Baby Got Back
Sir Mix-A-Lot
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Oh, my, God Becky, look at her butt It is so big, she looks like One of those rap guys' girlfriends But, ya know, who understands those rap guys? They only talk to her, because, She looks like a total prostitute, 'kay? I mean, her butt, is just so big I can't believe it's just so round, it's like out there I mean gross, look She's just so, black I like big butts and I can not lie You other brothers can't deny That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist And a round thing in your face You get sprung, want to pull up tough 'Cause you notice that butt was stuffed Deep in the jeans she's wearing I'm hooked and I can't stop staring Oh baby, I want to get wit'cha And take your picture My homeboys tried to warn me But with that butt you got makes (me so horny) Ooh, Rump-o'-smooth-skin You say you want to get in my Benz? Well, use me, use me 'Cause you ain't that average groupie I've seen her dancin' To hell with romancin' She's sweat, wet, Got it goin' like a turbo 'Vette I'm tired of magazines Sayin' flat butts are the thing Take the average black man and ask him that She gotta pack much back So, fellas (Yeah) Fellas (Yeah) Has your girlfriend got the butt? (Hell yeah) Tell 'em to shake it (Shake it) Shake it (Shake it) Shake that healthy butt Baby got back (L.A. fits with the Oakland booty) Baby got back (L.A. fits with the Oakland booty) I like 'em round, and big And when I'm throwin' a gig I just can't help myself, I'm actin' like an animal Now here's my scandal I want to get you home And ugh, double-up, ugh, ugh I ain't talkin' bout Playboy 'Cause silicone parts are made for toys I want 'em real thick and juicy So find that juicy double Mix-a-Lot's in trouble Beggin' for a piece of that bubble So I'm lookin' at rock videos Knock-kneed bimbos walkin' like hoes You can have them bimbos I'll keep my women like Flo Jo A word to the thick soul sistas, I want to get with ya I won't cuss or hit ya But I gotta be straight when I say I want to f*ck Til the break of dawn Baby got it goin' on A lot of simps won't like this song 'Cause them punks like to hit it and quit it And I'd rather stay and play 'Cause I'm long, and I'm strong And I'm down to get the friction on So, ladies (yeah) Ladies (yeah) If you want to role in my Mercedes (yeah) Then turn around, stick it out Even white boys got to shout Baby got back Baby got back Yeah, baby, when it comes to females Cosmo ain't got nothin' To do with my selection Thirty six-twenty four- thirty six Ha ha, only if she's 5'3 So your girlfriend rolls a Honda, playin' workout tapes by Fonda But Fonda ain't got a motor in the back of her Honda My anaconda don't want none Unless you've got buns, hon You can do side bends or sit-ups But please don't lose that butt Some brothers want to play that hard role And tell you that the butt ain't gol' So they toss it and leave it And I pull up quick to retrieve it So Cosmo says you're fat Well I ain't down with that 'Cause your waist is small and your curves are kickin' And I'm thinkin' bout stickin' To the beanpole dames in the magazines You ain't it, Miss Thing Give me a sista, I can't resist her Red beans and rice didn't miss her Some knucklehead tried to dis 'Cause his girls are on my list He had game but he chose to hit 'em And I pull up quick to get wit 'em So ladies, if the butt is round, And you want a triple X throw down Dial 1-900-MIXALOT And kick them nasty thoughts Baby got back Baby got back (Little in the middle but she got much back) (Little in the middle but she got much back) (Little in the middle but she got much back) (Little in the middle but she got much back)
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Written by: Anthony L. Ray
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Music Video ControversyWhen first released, the controversial music video caused an uproar, forcing MTV to broadcast it only during evening hours in its initial weeks.
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Cultural ImpactSir Mix-A-Lot's signature song, "Baby Got Back," is an entertaining commentary on body image and has become a pop culture standard that is regularly referenced in other media outlets.
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Chart-topping SuccessThe song was released in 1992 from the album "Mack Daddy". It became Sir Mix-a-Lot's most successful song, marking his only number one single on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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GRAMMY AwardThe song won a Grammy in 1993 for 'Best Rap Solo Performance,' marking an unexpected yet significant achievement for the rapper's career.
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InspirationSir Mix-a-Lot was inspired by a series of images of visibly underweight women that was promoted as the “ideal” figure. He decided to bring attention to this issue through this song.
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Banned CommercialIn 2010, “Baby Got Back” was used in a Target Store commercial for denim jeans. However, the advertisement was deemed inappropriate and was pulled off the air.
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Controversial LyricsWhile the lyrics were viewed as derogatory to women by some, others interpreted it as a celebration of different body types and a critique of societal standards of beauty for women.
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Famous SamplingNicki Minaj's chart-topping hit "Anaconda" released in 2014, prominently samples "Baby Got Back".
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Worldwide Popularity"Baby Got Back" went beyond American charts; it reached #1 on the Australian ARIA Chart and #56 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Cultural ShiftSir Mix-a-Lot's "Baby Got Back" is often credited with popularizing a preference for larger backsides, a marked shift from the thin body ideal that was prevalent in the 1980s and early 1990s.
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Radio BanDespite its popularity, “Baby Got Back” was banned from numerous radio stations in the United States due to its suggestive lyrics.
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Profiting from SamplingSir Mix-a-Lot continues to make significant income from the song through licensing and sampling deals.
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