Pussy Galore
The Roots Lyrics


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Dancin' on the dance floor
Girl, it's you that I adore
Step off stage and scream for more
All I see, pussy galore
Snap my fingers, make you mine
If not, I'll snap a second time
After that, I guarantee
You will be standing next to me

Yo, my own head once said, it's more powerful than cocaine
Freaks dancin' in a line like Soul Train
To get your pride up, that extra push
Niggaz lookin' for the time of their life, coppin' a rush
Yo I know sis', dawg, her name Lorraine
She's a thick brick house with a chocolate frame
I went to school with her
Twelfth grade, I used to fool with her
She put me on with her squad, I got cool with her
She used to say she wanted to be a doctor
And couldn't nothin' stop her
From gettin' up that cash
For tuition, even if she had to shake that ass
Fucked up, her money ain't accumulatin' that fast
Lorraine know it's real, 'cause sex controls America
Turn the TV on, it's in the open on the regular, yo
What the freaks in the video for?
Fuck a song, gimme a thong, and pussy galore

You see, life is about marketing pussy galore
Every time I turn around, there's more pussy galore
Nations going to war for the pussy galore
Even the cash could afford all the pussy galore
Yo, gang wars, more pussy galore
From the screen to the record store, pussy galore
Every time I turn around, there's more pussy galore
Even the cash could afford all the pussy galore

Yo, desire and lust can make a man kill
Or jump off the bridge, cuffed to a motherfuckin' anvil
So it's promoted like it is so all y'all know
Keep a nigga under the spell, you under control
But yo, I seen it make people slit they wrists
Weakness, pussy make a spy say secrets
But what for? Cause sex is the law
???, many an empire rise and fall
From the squares to the players
From the pimps to the whores
To big checks that never would have been endorsed
Ya know, I sit back and just peep thangs
Nine outta ten, it's the same songs, only the beat changed
So don't be lookin' at your peeps strange
When I conduct a little Litmus test up in your heat range
That's when you see me up on stage with six
Wicked ass chicks fittin' to get crunk with this

Life is about marketing pussy galore
Every time I turn around, there's more pussy galore
Corporations going to war over the pussy galore
Even the cash could afford all the pussy galore
Yo, gang wars, more pussy galore
From the screen to the record stores, pussy galore
Every time I turn around, there's more pussy galore
Every time I turn around, there's more pussy galore

Yo, fresh cut, with the thick black velor
With the black ??? sneaks, headed out for tour
Lookin' out the limo window up at the billboards
Two hundred miles, she was the only thing I saw
Promotin' everything, from the liquor to the nicotine
Cell phones, anti-histamines, chicken wings
You gotta show a little skin to get them listening
For real yo, the world is a sex machine
Full of pretty freaks in designer jeans
That go to extremes to conjure all kinds of schemes
Half the time, it ain't even responsibly
Tryin' to take me some place I'm not tryin' to be
Ghetto, Sin City, where the P is free
You catch a bid far worser than a one to three
All up in the after-hours on the second floor
For that good thing, that keep 'em comin' back for more, ya heard me

It's about marketing the pussy galore
Every time I turn around, there's more pussy galore
Nations going to war for the pussy galore
Even the cash could afford all the pussy galore
Dig it, gang wars, more pussy galore
From the screen to the record store, pussy galore
Even the cash could afford all the pussy galore
More pussy galore, more pussy galore

Yo, dancin' on the dance floor
Girl, it's you that I adore
Step off stage and scream for more
All I see, pussy galore
Snap my fingers, make you mine
If not, I'll snap a second time
After that, I guarantee
You will be standing next to me

Dancin' on the dance floor
Girl, it's you that I adore
Step off stage and scream for more
All I see, pussy galore
Snap my fingers, make you mine
If not, I'll snap a second time
After that, I guarantee
You will be standing next to me

Overall Meaning

The Roots’s song “Pussy Galore” is a critique of the commodification of female bodies in our society. The song’s lyrics not only point to the sexualization of women but the commercialization of sex as a whole. The chorus of the song, “Every time I turn around, there’s more pussy galore” reflects the idea that sex is everywhere and it's being marketed to us every chance we get. The line “Yo, desire and lust can make a man kill” shows how sex can be used to control people and even incite violence. The song argues that sex is used as a tool to keep people under control, as well as a way to make money.


