Salt 'n' Pepa - Expression Lyrics






Oh yeah, oh yeah
You know life is all about expression
You only live once, and you're not coming back
So express yourself, yeah

[CHORUS]
Express yourself, you gotta be you and only you, babe
Express yourself, and let me be me
Express yourself, don't tell me what I cannot do, baby
Come on and work your body

Now Joe wanna be like Bob
Bob got it goin' on with no job
And everything Rob got he got from Robin
And everything she got she got ho-hoppin'
My girl Jilly wanna be like Jackie
Fat rope chains and I think that's wick-wacky
Tom and Dick wanna be like Harry
Little do they know he's bitin' on Barry
Stan was a scam, but Vinnie's legit
Mercedes coupe hometroop with no kit
A businessman with a beeper for a reason
Not like Tim because it's in this season

[CHORUS]

Oh yeah, oh yeah
Hey Pep, you up next

Yes, I'm Pep and there ain't nobody
Like my body, yes, I'm somebody
No, I'm sorry, I'm-a rock this Mardis Gras
Until the party ends, friends
Yes, I'm blessed, and I know who I am
I express myself on every jam
I'm not a man, but I'm in command
Hot damn, I got an all-girl band
And I wear the gear, yeah, I wanna wear it, too
I don't care, dear, go ahead and stare (oooo)
Afraid to be you, livin' in fear (boo)
Expression is rare, I dare you

[CHORUS]

Oh yeah, oh yeah...
Yo, excuse us while we rap
Go ahead, girls, express yourself!

My party, your party, anytime drop in
Cold hip-hop is always rockin'
Don't you like it when the music drop
Jump, spread out, and stop?
Now bring in the go-go (uh-oh)
Look at how my butt go rock from left to the right
You wanna step to me, groove me
I know you wanna do me
Come on now, fellas, don't fight

At my door they're bum-rushin'
To hear the percussion
Sound of my go-go band
I've long ago learned my lesson
It's all about expression
Will the real Salt and Pepa please stand?
And...

Express yourself, you've got to be you, babe
Express yourself, and let me be me
Express yourself, don't tell me what to do, babe
Express yourself, come on and work that body

Express yourself, you've got to be you, babe
Express yourself, don't tell me what to do, babe
Express yourself, you've got to be you, babe
Express yourself, don't tell me what to do, babe

Express yourself, oh yeah, oh yeah
Express yourself





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  1. N.... H....

    Forgot about this Jane...a "fresh Prince of Bel air"episode brought me here...still know every word tho....."ay yo pep u up next"

  2. G.... G....

    I was in middle school when this came out. Female empowerment at its finest ..... I used to whop ( dance) my heart out to this song .... And they inspired my musical rap career .. they will always pioneers for the female rap game imo.

  3. C.... ....

    They will never be the same without Spin. 🤷🏽‍♀️

  4. T.... B....

    Yes!! Express Yourself is a timeless record. It simply says be who you are and do not conform to society. This is a record that is relevant and I love it!!! 😍😍🤗🤗

  5. D.... ....

    Listening to songs like this as a kid is why I make my own rules

  6. v.... r....

    💕💕💕💕

  7. s.... ....

    Still rocking in 2019

  8. C.... ....

    Still jamming this song out !!!! my favorite now this is Real Music ❤️

  9. S.... ....

    Love this song old times

  10. M.... S....

    how about a SALT n pepa and run-dmc concert in 2020

  11. B.... L....

    11/18/19♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  12. m.... b....

    This was a moment and Vibe like no other

  13. Q.... W....

    U know we're I put y'all at in Xfinity right I'm gone Express myself no identity theft Adam hold them in airstrikes HawwaBEats.Qibla...

  14. S.... B....

    The Queens from Queens NYC!🔥

  15. W.... H....

    Wonderful 1989 classic!

  16. R.... W....

    Classic

  17. t.... w....

    Had to go back sometimes with salt'n'pspa thsy'de legends.

  18. C.... T....

    I loved this song in Jr high. Man

  19. C.... N....

    wow i havent heard this in so long yet i can remember every single word + Beat of this.. giving me tingles

  20. B.... T....

    I cant STAND these pushy broads. However i DO like Spinderella

  21. t.... w....

    This song was a salt"n"pepa. Always liked this
    great zong.

