Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Pretty Woman’ by 2 Live Crew. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of 2 Live Crew or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
[ ] = all the other Crew members
Verse 1: Luke
[Pretty woman] Ha haaa, walkin’ down the street
[Pretty woman] Gir, girl, you look so sweet
[Pretty woman] You, you bring me down to the knees
[Pretty woman] You make me want to beg please
[O-o-o-o-oh, pretty woman]
Verse 2: Fresh Kid Ice
[Big hairy woman] You need to shave that stuff
[Big hairy woman] You know, I bet it’s tough
[Big hairy woman] All that hair, it ain’t legi-i-it
[‘Cause you look like Cousin I-I-I-I-It]
[Big hairy woman]
Verse 3: Brother Marquis
[Ball-headed woman] Girl, your hair won’t grow
[Ball-headed woman] You got a teeny-weeny afro
[Ball-headed woman] You know, your hair could look nice
[Ball-headed woman] First you got to roll it with rice
[Ball-headed woman]
(spoken) Here, lemme get this hunk o’ beans for ya,
ya know whatI’m sayin’? Ha ha! This better than Rice-a-Roni!
Ha ha ha ha ha!
[O-o-o-o-oh, ball-headed woman]
Bridge:
(Mr. Mixx) Big hairy woman, come on in …
(Marquis) And don’t forget your ball-headed friend
(Luke) Hey, pretty woman, let the boys jump in-n-n-n!
Verse 4: Mr. Mixx
[Two-timin’ woman] Girl, you know you ain’t right
[Two-timin’ woman] You was out with my boy last night
[Two-timin’ woman] That takes a load off my mind
[Two-timin’ woman] Now I know the baby ain’t mine
[O-o-o-o-oh, two-timin’ woman]
All:
O-o-o-o-oh, pretty woman!