Riff Off
The Treblemakers Lyrics


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She had dumps like a truck truck truck
Thighs like a what what what
All night long (all night long)
Let me see that thong
I like it when the beat goes da nam da nam
Baby make your booty go da nam da nam (baby)
Girl I know you wanna show
That thong thong thong thong thong

Shake shake shake
Shake shake shake
Shake your booty
Shake your booty

Shake shake shake
Shake shake shake
Shake your booty
Shake your booty

Shawty had them apple-bottom jeans
Boots with the fur (with the fur)
The whole club was looking at her
She hit the floor (she hit the floor)
Next thing you know
Shawty got low low low low
Low low low low

TJ, can you handle this?
David, can you handle this?
Clay, can you handle this?
I don't think they can handle this
I don't think you're ready for this jelly
I don't think you're ready for this jelly
I don't think you're ready for this
'Cause my body's too bootylicious for ya babe
I don't think you're ready for this jelly
(For this jelly)
I don't think you're ready for this jelly
(My bootay)
I don't think you're ready for this
'Cause my body's too bootylicious for ya babe

I like big butts and I can not lie (no lie)
You other brothers can't deny (I won't)
When a girl walks in with an itty-bitty waist
And a round thing in your face
You get sprung
Wanna pull out tough
Not what matters you know what does?
Courtship and chivalry
I'll take you to a nice hot meal
And I'll tip the waiter

I went sky-diving
I went rocky mountain climbing
I went two point seven seconds on a bull named Fu Man Chu (yeehaw)
And I loved deeper
And I spoke sweeter
And

I dug my key into the side (to the side) of his pretty little souped up four wheel drive
Carved my name into his leather seats
I took a Louisville slugger to both headlights
Slashed a hole in all four tires
Maybe next time he'll think before he cheats

Making my way downtown
Walking fast
Faces pass and I'm homebound

We are never ever ever
Getting back together
We are never ever ever
Getting back together
You go talk to your friends, talk to my friends, talk to me (talk to me)
But we are never ever ever ever
Getting back together

What's love got to do, got to do with it
What's love, but a second hand emotion
What's love got to do, got to do with it
Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken

This is how we do it
I'm kinda buzzed and it's all because
(This is how we do it)
South Central does it like nobody does
(This is how we do it)
To all my neighbours, you've got much flavour
(This is how we do it)

Girls should know you better watch out
Some guys, some guys are only about
That thing, that thing, that thing

That girl is poison
Never trust a big butt and smile
That girl is poison

Here we go yo
Here we go yo
So what so what so, what's the scenario
Here we go yo
Here we go yo
So what so what so, what's the scenario
Here we go

Insane in the membrane
Insane in the brain
Insane in the membrane
Insane in the brain

I got all I need when I got you and I
'Cause I look around me and see a sweet life




I'm stuck in the dark but you're my flashlight
You're getting me, getting me through the night

Overall Meaning

The Treblemakers' song "Riff Off" is a medley of various popular songs strung together by the different acapella groups in the movie Pitch Perfect. The lyrics are snippets from different songs that blend well together and create a party vibe. The first section of the song uses lyrics from Sisqo's "Thong Song" and encourages the audience to shake their booties. As the song progresses, it blends into Beyonce's "Bootylicious" and Destiny's Child's "Survivor," both women empowerment songs about celebrating their bodies and being confident. Next, the song takes on Sir-Mix-A-Lot's "Baby Got Back," which glorifies voluptuous women, and Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats," which talks about revenge on a cheating partner. The song then explodes into Montell Jordan's "This Is How We Do It" and The Fugees' "Killing Me Softly," taking the crowd back to the '90s with their energetic beats. The song ends with "Flashlight" by Jessie J, which makes the audience realize the connection of music and friendship.


Overall, "Riff Off" is a fun and engaging song that features some of the most iconic pop hits of the past decades.


Line by Line Meaning

She had dumps like a truck truck truck
She had a big butt


Thighs like a what what what
She had nice, thick thighs


All night long (all night long)
All night long


Let me see that thong
Show me your thong underwear


I like it when the beat goes da nam da nam
I like a beat with a repetitive sound


Baby make your booty go da nam da nam (baby)
Move your butt to the beat


Girl I know you wanna show
I know you want to show off


That thong thong thong thong thong
That thong underwear


Shake shake shake
Move your body in a shaking motion


Shake your booty
Shake your butt


Shawty had them apple-bottom jeans
The girl had jeans that fit her bottom nicely


Boots with the fur (with the fur)
She was wearing boots that had fur on them


The whole club was looking at her
Everyone in the club was looking at her


She hit the floor (she hit the floor)
She started dancing


Next thing you know
Suddenly


Shawty got low low low low
She started dancing low to the ground


TJ, can you handle this?
TJ, are you able to handle this situation?


David, can you handle this?
David, are you able to handle this situation?


Clay, can you handle this?
Clay, are you able to handle this situation?


