Double Dutch Bus

Frankie Smith

About Double Dutch Bus

"Double Dutch Bus" is a hit 1981 funk song by Frankie Smith, made famous for its extensive use of the "izz" infix form of slang.


Year:
2007
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Gimme a "ho" if you got your funky bus fare

Ho! ho! ho!

There's a double dutch bus coming down the street
Moving pretty fast
So kinda shuffle your feet
Get on the bus and pay your fare
And tell the driver that you're
Going to a Double Dutch Affair
Fe fi fo fum
Well I'll be darn here it comes
The Double Dutch Bus is on the street
You'd better get off the curb
Move your feet

Bus fare trans-pass
That's the way my money lasts
Ain't got no car to get around
When I go to work I've gotta go downtown
Now I've missed my train
That's a darn shame
When I'm running late no sleep's to blame
If you've gotta wife you know I'm right
Gotta special man well I can understand
Uptown, downtown everybody's getting down
Say uptown, say downtown
Well I missed my bus I know I'm late
I gotta do something I know I hate
I'm gonna walk to work fifteen blocks
I already got a hole in my socks
Go ahead and laugh that's okay
'Cause what I really wanna say
I got bad feet my corns hurt
To top it off I'm late for work
Let me tell you what I say
When I'm dealin' wit a funky sidewalk
Let me show you how I walk
When I gotta do my funky walk
Let me tell you what I say
When I'm dealing wit a funky sidewalk
I say shhhhhhhhhhh-sugarrrrr

Hizzey, gizzirls! y'izzall hizzave t' mizzove izzout the wizzay sizzo the gizzuys can plizzay bizzasketbizzal

Izzsay whizzat? nizzo yizzou izzain't

Y'izzall bizzetter mizzove!

Izzsay whizzat? willze illzain't millzovin'

Shillzu-gillza! milzza nilzza bilzzaby!

Willze illzare plizzayin' dizzouble dizzutch! dizzouble dizzutch! dizzouble dizzutch!

Willze illzare plizzayin' dizzouble dizzutch! dizzouble dizzutch! dizzouble dizzutch!

Millze gillzot sillzomebillzody plillzays dillzouble dillzzutch

Whozzo?

My gizzirl!

Brillzing her izzin!

Izzo kizzay!

Izzall rizzight

Izzo kizzay!

Izzall rizzight! nizzow wilzee wilzill zillzee

Bip, bomp, bam alakazam
But only if you're grooving
With the Double Dutch Man
Put on your skates don't forget your rope
'Cause I know I'm gonna see you
At my Double Dutch Show
Rebecca, Lolita, Veshawn and Dawn
Every time you do the Double Dutch you really turn it on
Bilzarbra, Milzary, Bilzetty, Kilzam
Tilzommy, Tilzerrance, Bilzobby that's my man
Come on get on my Double Dutch Bus
(The Double Dutch Bus)

Let me hear you say do that
(Do that)
Let me hear you say do that again
(Do that again)
Let me hear you say do the 
Do the do
Let me hear you say do the do the do
Do the do the do
Do the do the do do do do do do
Do the do the do do do do do do

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Frankie Smith

Franklyn Leon "Frankie" Smith (born 1953, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American funk musician and R&B/soul songwriter. more »

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Written by: FRANKLYN LEON SMITH, WILLIAM A. BLOOM

Lyrics © SUPERMARKET MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Double Dutch Bus" is a funk song that incorporates elements of soul and hip hop.
Chart Performance
The song reached number one on the US Billboard R&B chart and peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1981, making it Frankie Smith's biggest hit.
Innovative Language
Smith developed a unique type of street language, known as Izz, which was first introduced in this song. Lyrics like "Y'izzay, y'izzall, can y'izzauh, y'izzall!" became memorable to fans.
Connection to Hip-Hop
"Double Dutch Bus" is considered foundational to hip-hop music and culture. Its catchy beat and innovative slang have influenced a generation of artists.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by Philadelphia's city transit, specifically its bus drivers and passengers.
Sales Achievement
The song sold over one million copies, earning it a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.
Influence
The song's funky beat, synth-driven style, and unique street language influenced future hip-hop and rap music, paving the way for innovators in the genre.
Sampled by Other Artists
The track has been sampled by various artists in their own work, most notably rapper Snoop Dogg in his song 'Snoop Dogg (What's My Name Pt. 2)'.
Film Appearance
"Double Dutch Bus" was featured in the 2008 film "College Road Trip" and performed by the film's star, Raven-Symoné.
Varied Covers
Multiple artists have covered the song in various genres, demonstrating its broad appeal and lasting impact.
Original Album
The song was part of the album "Children of Tomorrow" released in 1981.
Legacy
Today, "Double Dutch Bus" is considered a classic of the post-disco era and a landmark in the early hip-hop genre.

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