Roxanne's Revenge
Roxanne Shanté Lyrics

Well, my name is Roxanne, a-don't ya know
I am introducing myself as Roxanne, assuming that you already know who I am

I just a-cold rock a party, and I do this show
I am confident in my ability to entertain and impress at parties and shows

I said I met these three guys, and you know it's true
I encountered three individuals, and I assure you it's a factual account

A-let me tell you and explain them all to you:
Allow me to inform and provide an explanation about each of them

I met this dude with the name of a hat
I encountered a man with a hat as his namesake

I didn't even walk away, I didn't give him no rap
I didn't immediately dismiss or engage in conversation with him

But then he got real mad, and he got a little tired
However, he became angry and fatigued

If he worked for me, you know he would be fired
If he were employed by me, it's certain that I would terminate his employment

He wears a Kangol, and that is true
He adorns a Kangol hat, and that detail is accurate

But he ain't got money, and he ain't got the loot
However, he lacks wealth and possessions

And every time that I see him, he's always a-beggin'
Whenever I encounter him, he continuously pleads for favors or assistance

And all the other girls that he's always tryin' to leggin'
He persistently attempts to seduce and deceive other girls

Every time that I see him, he says a rhyme
During each interaction, he recites a verse

But compared to me, they're weak compared to mine
However, in comparison to my own rhymes, his verses are feeble

Every time I know that I am sayin' somethin' fresher
Every time I speak, I am confident in the originality and freshness of my words

In any category I'm considered the best
Across all categories, I am widely regarded as the superior and most skilled

And every time that I say it there ain't nothin' less
Whenever I express myself, nothing less than excellence is conveyed

And everybody knows I will win the contest
It is common knowledge that I will emerge victorious in any competition

Then after that came the Educated Rapper
Following that encounter, the Educated Rapper entered the picture

His fingers started snappin', and my hands start to clappin'
He began snapping his fingers, and I responded by applauding

Every time that I see him, everything he say
Whenever I encounter him, his words

He rock-a to the beat and then he come up this way:
He rocks and moves in sync with the rhythm before proceeding as follows:

He said-a, 'Yeah, you know your mother's name is Mary,'
He uttered, 'Yes, you are aware that your mother is named Mary,'

And from what I heard, your father is a fairy
Based on what I've heard, your father is homosexual

Every time that I see him, he's sayin' somethin' new
On each occasion that I encounter him, he says something different

But let me explain to him what he should do:
Allow me to elucidate what he ought to do:

He should be like me, a fly MC
He should strive to emulate me, a charismatic and talented MC

Don't never have to bite, we're always right
He should avoid stealing lyrics and ideas, and always strive for excellence

I have the freshest rhymes that I do recite
I possess the most innovative and original verses that I vocalize

And after that, and you know it's true
Following that encounter, and it is an undeniable fact

Well, let me tell you somethin' else about the Doctor, too:
Allow me to provide additional information about the Doctor as well:

He ain't really cute, and he ain't great
He lacks attractiveness and greatness

He don't even know how to operate
He is lacking knowledge and proficiency

He came up to me with some crabish rap
He approached me with mediocre and subpar rhymes

But let me tell you somethin' 'cause you know it was wack
However, I must inform you that it was weak and unimpressive

So when he came up to me, I told him to step back
Consequently, I commanded him to move away from my presence

He said, 'You call yourself an MC?' I said, 'This is true,'
He remarked, 'You refer to yourself as an MC?' to which I replied, 'Indeed, that is correct,'

He said, 'Explain to me really what MCs must do'
He inquired, 'Elaborate on the obligations of an MC'

I said, 'Listen very close 'cause I don't say this every day:
I conveyed, 'Pay close attention as I do not frequently articulate the following:

My name is Roxanne, and they call me Shanté'
I introduced myself as Roxanne, also known as Shanté

But every time-a I say a rhyme-a just-a like-a this-a
However, each time I deliver a rhyme in this manner

It is something you MCs can't miss-a
It is an experience that MCs cannot afford to overlook

So Kangol if you think you're cute, you think it's all right
Therefore, Kangol, if you believe you are attractive and acceptable

That's why you said it in a language so you wouldn't have to bite
That explains why you articulated it using a language to avoid plagiarizing

You started talkin' Pig Latin, didn't make no sense
You resorted to speaking Pig Latin, which lacked coherence

You thought you was cute, yeah, you thought you was a prince
You mistakenly believed you were charming, resembling a prince

You're walkin' down the block, yeah around when you're gonna clock
You roam the streets, presumably seeking attention

But everybody knows that you're all on my yacht
However, everyone is aware that you are aboard my yacht

I'm just the devastatin', always rockin', always have the niggas clockin'
I am highly impressive, consistently captivating, and constantly garnering attention

Everybody knows it's me, yeah, the R-O-X-A-N-N-E
It is common knowledge that I am Roxanne, spelled R-O-X-A-N-N-E

Everyone knows I am fresher, any category best
Every individual acknowledges that I am more original and superior in any category

