This paper was turned in by an Oakland High school student who received the
highest honors at the school district's ebonics translation competition.
Assignment: Please translate the following Rap song lyrics from Ebonics to
standard English.
Artist: Notorious B.I.G.
Album: Ready to Die
Song: One more chance (remix)
Lyrics:
First things first, I poppa, freaks all the honeys
Dummies - playboy bunnies, those wantin' money
Those the ones I like 'cause they don't get nathan'
But penetration, unless it smells like sanitation
Garbage, I turn like doorknobs
Heart throb, never, black and ugly as ever
However, I stay coochied down to the socks
Rings and watch filled with rocks
TRANSLATION:
As a general rule, I perform deviant sexual acts with women of all kinds,
including but not limited to those with limited intellect, nude magazine
models, and prostitutes. I particularly enjoy sexual encounters with the
latter group as they are generally disappointed in the fact that they only
receive penile intercourse and nothing more, unless of course, they douche
on a consistent basis. Although I am extremely unattractive, I am able to
engage in these types of sexual acts with some regularity. Perhaps my
sexuality is somehow related to my fancy and expensive jewelry.
Lyrics:
And my jam knock in the Mitsubishi
Girls pee pee when they see me, Nava-hoes creep me in they tee pee
As I lay down laws like I lay carpet Stop it - if you think your
gonna make a profit
TRANS:
I enjoy playing my music loudly on my car stereo. Apparently, women enjoy
this also because they become sexually aroused when they see me driving.
Oddly enough, when I visit the Native American reservations, some of the
more sexually promiscuous Indian women attempt to seduce me in their homes.
Their intent is to divest me of my earnings. Such actions are
unacceptable.
Lyrics:
Don't see my ones, don't see my guns - get it
Now tell ya friends Poppa hit it then split it
In two as I flow with the Junior Mafia
I don't know what the hell's stoppin' ya
I'm clockin' ya - Versace shades watchin' ya
Once ya grin, I'm in game, begin
TRANS:
Understand this fact: you can have neither my money, nor my weapons.
I suggest that you inform your peers that we engaged in violent sexual
acts. Currently, I am rapping with my associates, the Junior Mafia. I'm
having some difficulty understanding why you refuse to approach me. I am
attempting to make eye contact with you through my expensive glasses, and
as soon as you respond with a smile, I will approach you.
Lyrics:
First I talk about how I dress and this
And diamond necklaces - stretch Lexuses
The sex is just immaculate from the back I get
Deeper and deeper - help ya reach the
Climax that your man can't make
Call and tell him you'll be home real late
Let's sing the break
TRANS:
I prefer to open the conversation with light banter about my
wardrobe and jewelry, then I like to discuss my collection of expensive
cars. This is more than enough to convince you to have sexual intercourse
with me. I am able to insert my penis further into you when I enter you from
behind. Furthermore, you will be able to reach orgasm. I understand this
to be a problem with your current sexual partner. He needn't be concerned
about your whereabouts. Please phone him and inform him that you won't be
home for a while. By the way, please sing the chorus of the song for me
also.
Lyrics:
She's sick of that song on how it's so long
Thought he worked his until I handled my biz
There I is - major pain like Damon Wayans
Low down dirty even like his brother Keenan
Schemin' - don't bring your girl 'round me
True player for real, ask Puff Daddy
TRANS:
Your current love interest no longer wishes to hear your fabrications about
the length of your member. After I had sexual intercourse with your woman,
she became enlightened as to the proper way it is supposed to be performed;
violently and immorally. It would be in your best interest to keep your
woman away from me as my sexual prowess is very strong. If you are
unconvinced, ask Puff Daddy.
Lyrics:
You - ringin' bells with bags from Chanel
Baby Benz, traded in your Hyundai Excel
Fully equipped, CD changer with the cell
She beeped me, meet me at twelve
TRANS:
Despite the fact that you attempted to win her at her doorstep with bags
full of expensive clothes and a car(the lower end model Mercedes Benz which
you financed by signing over your current vehicle) containing an expensive
stereo and a cellular phone, your woman has contacted me through my pager
indicating that we should rendezvous at midnight.
Lyrics:
Where you at? Flippin' jobs, playin' car notes? While I'm swimmin' in ya
women like the breast stroke Right stroke, left stroke what's the best
stroke Death stroke - tongue all down her throat Nuthin' left to do but
send her home to you I'm through - can ya sing the song for me, boo?
TRANS:
You, on the other hand, jump from job to job, barely able to maintain
payments on the Mercedes Benz you purchased for your woman. Meanwhile, I
continue to engage in sexual intercourse and commit lewd osculatory acts
with your women. My only remaining option is to request that she leave my
home and return to you because I have reached orgasm and no longer have a
need for her presence.
Lyrics:
So, what's it gonna be? Him or me?
We can cruise the world with pearls
Gator boots for girls
The envy of all women, crushed linen
Cartier wrist-wear with diamonds in 'em
The finest women I love with a passion
Ya man's a wimp, I give that ass a good thrashin'
TRANS:
The ultimate decision rests with you. Whom do you choose as your sexual
partner. I can take you on cruises around the world. I will dress you in
the finest jewelry and footwear. You will be envied by women worldwide in
your fine clothes and jewelry. There is a special place in my heart for
beautiful women. I will defeat your man in an altercation because he is
effeminate.
Lyrics:
High fashion - flyin' into all states.
Sexin' me while your man masturbates.
Isn't this great? Your flight leaves at eight.
Her flight lands at nine, my game just rewinds.
Lyrically I'm supposed to represent.
I'm not only the client, I'm the player president
TRANS:
You will be dressed in finest clothes on the runways of Paris. I will fly
you to every state to shop for fine clothes and jewelry. You will enjoy
sexual intercourse with me and your man will be forced to pleasure himself
through manual stimulation. What a life! I'll return you to LaGuardia in
time to catch your 8 o'clock flight. The timing is perfect because I have
scheduled a date with a second woman who arrives at the same gate at 9
o'clock. I'll seduce her in the same way that I seduced you. I rap well
and I am a positive reflection of my home town. Not only am I a sexually
deviant, misogynistic, immoral, wealthy, male prostitute, but I also sit on
the board of directors of the organization that governs others of my kind
Wishing you and your family members a Merry Chrismas
and a very Happy and Prosperous New Year.
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