I saw you walking down the street, and I had to stop Turn up the radio and drop the top I told her recognize game when it’s in your face She started dippin’ to the beat and feeling the bass Cause girl, you’re on my mind don’t stop, now’s the time Young tender, would you be mine We can get freaky in the right situation, But I’ma let you know that trickin’ ain’t my occupation I’m a player, lookin’ to be chose I keep it way too real so you know how it goes You want flowers, I’ll buy your ass a rose But later on you’ll be coming out them pantyhose ’Cause this is where you need to be Tell Paula and Janet, tonight you leaving with meChorus: Cause, Life Is Too $hort, but I ain’t trippin Baby we could be gettin’ it, don’t fight the feelin’ Lets get in, where we fit in and later for the rest Tonight it’s all about you, I’m your special request Don’t stop, just call it verse two Tonight it’s goin’ down, won’t you come on through Not your average, everyday, same old or out dated This raw (this raw), uncut, x-rated And I ain’t like the lames and they played out ways It’s like comparing Mickey D’s to Kwikways That ain’t me, I’m from the old school I play an instrumental, get some wine and we cool I’ll be a fast talkin’ con man, blowin’ your mind Freak you and your girlfriend at the same time (Ooh you got a dirty mouth,you nasty and that’s what I’m talkin’ bout) I’m an Oaktown mack and it’s like that, so Let’s do it again, after my show I’m in East Oakland, won’t you slide on through I’ll put on some old Short and give you something to ride to Chorus
credits
from Special Request,
released February 12, 2013
Written by B. McFarland, G. “Whiz” Ward II co-produced by DJ Tap.10
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