O.P.P
Naughty by Nature
Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!
OPP, how can I explain it I'll take you frame by frame it To have y'all jumpin' shall we singin' it O is for Other, P is for People scratchin' temple The last P, well, that's not that simple It's sorta like another way to call a cat a kitten It's five little letters that are missin' here You get on occasion at the other party As a game 'n it seems I gotta start to explainin' Bust it You ever had a girl and met her on a nice hello You get her name and number and then you feelin' real mellow You get home, wait a day, she's what you want to know about Then you call up and it's her girlfriend or her cousin's house It's not a front, F to the are to the O to the N to the T It's just her boyfriend's at her house (Boy, that's what is scary) It's OPP, time other people's what you get it There's no room for relationship there's just room to hit it How many brothers out there know just what I'm gettin' at Who thinks it's wrong 'cause I'm splittin' and co-hittin' at Well if you do, that's OPP and you're not down with it But if you don't, here's your membership You down with OPP (Yeah you know me) You down with OPP (Yeah you know me) You down with OPP (Yeah you know me) Who's down with OPP (Every last homie) You down with OPP (Yeah you know me) You down with OPP (Yeah you know me) You down with OPP (Yeah you know me) Who's down with OPP (All the homies) As for the ladies, OPP means something gifted The first two letters are the same but the last is something Different It's the longest, loveliest, lean, I call it the leanest It's another five letter word rhymin' with cleanest and meanest I won't get into that, I'll do it, sorta properly I say the last P stands for property Now lady here comes a kiss, blow a kiss back to me, now tell me Exactly Have you ever known a brother who have another like ah girl or wife And you just had to stop and just 'cause he look just as nice You looked at him, he looked at you and you knew right away That he had someone but he was gonna be yours anyway You couldn't be seen with him and honestly you didn't care 'cause in a room behind a door no one but y'all are there When y'all are finish, y'all can leave and only y'all would know And then y'all could throw the skeleton bones right in the closet do' Now don't be shocked 'cause if you're down I want your hands up high Say OPP (OPP) I like to say with pride Now when you do it, do it well and make sure that it counts You're now down with a discount You down with OPP (Yeah you know me) You down with OPP (Yeah you know me) You down with OPP (Yeah you know me) Who's down with OPP (Every last homie) You down with OPP (Yeah you know me) You down with OPP (Yeah you know me) You down with OPP (Yeah you know me) Who's down with OPP (All the homies) This girl ah tried to OPP me I had a girl and she knew that matter-of-fact my girl was partner's that Had a fall out, disagreement, yeah an argument She tried to do me so we did it in my apartment, bust it That wasn't the thing it must have been the way she hit the ceiling 'cause after that she kept on coming back and catchin' feelings I said, "Let's go my girl is coming so you gotta leave" She said, "Oh no, I love you Treach" I said, "Now child please" You gots to leave, come grab your coat, right now you gotta go I said now look you to the stairs and to the stair window This was a thing, a little thing, you shouldn't have put your heart 'cause you know I was OPP, hell from the very start Come on, come on, now let me tell you what it's all about When you get down, you can't go 'round runnin' off at the mouth That's rule number one in this OPP establishment You keep your mouth shut and it won't get back to her or him Exciting isn't it, a special kinda business Many of you will catch the same sorta OPP is you with Him or her for sure is going to admit it When OPP comes, damn, skippy I'm with it You down with OPP (Yeah you know me) You down with OPP (Yeah you know me) You down with OPP (Yeah you know me) Who's down with OPP (Every last homie) You down with OPP (Yeah you know me) You down with OPP (Yeah you know me) You down with OPP (Yeah you know me) Who's down with OPP (All the homies) Break it down!
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Written by: Freddie Perren, Alphonso Mizell, Deke Richards, Berry Gordy Jr, Vincent Brown, Anthony Criss, Keir Gist
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
10 facts about this song
Release & Recognition"O.P.P." was released as a single by "Naughty by Nature" from their self-titled album in August 1991.
- It is arguably the most famous song of "Naughty by Nature."
|
Billboard Recognition"O.P.P." reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of the most successful crossover songs in rap history.
|
Acclaim & InfluenceVH1 named "O.P.P" as 22nd in their list of the "100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop."
- The song has been referenced in numerous other songs since its release, showcasing its influence in the music industry.
|
Lyrics & Theme"O.P.P." stands for "Other People's Property." However, the last "P" changes meaning throughout the song, standing for "pussy," "penis," and "property."
- The entire song is filled with clever wordplay and metaphors, all centered around the main theme.
|
Sampled MusicThe song uses a sample from "ABC" by the Jackson 5.
|
Music VideoThe accompanying music video was as well-received as the song itself, featuring members of the band and a crowd dancing and singing along to the tune.
|
Performance"O.P.P" is still a popular choice in Naughty by Nature's performances and is often heard in DJ sets at dance clubs.
|
Anniversary ReleaseTo celebrate the song’s 25th anniversary in 2016, Naughty by Nature remade the hit single and video.
|
Dance RoutineThe song has a signature dance routine demonstrated both in the music video and during live shows.
|
Awards & NominationsIn 1992, "O.P.P." earned Naughty by Nature a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"O.P.P Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 6 Jun 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/17665232/Naughty+by+Nature/O.P.P>.
Discuss the O.P.P Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In