Bus Stop
The Nonce Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

They on the bus stops
They out bumpin' the sound
They at every mall in the city
Take a look at 'em cruising around

I seen this girl yo around the way
She kicked over there where my homegirl stay
I've been known to step up and make them swoon to me
It's just a job of being devastating MCs
When I'm looking for a freak you know it ain't no stress
I get they minds tight and then you out that dress
So when I roll up and say what's your name
Showing them thighs driving me insane
Don't try to front cause I saw you look
I know your thinking 'bout how much time I took
So now I'm out on the town with my alias
Getting all freaks in my radius
Shine was fly so was Michelle
Denise and Keanna broke me off real well
So if you in the city and you got it like that
Yusef won't you tell 'em where the honeys is at

AceyAlone: Hey, goes down_I'm AceyAlone on WKAC on your FM dial
Now this is to all the ladies, a little something for your tummies
Now where they at

Now I am not the one to be flossing see
About the Janes everyday that'll flock to me
And yes I see them round the way cause they all got fame
You know the brothers realize cause we peep that game
From LaShawn down to Kim plus Antoinette
Little Keesha and Shareeka can't forget Fissette
For the jibs that'll make a nigga nature rise
You see I gotta put them down just to recognize
From the neighborhood spot where they all might gather
From the phone conversation to the latest fad
I can't front or even stop cause the spot's quite hot
And like without the proper biz then you must shake the spots
So if you get an eye then you best pursue
Cause if your line's kind of late another John will do
And if, you see Tamika tell her give me a ring
Now I'm a let the cable go so the guys can sing

They on the bus stops
They out bumpin' the sound
They at every mall in the city
Take a look at 'em cruising around

In summer dresses and braided hair
And faded fros really make me stare
I'm talking 'bout the girls who really know
Who nod they heads when the beat is slow
Sherrelle is the girl with the attitude
But I handled that right when I'm in the mood
Shae is the girl who's paging me
I'll call her when I'm finished on this M-I-C
One day I asked Kiki what her homegirls say
They say who is that baller over there today
Seeing these Janes is routine you see
I even like the girls who jock constantly
It's not that I be flossing nor nothing like that
I guess I'm just a player with that old school rap
Now if the sun is shining and it's really hot
My man won't you tell them 'bout them honey spots

They on the bus stops
They out bumpin' the sound




They at every mall in the city
Take a look at 'em cruising around

Overall Meaning

The Nonce's song "Bus Stops" is about the different women that can be found in the city, and the way that they attract attention. Specifically, it focuses on the women who stand at bus stops, go to malls, and generally cruise around town. The song depicts women in a very objectifying way, as if they are simply there for the male gaze. The singer describes how he has a way of swooning any woman he wants, and how they all ultimately fall for him. He describes different women he has been with, giving them names like "Sherrelle" and "Shae," and talks about how he loves the way they look in summer dresses and faded fros.


The song is a reflection of the way that men often objectify women, reducing them to nothing more than sexual objects to be used for pleasure. It highlights the way that women are often seen as objects rather than human beings with thoughts, feelings, and needs of their own. Moreover, it also shows how men can often exploit this, having no regard for the women's autonomy or their own feelings, using them just for their own pleasure. It is a very unsettling picture of relationships between men and women, and shows the damaging effects of objectification.


Line by Line Meaning

They on the bus stops
There are women waiting at bus stops


They out bumpin' the sound
They are listening to music loudly and dancing to it


They at every mall in the city
They can be found at any shopping mall in the city


Take a look at 'em cruising around
Observe them as they drive around aimlessly


I seen this girl yo around the way
I've encountered a girl around my neighborhood


She kicked over there where my homegirl stay
She was hanging out where my female friend lives


I've been known to step up and make them swoon to me
I have a reputation for charming and seducing women


It's just a job of being devastating MCs
Our job as MCs is to be devastatingly cool and attractive


When I'm looking for a freak you know it ain't no stress
Finding a promiscuous woman is easy for me


I get they minds tight and then you out that dress
I convince them with my words and then they take off their clothes


So when I roll up and say what's your name
When I approach and ask for their name


Showing them thighs driving me insane
Their attractive thighs are making me feel wild


Don't try to front cause I saw you look
Don't pretend you weren't checking me out


I know your thinking 'bout how much time I took
I know you're wondering how long it will take for me to seduce you


So now I'm out on the town with my alias
I am out in public using a fake name


Getting all freaks in my radius
Attracting promiscuous women within my vicinity


Shine was fly so was Michelle
Shine and Michelle were both very attractive


Denise and Keanna broke me off real well
Denise and Keanna satisfied me sexually


So if you in the city and you got it like that
If you're in the city and you're attractive and promiscuous


Yusef won't you tell 'em where the honeys is at
Yusef, please tell them where they can find attractive, promiscuous women


Now this is to all the ladies, a little something for your tummies
This is a message addressed to all the women


Now where they at
Where can I find them?


