Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)
Scatman John
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I'm the Scatman Ski-bi dibby dib yo da dub dub Yo da dub dub Ski-bi dibby dib yo da dub dub Yo da dub dub (I'm the Scatman) Ski-bi dibby dib yo da dub dub Yo da dub dub Ski-bi dibby dib yo da dub dub Yo da dub dub Ba-da-ba-da-ba-be bop bop bodda bope Bop ba bodda bope Be bop ba bodda bope Bop ba bodda Ba-da-ba-da-ba-be bop ba bodda bope Bop ba bodda bope Be bop ba bodda bope Bop ba bodda bope Everybody stutters one way or the other So check out my message to you As a matter of fact, a-don't let nothin' hold you back If the Scatman can do it, so can you Everybody's sayin' that the Scatman stutters But doesn't ever stutter when he sings But what you don't know, I'm gonna tell you right now That the stutter and the scat is the same thing Yo, I'm the Scatman Where's the Scatman? I'm the Scatman Why should we be pleasin' any politician heathens Who would try to change the seasons if they could? The state of the condition insults my intuition And it only makes me crazy and a heart like wood Everybody stutters one way or the other So check out my message to you As a matter of fact, don't let nothin' hold you back If the Scatman can do it, brother, so can you I'm the Scatman Ba-da-ba-da-ba-be bop bop bodda bope Bop ba bodda bope Be bop ba bodda bope Bop ba bodda Ba-da-ba-da-ba-be bop ba bodda bope Bop ba bodda bope Be bop ba bodda bope Bop ba bodda bope Ski-bi dibby dib yo da dub dub Yo da dub dub Ski-bi dibby dib yo da dub dub Yo da dub dub Ski-bi dibby dib yo da dub dub Yo da dub dub Ski-bi dibby dib yo da dub dub Yo da dub dub Everybody stutters one way or the other So check out my message to you As a matter of fact, a-don't let nothin' hold you back If the Scatman can do it, so can you I hear you all ask 'bout the meaning of scat Well, I'm the professor, and all I can tell you is While you're still sleepin', the saints are still weepin' 'cause Things you call dead haven't yet had the chance to be born I'm the Scatman Ba-da-ba-da-ba-be bop bop bodda bope Bop ba bodda bope Be bop ba bodda bope Bop ba bodda Ba-da-ba-da-ba-be bop ba bodda bope Bop ba bodda bope Be bop ba bodda bope Bop ba bodda bope Ski-bi dibby dib yo da dub dub Yo da dub dub Ski-bi dibby dib yo da dub dub Yo da dub dub Ski-bi dibby dib yo da dub dub Yo da dub dub Ski-bi dibby dib yo da dub dub (Yo da dub dub) yeah, I'm the Scatman Where's the Scatman? I'm the Scatman, repeat after me It's a scoobie oobie doobie, scoobie doobie melody I'm the Scatman, sing along with me It's a scoobie oobie doobie, scoobie doobie melody Yeah, I'm the Scatman (I'm the Scatman) Bop ba bodda bope Be bop ba bodda bope Bop ba bodda I'm the Scatman (I'm the Scatman) Bop ba bodda bope Be bop ba bodda bope Ba-da-ba-da-ba-be bop bop bodda bope Bop ba bodda bope Be bop ba bodda bope Bop ba bodda Ba-da-ba-da-ba-be bop ba bodda bope (yeah, I'm the Scatman) Bop ba bodda bope (sing along with me) Be bop ba bodda bope (it's a scoobie oobie doobie, scoobie doobie melody)
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Written by: John Larkin, Antonio Nunzio Catania
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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13 facts about this song
Song Release"Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)" was released in November 1994 as the lead single from Scatman John's debut album "Scatman’s World".
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Song SuccessThe song was a huge commercial success, reaching #1 on the charts in various countries such as Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Norway and Sweden.
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Song GenreDespite being released in the mid-90s, which was dominated by alternative rock and hip hop, "Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)" was a dance/electronic hit.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features Scatman John performing scat singing in a snowy environment and cityscapes.
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ScattingScatman John was known for his exceptional talent in scat singing, which he fused with dance music to achieve his unique sound. This fusion is what made "Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)" so popular.
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Message Behind the SongThe song was designed to inspire others to overcome their own shortcomings. Scatman John himself had a stutter, and through the song, he wanted to prove that a stuttering 'handicap' could be a 'gift'.
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Rise to FameThis song brought Scatman John into the international limelight from being an obscure jazz musician.
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Award Recognition"Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)" received Best New Artist in a Video at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Covers and RemixesThis song has been covered and remixed by various artists and DJs overtime, underlining its timeless appeal.
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CertificationsIt received gold certifications in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland, and also went platinum in Norway and Sweden.
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Predecessor to Fast RapSome consider "Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)" to be a predecessor to the 'fast rap' phenomenon, due to Scatman John's rapid-fire delivery.
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Use in Pop CultureThe song has been featured or referenced in a number of TV shows, movies and commercials due to its catchy and upbeat sound.
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Posthumous FameDespite Scatman John's death in 1999, the song continues to maintain popularity and has garnered billions of views on various social music platforms.
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