Respect
Pink/Scratch Lyrics

1 and 2 and 3 and 4
Let's start this rap song.

This my rap song
I am taking control of this rap song, and I am the one who will be delivering the message.

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I am setting the rhythm and pace of this song, and I won't let anyone else do it for me.

I get really sick and tired of boys up in my face
I am tired of men who bother me with their pick-up lines and unwanted attention.

Pick up lines like "What's your sign" won't get You anyplace
Using cheesy pick-up lines won't work on me, and I won't be impressed by them.

When me and all my girls go walking down the street It seems we can't go anywhere without a car that Goes "Beep-beep"
Men honk at us shamelessly as we walk down the street, and it's frustrating and disrespectful.

Cuz this body is a priceless piece of lovin' Unconditionally
My body is valuable, and I won't give it away for free or based on someone's expectations.

So, Mr. Big-stuff, who you think you are? You was thinkin' you's gonna get it for free Now, now, now,
Men who think they are entitled to my body and affection without any effort or respect are misguided.

Hey ladies (Yeah!) Let 'em know it ain't easy R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Women, stand up for yourselves and demand respect from men who try to diminish your worth or take advantage of you.

Let's come togeta' Sista's (Yeah!) Its time to be greedy Nothin' good comes for free
Women, support each other and prioritize your well-being and happiness by not letting men exploit or disrespect you.

Mirror on the wall, damn I sure look fine I can't blame those horny boys, I would make me Mine
I acknowledge how attractive I am, but I won't tolerate men who objectify me and see me as a sexual object only.

When I pass you in a club, "Ooh, lala!" you gasp Back up boy, I ain't your toy, or your piece of ass
Men who catcall me or make sexual advances without my consent should back off and not see me as a mere sex partner.

No jealousy, no envy girls, c'mon, let's work it out No freebies in the limousine, that's not what its about
Women should support and respect each other instead of competing and betraying one another to impress men who offer them materialistic rewards.

Let 'em know there's work to do, give it up he won't call you Respect is just a minimum, go on girl and get you some
Women should realize that waiting for men to call them or show them attention doesn't solve anything, and they should aim for more than just respectful treatment from men.

Let's come together C'mon girls let's work it out Let's come together We'll show them what we're talkin' bout Nothin' good comes for free
Women, unite and collaborate to fight against misogyny, sexism, and toxic masculinity, and don't settle for anything less than what you deserve.