Whassup man, what's wrong wit'chu? Why you so sad? What's wrong? Man, I went to school And the teacher said I be no rapper
Say Why she tell you that? She told me I had to be somethin, that's more Like I could be a construction worker or somethin'
Man, workers ain't realistic man You can't be out there sawin' all day Boy it's hot out man keep on goin' to school, get your education That way, you can be anythin' you to be
I just sing, can I, sing you a song I bet love it I just wanna sing, I-I ain't for much I just wanna sing, can I, sing you a I bet love it, I ain't askin' for much
Listen, I wanna make music, I just wanna verse or two In fact, man, I be a rapper too And I could sing the blues I got problems too, plus I growed up in the projects too
Well, can you put me on your 'Cause I got a good theme song that right could probably sing on Yo, I just want a at stardom I just wanna be than a thief or robber
Well, about a remix? and I could probably make the beat And get it done all in less than a And make it for the radio, so the kids could watch the video Yo, but don't hear me doe
Man, I just want a at it If I fail be back, 'cause I refuse to be a crack addict I wanna prove the critics What started off with a poem done turned it a song Now sing it for you
I wanna sing, can I, sing you a song I bet love it I just wanna sing, I-I ain't for much I just wanna sing, can I sing you a I bet you'll it, I ain't askin' for much
Listen to me, I wanna be a one day, that way I can be put in the same category with Barry and Marvin Gaye And a tribute dedicated to me Sell platinum records and win Grammys so the world can see
You could be anything you want to be Play or make music, just put your mind to it And yo, I the typical 'American Idol' But I'm done, I'm sure the boy Simon'll like me
Everybody can't act rap, and no matter how real the seem can't sing But, there's another Michael or Tiger Woods right in the hood, plus
Yo you ain't never seen a, meaner Of tennis than Venus and Serena So, it's people like that helped people like me And they me the courage to sing, so I'ma sing it for ya
I just sing, can I, sing you a song I bet you'll it I just wanna sing, I-I ain't askin' for I just wanna sing, can I you a song I bet you'll love it, I ain't for much
I wanna do and TV shows I wanna blow and sell records like the Beegees And I really need a chauffeur, I don't need a maid or a cook Just a cleaner and coasters
And I can cook and clean for myself, with the right promo I feel, I can really do big And I could probably write me a With all the stuff I got to 'em, it's got to be a best seller
And it's way deeper a Coke and a smile Why go to schools when the teachers ain't helpin' us My art teacher drive a but he ain't bein' artistic I got music second period but the class won't listen, I wanna
I just sing, can I, sing you a song (So, to all the kids) I bet love it (All the and fathers, sisters and brothers of the world) I-I ain't for much
I wanna sing, can I, sing you a song (Y'know? Our kids encouragement) I bet you'll it, I ain't askin' for much (We a reason, y'knahmsayin?) (Let's 'em somethin, let's give 'em somethin' to look forward to) (So all you teachers that ain't doin' job, y'all step aside)
I wanna sing, can I, sing you a song I bet you'll it ('Cause I got a brother and sister that's gon') (Grow up one day and be a teacher) (And she gon' teach somethin') (Y'know? She gon' make it worth to school y'know?) (It's than free lunch now) I-I askin' for much
I wanna sing, can I, sing you a song (I just sing, I used to be just like you) I bet you'll it, I ain't askin' for much (But thank God, we got later)