This song is written as the perspective of the boys in the street, as a whole, and what path they are going to choose as they get older and grow into men. (This is why the music video takes place in an orphanage.) The seen, and unseen collective suffering is imbedded in the boys’ mind, consciously or subconsciously, and is haunting them. Which path will the boys choose? Issac Hayes is the voice of reason, maybe God, the angel on his shoulder, or the voice of his forefathers from beyond the grave who can see the big picture and are pleading with the boys not to continue the violence and pattern of killing their brothers, but to rise above. The most beautiful song and has so many levels. Racism towards African Americans in America would not exist if everyone sat down and listened to this song and understood the history behind the words. The power, fear, pleading in RZA and Ghostface voices are genuine and powerful. Issac Hayes’ strong voice makes the perfect strong father figure, who is possibly from beyond the grave.
This one hyah is a must
Let top selector crush y'all with skill
'Cause ya know it's so skillful
long time for reggae music no hip hop music
could take it with said speed
So come.. BUST!
[KRS One]
All you see in the newspapers nowadays
is nuff gal talk bout them been raped
and them been molested and them been beat up
and them been all sexed up SEEN? Hahahah
But now KRS One comes to give you this
Come down, come down, come down
Well now you're sleepin and you're creepin with the stardom
First you do the nasty, then he raped me
You're creepin and you're SLEEPIN with the stardom
First you do the nasty, then he raped me
SAY GAL! Why you comin to the hotel?
SAY GAL! You wan good sex we can tell?
SAY GAL! Your skirt so tight it hug your butt
SAY GAL! You're lookin like you really want.. want..
GAL! Don't tell me you can wear what you want
Cause nowadays a most dem gal a dressin like a slut
SAY GAL! A woman must, respect herself
SAY GAL! So leave the see-through dress upon the shelf
Because you're creepin and you're sleepin with the stardom
First you do the nasty, then he raped me
You're sleepin and you're CREEPIN with the stardom
First you do the nasty, then he raped me
SAY GAL! You don't wan man call ya bitch
SAY GAL! You walk down the street with a switch
SAY GAL! Have the answer, control your body
SAY GAL! You know you kyan't test me
You want to hug me, you're kinda sexy
But if me rush up an' feel your body
BOOM! You run cry, "Him a rape me"
BOOM! You run cry, "Him a rape me"
Because you're sleepin and you're creepin with the stardom
First you do the nasty, then he raped me
You're creepin and you're SLEEPIN with the stardom
First you do the nasty, then he raped me
..
SAY GAL! KRS keep one lady
SAY GAL! All ya kind, nah nobody rush me
SAY GAL! At the show, ya MOVE ya body
but, I better show now what ya wan' with me
Don't try to set me up now witcha own demo tape
Don't try to set me up now wit the statuatory rape
You want to hug me, and try to sex me
But if me rush up an' feel your body
BOOM! You run cry, "Him a rape me"
BOOM! You run cry, "Him a rape me"
Because you're sleepin and you're creepin with the stardom
First you do the nasty, then he raped me
REEEEEEEEEEEWIND!
Now all hip-hop reggae crew
Hip-hop reggae crew in Holland
Hip-hop reggae crew in London
Hip-hop reggae crew in Germany
Hip-hop reggae crew in Japan
Hip-hop reggae crew in L.A.
Hip-hop reggae crew in New York
We run tings every single time
Sydney Mills, KRS-One, Kenny Parker, D-Square, SEEN?
Now all golddigger hold tight
SAY GAL! Why you comin to the hotel?
SAY GAL! You wan good sex you can tell?
SAY GAL! Your skirt so tight it hug your butt
SAY GAL! You're lookin you really want.. want..
GAL! Don't say ya wear what ya want
Cause nowadays MOST gal dress like a slut
SAY GAL! A woman must, respect herself
SAY GAL! So leave that see-through dress up on the shelf
Because you're sleepin and you're creepin with the stardom
First you do the nasty, then he raped me
You're sleepin and you're CREEPIN with the stardom
First you do the nasty, then he raped me
..
[Kenny Parker]
This should take five seconds
Yo, this is DJ Kenny Parker in the house
I just want to say peace to my man BizMarkie
EPMD, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest
Shabba Ranks, Ice-T over on the West Coast
Nice and Smooth, GangStarr
And umm Kid Capri
And yo check out this next beat
cause it's kinda FUNKY!
Let top selector crush y'all with skill
'Cause ya know it's so skillful
long time for reggae music no hip hop music
could take it with said speed
So come.. BUST!
