“I Like Big Butts” is a seminal hip-hop song by Sir Mix-a-Lot, released in 1992. It became an immediate sensation, primarily due to its singable beat and controversial lyrics celebrating shapely women. The song’s humorous yet aggressive approach towards body positivity, especially regarding larger buttocks, smacked a chord with audiences worldwide.
Sir Mix-a-Lot, whose real name is Anthony Ray, wrote the song as a playful homage to his love for women with ample derrières. The lyrics are known for their forthright and humour, with lines like “I like large butts and I cannot lie” becoming iconic within popular culture.”I Like Big Butts” rapidly scale the charts, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1993.
Its companion music video, featuring an array of women exhibiting their curves, further push its popularity. On the far side of its instant success, “I Like Big Butts” has suffer as a cultural touchstone, often specified and sampled in large number of media, including films, television shows, and advertisements.
Its effect extend further on the realm of music, glowing debate about body image, sexuality, and empowerment. Decennary after its release, “I Like Big Butts” remains a timeless anthem that continues to vibrate with audiences, gluing Sir Mix-a-Lot’s place in hip-hop history and secure the song’s enduring legacy.
Lyrics
Oh….my… God.
Becky, look at her butt, uh! it´s so big.
She looks like one of those rap guy´s girlfriends.
But, uh, y´know,
Who understands those rap guys?
They only talk to her because she looks like a total prostitute, okay.
I mean, her butt! It is just so.. Big.
I cannot believe it is just so.. Round.
It is, like, out there. I mean, gross.
Look! She has just so… Black!
I like big butts an´ I can not lie.
You otha brothas can´t deny.
That when a girl walks in wit´ a itty bitty waist an´
A round thing in yo´ face. You get SPRUNG.
Want to pull up tough, cuz you notice that butt was STUFFED.
Deep in the jeans she has wearin´.
I am hooked an´ I cannot stop starin´.
Oh baby, I want to get wit´ ya,
An´ take yo´ picta.
My homeboys tried to warn me.
But that butt you got makes me so horny.
Ooh, rumpled smooth skin.
You say you want to Get in ma Benz?
Well, use me, use me,
Cuz you aint that average groupy.
I seen her dancin´,
To Hell wit´ romancin´.
She has sweat. Wet.
Got it goin´ like a Turbo ´Vette.
I am tired o´ magazines
Sayin´ flat butts are the thing.
Take the average black man & ask him that.
She have got to pack much back.
So fella´s (YEAH), fella´s (YEAH),
Does your girlfrien´ got the butt? (HELL, YEAH)
So tell em to shake it (SHAKE IT),
Shake it (SHAKE IT)
Shake that healthy butt.
Baby got back.
(L.A. back with a Oakland booty.)
Baby got back.
(L.A. back with a Oakland booty.)
(L.A. back with a Oakland booty.)
I like em round & big,
An´ when I am throwin´ a gig,
I jus´ can´t help maself,
I am actin´ like an animal.
Now here is ma scandal,
I want to get ya home an´ UH,
Double up, uh, uh.
I ain´ talkin´ about Playboy,
´Cause silicone parts are made for toys.
I wan´ em real thick an´ juicy.
So fin´ that juicy double.
Mix Alot´s in trouble,
Beggin´ for a piece o´ that bubble.
So I am lookin´ at rock videos.
Watchin´ these bimbos
Walkin´ like hoes.
You can have them bimbos.
I will keep my women like Flo Jo.
A word to tha thick soul sistas,
I want to get wit´ ya.
I won´ cuss, o´ hit ya.
But I´ve got to be straight
When I say I want to…
Til´ the break o´ dawn,
Baby, got it goin´ on,
A lot o´ pimps won´t like this song,
Cause them punks like to hit it an´ quit it,
An´ I would ratha stay an´ play,
Cuz I am long, & I am strong,
An´ I am down to get the friction on.
So, ladies (YEAH) ladies (YEAH),
Do you want to roll ma Mercedes? (YEAH)
Then turn aroun´, stick it out,
Even white boys got ta shout.
Baby got back.
Baby got back!
Yea baby.
When it comes to females,
Cosmo aint got nuthin´ to do with ma selection.
36-24-36.
Only is she has 5´ 3″.
So yo girlfriend drives a Honda,
Playin´ workout tapes by Fonda,
But Fonda aint got a motor in the back o´ her Honda.
My anaconda don´t want want none,
Unless you got buns, hun.
You can do side bends or sit-ups,
But please don´ lose that butt.
Some brothas want to play that hard role,
And tell ya that butt ain´ gol´,
So they toss it, an´ leave it,
An´ I pull up quick to retrive it.
So Cosmo says yo´ fat,
Well, I ain´ down wit´ that.
´Cause yo waist is small an´ you are curves are kickin´,
An´ I am thinkin´ about stickin´.
To the beanpole dames in the magazines.
You aint it Miss Thang.
Gimme a sista, can´t resist ha,
Red beans an´ rice didn´ miss ha.
Some knucklehead tried to diss.
Cuz his girls are on ma lis´,
He had game but he chose to hit ´em,
An´ I pull up quick to get wit´ ´em.
So ladies if tha butt is round,
An´ you want to XXX slow down,
Call 1-900-MIX-ALOT,
An kick them nasty thought´,
Baby got back.
Baby got back.
Li´l in tha middle but she got much back.
Li´l in tha middle but she got much back.
Li´l in tha middle but she got much back.
Li´l in tha middle but she got much back.