Roses
OutKast
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Caroline!(Caroline!) Caroline! All the guys would say she's mighty fine(Mighty fine!) But mighty fine only got you somewhere half the time And the other half either got you cussed out, or coming up short. Yeah, now dig this, even though(Even though!) You'd need a golden calculator to divide(To divide!) The time it took to look inside and realize that Real guys go for real down to Mars girls, yeah! I know you'd like to think your shit don't stink But lean a little bit closer See that roses really smell like poo-poo-oo Yeah, roses really smell like poo-poo-oo I know you'd like to think your shit don't stink But lean a little bit closer See that roses really smell like poo-poo-oo Yeah, roses really smell like poo-poo-oo Caroline!(Caroline!) See she's the reason for the word "bitch"(Bitch!) I hope she's speeding on the way to the club Trying to hurry up to get to some Baller or singer or somebody like that And try to put on her makeup in the mirror And crash, crash, craaash.. into a ditch! (Just Playing!) She needs a golden calculator to divide The time it takes to look inside and realize that Real guys go for real down to Mars girls, yeah! I know you'd like to think your shit don't stink But lean a little bit closer See that roses really smell like poo-poo-oo Yeah, roses really smell like poo-poo-oo I know you'd like to think your shit don't stink But lean a little bit closer See that roses really smell like poo-poo-oo Yeah, roses really smell like poo-poo-oo Well she's got a hotty's body, but her attitude is potty When I met her at a party she was hardly acting naughty I said, "Shorty, would you call me?" She said "Pardon me, are you ballin'?" I said "Darling, you sound like a prostitute pursing" Oh so you're one them freaks, get geeked at the sight of an ATM receipt But game, been peeped, dropping names she's weak Trickin' off this bitch is lost Must take me for a geek, ah, quick way to eat, Ah, neat place sleep, ah, rent-a-car for a week, ah, trick for a treat..Noo Go, on the raw sex, my AIDS test is flawless Regardless, we don't want to get involved without our lawyers And judges, just to hold grudges in the courtroom, I want to see ya support bra not support you! I know you'd like to think your shit don't stink But lean a little bit closer See that roses really smell like poo-poo-oo Yeah, roses really smell like poo-poo-oo I know you'd like to think your shit don't stink But lean a little bit closer See that roses really smell like poo-poo-oo Yeah, roses really smell like poo-poo-oo I know you'd like to think your shit don't stink But lean a little bit closer See that roses really smell like poo-poo-oo Yeah, roses really smell like poo-poo-oo I know you'd like to think your shit don't stink But lean a little bit closer See that roses really smell like poo-poo-oo Yeah, roses really smell like poo-poo-oo Better come back down to Mars Girl, quit chasin' cars What happens when the dough get so low Bitch, you ain't that fine No waaay...no waaay...noo waaaaay Better come back down to Mars Girl, quit chasin' cars What happens when the dough get so low Bitch, you ain't that fine No waaay...no waaay...noo waaaaay Crazy Bitch Bitch, Stupid ass bitch, Old punk ass bitch, Old dumbass bitch, A bitch's bitch, Just a bitch Stupid ass bitch, Old punk ass bitch, Old dumbass bitch, A bitch's bitch, Just a bitch
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Written by: Andre Benjamin, Matthew Roy Boykin, Antwan Patton
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Roses" is a song by American hip-hop duo OutKast. It was released in May 2004 as the third single from their double album "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below" (2003).
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Successful Chart Performance"Roses" was a successful hit across charts internationally. In their home country, it peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Unique Song StructureUnlike traditional song structure, "Roses" is divided into three parts. Big Boi takes charge of the upbeat first section, Andre 3000 performs the slow-paced second part, and the last section is a group performance.
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Popular Culture InfluenceThe line, "I know you'd like to think your s**t don't stink..." is one of the most popular and well-known lines from the song and has regularly been quoted in popular culture.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Roses" is set in a high school, where Big Boi and Andre 3000 are competing for the attention of the popular girl. It is reminiscent of a 1950s-style American high school drama, featuring a musical theater-style performance.
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Grammy AwardsOutKast's double album "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below", which includes "Roses", won the Grammy Award for the Album of The Year in 2004.
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Sophisticated LyricismThe lyrics are famously sophisticated for a pop song, with clever use of metaphors and similes. It tells a cautionary story about the dangers of letting ego interfere in personal relationships.
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Platinum CertificationIn June 2004, "Roses" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Later, the single has gone on to achieve Platinum status, representing sales and streams equating to over 1,000,000 units.
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UK Chart Success"Roses" was also a significant success in the UK where it peaked at number four in the UK Singles Chart.
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Song DurationWith a length of six minutes and nine seconds, "Roses" is considerably longer than the average pop song. This was a bold and unconventional decision in an industry where the majority of successful singles typically do not exceed four minutes.
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GenreThe song represents a blend of hip-hop, funk, rock, and pop elements, showcasing OutKast's diverse musical influences. Some even hail it as a perfect demonstration of their genre-blending talent.
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Warner Bros. LawsuitA 2007 lawsuit by Rosa Parks against OutKast and their producer was settled. This case did not relate to "Roses" specifically, but to another song named after Parks. However, the case brought significant public attention to the duo at the time.
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