Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)
Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)

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Exploring the pitfalls of trying too hard to fit into a culture that's not one's own, this track humorously delves into the life of a guy who desperately wants to be cool and embraced by the hip-hop scene. Despite his efforts, from buying trendy music to… Read more

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Nov 9, 1998
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Pretty Fly (For A White Guy) Lyrics

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Give it to me, baby (uh huh, uh huh)
Give it to me, baby (uh huh, uh huh)
Give it to me, baby (uh huh, uh huh)
And all the girlies say, I'm pretty fly for a white guy

Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, cinco, seis
You know it's kind of hard just to get along today
Our subject isn't cool but he fakes it anyway
He may not have a clue and he may not have style
But everything he lacks, well, he makes up in denial

So don't debate, a player straight
You know he really doesn't get it anyway
Gonna play the field and keep it real
For you no way, for you no way
So if you don't rate, just overcompensate
At least you know you can always go on Ricki Lake
The world needs wannabes
Hey, hey, do that brand new thing

Give it to me, baby (uh huh, uh huh)
Give it to me, baby (uh huh, uh huh)
Give it to me, baby (uh huh, uh huh)
And all the girlies say, I'm pretty fly (for a white guy)

He needs some cool tunes, not just any will suffice
But they didn't have Ice Cube so he bought Vanilla Ice
Now cruising in his Pinto, he sees homies as he pass
But if he looks twice, they're gonna kick his lily ass

So don't debate, a player straight
You know he really doesn't get it anyway
Gonna play the field and keep it real
For you no way, for you no way
So if you don't rate, just overcompensate
At least you know you can always go on Ricki Lake
The world loves wannabes
Hey, hey, do that brand new thing

Now he's gettin' a tattoo, yeah, he's gettin' ink done
He asked for a 13 but they drew a 31
Friends say he's trying too hard and he's not quite hip
But in his own mind he's the, he's the dopest trip

Give it to me, baby (uh huh, uh huh)
Give it to me, baby (uh huh, uh huh)
Give it to me, baby (uh huh, uh huh)
Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, cinco, seis

So don't debate, a player straight
You know he really doesn't get it anyway
Gonna play the field and keep it real
For you no way, for you no way
So if you don't rate, just overcompensate
At least you know you can always go on Ricki Lake
The world needs wannabes
The world loves wannabes
Let's get some more wannabees
Hey, hey, do that brand new thing

Writer(s): Bryan Keith Holland
Copyright(s): Lyrics © ROUND HILL CARLIN, LLC
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)?

Exploring the pitfalls of trying too hard to fit into a culture that's not one's own, this track humorously delves into the life of a guy who desperately wants to be cool and embraced by the hip-hop scene. Despite his efforts, from buying trendy music to getting a tattoo, he misses the mark and becomes more of a caricature than a genuine part of the community. The song highlights how superficial attempts at assimilation can lead to ridicule rather than acceptance, emphasizing that authenticity can't be bought or faked—it has to come from within.

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