There are at least 2 groups that go by this name.

1) The Click is a … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 groups that go by this name.

1) The Click is a California hip-hop group from Vallejo: North San Francisco Bay Area. The group's members are E-40 (Earl Stevens), his cousin B-Legit (Brandt Jones), his brother D-Shot (Danell Stevens), and his sister Suga-T (Tanina Stevens). They debuted 1991 on the EP "Let's Side". Following that up with three studio albums: Down and Dirty (1992), Game Related (1995), and Money & Muscle (2001).

They were popular locally while largely unknown outside Northern California until "Hurricane", lead single of Game Related hit number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1995. This brought them national and international notice as well as opened the door for many aspiring hip-hop artists from the 707 area code. The group used this success to launch a record company and each member went on to have a solo career. In 2010 they released an audio book The Blue Print detailing how they have succeeded in the music business.

2) Indie/Postpunk quartet from Lincoln, NE. Released 2 EPs–Fraction (1982) and Wampum (1983); their complete works were compiled on the Flood CDr.

Hector Da Ho Protector
The Click Lyrics

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Ah is a, ah is a ain't
(A ho protector)
What you gon' do let her take all ya bank
(Break ya self, nigga, break ya self)

Ah is a, ah is a, is you ain't
(A ho protector)
You gon' just let her just take all yo bank

(Hell naw)

Hey, let me ask you somethin' brown skin, ten
With the back bumpin', tell me baby is you mack huntin'
So about mine the big guy dropped a line
Keep him off yo' mind, I keep him off yo' behind

Mail mind, I got walkin' 'For Sale' signs
High heels, switchin' hips, givin' thrills
I ride drops, settled down by the cops
They respect a Hector, he's a hoe protector

Up, up and away, tryin' to impress that bitch
I said what's that nigga name
(He's a ho protector man)
Talkin' about I stepped on his toes
Want to funk over hoes
(It's pimpin' man)

Nigga I'm worth thirty G's
(It's pimpin' man)
Nigga you bitch chose me
Uh, team full of track stars
Steppin' out of cars and limousines, Capri jeans

Ah is a, ah is a, is you ain't
(A ho protector)
What you gon' do let her take all ya bank
(Break ya self, nigga, break ya self)

Ah is a, ah is a, is you ain't
(A ho protector)
You gon' just let her just take all yo bank
(Hell naw)

See I'ma make her think, I'm doin' it real big, real big
Get ya ass in my truck so we can cut
Pop on the digital deck with the surround sound
Her intentions is to break me down

At the age of two to seven I was raised by pimps
All I hung around was nathin' but whores and tricks
What makes you think I'ma give you my cash
If anything bitch, you gon' give up the ass

I'm a high maintenance bitch, I keep my nails done
My hair done black with Donna Mae West
Valet and crustacean, take me on a vacation
Take me to the radio station, love dedication

Fairer go the best, got to put ya in check, set up shop on ya set
Playas get on they knees, beggin' Suga please
I'm off the heezy that's for sheezy, easy
Hector come ho protect this breezy

Ah is a, ah is a, is you ain't
(A ho protector)
What you gon' do let her take all ya bank
(Break ya self, nigga, break ya self)

Ah is a, ah is a, is you ain't
(A ho protector)
You gon' just let her just take all yo bank
(Hell naw)

Uh, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound
Name ringin' known throughout the fuckin' town
Captain Save a Hoe ain't got shit on you
Ain't no tellin' what you Hectors might do

Might buy the ho some clothes, Dolce and Gabbana
Eat out at Benihana's, buy some pearls for her mama
Make that nigga spend his duckets
Have that nigga buy you a promise ring
Vera Wang, and Louis Viton luggage

Boitch, you a G-iotch, to the drill type
A guy friend and ain't even divin' in
Boy won't you spend a rack on lunch and dinner
And never hit her, but basically a babysitter

Feelin' better you will when you find out
The bitch dippin' in and out of ya bank account
Withdraws, breakin' P.I. laws
You never sweat her, Hector the Ho Protector

Ah is a, ah is a, is you ain't
(A ho protector)
What you gon' do let her take all ya bank
(Break ya self, nigga, break ya self)

Ah is a, ah is a, is you ain't
(A ho protector)

You gon' just let her just take all yo bank
(Hell naw)

Overall Meaning

The Click's song Hector Da Ho Protector is a commentary on the dynamics of the sex industry and specifically the relationship between sex workers, pimps (or "ho protectors"), and clients. The song is primarily from the perspective of the pimp, who aims to protect the sex worker from harm and extract as much financial gain as possible from the client. The lyrics go on to describe the various tactics and strategies that pimps use to keep their sex workers safe both physically and financially, such as setting up shop on the client's set (i.e. turf), buying the sex worker expensive gifts, or actively monitoring the client's bank account withdrawals.

The song can be seen as a critique of the sex industry, highlighting the power imbalances and exploitation that often occur within it. It also exposes the violence and objectification that are inherent in the practice of pimping. However, the song also presents a complex and nuanced view of the pimp, portraying him as both a protector and oppressor, simultaneously caring for and exploiting the sex worker under his control.

Line by Line Meaning

Ah is a, ah is a ain't
Are you truly a ho protector or not?

(A ho protector)
Referring to the identity of the person being addressed

What you gon' do let her take all ya bank
Will you allow a woman to take all your money?

