Lyrics
Hey girl, I bet you
Addressing a girl and expressing a belief.
There's someone out to get you
Suspecting that someone is pursuing or targeting her.
You'll find him anywhere
Suggesting that the person pursuing her can be found anywhere.
On a bus, in a bar, in a grocery store
Listing various places where the pursuer might approach her.
He'll say "Excuse me, haven't I seen you somewhere before?"
Describing a potential encounter where the pursuer recognizes her and initiates a conversation.
Rap, rap, rap, they call him the rapper
Introducing the character known as "the rapper."
Rap, rap, rap, you know what he's after
Highlighting the rapper's pursuit or goal.
So, he starts his rappin'
Indicating the rapper starting to engage in conversation or "rappin'."
Hoping something will happen
Expressing the rapper's hope for a positive outcome.
He'll say he needs you
Stating the rapper's need for companionship.
A companion, a girl he can talk to
Describing the type of relationship the rapper desires.
He's made up his mind
Asserting that the rapper has made a decision.
He needs someone to sock it to
Clarifying the rapper's desire for a meaningful connection.
Rap, rap, rap, they call him the rapper
Reiterating the character as "the rapper."
Rap, rap, rap, you know what he's after
Emphasizing the rapper's pursuit or goal again.
He's made an impression
Noting that the rapper has left an impact.
So he makes a suggestion
Describing a subsequent action by the rapper.
"Come up to my place
Quoting the rapper's invitation to go to his place.
For some coffee or tea or me"
Listing possible offerings at his place.
He's got you where he wants you
Asserting that the rapper has successfully positioned the girl where he wants her.
Girl, you've gotta face reality
Advising the girl to face the reality of the situation.
Rap, rap, rap, they call him the rapper
Repeating the identification of "the rapper."
Rap, rap, rap, you know what he's after
Reiterating the rapper's pursuit or goal in the context.
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