I am not the one to be flossing see
I am not one to show off


About the Janes everyday that'll flock to me
About the women who flock to me every day


And yes I see them round the way cause they all got fame
And yes, I see them around my neighborhood because they are all attractive


You know the brothers realize cause we peep that game
We, as men, recognize this because we see the signs


From LaShawn down to Kim plus Antoinette
From LaShawn to Kim and Antoinette


Little Keesha and Shareeka can't forget Fissette
Let's not forget about Keesha, Shareeka, and Fissette


For the jibs that'll make a nigga nature rise
For the actions that will arouse a man's sexual desire


You see I gotta put them down just to recognize
I have to mention them to acknowledge their beauty


From the neighborhood spot where they all might gather
From the local spot where they often hang out


From the phone conversation to the latest fad
From their phone conversations to the latest trends


I can't front or even stop cause the spot's quite hot
I can't deny or ignore it because the scene is very popular and exciting


And like without the proper biz then you must shake the spots
If you lack the necessary connections, then you will have to leave


So if you get an eye then you best pursue
If you catch someone's attention, make sure to follow up


Cause if your line's kind of late another John will do
Because if you're too slow, someone else will take your place


And if you see Tamika tell her give me a ring
If you encounter Tamika, tell her to contact me


Now I'm a let the cable go so the guys can sing
Now I will stop talking so the other men can speak


In summer dresses and braided hair
Women wearing summer dresses with their hair in braids


And faded fros really make me stare
I can't help but stare at women's faded Afros


I'm talking 'bout the girls who really know
I'm referring to women who understand how to attract men


Who nod they heads when the beat is slow
Who bob their heads to the music when it slows down


Sherrelle is the girl with the attitude
Sherrelle has an attitude problem


But I handled that right when I'm in the mood
But I know how to handle her when she's in the mood


Shae is the girl who's paging me
Shae is the girl who is trying to contact me


I'll call her when I'm finished on this M-I-C
I will contact her after I finish performing


One day I asked Kiki what her homegirls say
I once asked Kiki what her female friends think of me


They say who is that baller over there today
They wonder who that wealthy man is over there today


Seeing these Janes is routine you see
Encountering these women is a common occurrence for me


I even like the girls who jock constantly
I even like the women who aggressively pursue me


It's not that I be flossing nor nothing like that
I am not trying to show off or anything like that


I guess I'm just a player with that old school rap
I suppose I am just a womanizer with that traditional style


Now if the sun is shining and it's really hot
If it's sunny and hot outside


My man won't you tell them 'bout them honey spots
My friend, could you please inform them about the locations where attractive, promiscuous women can be found?




Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

D-Nyce Smoove

Mad peace and love, and much respect to these cats, the pharcyde, and dismayed people's for representing for the west in the 90s. Rip yusuf afloat. We miss you.

Daishawn Ellerbe

Hieroglyphics too.

*Disharmonic_Soul*

when I listened this track, I broke up with my first love.
It's been 25 years ago and now I feel and see the days we've been together ....

TYHEE L8 TV

Still bangin in 2023

BIG DAME TV

1995 This is a masterpiece

imaCryptid

I wonder what was lost i was born in 2000 but music used to be so much more rich in passion and creativity not to mention the standard for lyricism was alot higher there are some decent modern artists but they aren't as plentiful I have to scour the underground for just a couple good songs

king esseen

The 90s were truly a fun time, and great for music. It's funny tho, we looked back at the 60s and 70s the same as you did our era.πŸ˜„

A Producer Named 2

Facts

πŸ‰IO Flava Original FlavaπŸ’Ž

representativo del estilo.

jehosafats3000

Classic

More Comments

More Versions