Album: Americana (1998)

Charted: 1 53

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• Gunter glieben glauten globen
  
  Give it to me, baby (uh huh, uh huh)
  Give it to me, baby (uh huh, uh huh)
  Give it to me, baby (uh huh, uh huh)
  And all the girlies say, I'm pretty fly for a white guy
  
  Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, cinco, seis
  You know it's kind of hard just to get along today
  Our subject isn't cool but he fakes it anyway
  He may not have a clue and he may not have style
  But everything he lacks, well, he makes up in denial
  
  So don't debate, a player straight
  You know he really doesn't get it anyway
  Gonna play the field and keep it real
  For you no way, for you no way
  So if you don't rate, just overcompensate
  At least you know you can always go on Ricki Lake
  The world needs wannabes
  Hey, hey, do that brand new thing
  
  Give it to me, baby (uh huh, uh huh)
  Give it to me, baby (uh huh, uh huh)
  Give it to me, baby (uh huh, uh huh)
  And all the girlies say, I'm pretty fly (for a white guy)
  
  He needs some cool tunes, not just any will suffice
  But they didn't have Ice Cube so he bought Vanilla Ice
  Now cruising in his Pinto, he sees homies as he pass
  But if he looks twice, they're gonna kick his lily ass
  
  So don't debate, a player straight
  You know he really doesn't get it anyway
  Gonna play the field and keep it real
  For you no way, for you no way
  So if you don't rate, just overcompensate
  At least you know you can always go on Ricki Lake
  The world loves wannabes
  Hey, hey, do that brand new thing
  
  Now he's gettin' a tattoo, yeah, he's gettin' ink done
  He asked for a 13 but they drew a 31
  Friends say he's trying too hard and he's not quite hip
  But in his own mind he's the, he's the dopest trip
  
  Give it to me, baby (uh huh, uh huh)
  Give it to me, baby (uh huh, uh huh)
  Give it to me, baby (uh huh, uh huh)
  Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cinco, cinco, seis
  
  So don't debate, a player straight
  You know he really doesn't get it anyway
  Gonna play the field and keep it real
  For you no way, for you no way
  So if you don't rate, just overcompensate
  At least you know you can always go on Ricki Lake
  The world needs wannabes
  The world loves wannabes
  Let's get some more wannabees
  Hey, hey, do that brand new thing Writer/s: Bryan Keith Holland
  Publisher: ROUND HILL CARLIN, LLC
  Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 25

• Elias from Cincinnati, OhioTo: Tom from Trowbridge, England
  I mean this in the nicest way possible. You, good sir, have come across what is normal to us Americans! (I know, we're pretty darn weird.) But I will say that if you want a weird band, try listening to the band known as Primus! They're known for their weirdness, and also come from California. Not to mention that the bass player/singer Les Claypool is probably one of the best bass players around, being up there with Geddy Lee of Rush, IMO. Also, Bernard from Brazil, this song was made at a time when the number 13 was a popular number in the US. A lot of the stuff in this song references stuff from '98. You're welcome! :)
• The_offspring_fan from Brookings, Oregon.Personally, I love the offspring.
• Bernard from BrazilWTH "He asked for a '13', but they drew a '31'" means??
• Siahara Shyne Carter from United StatesWho ever his name is, Pretty Fly
  He sound like the the man shouting in the back of our house lol I liked this I have this in my playlist.
  
  He just shouting in the song I don't know what type of music it is Rap or Whatever, some white guys are wanna be's lol I won't lie Some are Wanna be xD
  but They are the best people I know
  
  "Give it to me baby" I don't know what does it mean but There are many girls shouting behind
• Raunchy from Tulsa, OkYeah!! Still one of the greatest & most creative punk rock bands out there. It's not important to me that they're called "old" by some idiots. Musical creativity & talent will always trump age. Move on. Just enjoy The Offspring. Some people love this song; others think it's mediocre. We all have our individual preferences. Don't bust your gut over it. Move on. Enjoy it all & live life well------before ya bite-the-dust & call it quits.
• Trenton from Oklahoma City, OkThis is featured on Guitar Hero Van Halen.
• Evelien from Wouw, NetherlandsThe principals line is "gunter glieben glauchen globen," which actually means... nothing. They got it from Def Leppards 'Rock of Ages'.
• Jl from French Guyana, -Do you guys know who made the thumb-video parody "Pretty Fly (For A Jedi)"? - I don't think it's Weird Al and it even sounds like the Offspring themselves - - - Thanx
• Amanda from Evergreen, Coi totally grew up with the offspring! i think they are one of the greatest bands EVER!!!!
• Kenny from Chimbote, PeruI don't understand why isn't the line that the principal talkes to white guy(in the video) in the lyrics I'd like to know what he say...
• Soso from Somewhere, United StatesThis song was used for Tony Dinozzo of NCIS, because he is just like it.
• Mjn Seifer from Not Listed For Personal Reason, EnglandPrehaps a "Q" sounds like a "C" in spain?
• Darrell from Eugene, United StatesIt's actually "Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, CINCO, CINCO, seis (note the "c" between the "n" and the "o")
• Joel from Columbia, ScNot a bad song. It's wierd but it reminds me of that song Bust a Move.
• Erik from Willow Hill, Pai love the offspring and i think they are one of the best punk bands ever, but this song is nowhere close to their best song. can't get my head around you or gone away would be my picks.
• Sam J. from Detriot , Mithis song is awesome, and im even a hardcor smash fan! this song takes a while to get old cuz its so reeking catchy! fun singalong or to blast in the car :P
• Sid from Birminghammediocre song lyrics, but the music video makes it an excellent song. These guys are as old as my pappa, too!
• Rebka from Crapville, WyI like most offspring, but this song is preety annoying. Kinda off the subject, but weird al is hilarious.
• Jeevan from Brampton, CanadaThis song is funny. I like The Offspring. They're cool. Even though they're old.
• Magda from Addison, IlMy friend and I LOVE this song, the lyrics (and the music video) tell the life story of a guy we hate (he hates us back). The guy we hate is SUCH a wanna-be, it's hilarious.
• Jorge from Mexicali, MexicoThe video was such a hit that the band took the actor with them on tour, to come out and dance onstage when they played the song.
• Matt from Birmingham, EnglandI don't think this song is very exciting if you just want some music, but put the music video with it as well and it can be a good laugh to listen to.
• Brittany from Waverly, Nythis song is about wiggers and there are alot of them in my town so i find this funny
• Nn from Nbn, Greenlandwierd al yankovic did a parody of this, Pretty fly(for a rabbi)
• Tom from Trowbridge, EnglandThis was the surprise hit of the year in the UK. I was 11 when I saw The Offspring perform this on Top of the Pops (a popular British music show) and I was blown away. I thought 'this is some weird s--t!'

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