So every time I start to write-a, everyone assists or to bite-a
Consequently, whenever I commence writing, others either support or imitate my style

Every time I do it, yeah, you know it is-a me-a
Each instance, it is undoubtedly me who performs in this manner

Rockin' on the beat-a that you can see
Delivering a captivating performance over the audible rhythm

So, the UTFO crew, you know what you can do
Addressing the UTFO crew, I am aware of your capabilities

Lemme tell you one for me, and then I'll tell you one for you
Allow me to present a scenario involving myself, and then I will provide one pertaining to your group

Every time you sayin', rhymin' just-a like-a this-a
On every occasion you speak, recite in a style similar to this

It ain't nothin' that I don't want to miss-a
There is not a single element I do not wish to witness

And if you're thinkin' right, and I'm bitin' your beat
If you possess the correct mindset and assume I am copying your musical arrangement

Well, then you just better know, and a-listen to me
In that case, you must realize and pay attention to me

Because my name is Roxanne-a, and I came to say
For the reason that I am named Roxanne-a, and I arrived to convey

I'm rockin' to the beat-a, and I do it this way
I am flawlessly synchronizing with the rhythm, performing in this manner

I'm conceited, never beated, never heard of defeated
I possess an inflated ego, never conquered, and never experienced defeat

I'm rockin' to the beat-a, and you know it is-a me-a:
I am skillfully matching the beat, and it is undoubtedly me:

The R-O-X-A-N-N-E-a
Spelled as R-O-X-A-N-N-E-a

And if you want to play a little game for me
If you desire to engage in a small contest on my behalf

Lemme show you what you can do, baby
Allow me to demonstrate what you are capable of, baby

'Cause with a twist of my cheek, and a twist of my wrist
By executing a subtle movement of my cheek and wrist

I have all the guys droppin' down like this
I can make all the guys fall or submit with simple gestures

Yeah, I am fly, that I must admit
Indeed, I am exceptional, and I acknowledge this

But everybody knows I don't go for it
However, everyone understands that I am uninterested in such advances

So, if you're tryin' to be cute and you're tryin' to be fine
Therefore, if you are attempting to be charming and attractive

You need to cut it out 'cause it's all in your mind
You should cease those efforts as they are merely figments of your imagination

Tryin' to be like me, yeah, is very hard
Attempting to emulate me is undoubtedly challenging

You think you are God, but you do eat lard
You hold yourself in high regard, but in reality, you consume fatty substances

Tryin' to be cute, and you're tryin' to be fly
Making an effort to appear attractive and stylish

Don't you know you wish you could be my guy?
Do you not realize that you desire to be my partner?

So I can take you home, make you relax
So I can bring you to my residence and help you unwind

And everybody knows that you're out there, tryin' to tax
Furthermore, everyone is aware that you are attempting to extort or exploit

Like corn-on-the-cob, you're always tryin' to rob
Similar to someone greedily consuming corn-on-the-cob, you incessantly attempt to steal

You need to be out there, lookin' for a job
Instead, you should be actively searching for employment

Yeah, you're tryin' to be, and talk about Roxanne
Yes, you are attempting to imitate and discuss Roxanne

But lemme let ya know, you're not a real man
Allow me to inform you that you do not exemplify true manhood

'Cause a Roxanne needs a man, and yes:
Because Roxanne requires a genuine man, and indeed:

Someone fresh who always dress
An individual who is fashionable and well-dressed

Someone, yeah, who will never fess
Someone who will never confess or reveal secrets

And then I'll say, yeah, the rest
Therefore, I will proclaim the remaining characteristics

You gotta be cute and you're tryna be fly
You must possess attractiveness and endeavor to be stylish

But all you wanna be is Roxanne's guy
However, your sole aspiration is to become Roxanne's partner

Because I turned you down without a frown
Due to my rejection, devoid of any signs of disappointment

Embarrassed you in front of your friends, made you look like a clown
Humiliated you in the presence of your acquaintances, causing you to appear foolish

And all you do is get real mad
Your only response is to become genuinely angry

And you talk about me, and make me look bad?
You proceed to gossip about me and attempt to tarnish my reputation?

And everybody knows how the story goes
And it is widely understood how the narrative unfolds

There's no ifs, no ands, no buts, or suppose
There is no room for speculation or uncertainty

No coke up your nose, no dope in your vein
No cocaine in your nasal passages, no drugs in your bloodstream

And then it won't cause no kind of pain
Consequently, it will not result in any form of distress

But yet, and still, you're tryin' to be fly
However, you persist in attempting to appear stylish and attractive

I ask you a question, I want to know why:
I pose a question to you, as I am curious about the reasoning behind your behavior:

Why'd ya have to make a record 'bout me
Why did you feel compelled to create a song about me?

The R-O-X-A-N-N-E?
Referring to 'The R-O-X-A-N-N-E?'

('Roxanne, sweet thing Roxanne, sweet thing Roxanne, sweet thing!')
('Roxanne, beloved Roxanne, cherished Roxanne, cherished one!')