Fu-Gee-La
Fugees
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We used to be number 10 Now we're permanent one, In the battle lost my finger, Mic became my arm Pistol nozzle hits your nasal, blood becomes lukewarm Tell the woman be easy Naah squeeze the Charmin Test Wyclef, see death flesh get scorned. Beat you so bad make you feel like you ain't wanna be born And tell your friends stay the hell out of my lawn. Chicken George became Dead George stealin' chickens from my farm. Damn, Another dead pigeon If your mafiosos then I'm bringin' on Haitian Sicilians Nobody's shootin', my body's made of hand grenade Girl bled to death while she was tongue-kissing a razor blade. That sounds sick maybe one eday I'll write a horror Blackula comes to the ghetto, jacks an ACURA Stevie Wonder sees Crack Babies Be-Coming Enemies of their own families. What's going on? Armageddon come you know we soon done Gun by my side just in case I gotta rump A boy on the side of Babylon, trying to front like he's down with Mount Zion. Oooh La La La, It's the way that we rock when we're doing our thang Oooh La La La, It's the natural LA that the Refugees Bring Oooh La La La La La La Lalala La Laaah, Sweeeeet Thing Yeah in saloons we drink Boone's and battle goons till high noon, Bust rap toons on flat spoons, take no shorts like poon poon's. See hoochies pop coochies, for Gucci's and Lucci Find me in my Mitsubishi, eatin' sushi, bumpin' Fugees. Hey Hey Hey Try to take the crew and we don't play play Say say say Like Paul McCartney, not hardly, ODD-ly enough I can see right through your bluff Niggas huff and they puff but they can't handle us, WE BUST Cause we fortified, I could never hide, seen "Cooley High", Cried when Cochise died. I'm twisted, black-listed by some other negroes, Don't remove my Polos on the first episode. Ha Ha Ha Ha, You shouldn't diss refugees, and Ha Ha Ha Ha, You whole sound set's bootie , and Ha Ha Ha Ha, You have to respect JERSEY, cause I'm superfly when I'm super-high on the Fu-Gee-La. Oooh La La La, It's the way that we rock when we're doing our thang Oooh La La La, It's the natural LA that the Refugees Bring Oooh La La La La La La Lalala La Laaah, Sweeeeet Thing I sit 90 degrees underneath palm trees, Smokin' beadies as I burn my calories, Brooklyn roof tops become Brooklyn tee-pees, Who that be, enemies, wanna see the death of me. From Hawaii to Hawthorne, I run marathons, like Buju Banton, I'm a true champion, like, Farakkhan reads his Daily Qu'ran it's a phenomenon, lyrics fast like Ramadan. What's goin' on Armageddon come you know we soon done Gun by my side just in case I gotta rump A boy on the side of Babylon, trying to front like he's down with Mount Zion. What's goin' on Armageddon come you know we soon done Gun by my side just in case I gotta rump A boy on the side of Babylon, trying to front like he's down with Mount Zion. Oooh La La La, It's the way that we rock when we're doing our thang Oooh La La La, It's the natural LA that the Refugees Bring Oooh La La La La La La Lalala La Laaah, Sweeeeet Thing Oooh La La La, It's the way that we rock when we're doing our thang Oooh La La La, It's the natural LA that the Refugees Bring Oooh La La La La La La Lalala La Laaah, Sweeeeet Thing
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Written by: Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill, Pras Michel, Salaam Remi, Teena Marie, Allen Mcgrier
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Album Information"Fu-Gee-La" is a track from Fugees' second album, "The Score", released in 1996.
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Chart StandingsThe song reached No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Lyrics and Theme"Fu-Gee-La" is known for its distinctive reggae feel and evocative lyrics about the struggles of immigrants and refugees – a thematic tribute to the band's Haitian roots.
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Sample Usage"Fu-Gee-La" samples the song "If Loving You Is Wrong, I Don't Want to Be Right" by Ramsey Lewis.
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Group MembersThe Fugees consisted of Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill and Pras Michel who all contribute vocals to "Fu-Gee-La".
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Music VideoThe music video for the song depicts the group fleeing from the police, reflecting the song's themes of escape and resistance.
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Recording Label"Fu-Gee-La" was released under the Columbia Records label.
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Remix VersionFugees released a remix of "Fu-Gee-La", which includes verses not in the original song. There are also different remixes by renowned producers like Salaam Remi and Refugee Camp All-Stars.
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Symbolic TitleThe phrase "Fu-Gee-La", as used in the song's refrain, doesn’t have a specific meaning. It is seen as a playful vocalization meant to symbolize the freedom and creativity of the group.
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AccoladesThe album from which "Fu-Gee-La" comes, received critical acclaim, winning the 1997 Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
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ControversiesThere was controversy surrounding the release of "The Score", with Fugees being sued by several artists including Sala Brothers and Raymond Jones, claiming their work was sampled without permission, including in the song "Fu-Gee-La".
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Cultural Impact"Fu-Gee-La", along with the rest of "The Score" album, has been praised for its innovative fusion of hip hop, soul and reggae and is credited with helping hip hop gain mainstream recognition.
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