Independent
Salt ’n’ Pepa Lyrics

When duty call the leader Pep come hard
When responsibility calls, the leader Pep responds with determination

Try to dis my girl Salt up goes my guard
If anyone insults my friend Salt, my protective instincts kick in

Still feminine feminine still yes
I embrace my femininity and remain true to myself

But then next pump a hundred weight bench press
But don't underestimate me, I can lift heavy weights at the gym

So what it mean Pep? I'm not impressed
So what does that mean, Pep? I'm not impressed by your actions

'Cause I wear the pants and you wear the dress
Because I am in control and you are submissive

Punk you're lovin' stunk you're not a hunk
You have poor taste in love and you're far from attractive

This is independent funk
This is a powerful expression of independence

And I'm gettin' ready for the year 2000
And I'm preparing myself for the future

Independent, yes I'm housin'
I am independent and confident

Independent, yeah, now watch me
I am independent, watch me succeed

Independent, no one can stop me
I am independent, no one can hinder my progress

Woman and I am independent
I am a strong independent woman

I make my own money so don't tell me how to spend it
I earn my own money, so don't dictate how I should use it

'Cause you need me, and I don't need you
Because you depend on me, but I don't rely on you

So listen close, boy, to my independent funk
So pay attention, boy, to my expression of independence

Yawn) You're sleepy, go to bed
You're tired, go to sleep

Want to step? Go ahead and jet
Want to leave? Go ahead and go

Now wake up from your dreamin' 'cause you're dealin' with the Pep
Now snap out of your delusion because you're facing the reality of dealing with me, Pep

Like Oakley from the Knicks, yes, I'm havin' a ball
Like Oakley playing for the Knicks, I'm having a great time

You think because you're leaving that I'm gonna take a fall?
You think just because you're leaving, I'll suffer?

It was small thing, oooo, it was really too small
What we had was insignificant, it was actually quite trivial

Livin' large, boy, standing ten feet tall
Living a grand life, boy, feeling confident and powerful

Now my heart won't dent, keep the money I lent
Now my heart won't be affected, keep the money you borrowed from me

And don't forget I pay the rent, this is my apartment
And don't forget I'm the one paying the rent, this is my place

That's right I said it, and be damn sure I meant it
Yes, I said it, and I absolutely meant it

'Cause a girl like me can have anybody
Because a woman like me can attract anyone

So give my love, boy, to my independent funk
So direct your affection, boy, to my expression of independence

Salty the V.I.P., you should have stuck with me
Salty, the very important person, you should have remained loyal to me

What are you stupid? Huh, my pockets run deep
Are you foolish? My wealth is substantial

So flex the Rolex and the sex that I gave ya
So show off your expensive watch and the sexual pleasure I provided

In jail with no bail and now nothin' can save ya
Now you're in jail without a chance for release, nothing can help you now

You want me to visit? I ain't with it lizard
You want me to visit you in jail? I'm not interested, you snake

We had magic now ya lost without the love wizard
We had something special, but now you're lost without the love wizard (me)

Ya had to cross me, and now you lost me
You had to betray me, and now you've lost me

Get off me softy, I'm the boss, see?
Leave me alone, weakling, I'm in charge

You can't disguise the lies in your eyes - you're not a heartbreaker
You can't hide the deceit in your eyes - you're not capable of breaking hearts

You're a fraud, and I'm bored - you're a fake faker
You're a phony, and I'm tired of you - you're a fake faker

It's too late to debate with the moneymaker
It's too late to argue with someone who knows how to make money

After while, crackhead - see ya later, gator
Bye bye, drug addict - see you later, alligator

No, no, no more nookie for you 'cause I gave ya the boot
No, no, no more intimacy for you because I kicked you out

Go ahead and go in your Yugo, gonna miss the Benz Coupe, hometroop
Go ahead and drive your cheap car, you'll miss my luxurious Benz Coupe, buddy

Who's supportin' ya now?
Who's taking care of you now?

Got a job or do ya rob? I heard you're sellin' drugs - wow
Do you have a job or do you resort to stealing? I heard you're involved in drug dealing - impressive

Big man, huh? But just understand Uncle Sam know the scam
You think you're a big shot? Well, just know that the government knows your illegal activities

You'll end up in the can
You'll end up in jail

Singin' a sad song 'cause you did me wrong
Singing a sorrowful tune because you treated me badly

Couldn't fool me for long, I got it goin' on
You couldn't deceive me for long, I have everything under control

That's right I said it, and be damn sure I meant it
Yes, I said it, and you better believe I meant every word

That's right I said it, and be damn sure I meant it
Yes, I said it, and you better believe I meant every word

'Cause a girl like me can have anybody
Because a woman like me can attract anyone

So give my love, boy, to my independent funk
So direct your affection, boy, to my expression of independence

You're a baby so maybe you just needed a babysitter
You're immature, maybe you just needed someone to take care of you

Bitter? I figure I'm rid of a piece of litter
Unpleasant? I believe I've gotten rid of someone insignificant

Tiger, tigger, I bounce back, and you're a quitter
I bounce back like a tiger or a tigger, and you, on the other hand, are a quitter

Your girl is gone for good so just forget her
Your girl is gone forever, so just forget about her

You're blind, you'll never find another better
You're oblivious, you'll never find someone better

Your mind stays on a behind in a tight sweater
You're fixated on a behind in a tight sweater

Burned your flowers and your love letters
I destroyed your flowers and the letters expressing your love

Never a tear will I shed
I will never shed a tear

I'm independent
I am self-sufficient and independent