(Break ya self, nigga, break ya self)
Warning the person to protect their money and themselves

Hey, let me ask you somethin' brown skin, ten
Asking a good-looking person for their opinion

With the back bumpin', tell me baby is you mack huntin'
Asking if the person is looking for a pimp or is one themselves.

So about mine the big guy dropped a line
Referring to a big-time pimp who has given advice

Keep him off yo' mind, I keep him off yo' behind
Promising to protect the person from pimps who want their money

Mail mind, I got walkin' 'For Sale' signs
Referring to prostitutes who are always available for buyers

High heels, switchin' hips, givin' thrills
Describing the appearance of prostitutes and the appeal they give to customers

I ride drops, settled down by the cops
Stating that the singer drives luxury cars and is respected even by law enforcement

They respect a Hector, he's a hoe protector
Saying that the name 'Hector' is associated with protecting prostitutes

Up, up and away, tryin' to impress that bitch
Describing someone who is trying to impress a prostitute

I said what's that nigga name
Asking about the identity of a person who is protective of prostitutes

(He's a ho protector man)
Referring to the person being asked about

Talkin' about I stepped on his toes
Suggesting that the person being asked about is upset with the artist

Want to funk over hoes
Suggesting that the other person wants to fight over prostitutes

(It's pimpin' man)
Saying that it's part of the business to be protective of prostitutes

Nigga I'm worth thirty G's
Boasting about how much money the singer has

(It's pimpin' man)
Reiterating the idea that protecting prostitutes is part of the business

Nigga you bitch chose me
Claiming that the prostitute has chosen to be with the artist instead of someone else

Uh, team full of track stars
Describing the appearance and athleticism of the artist's associates

Steppin' out of cars and limousines, Capri jeans
Describing the expensive clothing and vehicles of the singer and their associates

See I'ma make her think, I'm doin' it real big, real big
Suggesting that the artist will pretend to be very wealthy to impress the prostitute

Get ya ass in my truck so we can cut
Inviting the prostitute to get into a vehicle for sexual activity

Pop on the digital deck with the surround sound
Referring to playing music on a high-quality sound system

Her intentions is to break me down
Saying that the prostitute wants to take the singer's money

At the age of two to seven I was raised by pimps
Describing the artist's upbringing around pimps and prostitutes

All I hung around was nathin' but whores and tricks
Saying that the artist was always surrounded by prostitutes and their customers

What makes you think I'ma give you my cash
Questioning why the prostitute would expect to receive money from the singer

If anything bitch, you gon' give up the ass
Saying that the prostitute will have to perform sexual acts to receive payment

I'm a high maintenance bitch, I keep my nails done
Describing the appearance and maintenance of the prostitute

Valet and crustacean, take me on a vacation
Suggesting that the prostitute expects to be taken on expensive outings

Take me to the radio station, love dedication
Suggesting that the prostitute wants to be mentioned on the radio or be special in some way

Fairer go the best, got to put ya in check, set up shop on ya set
Saying that the most attractive prostitutes are most valuable and that the singer will take control of a 'set' or area

Playas get on they knees, beggin' Suga please
Describing the power that a prostitute can have over a customer

I'm off the heezy that's for sheezy, easy
Saying that the singer is very confident in themselves and their abilities

Hector come ho protect this breezy
Asking Hector to protect the prostitute

Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound
Jokingly describing the singer's abilities as a ho protector

Name ringin' known throughout the fuckin' town
Suggesting that the artist is famous or well-known as a protector of prostitutes

Captain Save a Hoe ain't got shit on you
Saying that the artist is better at protecting prostitutes than 'Captain Save a Hoe'

Ain't no tellin' what you Hectors might do
Suggesting that the singer and other Hectors are unpredictable

Might buy the ho some clothes, Dolce and Gabbana
Saying that the singer might buy the prostitute expensive clothing

Eat out at Benihana's, buy some pearls for her mama
Describing expensive outings and gifts for the prostitute and her family

Make that nigga spend his duckets
Saying that the artist will make the customer spend a lot of money

Have that nigga buy you a promise ring
Suggesting that the prostitute might receive a piece of jewelry promising future take care

Vera Wang, and Louis Viton luggage
Describing expensive brand name jewelry and luggage

Boitch, you a G-iotch, to the drill type
Slang terms of calling the prostitute/ the listener girl in a bad way, suggesting a strong attitude or violence

A guy friend and ain't even divin' in
Saying that the customer only wants to be friends and is not interested in having sex

Boy won't you spend a rack on lunch and dinner
Saying that the customer should spend a lot of money on food and dating activities

And never hit her, but basically a babysitter
Saying that the customer is like a babysitter because they are only there to spend money on the prostitute

Feelin' better you will when you find out
Saying that the customer will feel better after learning something

The bitch dippin' in and out of ya bank account
Saying that the prostitute is draining the customer's bank account

Withdraws, breakin' P.I. laws
Saying that the prostitute is making withdrawals from the customer's bank account, which is against the law

You never sweat her, Hector the Ho Protector
Saying that Hector protects prostitutes and is not bothered by their behavior

Ah is a, ah is a, is you ain't
Are you truly a ho protector or not?

(A ho protector)
Referring to the identity of the person being addressed

You gon' just let her just take all yo bank
Will you allow a woman to take all your money?

(Hell naw)
Saying that the person will protect their money and themselves

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