When duty call, the leader Pep come hard
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Try to dis my girl Salt, up goes my guard
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Still feminine, feminine still, yes
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But then next pump a hundred weight bench press
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So what it mean, Pep? I'm not impressed
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Cuz I wear the pants, and you wear the dress
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Punk, you're lovin' stunk, you're not a hunk
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This is independent funk
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And I'm gettin' ready for the year 2000
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Independent - yes, I'm housin'
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Independent - yeah, now watch me
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Independent - no one can stop me
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Woman and I am independent
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I make my own money so don't tell me how to spend it
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Cuz you need me, and I don't need you
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So listen close, boy, to my independent funk
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Yeah, can you feel it?
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Yes, it's my, it's my independent funk
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(Yawn) You're sleepy, go to bed
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Wanna step? Go ahead and jet
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Now wake up from your dreamin' cuz you're dealin' with the Pep
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Like Oakley from the Knicks, yes, I'm havin' a ball
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You think because you're leaving that I'm gonna take a fall?
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It was small thing, oooo, it was really too small
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Livin' large, boy, standing ten feet tall
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Now my heart won't dent, keep the money I lent
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And don't forget I pay the rent, this is my apartment
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I'm independent
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I am independent
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That's right I said it, and be damn sure I meant it
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Cuz a girl like me can have anybody
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So give my love, boy, to my independent funk
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Hey...
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Salty the V.I.P., you should have stuck with me
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What are you stupid? Huh, my pockets run deep
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So flex the Rolex and the sex that I gave ya
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In jail with no bail and now nothin' can save ya
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You want me to visit? I ain't with it lizard
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We had magic now ya lost without the love wizard
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Ya had to cross me, and now you lost me
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Get off me softy, I'm the boss, see?
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You can't disguise the lies in your eyes - you're not a heartbreaker
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You're a fraud, and I'm bored - you're a fake faker
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It's too late to debate with the moneymaker
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After while, crackhead - see ya later, gator
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Woman and I am independent
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I make my own money so don't tell me how to spend it
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Cuz you need me, and I don't need you
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So listen close, boy, to my independent funk
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Yeah, so funky, so funky
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No, no, no more nookie for you cuz I gave ya the boot
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Go ahead and go in your Yugo, gonna miss the Benz Coupe, hometroop
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Who's supportin' ya now?
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Got a job or do ya rob? I heard you're sellin' drugs - wow
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Big man, huh? But just understand Uncle Sam know the scam
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You'll end up in the can
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Singin' a sad song cuz you did me wrong
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Couldn't fool me for long, I got it goin' on
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I'm independent
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Yes, I am independent
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That's right I said it, and be damn sure I meant it
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Cuz a girl like me can have anybody
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So give my love, boy, to my independent funk
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Hey yeah...my independent funk
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It's just an independent funk
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Get with this independent funk
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You're a baby so maybe you just needed a babysitter
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Bitter? I figure I'm rid of a piece of litter
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Tiger, tigger, I bounce back, and you're a quitter
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Your girl is gone for good so just forget her
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You're blind, you'll never find another better
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Your mind stays on a behind in a tight sweater
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Burned your flowers and your love letters
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Never a tear will I shed
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I'm independent
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Yes, I am independent
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I make my own money so don't tell me how to spend it
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Cuz you need me, and I don't need you
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So listen close, boy, to my independent funk
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Yeah...
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Independent
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| Salt 'N' Pepa |
