Rap Lyrics Translated

[hairy]

This paper was turned in by an Oakland High school student who received the highest honors at the school district’s Ebonics translation competition.

Assignment: Please translate the following Rap song lyrics from Ebonics to standard English.

Artist: Notorious B.I.G.

Album: Ready to Die

Song: One more chance (remix)

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Lyrics:

First things first, I poppa, freaks all the honeys

Dummies - playboy bunnies, those wantin’ money

Those the ones I like ‘cause they don’t get nathan’

But penetration, unless it smells like sanitation

Garbage, I turn like doorknobs

Heart throb, never, black and ugly as ever

However, I stay coochied down to the socks

Rings and watch filled with rocks

TRANSLATION:

As a general rule, I perform deviant sexual acts with women of all kinds, including but not limited to those with limited intellect, nude magazine models, and prostitutes. I particularly enjoy sexual encounters with the latter group as they are generally disappointed in the fact that they only receive penile intercourse and nothing more, unless of course, they douche on a consistent basis. Although I am extremely unattractive, I am able to engage in these types of sexual acts with some regularity. Perhaps my sexuality is somehow related to my fancy and expensive jewelry.

Lyrics:

And my jam knock in the Mitsubishi

Girls pee pee when they see me, Nava-hoes creep me in they tee pee

As I lay down laws like I lay carpet

Stop it - if you think your gonna make a profit

TRANSLATION:

I enjoy playing my music loudly on my car stereo. Apparently, women enjoy this also because they become sexually aroused when they see me driving. Oddly enough, when I visit the Native American reservations, some of the more sexually promiscuous Indian women attempt to seduce me in their homes. Their intent is to divest me of my earnings. Such actions are unacceptable.

Lyrics:

Don’t see my ones, don’t see my guns - get it

Now tell ya friends Poppa hit it then split it

In two as I flow with the Junior Mafia

I don’t know what the hell’s stoppin’ ya

I’m clockin’ ya - Versace shades watchin’ ya

Once ya grin, I’m in game, begin

TRANSLATION:

Understand this fact: you can have neither my money, nor my weapons. I suggest that you inform your peers that we engaged in violent sexual acts. Currently, I am rapping with my associates, the Junior Mafia. I’m having some difficulty understanding why you refuse to approach me. I am attempting to make eye contact with you through my expensive glasses, and as soon as you respond with a smile, I will approach you.

Lyrics:

First I talk about how I dress and this

And diamond necklaces - stretch Lexuses

The sex is just immaculate from the back I get

Deeper and deeper - help ya reach the

Climax that your man can’t make

Call and tell him you’ll be home real late

Let’s sing the break

TRANSLATION:

I prefer to open the conversation with light banter about my wardrobe and jewelry, then I like to discuss my collection of expensive cars. This is more than enough to convince you to have sexual intercourse with me. I am able to insert my penis further into you when I enter you from behind. Furthermore, you will be able to reach orgasm. I understand this to be a problem with your current sexual partner. He needn’t be concerned about your whereabouts. Please phone him and inform him that you won’t be home for a while. By the way, please sing the chorus of the song for me also.

Lyrics:

She’s sick of that song on how it’s so long

Thought he worked his until I handled my biz

There I is - major pain like Damon Wayans

Low down dirty even like his brother Keenan

Schemin’ - don’t bring your girl ‘round me

True player for real, ask Puff Daddy

TRANSLATION:

Your current love interest no longer wishes to hear your fabrications about the length of your member. After I had sexual intercourse with your woman, she became enlightened as to the proper way it is supposed to be performed; violently and immorally. It would be in your best interest to keep your woman away from me as my sexual prowess is very strong. If you are unconvinced, ask Puff Daddy.

Lyrics:

You - ringin’ bells with bags from Chanel

Baby Benz, traded in your Hyundai Excel

Fully equipped, CD changer with the cell

She beeped me, meet me at twelve

TRANSLATION:

Despite the fact that you attempted to win her at her doorstep with bags full of expensive clothes and a car (the lower end model Mercedes Benz which you financed by signing over your current vehicle) containing an expensive stereo and a cellular phone, your woman has contacted me through my pager indicating that we should rendezvous at midnight.

Lyrics:

Where you at? Flippin’ jobs, playin’ car notes?

While I’m swimmin’ in ya women like the breast stroke

Right stroke, left stroke what’s the best stroke

Death stroke - tongue all down her throat

Nuthin’ left to do but send her home to you

I’m through - can ya sing the song for me, boo?

TRANSLATION:

You, on the other hand, jump from job to job, barely able to maintain payments on the Mercedes Benz you purchased for your woman. Meanwhile, I continue to engage in sexual intercourse and commit lewd osculatory acts with your women. My only remaining option is to request that she leave my home and return to you because I have reached orgasm and no longer have a need for her presence.

