Double Dutch Bus
Frankie Smith
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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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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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Innovative LanguageSmith 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.
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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.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by Philadelphia's city transit, specifically its bus drivers and passengers.
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Sales AchievementThe song sold over one million copies, earning it a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.
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InfluenceThe 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.
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Sampled by Other ArtistsThe 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)'.
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Film Appearance"Double Dutch Bus" was featured in the 2008 film "College Road Trip" and performed by the film's star, Raven-Symoné.
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Varied CoversMultiple artists have covered the song in various genres, demonstrating its broad appeal and lasting impact.
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Original AlbumThe song was part of the album "Children of Tomorrow" released in 1981.
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LegacyToday, "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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