The track, which earned him a Grammy Award, has continued to be a success, with VH1's '100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop' including it in 2008. As trends in gangsta rap and other shifts of hip-hop culture took place, Mix-A-Lot kept on releasing tracks to a cult fanbase before going more into production and studio work. Other notable fan favorites include "Posse on Broadway" (rapping about a street in Seattle, discussing local landmarks, with success that proved his first hit with some MTV airplay), "Testerossa" (a comparison of his lyrical power to the cars' horsepower), and "Swap meet Louie" (a comical look at counterfeit goods such as Louis Vuitton items being sold at swap meets and night markets). His infamous food-based parody tune "Buttermilk Biscuits" (also known as "Buttermilk Biscuits (Keep on Square Dancin')") was performed by kids on the new 'Mickey Mouse Club' program and earned comparisons to "Weird Al" Yankovic.
Mix-A-lot created his own label and worked his songs from the ground up. He never achieved the same popularity as his heyday again, but his songs remain fun and bring his fans back to the late 80s and early 90s with beat-boxing and old-school scratching. See: http://sirmixalot.com/
Gortex
Sir Mix-A-Lot Lyrics
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Big Goretex, crushed down, two time
Rumble in the street, neighborhood shakedown
Emerald City posse, gonna take this town
Suckers gettin' mad, swift kick, broke rib
Serve it in a dish, name it up, rib-tip
Metal in the front, big stomp, crush neck
Punks on tip, call the boots, GoreTex
Laugh if you want, but you might get crushed
Walk through the dangerous Hilltop brush
Bullet-proof, steel-toed, down to kick butt
Roughin' up character who drop weak cuts
One twenty five was the price tag on 'em
Cool brothers buy 'em, even though they don't want 'em
Style is a must, but the style is rough
China Beach boots couldn't crush more stuff
Strap 'em down, lace 'em up, get in the bucket
Reach for the tongue, pull it out, then tuck it
Ten pound boots could destruct all comers
My whole posse wears them Fort Lewis runners
Death to a white pair of nikes - sound effect
Kickin' over big motor bikes - sound effect
Steppin' over puddles in the hood - sound effect
Girls laugh, but you know they look good - sound effect
Waffle-like prints in the snow - sound effect
Pulverize punks when we throw - sound effect
Salute to the group in the booths - sound effect
Bow, and we kick you in the snoot - GoreTex
Hollow-point nine, to the boots, ricochet
Leavin' mud prints when I romp in the rain
Draw black scars on the new gym floor
Pimps like to wear 'em when they kick them whores
This is it baby, big shiny black boots
Runnin' over punks like Iranian troops
Trample, crush, hittin' like a dump truck
Jump in my face and a size twelve get stuck
In your butt, 'cause you wanted to box
One-two punch and the GoreTex drops
On your toe, your brother got caught
By GoreTex boots from the GoreTex shop
Git it!
Posse in effect, scramble up, new rhyme
Big Goretex, crushed down, two time
Rumble in the street, neighborhood shakedown
Emerald City posse, gonna take this town
Suckers gettin' mad, swift kick, broke rib
Serve it in a dish, name it up, rib-tip
Metal in the front, big stomp, crush neck
Punks on tip, call the boots, GoreTex
The song "Gortex" by Sir Mix-A-Lot is a hip-hop track that speaks to a particular aesthetic of tough masculinity. The lyrics describe the power and potency of GoreTex boots as a symbol of the "Emerald City posse." The verse lists the many different ways that these boots are used to exert control over one's surroundings, whether by stomping on someone's neck or kicking another in the rib. There is an unspoken understanding that these activities require a level of toughness, grit, and perseverance that is inherent to the people who wear them. The lyrics boast about the superiority of these boots over other types of footwear like China Beach boots or a simple white pair of Nike shoes. Finally, the chant-like repetition of "Posse in effect, scramble up, new rhyme / Big Goretex, crushed down, two times" anchors the song in its own sense of confident repetition, as if the power of GoreTex boots is self-evident and needs no additional proof.