[KRS One]
All you see in the newspapers nowadays
is nuff gal talk bout them been raped
and them been molested and them been beat up
and them been all sexed up SEEN? Hahahah
But now KRS One comes to give you this
Come down, come down, come down
Well now you're sleepin and you're creepin with the stardom
First you do the nasty, then he raped me
You're creepin and you're SLEEPIN with the stardom
First you do the nasty, then he raped me
SAY GAL! Why you comin to the hotel?
SAY GAL! You wan good sex we can tell?
SAY GAL! Your skirt so tight it hug your butt
SAY GAL! You're lookin like you really want.. want..
GAL! Don't tell me you can wear what you want
Cause nowadays a most dem gal a dressin like a slut
SAY GAL! A woman must, respect herself
SAY GAL! So leave the see-through dress upon the shelf
Because you're creepin and you're sleepin with the stardom
First you do the nasty, then he raped me
You're sleepin and you're CREEPIN with the stardom
First you do the nasty, then he raped me
SAY GAL! You don't wan man call ya bitch
SAY GAL! You walk down the street with a switch
SAY GAL! Have the answer, control your body
SAY GAL! You know you kyan't test me
You want to hug me, you're kinda sexy
But if me rush up an' feel your body
BOOM! You run cry, "Him a rape me"
BOOM! You run cry, "Him a rape me"
Because you're sleepin and you're creepin with the stardom
First you do the nasty, then he raped me
You're creepin and you're SLEEPIN with the stardom
First you do the nasty, then he raped me
..
SAY GAL! KRS keep one lady
SAY GAL! All ya kind, nah nobody rush me
SAY GAL! At the show, ya MOVE ya body
but, I better show now what ya wan' with me
Don't try to set me up now witcha own demo tape
Don't try to set me up now wit the statuatory rape
You want to hug me, and try to sex me
But if me rush up an' feel your body
BOOM! You run cry, "Him a rape me"
BOOM! You run cry, "Him a rape me"
Because you're sleepin and you're creepin with the stardom
First you do the nasty, then he raped me
REEEEEEEEEEEWIND!
Now all hip-hop reggae crew
Hip-hop reggae crew in Holland
Hip-hop reggae crew in London
Hip-hop reggae crew in Germany
Hip-hop reggae crew in Japan
Hip-hop reggae crew in L.A.
Hip-hop reggae crew in New York
We run tings every single time
Sydney Mills, KRS-One, Kenny Parker, D-Square, SEEN?
Now all golddigger hold tight
SAY GAL! Why you comin to the hotel?
SAY GAL! You wan good sex you can tell?
SAY GAL! Your skirt so tight it hug your butt
SAY GAL! You're lookin you really want.. want..
GAL! Don't say ya wear what ya want
Cause nowadays MOST gal dress like a slut
SAY GAL! A woman must, respect herself
SAY GAL! So leave that see-through dress up on the shelf
Because you're sleepin and you're creepin with the stardom
First you do the nasty, then he raped me
You're sleepin and you're CREEPIN with the stardom
First you do the nasty, then he raped me
..
[Kenny Parker]
This should take five seconds
Yo, this is DJ Kenny Parker in the house
I just want to say peace to my man BizMarkie
EPMD, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest
Shabba Ranks, Ice-T over on the West Coast
Nice and Smooth, GangStarr
And umm Kid Capri
And yo check out this next beat
cause it's kinda FUNKY!
Lyrics submitted by SongMeanings
Say Gal Lyrics as written by Lawrence Krsone Parker
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Lyrics powered by LyricFind
Add your thoughts
Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.
Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!
More Featured Meanings
I Can't Go To Sleep
Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
Head > Heels
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
“Head > Heels” is a track that aims to capture what it feels like to experience romance that exceeds expectations. Ed Sheeran dedicates his album outro to a lover who has blessed him with a unique experience that he seeks to describe through the song’s nuanced lyrics.
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.
American Town
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran shares a short story of reconnecting with an old flame on “American Town.” The track is about a holiday Ed Sheeran spends with his countrywoman who resides in America. The two are back together after a long period apart, and get around to enjoying a bunch of fun activities while rekindling the flames of their romance.
Page
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran
There aren’t many things that’ll hurt more than giving love a chance against your better judgement only to have your heart crushed yet again. Ed Sheeran tells such a story on “Page.” On this track, he is devastated to have lost his lover and even more saddened by the feeling that he may never move on from this.