Shoop
Salt-N-Pepa Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Hey, yeah, I wanna shoop, baby

Ooh, how you doin', baby?
No, not you
You, the bow-legged one, yeah
What's your name?
Damn, that sounds sexy, uh

Here I go, here I go, here I go again (again?)
Girls, what's my weakness? (Men!)
Okay then, chillin', chillin'
Mindin' my business (word)
Yo, Salt, I looked around, and I couldn't believe this
I swear, I stared, my niece my witness
The brother had it goin' on with somethin' kinda, uh
Wicked, wicked (ooh) had to kick it
I'm not shy, so I asked for the digits
A ho? No, that don't make me
See what I want slip slide to it swifty
Felt it in my hips so I dipped back to my bag of tricks
Then I flipped for a tip, make me wanna do tricks for him
Lick him like a lollipop should be licked
Came to my senses and I chilled for a bit
Don't know how you do the voodoo that you do
So well, it's a spell, hell, makes me wanna shoop, shoop, shoop

Shoop, shoop ba-doop, shoop ba-doop
Shoop ba-doop, ba-doop, ba-doop
Shoop ba-doop, shoop ba-doop
Shoop ba-doop, ba-doop, ba-doop

Umm, you're packed and you're stacked 'specially in the back
Brother, wanna thank your mother for a butt like that (thanks, Mom)
Can I get some fries with that shake-shake boobie?
If looks could kill you would be an uzi
Or a shotgun, bang! What's up with that thang?
I wanna know how does it hang?
Straight up, wait up, hold up, Mr. Lover
Like Prince said you're a sexy motha well-a
I like 'em real wild, b-boy style by the mile
Smooth black skin with a smile
Bright as the sun, I wanna have some fun
Come and give me some of that yum-yum
Chocolate chip, honey dip, can I get a scoop?
Baby, take a ride in my coupe, you make me wanna

Shoop, shoop ba-doop, shoop ba-doop (baby, hey)
Shoop ba-doop, ba-doop, ba-doop
Shoop ba-doop, shoop ba-doop
(Don't you know I wanna shoop, baby)
Shoop ba-doop, ba-doop, ba-doop
Shoop, shoop ba-doop, shoop ba-doop
Shoop ba-doop, ba-doop, ba-doop
Shoop ba-doop, shoop ba-doop
Shoop ba-doop, ba-doop, ba-doop

Well, let me bring you back to the subject
Pep's on the set
Make you get hot, make you work up a sweat
When you skip-to-my-lou, my darling
Not falling in love but I'm falling for your (super sperm)
When I get ya betcha bottom dollar you were best under pressure
(Yo, Sandy, I wanna like, taste you)
Getcha, getcha lips wet, 'cause it's time to have Pep

On your mark, get set, go, let me go, let me shoop
To the next man in the three-piece suit
I spend all my dough-re-mi cutie
Shoop, shoop a-doobie, like Scoobie Doobie Doo
I love you in your big jeans, you give me nice dreams
You make me wanna scream, ooh, ooh, ooh
I like what ya do, when you do
What ya do, you make me wanna shoop

Shoop, shoop ba-doop, shoop ba-doop
Shoop ba-doop, ba-doop, ba-doop
Shoop ba-doop, shoop ba-doop
Shoop ba-doop, ba-doop, ba-doop

Oh, my goodness, girl, look at him
He is the cutest brother in here
And he's comin' this way! Ooh!

S and the P wanna kick with me, cool (uh-huh)
But I'm wicked, G, (yeah) hit skins but never quickly (that's right)
I hit the skins for the hell of it, just for the yell I get
Mm-mm-mm, for the smell of it (smell it)
They want my bod, here's the hot rod (hot rod)
Twelve inches to a yard (damn) and have ya soundin' like a retard (yeah)
Big 'Twan Love-Her, six-two, wanna hit you
So what you wanna do? What you wanna do? Mm, I wanna shoop

Shoop, shoop ba-doop, shoop ba-doop
Shoop ba-doop, ba-doop, ba-doop
Shoop ba-doop, shoop ba-doop
Shoop ba-doop, ba-doop, ba-doop
Shoop, shoop ba-doop, shoop ba-doop (oh, you make me wanna)
Shoop ba-doop, ba-doop, ba-doop
Shoop ba-doop, shoop ba-doop (hey, yeah, I wanna shoop baby)
Shoop ba-doop, ba-doop, ba-doop
Shoop, shoop ba-doop, shoop ba-doop (oh, you make me wanna)
Shoop ba-doop, ba-doop, ba-doop
Shoop ba-doop, shoop ba-doop (hey, yeah, I wanna shoop baby)
Shoop ba-doop, ba-doop, ba-doop
Shoop, shoop ba-doop, shoop ba-doop (oh, you make me wanna)
Shoop ba-doop, ba-doop, ba-doop

Shoop ba-doop, shoop ba-doop
Shoop ba-doop, ba-doop, ba-doop

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Salt-N-Pepa's song "Shoop" are about a confident and sexually empowered woman who is not afraid to express her attraction to a man she finds desirable. In the first verse, the woman asks the bow-legged man for his name and finds it sexy. She is not shy and asks for his number. In the chorus, she repeats, "shoop ba-doop," which could be interpreted as a sultry and flirtatious sound.

In the second verse, the woman compliments the man's physique, especially his attractive backside. She wants to know more about him and asks how he hangs. She wants to have fun with him and enjoy the pleasures of his company. In the third verse, Salt-N-Pepa join in and hype up the woman's confidence and desire for the man. They encourage her to keep going for what she wants.

