Perfect Gentleman

Wyclef Jean

About Perfect Gentleman

"Perfect Gentleman" is the third single released from American recording artist Wyclef Jean's second studio album, The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book. It features a guest verse by rapper and co-writer Hope Harris. In the United States, the song reached number 8 on the Bubbling Under Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. Outside the United States, "Perfect Gentleman" peaked at within the top ten of the charts in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Norway, the Republic of Ireland, Sweden and the United Kingdom. In the latter country, the song was certified Gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). The song cites Chris Rock's spoken-word piece "No Sex (In the Champagne Room)". 


Year:
2008
4:11
65 

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(This one's goin' out to the strip joints
Yo, meet me at Suzy's Rendez-vous
For every Go-Go Bar
I'ma send this one out to the gentlemen's clubs
Magic City, New York dogs, Rolex
I be seeing y'all up in there late at night
I understand when your girl is stressing you out
(Crazy girls) Know what I'm saying?
Don't let the ladies fool y'all now, fellas
They be doin' the same thing y'all be doin'
Turn up my symphony, man.
Turn up my symphony!
Drop a BEAT!)

Just 'cuz she dances go-go
It don't make her a ho, no
Maxine, put your dance shoes on
We going to the disco
We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico
Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo

Ten grand, let me see you shake it like you got no
bones in your body and you was made to be a celebrity
Twenty grand, know it's a sin, but before me you show
me a little more skin it would fulfill my fantasy
Thirty grand, to the highest bidder but Chris Rock
said, 'There's no sex in the champaigne room'
Forty grand, looked into her eyes, I saw tears falling
down, type of tears that money couldn't buy

Just 'cuz she dances go-go
It don't make her a ho, no
Maxine, put your dance shoes on
We going to the disco
We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico
Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo

Just 'cuz she dances go-go
It don't make her a ho, no
Maxine, put your dance shoes on
We going to the disco
We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico
Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo

Excuse me, what is your name?

Uh, my name is Hope, yo
I was blessed with the body of the Goddesses
Have you any idea how hard this is?
I could flex in 25 positions
But I only work here to pay my tuition
Yo, tantalizing teaser
Table-top pleaser
Give me what I need a
Mastercard a Visa
Lap dance fantasy
Picture us on and on white canopy
Wyclef extended his hand to me
Like Billy D. said he's feelin me
Take me away from here, so far
Where they ride horses, no cars
No more stripping in bars
Me and you 'Clef, against the odds

Just 'cuz she dances go-go
It don't make her a ho, no
Maxine, put your dance shoes on
We going to the disco
We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico
Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo

Just 'cuz she dances go-go
It don't make her a ho, no
Maxine, put your dance shoes on
We going to the disco
We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico
Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo

(Yo a lot of y'all sitting with y'all girls
fronting like the budweiser commercial
Talking bout, 'IIIIIII, I don't be going to the strip joints'
You lying man!  You'd be surprised who you see up in there man.
I got one question for you liars, man)

Shot callers,  Wasn't you a preacher?
You calling her a hooker?  He without sin cast the first stone.
I met her on the subway, she gave me that VIP card
And told me if I ever have problems,
Don't hesitate to come by, yeah, yeah, yeah

Just 'cuz she dances go-go
It don't make her a ho, no
Maxine, put your dance shoes on
We going to the disco
We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico
Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo

Just 'cuz she dances go-go
It don't make her a ho, no
Maxine, put your dance shoes on
We going to the disco
We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico
Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo
Call up my mama said I'm in love with a stripper yo!

(Yo baby, can I get another lap dance? I tell you I
got nothing but funny money, man.  New York Dogs.)

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Wyclef Jean

Wyclef Jeanelle Jean (/ˈwaɪklɪf ˈʒɑːn/; Haitian Creole pronunciation: [wajklɛf ʒã]; born October 17, 1969) is a Haitian American rapper, singer, record producer, and politician. At age nine, Jean moved to the United States with his family and has spent much of his life in the country. He first received fame as a member of the acclaimed New Jersey hip hop group the Fugees. more »

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Written by: JERRY DUPLESSIS, HOPE HARRIS, WYCLEF JEAN

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Perfect Gentleman" is a radio hit from Wyclef Jean’s second studio album called "The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book," released in the year 2000.
Music Video Director
The music video for "Perfect Gentleman" was directed by Chris Robinson, a notable American film director who has worked on several high-profile music videos.
Chart Performance
The single turned out to be commercially successful in many European countries. It reached the top-10 hits in 6 different regions including reaching number 4 in the United Kingdom.
Collaboration with Hope
American singer songwriter, Hope Harris better known as Hope, provided the female vocals for the song, enhancing its lyrical story telling.
Lyrics Content
The song 'Perfect Gentlemen' talks about respecting women in all professions, advocating against the objectification and stereotyping of women, specifically those working as strippers.
Sampling
The song samples portions of the classical piece "Fuer Elise" by Ludwig van Beethoven and the song "La Di Da Di" by Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh.
Awards and Recognition
"Perfect Gentleman" was recognized by many, however, it did not win any major music awards.
Song Genre
The song blends elements of Hip Hop, R&B and Pop, showcasing Wyclef's musical versatility.
Unique Music Video
The music video of "Perfect Gentleman" begins with a small skit, featuring Wyclef Jean at a Strip Club.
Wyclef's Motivation
Wyclef Jean was inspired to write "Perfect Gentleman" after noticing the disrespect strippers often receive despite the fact they may be working the job to fund education or support their families.

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