Short But Funky
Too Short
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Life is too short but now it's kind of funky I make the beats for me and my homies Newspaper reporters and others always ask me Why I'm X-rated and I rap so nasty When I was a teen I did nothing else But pick up a pen and express myself The things I wrote were obscene and kind of dirty But mama always said the truth couldn't hurt me She also said that it would set me free I guess she was R-I-G-H-T on the nail Cause now I'm out making my mail It all started out from a freaky tale If that's what sells then I'm a stick with it Short Dog ain't changing, so forget it You can sell out if you want to, homie But I'm a stay short but funky Don't stop, just call it verse two It's Short Dog baby from the Dangerous Crew Not your average everyday fake rap on the micro I might say something that your mother don't like so Don't play it loud if she's around to see But you can play this cause it's rated PG When I'm rated X I'm just having my fun I bring a smile to each and every one But there's a serious side in everything I say Life is too short for you to wait 'til the next day Just straighten up your life and you can start right here Drop the cocaine and the bottles of beer People always say it ain't right to preach But take my advice, get wise and reach for the sky So you can live like a king homie And I'm a stay short but funky You never catch me on the mic rappin' a dance tune I like it kind of mellow with the sound of the bass boom The style is mine, I've been doing it for ten You might say it's simple, but I'm making my ends See I don't trip on a punk cause I jack him Too short plus the cuss words equals platinum What would I look like dancing on a stage I wave my hand and do it like the old days But some dumb fool want to take it out of hand With fifty million dancers and a big old band That ain't me, I'm from the old school Play the instrumental, get the mic and I'm cool Cause I'm an Oaktown mack and it's like that, so It all comes out in my records and my stage show In my category I'm the one and only And I'm a stay short but funky Hey yo, that's it Baby Jesus Dog baby from the Dangerous Crew
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Written by: DAMON D. EDWARDS, KEENAN D. FOSTER, RANDY MULLER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Song Information"Short But Funky" is a song by American rapper Too Short from his 6th studio album, "Short Dog's in the House".
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Album DetailsThe album "Short Dog's in the House" was released on July 31, 1990, under the label Jive Records.
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GenreThe song "Short But Funky" is of the Hip-Hop/ Rap genre. This category of music is known for its rhythm and rhyming speech.
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Song Popularity"Short But Funky" gained commercial success and is one of Too Short’s biggest hits of his career.
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Chart RankingsThe song peaked at #6 on the Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart and #92 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Short But Funky" features Too Short walking down the streets and rapping, representing his Oakland-originated style of rap.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Short But Funky" depict Too Short's experiences living in Oakland, California and his daily life stories. The song features a characteristic style of rap, filled with funk, braggadocio, and humor.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Too Short himself and was donated with beats produced by Al Eaton.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews for its catchy beats and humorous lyrics, demonstrating Too Short's unique storytelling.
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Influence"Short But Funky" helped to establish Too Short's signature style of raunchy and explicit content, layered over funk-heavy tracks, influencing various other hip hop artists.
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Commercial Success"Short Dog's in the House", the album featuring "Short But Funky", was certified Platinum by the RIAA, hinting that the song likely contributed significantly to the album's success.
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Sample Usage"Short But Funky" made use of samples from classic funk tracks such as "Hollywood Swinging" by Kool & the Gang and "Love Rollercoaster" by Ohio Players, creating a fusion of old-school funk and new-school hip hop.
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Noteworthy LyricismToo Short is known for his explicit lyrics and "street-style" storytelling, both of which are prominently showcased in "Short But Funky".
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