Overall, "Shoop" is an upbeat, fun song about a confident woman expressing her attraction to a man she desires. It promotes female sexuality and empowerment and is a classic song from the 90s.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey, yeah, I wanna shoop, baby
I want to dance and flirt with you

Ooh, how you doin', baby?
How are you doing?

No, not you
Not speaking to you

You, the bow-legged one, yeah
Referring to the person with bowed legs

What's your name?
Asking for the person's name

Damn, that sounds sexy, uh
The name sounds attractive

Here I go, here I go, here I go again (again?)
Starting to flirt again

Girls, what's my weakness? (Men!)
Referring to men as a weakness

Okay then, chillin', chillin'
Relaxing

Mindin' my business (word)
Minding her own business

Yo, Salt, I looked around, and I couldn't believe this
Expressing surprise

I swear, I stared, my niece my witness
Her niece confirms what she saw

The brother had it goin' on with somethin' kinda, uh
The man was attractive

Wicked, wicked (ooh) had to kick it
Very attractive, had to flirt

I'm not shy, so I asked for the digits
Asking for the person's phone number to flirt

A ho? No, that don't make me
Not lowering herself

See what I want slip slide to it swifty
Acting confidently to get what she wants

Felt it in my hips so I dipped back to my bag of tricks
She knows how to flirt and get what she wants

Then I flipped for a tip, make me wanna do tricks for him
Doing things to impress the man

Lick him like a lollipop should be licked
Doing things to satisfy him

Came to my senses and I chilled for a bit
Taking a break from flirting

Don't know how you do the voodoo that you do
Doesn't know how he's so attractive

So well, it's a spell, hell, makes me wanna shoop, shoop, shoop
He's so attractive it makes her want to dance and flirt

Umm, you're packed and you're stacked 'specially in the back
Referring to his appearance

Brother, wanna thank your mother for a butt like that (thanks, Mom)
Playfully commenting on his appearance

Can I get some fries with that shake-shake boobie?
Asking for food in a playful way

If looks could kill you would be an uzi
Referring to his attractiveness

Or a shotgun, bang! What's up with that thang?
Asking about his assets

I wanna know how does it hang?
Asking about his physique

Straight up, wait up, hold up, Mr. Lover
Calling him out as a lover

Like Prince said you're a sexy motha well-a
Referring to Prince's song Sexy MF

I like 'em real wild, b-boy style by the mile
Prefers a certain style

Smooth black skin with a smile
Referring to his appearance

Bright as the sun, I wanna have some fun
Referring to his appearance and wanting to flirt

Come and give me some of that yum-yum
Flirting playfully

Chocolate chip, honey dip, can I get a scoop?
Flirting in a cute way

Baby, take a ride in my coupe, you make me wanna
Inviting him to flirt

Well, let me bring you back to the subject
Changing topics back to flirting

Pep's on the set
Salt-N-Pepa music

Make you get hot, make you work up a sweat
Dancing to Salt-N-Pepa's music

When you skip-to-my-lou, my darling
Dancing playfully

Not falling in love but I'm falling for your (super sperm)
Playfully commenting on attraction

When I get ya betcha bottom dollar you were best under pressure
Confident in her flirting ability

(Yo, Sandy, I wanna like, taste you)
Referring to a friend in a playful way

Getcha, getcha lips wet, 'cause it's time to have Pep
Dancing to Salt-N-Pepa's music

On your mark, get set, go, let me go, let me shoop
Dancing to Salt-N-Pepa's music

To the next man in the three-piece suit
Flirting with another man

I spend all my dough-re-mi cutie
Spending all her money

Shoop, shoop a-doobie, like Scoobie Doobie Doo
Having fun, dancing playfully

I love you in your big jeans, you give me nice dreams
Referring to his appearance

You make me wanna scream, ooh, ooh, ooh
Referring to his attractiveness

I like what ya do, when you do
Attracted to what he does

What ya do, you make me wanna shoop
He makes her want to dance and flirt

Oh, my goodness, girl, look at him
Referring to an attractive man

He is the cutest brother in here
Commenting on his appearance

And he's comin' this way! Ooh!
Excited to flirt with him

S and the P wanna kick with me, cool (uh-huh)
Referring to Salt-N-Pepa

But I'm wicked, G, (yeah) hit skins but never quickly (that's right)
Playfully commenting on being promiscuous

I hit the skins for the hell of it, just for the yell I get
Flirting for fun

Mm-mm-mm, for the smell of it (smell it)
Playfully commenting on attraction

They want my bod, here's the hot rod (hot rod)
Referring to her body

Twelve inches to a yard (damn) and have ya soundin' like a retard (yeah)
Commenting on her sexual ability

Big 'Twan Love-Her, six-two, wanna hit you
Commenting on a man's appearance

So what you wanna do? What you wanna do? Mm, I wanna shoop
Asking playfully, wanting to flirt more

Shoop ba-doop, shoop ba-doop
Dancing playfully

Shoop, shoop ba-doop, shoop ba-doop (oh, you make me wanna)
Flirting playfully

Shoop ba-doop, shoop ba-doop (hey, yeah, I wanna shoop baby)
Dancing playfully

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, SPIRIT MUSIC ALPHA, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Martin, Cheryl James, Sandra Denton, Otwane Roberts, Ike Turner, Johnathon Marc Blount

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