I don't think they can handle this
I don't think they are capable of handling this


I don't think you're ready for this jelly
I don't think you're prepared for this attractive body


I don't think you're ready for this
I don't think you're prepared for this


'Cause my body's too bootylicious for ya babe
My body is too attractive for you


I like big butts and I can not lie (no lie)
I like large buttocks and I'm being sincere


You other brothers can't deny (I won't)
Other men cannot deny liking big butts, and I won't either


When a girl walks in with an itty-bitty waist
When a girl with a small waist walks in


And a round thing in your face
And attractive buttocks are in your face


You get sprung
You become attracted and aroused


Wanna pull out tough
Wanting to appear tough or strong


Not what matters you know what does?
What truly matters is something else


Courtship and chivalry
The traditional ways of wooing someone you are interested in


I'll take you to a nice hot meal
I will take you to a nice, romantic dinner


And I'll tip the waiter
And I will give the waiter a good tip


I went sky-diving
I went sky-diving


I went rocky mountain climbing
I went mountain climbing


I went two point seven seconds on a bull named Fu Man Chu (yeehaw)
I rode a bull named Fu Man Chu for two point seven seconds


And I loved deeper
And I loved more passionately


And I spoke sweeter
And I spoke more kindly


I dug my key into the side (to the side) of his pretty little souped up four wheel drive
I scratched his car with my key along the side of the vehicle


Carved my name into his leather seats
I etched my name into his leather car seats


I took a Louisville slugger to both headlights
I hit both of his headlights with a baseball bat


Slashed a hole in all four tires
I punctured a hole in all four of his car tires


Maybe next time he'll think before he cheats
Maybe next time he'll consider the consequences before being unfaithful


Making my way downtown
Walking in a city downtown area


Walking fast
Walking quickly


Faces pass and I'm homebound
People are passing by as I head home


We are never ever ever
We will never be together


Getting back together
Getting back together


You go talk to your friends, talk to my friends, talk to me (talk to me)
You can talk to your friends, talk to my friends, and talk to me about our failed relationship


But we are never ever ever ever
But we will never get back together


What's love got to do, got to do with it
What does love have to do with the situation?


What's love, but a second hand emotion
Love is just a feeling that is easily passed on or forgotten


Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken
It's better to not have a heart since it can be easily broken


This is how we do it
This is our typical way of doing things


I'm kinda buzzed and it's all because
I'm feeling the effects of alcohol consumption


(This is how we do it)
This is our way of doing things


South Central does it like nobody does
South Central does it uniquely compared to others


To all my neighbours, you've got much flavour
To all my neighbors, you all are very unique


Girls should know you better watch out
Girls should be careful and watch out


Some guys, some guys are only about
Some guys are only interested in


That thing, that thing, that thing
That thing


That girl is poison
That girl is dangerous


Never trust a big butt and smile
Don't trust someone just because they are attractive


Here we go yo
Here we go


So what so what so, what's the scenario
What is the situation?


Insane in the membrane
Crazy in the brain


Insane in the brain
Crazy in the head


I got all I need when I got you and I
I have all I need when I have you by my side


'Cause I look around me and see a sweet life
Because when I look around me, I see a wonderful life


I'm stuck in the dark but you're my flashlight
I'm going through a tough time, but you're the one who helps me through it


You're getting me, getting me through the night
You are helping me through the night




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL WITHERS, CHAUNCEY ANDRE HANNIBAL, EDWARD SYDNEY SCHWARTZ, EDWARD THEODORE RILEY, ESTER DEAN, HERBY E. AZOR, KENNETH BABYFACE EDMONDS, KENNY B. EDMONDS, LYNISE WALTERS, MICHAEL DONALD CHAPMAN, MICK JONES, MIKKEL STORLEER ERIKSEN, NICHOLAS BARRY CHINN,

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@loretaruisenor988

My favorite parts (I love all of it, this is just my fav)

2:20 Their flexing of the dance
2:30 The glance
2:40 The entire cover of that song
2:55 The transition
3:03 The confidence in his song
3:33 Her confidence
3:55 "Keep going"
3:58 Her smile
4:01 Her voice
4:22 The ouuuuuuuuu
4:31 Her head bob
4:33 His head bob
4:35 Everyone joining
4:43 Her smile
4:58 "We out"
*All of the looks between the main characters



@Silva4520

0:40 : Toni Basil - Hey Mickey
0:50 : Madonna - Like a Virgin
1:17 : Pat Benatar - Hit Me With Your Best Shot
1:38 : Roxette - It Must Have Been Love
2:13 : Rihanna - S&M
2:40 : Salt-N-Pepa - Let's Talk About Sex
2:55 : Boyz II Men - I'll Make Love To You
3:03 : Foreigner - Feels Like the First Time
3:32 : Blackstreet feat Dr. Dre & Queen Pen - No Diggity



@bizarrebunny5579

Stacie lowkey carried this riff off

2:20 - her and Cynthia killing it and her dancing added it so much
2:32 - her bad bitch coming out
2:43 - that “oh”
2:55 - no comment needed
4:13 - she started the others on the “mmhmmmm”s
4:28 - getting the crowd involved
4:37 - Took over from becca for the “no diggity” part



All comments from YouTube:

@claricechua3885

No diggity is definitely the best part of the riff off. The way Becca looks so excited about it even when everyone doesn't get it. And when everyone starts joining in 🤚😩. Chills

@davejay6855

The way she goes from embarrassed/judgey to running up to Jesse and the Treblemakers all ready to join in with her song is adorable...

...she should've just said "it is" though instead of "it's" and maybe no one would have noticed.

@lucykelly7341

The second best parti is no diggity as well but when fat Amy says, "ohwow!!!" And flips them off amazing got me on the floor dying!!😂😂

@ebaisoter522

Tiktotik

@ebaisoter522

how are you doing are @Lucy kelly

@AliciaMitermite

​@Dave Jay Yeah but it was truly unfair because ''it is'' and ''it's'' are literally the same thing 😢

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@karlarosas1424

I've always wanted the riff offs to be longer they were always the best part of the movie

@dragon-cs7zi

ikr

@ratinthehat_

I know 😭

@BizBazBoz2007

they were originally longer but they cut them short because it would of cost them lots of money to buy licenses for all the songs

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