The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
This my rap song
1-2-3-4
I get really sick and tired
Of boys up in my face
Pick up lines like what's your sign
Won't get you any place
When me and all my girls
Go walking down the street
Seems we can't go anywhere
Without a car that goes beep, beep
'Cause this body is a priceless piece
Of lovin' unconditionally
So Mr. Bigster who you think you are
You was thinkin' you's goin get it for free
Hey ladies yeah
Let 'em know it ain't easy
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Hey sisters, it's time to be greedy
Nothin' good comes for free
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Damn I sure look fine
I can't blame those horny boys
I would make me mine
When I pass you in a club
Oh-la-la you gasp
Back up boy, I ain't your toy
Or your piece of ass
'Cause this body is a priceless piece
Of lovin' unconditionally
So Mr. Bigster who you think you are
You was thinkin' you's goin get it for free
Hey ladies yeah
Let 'em know it ain't easy
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Hey sisters, it's time to be greedy
Nothin' good comes for free
Hey ladies yeah
Let 'em know it ain't easy
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Hey sisters, it's time to be greedy
Nothin' good comes for free
No jealosy, no envy girls
Come on let's work it out
No freebies in the limousine
That's not what it's about
Let 'em know just what to do
Give it up he won't call you
Respect is just a minimum
Come on girl and get you some
1-2-3-4
(x2)
Hey ladies yeah
Let 'em know it ain't easy
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Hey sisters, it's time to be greedy
Nothin' good comes for free
Come on girl's let's work it out
Let's show 'em what it's all about
Let's come together
Let's come together
Let's come together
You gotta let 'em know
That it ain't easy street, no
1-2-3-4
I get really sick and tired
Of boys up in my face
Pick up lines like what's your sign
Won't get you any place
When me and all my girls
Go walking down the street
Seems we can't go anywhere
Without a car that goes beep, beep
'Cause this body is a priceless piece
Of lovin' unconditionally
So Mr. Bigster who you think you are
You was thinkin' you's goin get it for free
Hey ladies yeah
Let 'em know it ain't easy
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Hey sisters, it's time to be greedy
Nothin' good comes for free
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Damn I sure look fine
I can't blame those horny boys
I would make me mine
When I pass you in a club
Oh-la-la you gasp
Back up boy, I ain't your toy
Or your piece of ass
'Cause this body is a priceless piece
Of lovin' unconditionally
So Mr. Bigster who you think you are
You was thinkin' you's goin get it for free
Hey ladies yeah
Let 'em know it ain't easy
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Hey sisters, it's time to be greedy
Nothin' good comes for free
Hey ladies yeah
Let 'em know it ain't easy
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Hey sisters, it's time to be greedy
Nothin' good comes for free
No jealosy, no envy girls
Come on let's work it out
No freebies in the limousine
That's not what it's about
Let 'em know just what to do
Give it up he won't call you
Respect is just a minimum
Come on girl and get you some
1-2-3-4
(x2)
Hey ladies yeah
Let 'em know it ain't easy
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Hey sisters, it's time to be greedy
Nothin' good comes for free
Come on girl's let's work it out
Let's show 'em what it's all about
Let's come together
Let's come together
Let's come together
You gotta let 'em know
That it ain't easy street, no
Lyrics submitted by celia
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