Lyrics
hey girl, i betcha, there's someone out to get you
Addressing a girl, suggesting that someone might be interested in her.
you'll find him anywhere, on a bus, in a bar, in a grocery store
Emphasizing that this person can be found anywhere, listing various places.
he'll say, "excuse me, haven't i seen you somewhere before?"
Describing a scenario where the person approaches the girl, claiming familiarity.
(chorus)
Chorus - introducing the character "the rapper."
rap-a-rap-a-rap, they call him the rapper
Describing the act of rapping, presenting the character as "the rapper."
rap, rap, rap, know what he's after
Reiterating the rapping motif, highlighting the rapper's goals or intentions.
so he starts his rappin, hopin somethin will happen
The rapper begins his verbal communication, expressing hope for a response.
he'll say he needs you, a companion, a girl he can talk to
Stating the rapper's desire for companionship and someone to talk to.
he's made up his mind, he needs someone to sock it to
Indicating the rapper's decision to find someone to connect with emotionally.
(chorus)
Repeating the chorus - emphasizing the rapper's identity and purpose.
He's made an impression, so he makes a suggestion
Highlighting the impact the rapper has made and suggesting a proposition.
come up to my place, for some coffee, or tea, or me
Inviting the girl to the rapper's place for coffee, tea, or potentially something more.
he's got you where he wants you, girl you better face reality
Asserting that the rapper has control over the situation, advising the girl to face reality.
(chorus)
Repeating the chorus - reinforcing the rapper's identity and purpose.
rap, rap, rap, call him the rapper
Concluding with a repetition of the rapper's title, "the rapper."
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