Pimp
The Tubes Lyrics

I'm your only friend in this big city
The singer is claiming to be the only reliable individual in the city.

I can make you wealthy if you'll
The singer can promise wealth to the listener if they are willing to follow his instructions.

Listen to me, pretty
The singer is asking the listener to pay attention.

I've got friends that can get you
The artist has connections to other people who can help the listener.

Anything you need
The artist's connections can provide the listener with anything they desire.

But you won't need much baby
The singer assures the listener that they won't need much if they follow his instructions.

If you'll just listen to me
By obeying the singer, the listener can benefit.

When your bloodshot eyes see my
The artist is confident that his appearance will be impressive.

Twenty-dollar tie
The artist is wearing an expensive tie as a way of conveying his importance.

Put my hand in my pocket and baby
The artist indicates that he is in control of the money.

And I'll fish out a five spot
The singer will give the listener five dollars.

Buy yourself a drink
The artist instructs the listener to purchase a beverage.

You might need two
The listener might require more than one drink.

Don't need to worry
The singer wants the listener to trust him.

'Cause I know just what to do
The singer is confident in his abilities.

Use my car, my brain and
The artist offers the use of his car and intelligence to the listener.

You're my oh my oh my oh mine
The artist expresses his ownership over the listener.

You won't feel nothin' baby
The singer promises that the listener won't feel anything negative.

You'll be real high
The listener will be in a state of euphoria.

When those bloodshot eyes
The artist references the listener's eyes again.

See these twenty-dollar thighs
The artist is emphasizing his own value and attractiveness.

I'll put my hand in your pocketbook and I'll
The artist intends to take money from the listener.

Slip out a $20 honey and
The singer intends to take twenty dollars from the listener.

Pimp--can't you control your bitches
The artist accuses the pimp of being unable to control his women.

Ain't you got no vision
The singer believes that the pimp is lacking in foresight and understanding.

I was rappin' on the phone with a
The singer was talking on the phone with someone else.

Dude I know
The singer has a male friend.

Tell me your plan, you're gonna
The artist wants to know his friend's intentions.

Write your own show you foolish thing
The artist thinks that his friend is foolish for wanting to create their own television show.

Baby you're young and you're stupid and
The singer is belittling his friend's intelligence and maturity.

I'm gonna shine it on, if you know what I mean
The singer intends to deceive his friend.

This is my town and this is my number and I'm
The artist wants his friend to know that he has power and influence.

Directing this scene
The artist is in charge of the situation.

And of all my chicks I swear you're
The artist claims that his friend is his favorite.

The only one I've got plans for
The singer has intentions for his friend.

We're gonna save that money
The artist and his friend intend to save their money.

We're gonna get away
The singer and his friend plan to leave the city.

Close that lonely livin' door
The singer wants his friend to forget about their current circumstances.

Pimp--can't you control your bitches
The singer reiterates his belief that the pimp is unable to control his women.

Ain't you got no vision
The artist repeats his assertion that the pimp lacks vision and understanding.