)
A room of teachers, parents, and preachers
A principal and one kid dress in sneakers
Case of brown versus the board
(Order order)
Yo twelve, verse one is a slaughter
I pleaded my case
Face to face
It was a waste
And everyone was in place yo
He announced me guilty you have
(Three hundred sixty four days)
Of detention to serve
(Some nerve)
I felt this could be from (Pissed)
The head of the board said "case dismissed"
As I walk out the room I hear them say
(its just another case of that old PTA)
The song "Case Of The P.T.A." by Leaders of the New School is a commentary on the tensions between students, parents, and teachers. The lyrics express frustration with the way that adults try to control and police the behavior of young people, often punishing them for harmless actions. The first verse, performed by Busta Rhymes, includes references to spitballs and smoking weed on school grounds. Charlie Brown's verse emphasizes his status as a "class clown" who is constantly in trouble with the authorities.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "it's just another case of that old P.T.A.," suggesting that these conflicts are nothing new and that they reflect broader societal issues. Dinco D's verse adds a romantic twist to the song, describing a love affair that is disrupted by parental interference. Overall, the song is a sharp critique of the way that authority figures treat young people, suggesting that they should be given more freedom and respect.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh man, oh man, oh man, oh man
Expressing surprise or concern about a situation
Yo, yo, yo, I can't understand
Expressing confusion about a situation
Why the parents and the teachers
Asking why adults are behaving a certain way
And everybody trying to do the kids
Adults making decisions for or influencing children
The young generation yo,
Referring to the current younger age group
What's the deal bro, Charlie Brown, man
Asking what's going on, referencing Charlie Brown
I don't know what the deal is
Confusion over the situation
You have to ask my partna Dinco D
Charlie Brown referring to Dinco D for answers
Yo yo tell us D tell us D
Urging Dinco D to speak up
Mass confusion g, I don't know what's up
Dinco D being confused as well
Hey yo man
Urging someone to listen
(it's just another case of that old pta)
Describing the situation as a typical occurrence with parents and teachers
In school I wrote notes and took quotes from Shakespeare
Describing taking an interest in literature
And other types of rhymes to show you that I (care)
Using poetry to express caring feelings
But things like together forever to you my only one (only one)
Describing the use of romantic language
It was special I can say it was another one
Describing a relationship that was important
You would say someone's knocking at my window
Referencing a potential interruption
(Knock knock)
Sound effect of a knock on the door
Someone's ringing my bell
Referencing a potential interruption by the doorbell
(Ding dong)
Sound effect of a doorbell ringing
It's about two in the morning
Describing how late it is
(Hey yo g, what the hell's going on?)
Asking what's happening
But never the less here goes to show my potential
Demonstrating ability and potential
And even though our love was three-dimensional
Describing a relationship as multi-layered
One (me) two (you) three (your pops) now what am I to do
Referencing a difficult situation with someone's father
I had to transform into educated lad
Describing making changes to impress someone
Going around doing chores for your dad
Describing doing chores to gain favor
Playing a duck, wearing sweaters and shoes
Describing pretending to be something they're not to impress someone
Chilling with pop just listen to the blues
Describing spending time listening to music with someone's father
And talking to your mom about a love for her daughter
Expressing romantic interest to someone's mother
Suggesting to me that I just oughta
Someone else suggesting what to do
Watch myself
Be careful of one's actions
(Inch by inch)
Describing making progress slowly
(And use some sense)
Using common sense
So I did
Choosing to follow advice and use common sense
(Hey)
Exclamation of surprise
It didn't do a damn thing
Following someone's advice didn't work
But a case to complain, so now I sing
Describing how someone is now upset
Roar Busta Rhymes the mighty infamous
Introducing Busta Rhymes into the song
Always misbehaving and mischievous
Describing someone's behavior
Causing aggravation I'll never pause
Describing how someone causes problems
Pushing out spit balls through plastic straws
Describing someone's behavior in class
(In class)
Saying where someone is causing problems
In gym I got caught at last
Describing getting caught doing something
For lighting up the courtyard grass
Describing what someone got caught doing
Teacher, teacher, go to the flesh
Asking for help from a teacher
(Busta Rhymes liked to killed the complex)
Describing how someone caused problems
Hey yo
Urging someone to listen
In class, kicked it to this girl Cheryl
Describing talking to a girl
(What?)
Exclamation of surprise
The teacher try to tell me I was Pharoah
Describing someone else trying to change their name
(NO NO NO)
Strongly disagreeing
I'm not with detention no no with suspension
Describing how they don't want to get into trouble
A child's wickedy wild the Calbridge Hill styles
Describing someone's behavior as wild
Teach us just a knowledge to go talk to my mommy
Someone seeking help from their mother
Now when she gets home, she's gonna wear out the body
Anticipating getting in trouble at home
I hate this relationship, the mom and teacher
Disliking the relationship between their mother and teacher
When she reaches home hey yo she knows that I reached ya
Someone anticipating consequences from their actions
Ok, of today I am the new school, pray
Claiming to be against the current education system
Between my momma, teacher, and my dad hey yo
Describing the people causing problems
Yo teachers hate me the girls don't take me
Describing how they're not well-liked
Because I'm C Brown
Attributing dislike to their name
(Class clown)
Description of how they're perceived in class
Getting still sometimes I chill yo
Describing how they calm down
Depending on the day and (HOW I FEEL)
Feeling different on different days
Sometimes I leave an apple that's rotten and (BROWN)
Describing how they act in class
No where to be found
Leaving the apple and not being caught
Poll tax on sheets, five days a week
Referencing something unfair
Arrive in the lunchroom, I gotta get some sleep
Feeling tired and needing rest
But I didn't do it
Denying doing something
(You did it)
Someone else accusing them of doing something
I'm suspended
Getting in trouble and being suspended
(You was with it)
Someone else taking blame for something
And now it's time to pay for the crime
Describing consequences of their actions
That I never got caught like Judge Wapner
Referencing a popular TV show
(Bam! take on the court)
Exclamation of victory
A room of teachers, parents, and preachers
Describing being in trouble with authority figures
A principal and one kid dress in sneakers
Describing the group in the room
Case of brown versus the board
Referencing a legal situation
(Order order)
Instructions to maintain order
Yo twelve, verse one is a slaughter
Referencing a court case
I pleaded my case
Defending themselves in the situation
Face to face
In person
It was a waste
Feeling like the situation was pointless
And everyone was in place yo
Describing the organized situation
He announced me guilty you have
Describing the decision in the case
(Three hundred sixty four days)
Punishment for the guilty verdict
Of detention to serve
Describing the punishment
(Some nerve)
Feeling like the punishment is unfair
I felt this could be from (Pissed)
Feeling angry
The head of the board said "case dismissed"
Decision in the case was overturned
As I walk out the room I hear them say
Leaving the situation and overhearing others
(its just another case of that old PTA)
Describing the usual behavior of parents and teachers
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRYAN HIGGINS, JAMES JACKSON, TREVOR SMITH
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@RancidKari
This song was in the Boondocks Unaired Pilot !
@amuroray9115
Yup. People are probably trying to find the name of it
I just watched it
@RD-wg9em
Brought me here, glad it did
@person849
I love how happy these videos were.. No sexual distractions either. Just real lyrics, flow and beat.
@lateshiachilds3640
Same here
@amerokeewiya1320
Yessssss
@y3404
theyre literally talking about girls in the song
@nodnarb2151
@@y3404 they're not being vulgar of the point.
@frankromero965
This was better real music still lives on thank u no mumble rap keep it real!!
@johngarrett9418
Busta Rhymes really came into his own as a standout in this group. Hands down.