Line by Line Meaning
Posse in effect, scramble up, new rhyme
The group is ready to rap with new lyrics
Big Goretex, crushed down, two time
Wearing heavy-duty boots that can withstand anything
Rumble in the street, neighborhood shakedown
Causing chaos in the streets and asserting dominance in the neighborhood
Emerald City posse, gonna take this town
The group is going to take over the city
Suckers gettin' mad, swift kick, broke rib
Enemies getting angry and getting beat up quickly
Serve it in a dish, name it up, rib-tip
Beating up enemies so badly that their broken ribs could be served as a meal
Metal in the front, big stomp, crush neck
The boots have metal in the front and can crush an opponent's neck
Punks on tip, call the boots, GoreTex
Enemies are intimidated by the boots and will refer to them specifically
Laugh if you want, but you might get crushed
Don't underestimate the power of the boots and the posse
Walk through the dangerous Hilltop brush
The posse is not afraid to walk through dangerous areas
Bullet-proof, steel-toed, down to kick butt
The boots are strong and durable for fighting
Roughin' up character who drop weak cuts
Punishing other rappers who don't have good lyrics
One twenty five was the price tag on 'em
The boots are expensive and worth the cost
Cool brothers buy 'em, even though they don't want 'em
People have to buy the boots even if they don't necessarily want them
Style is a must, but the style is rough
The posse has a certain style that is tough and rugged
China Beach boots couldn't crush more stuff
The boots are stronger than any other type of boot, including those worn by soldiers
Strap 'em down, lace 'em up, get in the bucket
Preparing to fight with the boots on
Reach for the tongue, pull it out, then tuck it
Adjusting the tongue of the boot for a better fit
Ten pound boots could destruct all comers
The boots can destroy anyone who tries to come at the posse
My whole posse wears them Fort Lewis runners
The entire group wears the same boots from Fort Lewis
Death to a white pair of nikes
The boots are superior to any other type of shoe
Kickin' over big motor bikes
The boots are strong enough to knock over motorcycles
Steppin' over puddles in the hood
Walking through the neighborhood, even in puddles
Girls laugh, but you know they look good
Girls may laugh at the boots, but they actually look good
Waffle-like prints in the snow
The boots leave unique prints in the snow
Pulverize punks when we throw
The posse can destroy anyone who tries to fight them
Salute to the group in the booths
Paying respect to those who came before them
Bow, and we kick you in the snoot
Showing respect, but still willing to fight if necessary
Hollow-point nine, to the boots, ricochet
Even bullets can't harm the boots
Leavin' mud prints when I romp in the rain
The boots are waterproof and can withstand rain and mud
Draw black scars on the new gym floor
The boots can leave marks on any surface
Pimps like to wear 'em when they kick them whores
Even pimps like to wear the boots when doing business
This is it baby, big shiny black boots
These boots are the best
Runnin' over punks like Iranian troops
The boots can dominate and defeat anyone
Trample, crush, hittin' like a dump truck
The boots can trample and crush like a dump truck
Jump in my face and a size twelve get stuck
Don't mess with the posse or they'll use their boots against you
In your butt, 'cause you wanted to box
If you want to fight, be prepared to get hit hard
One-two punch and the GoreTex drops
The boots will take down opponents in just a few hits
On your toe, your brother got caught
Someone else in your group will also get defeated by the boots
By GoreTex boots from the GoreTex shop
The posse only buys the best and only sells the best
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY L. RAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thomasdr08
Man, 1990 was a cold year for hip hop. This is a classic album.
@beachboi6196
Actually this like 88
@thomasdr08
@@beachboi6196 late 89. Most of the big singles came out in 1990
@jeopardy60611
Back in 1990, I bought this CD for the song "Beepers" but fell in love with this "Gortex" song.
@froey198033
jeopardy60611 this was one of the first CDs I bought. My neighbor used to bump this in his full size Chevy Blazer with 2 12in Savards. I bought it in 92 and was only 12yrs old. I wish they would still make hip hop music like this again cause this new shit sucks.
@swacfan100
Yep, Everybody was bumping that Gortex
@AxeMan808
You bought it for My Hooptie, and you can be honest about that.
@jaicourvoisier341
@AxeMan808 (Nods towards you)
@alexdubler6533
"My Hooptie" is the funniest song from Mix-A-Lots "Seminar"
@jasonclay8331
Just seen a commercial on Snapchat for Goretex boots & it reminded me of this song. They should’ve got a check from Goretex for this endorsement long time ago🤣 Still sounds good in the ride like it did years ago🔥