Perfect Gentleman
Wyclef Jean
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(This one's goin' out to the strip joints Yo, meet me at Suzy's Rendez-vous For every Go-Go Bar I'ma send this one out to the gentlemen's clubs Magic City, New York dogs, Rolex I be seeing y'all up in there late at night I understand when your girl is stressing you out (Crazy girls) Know what I'm saying? Don't let the ladies fool y'all now, fellas They be doin' the same thing y'all be doin' Turn up my symphony, man. Turn up my symphony! Drop a BEAT!) Just 'cuz she dances go-go It don't make her a ho, no Maxine, put your dance shoes on We going to the disco We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo Ten grand, let me see you shake it like you got no bones in your body and you was made to be a celebrity Twenty grand, know it's a sin, but before me you show me a little more skin it would fulfill my fantasy Thirty grand, to the highest bidder but Chris Rock said, 'There's no sex in the champaigne room' Forty grand, looked into her eyes, I saw tears falling down, type of tears that money couldn't buy Just 'cuz she dances go-go It don't make her a ho, no Maxine, put your dance shoes on We going to the disco We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo Just 'cuz she dances go-go It don't make her a ho, no Maxine, put your dance shoes on We going to the disco We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo Excuse me, what is your name? Uh, my name is Hope, yo I was blessed with the body of the Goddesses Have you any idea how hard this is? I could flex in 25 positions But I only work here to pay my tuition Yo, tantalizing teaser Table-top pleaser Give me what I need a Mastercard a Visa Lap dance fantasy Picture us on and on white canopy Wyclef extended his hand to me Like Billy D. said he's feelin me Take me away from here, so far Where they ride horses, no cars No more stripping in bars Me and you 'Clef, against the odds Just 'cuz she dances go-go It don't make her a ho, no Maxine, put your dance shoes on We going to the disco We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo Just 'cuz she dances go-go It don't make her a ho, no Maxine, put your dance shoes on We going to the disco We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo (Yo a lot of y'all sitting with y'all girls fronting like the budweiser commercial Talking bout, 'IIIIIII, I don't be going to the strip joints' You lying man! You'd be surprised who you see up in there man. I got one question for you liars, man) Shot callers, Wasn't you a preacher? You calling her a hooker? He without sin cast the first stone. I met her on the subway, she gave me that VIP card And told me if I ever have problems, Don't hesitate to come by, yeah, yeah, yeah Just 'cuz she dances go-go It don't make her a ho, no Maxine, put your dance shoes on We going to the disco We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo Just 'cuz she dances go-go It don't make her a ho, no Maxine, put your dance shoes on We going to the disco We gonna eeeelope to Meeeexico Called up my mama, said I'm in love with a stripper, yo Call up my mama said I'm in love with a stripper yo! (Yo baby, can I get another lap dance? I tell you I got nothing but funny money, man. New York Dogs.)
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Written by: JERRY DUPLESSIS, HOPE HARRIS, WYCLEF JEAN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Perfect Gentleman" is a radio hit from Wyclef Jean’s second studio album called "The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book," released in the year 2000.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for "Perfect Gentleman" was directed by Chris Robinson, a notable American film director who has worked on several high-profile music videos.
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Chart PerformanceThe single turned out to be commercially successful in many European countries. It reached the top-10 hits in 6 different regions including reaching number 4 in the United Kingdom.
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Collaboration with HopeAmerican singer songwriter, Hope Harris better known as Hope, provided the female vocals for the song, enhancing its lyrical story telling.
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Lyrics ContentThe song 'Perfect Gentlemen' talks about respecting women in all professions, advocating against the objectification and stereotyping of women, specifically those working as strippers.
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SamplingThe song samples portions of the classical piece "Fuer Elise" by Ludwig van Beethoven and the song "La Di Da Di" by Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh.
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Awards and Recognition"Perfect Gentleman" was recognized by many, however, it did not win any major music awards.
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Song GenreThe song blends elements of Hip Hop, R&B and Pop, showcasing Wyclef's musical versatility.
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Unique Music VideoThe music video of "Perfect Gentleman" begins with a small skit, featuring Wyclef Jean at a Strip Club.
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Wyclef's MotivationWyclef Jean was inspired to write "Perfect Gentleman" after noticing the disrespect strippers often receive despite the fact they may be working the job to fund education or support their families.
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