Released: March 29, 1988
Songwriter: Will Smith DJ Jazzy Jeff
Producer: DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Bryan “Chuck” New Pete Q. Harris
[Fresh Prince]
For years I have been waitin and hesitatin to make a
Rap record, that had the pace of a
Slow song, quiet storm, chillin while the fire is warm
You and your girl, with this record on
Your radio or stereo, I don't know
I love you so is what you'll be sayin, while this record's playin
You reminscin and kissin your girl
Relax, lay back, unwind, because now it's time to chill
Setting the mood, by the use of this groove
Is an ingenious, perceptive, brilliant, a very clever move
Because the bass line, combined with the fresh rhyme
At a slow tempo entices passion to grow
But if it's not passion for which you search
Then use the song as a massage after a hard day's work
And if it's true that music calms the savage beast
Play this cut in the jungle and put the lions to sleep
Take a deep breath, stretch, kick off your footwear
Put on the tape of this record, but beware
Caution, warning, it's your decision
There's nothin stronger that you can buy, without prescription
It's soothing, somewhat hypnotic
A rhythmic anesthetic it's practically a narcotic
You want it? We got it -- come get it we're widdit
Because it's all at the push of a button, yo Jeff, hit it!
The objective, of this musical extravaganza
Is to enlighten you, stanza by stanza
Verse after verse, have been precisely arranged
Rearranged and then changed until the best remained
The result being, this incredible song
So for at least eight hours a day, you'll have this record on
In the morning and at night in your room
And all through the afternoon, you will be
Listening, mentally wrapped up in the cut
Some people will sit down and some will choose to get up
But whatever you choose, just keep your ear to the wax
Because we got somethin def that other rappers lack
We haven't been able to put our fingers on what it is
But it's different and it's def and it appeals to kids
And teens and adults and senior citizens too
And I'd be willing to bet, that it appeals to you, too!
So if you're not into rap, give us a chance
To change your mind, and to make you dance
To this lyrical miracle, this musical discovery
But yo I wanna chill for a second, yo Jeff, cover me
It's like paradise, this music is nice
It makes you hot if you want it too, or twice as cold as ice
It brings love to the heart of a criminal
With this subliminal power, all the women'll
Flock while all the guys rock, when it's on your box
It gained us a much bigger reputation than the White Sox
You may ask yourself are we that famous?
Bust this, the Queen of Spain knows what my real name is
Our time is runnin short so I'll bid you farewell
You know this cut is so def, that you have been overwhelmed
Be cool, be chill, relax, have no fear..
.. I'm outta here
For years I have been waitin and hesitatin to make a
Rap record, that had the pace of a
Slow song, quiet storm, chillin while the fire is warm
You and your girl, with this record on
Your radio or stereo, I don't know
I love you so is what you'll be sayin, while this record's playin
You reminscin and kissin your girl
Relax, lay back, unwind, because now it's time to chill
Setting the mood, by the use of this groove
Is an ingenious, perceptive, brilliant, a very clever move
Because the bass line, combined with the fresh rhyme
At a slow tempo entices passion to grow
But if it's not passion for which you search
Then use the song as a massage after a hard day's work
And if it's true that music calms the savage beast
Play this cut in the jungle and put the lions to sleep
Take a deep breath, stretch, kick off your footwear
Put on the tape of this record, but beware
Caution, warning, it's your decision
There's nothin stronger that you can buy, without prescription
It's soothing, somewhat hypnotic
A rhythmic anesthetic it's practically a narcotic
You want it? We got it -- come get it we're widdit
Because it's all at the push of a button, yo Jeff, hit it!
The objective, of this musical extravaganza
Is to enlighten you, stanza by stanza
Verse after verse, have been precisely arranged
Rearranged and then changed until the best remained
The result being, this incredible song
So for at least eight hours a day, you'll have this record on
In the morning and at night in your room
And all through the afternoon, you will be
Listening, mentally wrapped up in the cut
Some people will sit down and some will choose to get up
But whatever you choose, just keep your ear to the wax
Because we got somethin def that other rappers lack
We haven't been able to put our fingers on what it is
But it's different and it's def and it appeals to kids
And teens and adults and senior citizens too
And I'd be willing to bet, that it appeals to you, too!
So if you're not into rap, give us a chance
To change your mind, and to make you dance
To this lyrical miracle, this musical discovery
But yo I wanna chill for a second, yo Jeff, cover me
It's like paradise, this music is nice
It makes you hot if you want it too, or twice as cold as ice
It brings love to the heart of a criminal
With this subliminal power, all the women'll
Flock while all the guys rock, when it's on your box
It gained us a much bigger reputation than the White Sox
You may ask yourself are we that famous?
Bust this, the Queen of Spain knows what my real name is
Our time is runnin short so I'll bid you farewell
You know this cut is so def, that you have been overwhelmed
Be cool, be chill, relax, have no fear..
.. I'm outta here
more tracks from the album
He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper (Expanded Edition)
- Parents Just Don’t Understand
- Pump Up the Bass
- Here We Go Again
- Jazzy’s in the House
- Another Special Announcement
- DJ on Wheels
- Girls Ain’t Nothing But Trouble- 1988 Extended Remix
- Parents Just Don’t Understand - Single Edit
- Girls Ain’t Nothing But Trouble - Single Version
- He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper
- Brand New Funk
- A Nightmare on My Street
- As We Go
- Time to Chill
- Human Video Game
- Live at Union Square (November 1986)
- My Buddy
- Charlie Mack (The First Out the Limo)
- Let’s Get Busy Baby
- Rhythm Trax (House Party Style)
- Girls Ain’t Nothing But Trouble - Instrumental Remix
From the albums
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince popular songs
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
- Summertime
- Parents Just Don’t Understand
- Boom! Shake the Room
- A Nightmare on My Street
- Girls Ain’t Nothing But Trouble
- You Saw My Blinker
- Brand New Funk
- I’m Looking For The One (To Be With Me)
- Can’t Wait to be With You
- Boom! Shake The Room (Street Remix)
- Ain’t No Place Like Home
- I Wanna Rock
- Scream
- Code Red
- Shadow Dreams
- Twinkle Twinkle (I’m Not A Star)
- Everything that Glitters (Ain’t Always Gold)
- Somethin’ Like Dis
- Numero Uno
- Jeff Waz on the Beat Box
- The Reverend
- The Girlie Had a Mustache
- Too Damn Hype