Rated R - Ralph Tresvant: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

Rated R

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R&B/Soul

Rated R was released on January 1, 1990 by Geffen* as a part of the album Ralph Tresvant

Song Details

AlbumRalph Tresvant

Release DateJanuary 1, 1990

LabelGeffen*

Melodicness

Acousticness

Valence

Danceability

Energy

BPM99

OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Ralph Tresvant

Background Vocals

James Samuel Harris III

James Samuel Harris III

Other Instrument

Terry Lewis

Other Instrument

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Ralph Tresvant

Composer

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Ralph Tresvant

Co-Producer

James Samuel Harris III

James Samuel Harris III

Producer

Terry Lewis

Producer

Steve Hodge

Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

Yo, baby, you better tell 'em

This rhythm is rated R

Ah, what's up? Come on

Make way for the brother risin' from undercover

Superfly for the '90s 'cause I finally discovered

Had to get it corrected 'cause I heard that you want it

Makin' sure that it's funky so you never sleep on it

Tell you straight from the get-go what some people don't get, though

It's the mind of the Rizzos from the heart of the ghetto

So this single's my ladder 'til my pockets get fatter

Family strugglin' hard and it's makin' me madder

So I decided to kick it, let the public pick it

All the rebels can bump it and the suckers can lick it

Couldn't wait to release it 'cause I knew you would feel it

And relate to the topic, so it's time I reveal it

It's rated R

Come on, what you sayin'?

It's rated R, boy

Do it, baby

Oh, yeah, I'ma do it, baby

Whatever made you think that I had a weak mind?

Is it because I play the back when it's not my time?

Well, maybe this time I'll just showboat out

And be the only body anybody's talkin' about

'Cause I depend on this design to designate defeat

The bass and def minds of dejectors since the fume is to breathe

Never late, far from fate, my head's on straight

My expedition, first mission, new addition of state

I buy my mother one mansion and a Rolls to go

Write the mansion off in taxes so I can buy more

Sometimes even I can't understand

How I can be so chilly, yet a businessman

And though you like what I'm doin', speech and motion combined

This is not my profession, just a hobby of mine

It's rated R

You understand?

Then come on, come on

Do it, baby

Just do it, baby

Can you feel it? (I can feel it)

Can you feel it? (I can feel it)

And the ladies say

Do what you're doin' (Keep doin' it, baby)

Doin' it with me, oh, yeah (All the ladies say)

Do what you're doin' (Doin' it)

Doin' it with me, oh, yeah (Come on, and the ladies say)

Do what you're doin' (Doin' it)

Doin' it with me, oh, yeah (Drop the masterpiece, kick it)

I think they forgot, baby, tell 'em again

This rhythm is rated R

Do it, baby (Double up, baby)

Do it, baby, do it, baby

Do it, baby, do it, baby (Keep doin' it)

Do it, baby, do it, baby (Keep doin' it)

Do it, baby, do it, baby (Yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about)

Do it, do it, do it, do it

Do it, do it, do it, do it (Uh, uh-oh, uh-oh, here we go)

The rhythm of the Rizzy Moe sound

Snatch you up then smack you back down

Rip your soul, take control of your body

As I run things my way, you do what I say

'Cause all of my life I've dreamt about makin' it

It's all about takin' it, no time to be fakin' it

'Cause I just wanted to see if you was real about makin' it hype

And if you're not, yo, pass me the mic

You're just a punk mother— on the microphone

You need to step down and hand me the throne

And don't call me a New Jack 'cause Jack ain't new to this

The reason you're scared of me is 'cause you're not true to this

Style of music because this music's forever

'Specially when it's well thought out and cleverly put together

R-I-Z-Z-Y M-O-E professional 'til the E-N-D

It's Dr. Controversy

I think you better tell 'em, baby

This rhythm is rated R

You know why? You heard what she said, right? (Do it, baby)

Yo, it's rated R (Do it, baby)

It's rated R (Do it, baby)

Rated R for Ralph Tresvant, you understand? (Do it, baby)

Rated R for Rizz (Do it, baby)

Rated R for Rizzo (Do it, baby)

This rhythm is rated R

Yo, strap 'em down

Okay, there it is

This one's goin' out to my boys

BBD stands for Bell Biv Devoe

It's got to go out to Johnny Gill

And you know I can't forget about my partner in crime, Bobby Brown

Tell 'em, baby

This rhythm is rated R

Uh-huh, Rated R for Ralph T, here we go

Ayo, Jim, I think right now, man

I wanna get to somethin' nice and slow

On second thought, get to somethin' nice and easy

So lay it back for me, baby, so I can flow

Written by: James Samuel Harris III, Ralph Tresvant, Terry Lewis

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