Case of the P.T.A.
Leaders of the New School, Busta Rhymes
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[Busta] Oh man, oh man, oh man, oh man Yo, yo, yo, I can't understand Why the parents and the teachers And everybody trying to o the kids The young generation yo, What's the deal bro, Charlie Brown, man [Charlie Brown] I don't know what the deal is You have to ask my partna Dinco D Yo yo tell us D tell us D Mass confusion g, I don't know what's up Hey yo man (it's just another case of that old pta) Huh man [Dinco D] In school I wrote notes and took quotes from Shakespeare And other types of rhymes to show you that I (care) But things like together forever to you my only one (only one) It was special I can say it was another one You would say someone's knocking at my window (Knock knock) Someone's ringing my bell (Ding dong) It's about two in the morning (Hey yo g, what the hell's going?) (it's just another case of that old pta) But never the less here goes to show my potential And even though our love was three-dimensional One (me) two (you) three (your pops) now what am I to do I had to transform into educated lad Going around doing chores for your dad Playing a duck, wearing sweaters and shoes Chilling with pop just listen to the blues And talking to your mom about a love for her daughter Suggesting to me that I just oughta Watch myself (Inch by inch) Watch myself (And use some sense) So I did (Hey) It didn't do a damn thing But a case to complain, so now I sing (it's just another case of that old pta) [Busta] Roar Busta Rhymes the mighty infamous Always misbehaving and mischievous Causing aggravation I'll never pause Pushing out spit balls through plastic straws (In class) In gym I got caught at last For lighting up the courtyard grass (Hey) Teacher, teacher, go to the flesh (Busta Rhymes liked to killed the complex) Hey yo In class, kicked it to this girl Cheryl (what?) The teacher try to tell me I was Pharoah (NO NO NO) I'm not with detention no no with suspension A child's wickedy wild the Calbridge Hill styles Teach us just a knowledge to go talk to my mommy Now when she gets home, she's gonna wear out the body I hate this relationship, the mom and teacher When she reaches home hey yo she knows that I reached ya Ok, of today I am the new school, pray Between my momma, teacher, and my dad hey yo (it's just another case of that old pta) [Charlie Brown] Yo teachers hate me the girls don't take me Because I'm C Brown (Class clown) Getting still sometimes I chill yo Depending on the day and (HOW I FEEL) Sometimes I leave an apple that's rotten and (BROWN) No where to be found Poll tax on sheets, five days a week Arrive in the lunchroom, I gotta get some sleep But I didn't do it (You did it) I'm suspended (You was with it) And now it's time to pay for the crime That I never got caught like Judge Wapner (Bam! take on the court) A room of teachers, parents, and preachers A principal and one kid dress in sneakers Case of brown versus the board (Order order) Yo twelve, verse one is a slaughter I pleaded my case Face to face It was a waste And everyone was in place yo He announced me guilty you have (Three hundred sixty four days) Of detention to serve (Some nerve) I felt this could be from (Pissed) The head of the board said "case dismissed" As I walk out the room I hear them say (its just another case of that old PTA)
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Written by: BRYAN HIGGINS, JAMES JACKSON, TREVOR SMITH
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release DetailsThe song "Case of the P.T.A." was released as a single on July 4, 1991, by the American Hip hop group, Leaders of the New School.
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Album InclusionIt was a part of the debut album "A Future Without a Past..." by the group that was also released in 1991.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe song ironically criticizes the education system and the involvement of parents through its lyrics. The abbreviation "P.T.A." in the title stands for Parents Teachers Association.
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Chart PerformanceThe track reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles charts, making it the group's highest-charting single, demonstrating their debut's significant success.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Case of the P.T.A" is popular for its comical approach to a serious subject. It depicts the rappers as students upset with their schools' educational system and parental interference.
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Group MembersThe song features Busta Rhymes, Charlie Brown, and Dinco D's verses, all members of Leaders of the New School. Busta Rhymes obtained significant individual recognition through this song.
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Production TeamThe track was produced by the Bomb Squad, a famous production team known for their work with Public Enemy.
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Critical AcclaimThe song is celebrated for its up-tempo beat, catchy hook, and thought-provoking lyrics, considered a classic in the golden age of hip-hop.
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Influence"Case of the P.T.A." marked the arrival of a new form of "conscious rap" that tactfully criticized social issues, specifically around education, setting a new trend in the hip-hop genre.
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Current RecognitionEven after three decades of its release, this track is recognized among the top work by Leaders of the New School and holds a pivotal space in early 90s hip-hop music.
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ReissuesThe song was also reissued in 2017 as part of the "Traffic Entertainment Group Length" album.
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