“No Scrubs” is a chart-topping R&B anthem by the iconic girl group TLC. With its empowering message and catchy beats, the song quickly became a massive hit and a defining track of the late 1990s. Written by Kevin “She’kspere” Briggs, Kandi Burruss, and Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, “No Scrubs” addresses the issue of relationships and self-worth, encouraging women to demand respect and not settle for anything less than they deserve. TLC’s signature blend of soulful vocals and hip-hop-inspired rhythms shines through in “No Scrubs,” making it an infectious and memorable song that continues to resonate with audiences today. The track’s success further solidified TLC’s status as one of the most influential and groundbreaking girl groups in music history. With its bold and unapologetic attitude, “No Scrubs” remains a timeless anthem for empowerment and female empowerment.
released in 1999
No Scrubs Lyrics:
A scrub is a guy that thinks he’s fly
And is also known as a busta
Always talkin’ about what he wants
And just sits on his broke ass
So no, I don’t want your number
No, I don’t want to give you mine and
No, I don’t want to meet you nowhere
No, I don’t want none of your time and
No, I don’t want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can’t get no love from me
Hangin’ out the passenger side
Of his best friend’s ride
Trying to holla at me
I don’t want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can’t get no love from me
Hangin’ out the passenger side
Of his best friend’s ride
Trying to holla at me
Well a scrub checkin’ me
But his game is kinda weak
And I know that he cannot approach me
‘Cause I’m looking like class, and he’s looking like trash
Can’t get wit’ a deadbeat ass
So no, I don’t want your number
No, I don’t want to give you mine and
No, I don’t want to meet you nowhere
No, I don’t want none of your time
No, I don’t want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can’t get no love from me
Hangin’ out the passenger side
Of his best friend’s ride
Trying to holla at me
I don’t want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can’t get no love from me
Hangin’ out the passenger side
Of his best friend’s ride
Trying to holla at me
If you don’t have a car and you’re walking
Oh yes son, I’m talking to you
If you live at home with your momma
Oh yes son, (I’m) I’m talking to you (baby)
If you have a shorty that you don’t show love
Oh yes son, I’m talking to you
Wanna get me with no money
Oh no, I don’t want no
No scrub, no scrub (no, no)
No scrub (no, no, no), no scrub (no, no)
No, I don’t want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can’t get no love from me
Hangin’ out the passenger side
Of his best friend’s ride (oh)
Trying to holla at me
I don’t want no scrub (no)
A scrub is a guy that can’t get no love from me
Hangin’ out the passenger side
Of his best friend’s ride
Trying to holla at me
I don’t want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can’t get no love from me
Hangin’ out the passenger side
Of his best friend’s ride
Trying to holla at me
I don’t want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can’t get no love from me
Hangin’ out the passenger side
Of his best friend’s ride
Trying to holla at me
I don’t want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can’t get no love from me
Hangin’ out the passenger side
Of his best friend’s ride
Trying to holla at me
I don’t want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can’t get no love from me
Hangin’ out the passenger side
Of his best friend’s ride
Trying to holla at me
I don’t want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can’t get no love from me
Hangin’ out the passenger side
Of his best friend’s ride
Trying to holla at me
I don’t want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can’t get no love from me
Hangin’ out the passenger side