The second verse of the song is particularly incisive in its commentary on the sexualization of women. The lyrics describe Lorraine, a woman who had aspirations of becoming a doctor but ends up selling her body to make tuition money. This narrative highlights the ways in which women are forced to rely on their bodies as a means of survival in a society that doesn’t value their education or labor. Additionally, the line “From the squares to the players, from the pimps to the whores” illustrates how this issue affects women from all walks of life.


Overall, “Pussy Galore” is a powerful critique of the ways in which sex is used to control and exploit people. The song makes a strong case for the need to recognize and resist these harmful systems of exploitation.


Line by Line Meaning

Dancin' on the dance floor
The song sets the scene of being in a club dancing.


Girl, it's you that I adore
The singer expresses admiration for a particular girl.


Step off stage and scream for more
The singer is performing a live show and the crowd is loving it.


All I see, pussy galore
The singer is surrounded by women and is enjoying their company.


Snap my fingers, make you mine
The singer is confident in his ability to attract women.


If not, I'll snap a second time
The singer is persistent and won't give up easily.


After that, I guarantee
The singer is so confident in his abilities to attract women that he guarantees success.


You will be standing next to me
The singer is promising the girl he's attracted to that they will end up together.


Yo, my own head once said, it's more powerful than cocaine
The singer is suggesting that the allure of sex is more powerful than drugs.


Freaks dancin' in a line like Soul Train
The club is full of people dancing to the music, similar to the television show Soul Train.


To get your pride up, that extra push
The singer is suggesting that people go to clubs to boost their self-esteem.


Niggaz lookin' for the time of their life, coppin' a rush
Men in the club are looking to have fun and get an adrenaline rush.


Yo I know sis', dawg, her name Lorraine
The singer knows a woman named Lorraine.


She's a thick brick house with a chocolate frame
Lorraine is an attractive woman with curves.


I went to school with her
The singer and Lorraine went to school together.


Twelfth grade, I used to fool with her
The singer had a sexual relationship with Lorraine in twelfth grade.


She put me on with her squad, I got cool with her
Lorraine introduced the singer to her group of friends.


She used to say she wanted to be a doctor
Lorraine's dream was to become a doctor.


And couldn't nothin' stop her
Lorraine was determined to become a doctor.


From gettin' up that cash
Lorraine was focused on making enough money to pay for medical school.


For tuition, even if she had to shake that ass
Lorraine was willing to become a stripper to pay for tuition.


Fucked up, her money ain't accumulatin' that fast
Lorraine is struggling to save money for tuition, even with stripping.


Lorraine know it's real, 'cause sex controls America
Lorraine is aware of the sexual power dynamic in the United States.


Turn the TV on, it's in the open on the regular, yo
Sexual content is easy to find on television.


What the freaks in the video for?
The singer is questioning the purpose of having sex in music videos.


Fuck a song, gimme a thong, and pussy galore
The singer is emphasizing the objectification of women in music and media.


You see, life is about marketing pussy galore
The singer is suggesting that in contemporary culture, sex is a commodity.


Every time I turn around, there's more pussy galore
The singer is suggesting that sexualized content is ever-present in society.


Nations going to war for the pussy galore
The singer is highlighting the ways in which sex and power are intertwined.


Even the cash could afford all the pussy galore
Even wealth cannot escape the influence of sex and sexualization.


Yo, gang wars, more pussy galore
The singer is suggesting that even gang violence is sometimes motivated by sexual power dynamics.


From the screen to the record store, pussy galore
The singer is emphasizing the ubiquity of sexualized content in media and entertainment.