Lyrics:

So, what’s it gonna be? Him or me?

We can cruise the world with pearls

Gator boots for girls

The envy of all women, crushed linen

Cartier wrist-wear with diamonds in ‘em

The finest women I love with a passion

Ya man’s a wimp, I give that ass a good thrashin’

TRANSLATION:

The ultimate decision rests with you. Whom do you choose as your sexual partner. I can take you on cruises around the world. I will dress you in the finest jewelry and footwear. You will be envied by women worldwide in your fine clothes and jewelry. There is a special place in my heart for beautiful women. I will defeat your man in an altercation because he is effeminate.

Lyrics:

High fashion - flyin’ into all states.

Sexin’ me while your man masturbates.

Isn’t this great? Your flight leaves at eight.

Her flight lands at nine, my game just rewinds.

Lyrically I’m supposed to represent.

I’m not only the client, I’m the player president

TRANSLATION:

You will be dressed in finest clothes on the runways of Paris. I will fly you to every state to shop for fine clothes and jewelry. You will enjoy sexual intercourse with me and your man will be forced to pleasure himself through manual stimulation. What a life! I’ll return you to LaGuardia in time to catch your 8 o’clock flight. The timing is perfect because I have scheduled a date with a second woman who arrives at the same gate at 9 o’clock. I’ll seduce her in the same way that I seduced you. I rap well and I am a positive reflection of my home town. Not only am I a sexually deviant, misogynistic, immoral, wealthy, male prostitute, but I also sit on the board of directors of the organization that governs others of my kind.

[Rocket-Ron]

Now if someone would only re-lease the translated version.

[AoWW]

VERY funny!

...I have to say, also disturbingly sick at times... reminded me why I hate rap music so much.

[Flynny]

That is absolutely brilliant.

[JoeyB]

Thats is a f**ckin awsome

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[Stevosevic]

Rap is good, the old skool stuff anyway, none of this modern crunk crap. Its just poetry, it was all about the struggle to try and make people realise the social problems, but still people brush it under the carpet. Probably the greatest artist of the genre was Tupac Shakur, hes held in the same regard as Martin Luthar King amongst the black population, that explains the reaction when he passed away. If you listen to some of his tracks it really is quite genius and is talking about the problems, trying to get the message across. Its not my favourite genre, to say its crap is a bit harsh when it means alot to some people, i can appreciate what it was all about.

[Leonisco]

Rap is good, the old skool stuff anyway, none of this modern crunk crap. Its just poetry, it was all about the struggle to try and make people realise the social problems, but still people brush it under the carpet. Probably the greatest artist of the genre was Tupac Shakur, hes held in the same regard as Martin Luthar King amongst the black population, that explains the reaction when he passed away. If you listen to some of his tracks it really is quite genius and is talking about the problems, trying to get the message across. Its not my favourite genre, to say its crap is a bit harsh when it means alot to some people, i can appreciate what it was all about.

I agree to an extent, quite a few Eminem songs have messages like that in them aswell if you listen properly.

But it is fooking annoying when you're sitting on the top deck of a bus and some twat is playing it full blast on their phone.

[Simi]

I agree to an extent, quite a few Eminem songs have messages like that in them aswell if you listen properly.

But it is fooking annoying when you're sitting on the top deck of a bus and some twat is playing it full blast on their phone.

Fair enough, but there is no need to sterotype the music, not you personally, but others.

[Leonisco]

Fair enough, but there is no need to sterotype the music, not you personally, but others.

Agreed again, I don't like it when some people say "I hate all Rap and R 'n' B" and wear it like some sort of badge of honour. It's certainly not my favourite music genre, but there are a few decent songs so I'd never just dismiss it like most people seem to.

[Father Ted]

HA! They should make that something to study at Uni.

[Ultra]

Rap is good, the old skool stuff anyway, none of this modern crunk crap. Its just poetry, it was all about the struggle to try and make people realise the social problems, but still people brush it under the carpet. Probably the greatest artist of the genre was Tupac Shakur, he's held in the same regard as Martin Luthar King amongst the black population, that explains the reaction when he passed away.

Sorry but that's BS of the worst order.

Tupac was a loud-mouthed, gun-toting, woman-hating gangster.

He may have been adored by some in the hoods of LA, Chicago etc, but not as much as by the white record company execs for whom he reinforced the worst of stereotypes about black people.

Put it this way, I can't see the US Congress adopting a "Tupac Shakur Day" any time soon..

[Stevosevic]

Sorry but that's BS of the worst order.

Tupac was a loud-mouthed, gun-toting, woman-hating gangster.

