No Scrubs
TLC
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A scrub is a guy that thinks he's fly And is also known as a busta (busta) Always talkin' about what he wants And just sits on his broke ass So no, I don't want your number No, I don't want to give you mine and No, I don't want to meet you nowhere No, I don't want none of your time and No, I don't want no scrub A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me Hangin' out the passenger side Of his best friend's ride Trying to holla at me I don't want no scrub A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me Hangin' out the passenger side Of his best friend's ride Trying to holla at me Well a scrub checkin' me But his game is kinda weak And I know that he cannot approach me 'Cause I'm looking like class, and he's looking like trash Can't get wit' a deadbeat ass So no, I don't want your number No, I don't want to give you mine and No, I don't want to meet you nowhere No, I don't want none of your time and No, I don't want no scrub A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me Hangin' out the passenger side Of his best friend's ride Trying to holla at me I don't want no scrub A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me Hangin' out the passenger side Of his best friend's ride Trying to holla at me If you don't have a car and you're walking Oh yes son, I'm talking to you If you live at home with your momma Oh yes son, I'm talking to you If you have a shorty that you don't show love Oh yes son, I'm talking to you Wanna get me with no money Oh no, I don't want no No scrub, no scrub No scrub, no scrub No, I don't want no scrub A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me Hangin' out the passenger side Of his best friend's ride Trying to holla at me I don't want no scrub A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me Hangin' out the passenger side Of his best friend's ride Trying to holla at me I don't want no scrub A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me Hangin' out the passenger side Of his best friend's ride Trying to holla at me I don't want no scrub A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me Hangin' out the passenger side Of his best friend's ride Trying to holla at me I don't want no scrub A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me Hangin' out the passenger side Of his best friend's ride Trying to holla at me I don't want no scrub A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me Hangin' out the passenger side Of his best friend's ride Trying to holla at me I don't want no scrub A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me Hangin' out the passenger side Of his best friend's ride Trying to holla at me I don't want no scrub A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me Hangin' out the passenger side
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Written by: Tameka Cottle, Kandi Burruss, Kevin Briggs
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"No Scrubs" was released on January 23, 1999, as the lead single from TLC's third studio album, "FanMail".
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SongwritersThe song was written by Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, Kandi Burruss, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle, and Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes.
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Billboard Ranking"No Scrubs" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remained there for four weeks.
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Grammy AwardThe song won a Grammy Award in 2000 for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
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ThemeThe song is known for its theme of female empowerment, promoting the notion that women should not settle for men who don't respect them or can't support themselves.
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Platnum Status"No Scrubs" was certified 4x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over four million copies.
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Iconic Music VideoThe futuristic, science fiction-inspired music video for "No Scrubs," directed by Hype Williams was an MTV staple and firmly embedded the song in pop culture consciousness.
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ControversyA controversy arose when Ed Sheeran's song "Shape Of You" was accused of plagiarism. The team behind "No Scrubs" was subsequently added to the songwriting credits of Sheeran’s hit.
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Response SongMale R&B group Sporty Thievz released a response song to "No Scrubs" titled "No Pigeons," offering a male perspective to the original song.
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Enduring Popularity"No Scrubs" has been covered by countless artists since its release, and its enduring popularity is such that it is frequently used on TV shows and in films.
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InfluenceThe song has been credited with influencing the development of a subgenre of R&B, known as "sassy R&B," characterized by its bold, empowered lyrics.
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Resurgence on Streaming PlatformsDue to its consistent use in popular media and the perennial relevance of its message, "No Scrubs" continues to enjoy a strong presence on digital streaming platforms even decades after its initial release.
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