Yo, desire and lust can make a man kill
The singer is suggesting that sexual attraction can lead to extreme behavior.


Or jump off the bridge, cuffed to a motherfuckin' anvil
The singer is suggesting that sexual attraction can lead to suicide.


So it's promoted like it is so all y'all know
The singer is suggesting that sexualized content is promoted so widely to keep people under control.


Keep a nigga under the spell, you under control
The powers that be use sex to keep people distracted and obedient.


But yo, I seen it make people slit they wrists
The singer has witnessed the destructive power of sexual attraction.


Weakness, pussy make a spy say secrets
Sexual attraction can make people reveal sensitive information.


But what for? Cause sex is the law
The singer is questioning why sex has such a powerful influence over society.


???, many an empire rise and fall
Sexual power dynamics have played a role in the rise and fall of many societies throughout history.


From the squares to the players
The influence of sex is ubiquitous across all demographics.


From the pimps to the whores
The singer is highlighting the role of the sex industry in society.


To big checks that never would have been endorsed
Sexualization can lead to financial gain for some individuals or businesses.


Ya know, I sit back and just peep thangs
The singer is taking a reflective stance on the influence of sex in society.


Nine outta ten, it's the same songs, only the beat changed
The singer is suggesting that many current songs have the same themes and only differ in their musical elements.


So don't be lookin' at your peeps strange
The singer is suggesting that we should not be surprised by the prevalence of sexualized content in media and entertainment.


When I conduct a little Litmus test up in your heat range
The singer is suggesting that he can assess other people's sexual desires.


That's when you see me up on stage with six
The singer is bragging about his ability to attract women.


Wicked ass chicks fittin' to get crunk with this
Women in the club are excited to dance with the singer.


Corporations going to war over the pussy galore
The singer is highlighting the lucrative nature of sex and sexualization in marketing.


Fresh cut, with the thick black velor
The singer is describing his fashionable outfit.


With the black ??? sneaks, headed out for tour
The singer is describing his outfit in detail and suggesting that he is going on tour soon.


Lookin' out the limo window up at the billboards
The singer is observing advertisements for various products and services.


Two hundred miles, she was the only thing I saw
The singer is suggesting that despite all the billboards, his thoughts are consumed by the woman he is attracted to.


Promotin' everything, from the liquor to the nicotine
Advertisements are promoting various products, including alcohol and cigarettes.


Cell phones, anti-histamines, chicken wings
Advertisements are promoting even more products, including cell phones and medications.


You gotta show a little skin to get them listening
The singer is suggesting that sex is used to sell products and services.


For real yo, the world is a sex machine
The singer is suggesting that sex is intertwined with many aspects of contemporary society.


Full of pretty freaks in designer jeans
The club is full of attractive women who are wearing fashionable clothes.


That go to extremes to conjure all kinds of schemes
Women are willing to go to great lengths to attract the attention of men.


Half the time, it ain't even responsibly
The singer is suggesting that often, people engage in sexual behavior thoughtlessly.


Tryin' to take me some place I'm not tryin' to be
The singer is suggesting that women are often trying to manipulate men for their own gain.


Ghetto, Sin City, where the P is free
The singer is describing locations where sexualized content is pervasive.


You catch a bid far worser than a one to three
The singer is suggesting that getting caught up in sexualized content can lead to severe consequences.


All up in the after-hours on the second floor
The singer is describing a location where people engage in sexual behavior.


For that good thing, that keep 'em comin' back for more, ya heard me
The singer is suggesting that sexual attraction keeps people coming back for more.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: SCOTT STORCH

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Mike Ball


on Proceed V (Da Beatminerz remix)

So after purchasing “Do You Want More” the day it dropped, my guy the upped me from jump (pass the popcorn obvi) found this join on a European release and pressed play…the rest is history. But there in lies my question…what IS the history, the story on how, where, when, this was created? I need to know for context. Drop a link if there is one out there PLEASE! V 5 is a masterpiece!