He may have been adored by some in the hoods of LA, Chicago etc, but not as much as by the white record company execs for whom he reinforced the worst of stereotypes about black people.

Put it this way, I can't see the US Congress adopting a "Tupac Shakur Day" any time soon..

A large proportion of the black community saw him as trying to continue the work of Martin Luther King, listen to his tracks, a clear message existed. Of course there isn't going to be a "Tupac Shakur Day". He spoke with brilliance and insight as someone who bears witness to the pain of those who would never have his platform. He was adored by the black community and white, the music and messages in his work had great impact all over the nation and world.

Woman hating he was not, i think you need to listen the lyrics of 'Keep ya head up' and 'Brenda's got a baby'. The rape conviction, more of a question about who do you believe. This is of course his take on the story - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MerY9Qg-jdc

Its hardly surprising he was gun-toting considering the upbringing he had, guns were seen as part of the everyday life where he was from, i don't think we are in a position to judge until we are put in their position, only then we can truely understand the life they lead.

Yes he made some rather abrasive songs, it would seem thats how they settle conflict in those parts, i can hardly imagine a group of gangsters sitting down over tea discussing their differences. Yes he was gangster, what other life was their to lead? He had a mum that was a convicted cocaine dealer and i think we can imagine how easy it can be to get sucked into the gangster way of life when there isn't another path available.

The man was certainly no angel in terms of the life he lived, controversial he was, but i respect the messages he was trying to put across to the rest of the nation, the ones who tended to ignore the struggle they go through. He most certainly was a talent, some of his work is genius, no doubt about it.

We can agree to disagree Peoples opinions are always split on personalities such as himself, but i am interested in why you thought he hated woman?

[Ultra]

Misogyny, and homophobia for that matter, appears to be a key elements to the "gangsta rap" culture.

And there's little in the accounts that I've read of Tupac's life that suggested he distanced himself from them.

Although he was eventually acquitted of the rape charge, the episode that led to it, as described at the trial, does not make pleasant reading and certainly will not persuade any unbelievers that he was the saint that you and other disciples proclaim him to be.

You are obviously more acquainted with his work than I am. So if you tell me he wrote songs with a social edge to them, I can't argue.

But like many in late 20th century music before him (Hendrix and Cobain to name but two), the fact that he died at an early age has spawned an ever-expanded mythology which renders him in death a far bigger character than he ever would or could have been in life.

And obviously it suits both his family and those who own the rights to his work (he certainly seems to have been excessively prolific) to keep this mythology going.

Perhaps Tupac had more talent and positive features than I previously gave him credit for.

But to cite him as a role model for American youth is wrong. And so is ANY comparison with a true icon like MLK.

(PS. Anyone seeking more info on Tupac should check out his Wiki entry and decide for themselves how he should be remembered..)

[Jay]

I read the book Have gun will travel the story of death row records tales of going in for an interview and blood being mopped up off the floor a good read but confirms most of my suspicions.

imo it's just a shame that people have decided to drift away from people like Public Enemy, KRS One and so on artists trying to educate and improve society or the story telling of the original hip hop artists to murder preaching, violence inducing, homophobic and Misogynistic to55ers.

I also hate the way that the so called friends of the likes of BIG an Tupac think nothing of exploiting their friends for their own benefit and jumped at the opportunity as soon as they could!!

[Lillehamring]

1. A large proportion of the black community saw him as trying to continue the work of Martin Luther King, l

2. Its hardly surprising he was gun-toting considering the upbringing he had, guns were seen as part of the everyday life where he was from, i don't think we are in a position to judge until we are put in their position, only then we can truely understand the life they lead.

3. i think we can imagine how easy it can be to get sucked into the gangster way of life when there isn't another path available.

1. MLK was a pacifist in a gun-culture, hardly the same civil-rights philosophy as tupac

2. correct we are not in a position to judge - but you obviously have - clearly you're a big fan, don't let that cloud the facts and/or the mystery

3. i can't - but i don't imagine 'easy' is correct, there are millions in similar communties that avoid this - a 'gangster way of life' is only partly the result of community, the ultimate responsibilty lies with the individual - as MLK proved, there is another path

[Stevosevic]

1. MLK was a pacifist in a gun-culture, hardly the same civil-rights philosophy as tupac

2. correct we are not in a position to judge - but you obviously have - clearly you're a big fan, don't let that cloud the facts and/or the mystery

3. i can't - but i don't imagine 'easy' is correct, there are millions in similar communties that avoid this - a 'gangster way of life' is only partly the result of community, the ultimate responsibilty lies with the individual - as MLK proved, there is another path

I'm not a big fan, i am big fan of most genres of music, rap/hip hop is not my favourite as i stated.