  22. J.... ....

    Woman empowerment self confidence while keeping it fun

  23. i.... l....

    Jurnee Smollet and her sister are in this video!

  24. K.... D....

    Isn’t that Jussie smolettes little sister?🤔

  25. Y.... I....

    AT LEAST THEY GOT ON CLOTHES!!!

  26. Y.... I....

    THATS WHEN PEPA WAS REAL !!

  27. p.... e....

    This song is dedicated to my childhood friend Janelle a white girl from a small town in Canada! I was the only black kid at my elementary school. We used to pretend we were Salt N Pepa😂 Anywhere in the world you are Janelle this ones for you always!! Thanks for me making this lil Jamaican girl feel less lonely in a new country💗

  28. O.... U....

    That was Jazz Smolett....Jussie Smollett's oldest SISTER

  29. B.... ....

    Yet Spin was never a part of the group? Okie dokie.

  30. F.... B....

    Salt n Pepa, legends of Rap. From Push It to Expression. And don't forget Shoop. Word up.

  31. C.... B....

    When female rappers had respect for themselves talent and most of all didn’t have to show to much skin and can actually rap lyrics that make sense these so call female rappers today are no good

  32. B.... T....

    2:46 Yeah, I really wanted to..

  33. J.... E....

    Are they 'Voguing' before Madonna?
    Are they wearing men's suits before Chili, T-Boz and Left Eye?

  34. A.... R....

    Is that Journey Smollett at 3:15?

  35. J.... W....

    I think Pepa was pregnant in this video...

  36. H.... ....

    That looks like little Jurnee Smollett!

  37. T.... H....

    People don't understand how big Salt n Pepa were back then. #TheQueensFromQueens

  38. A.... W....

    Such a true song, you only live once and you're not coming back!!! For real!!!! I love this song ❤️ I have it on a cassette tape 😀😉. So old school yo!!!! I've got to update my cassettes to CD's 😀👍👍👍. Trust me!!!! Salt N Pepa are still off the chain 👍😉😎. This song is the bomb! It will be get old!!!!! Just old school that is!!!! So go head girls, express yourself!!!!! LOL!!!!😀😁. I remember "Push It" was played at my wedding reception, so much fun that day!!! And so many memories also 💗💕💞😊. The year was 1988!!!! Wow!!!! From Aretha White from Bunn NC holla y'all!!!!✌✌✌✌👋👋👋👋👋.

  39. P.... ....

    Video has been here for 10 years and doesn't have a million views yet. WTF?!

  40. T.... ....

    Pepa was so pregnant. She couldnt get down like she wanted to.

  41. F.... H....

    Salt always been fine

  42. D.... ....

    Til this day, this is my favorite Salt n Pepa song.... LOVE IT!

  43. A.... S....

    Oh my goodness. It felt so good seeing this video. It took me back to about 7 years old, when most of the close loved ones I lost were still here. ❤️☺️💧

  44. E.... B....

    Robin Givens is NOT in this video!

  45. I.... J....

    Still rocking this in 2019. Thank you for so many good times💙

  46. m.... b....

    When hip hop was about lifting people up, the stupid gangster rap came in the mid 90s smh

  47. A.... M....

    Genius! 💖💖💖

  48. j.... b....

    Classic! Amazing that Salt wrote and produced it by herself. Great song

  49. C.... Q....

    I was 10 years old when the song came out. Iove classic old school music.

  50. B.... M....

    1:13 Is that Mariah Carey?

  51. m.... r....

    WAKE UP AND BITE BACK !

  52. m.... r....

    EVERYONE ON THIS WHOLE PLANET HAS THE GOD GIVEN RIGHT TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES !

  53. m.... r....

    NOW THAT WE ARE AWAKE I WANT EVERYONE TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES ! YOU ARE VERY BRITE LIGHTS YOU JUST NEED A CHANCE TO SHINE ! SO SHINE ON !

  54. T.... K....

    Came for the song... left with concert tickets!!!

  55. M.... A....

    My girls were on fire at the concert in Indianapolis. It was lit

  56. T.... J....

    Still my jam 🤗

  57. I.... D....

    I just seen them in concert last night

  58. M.... E....

    Expression yourself lol omg lmao.

  59. L.... A....

    Can we talk about the synthesizer though?

  60. L.... A....

    We miss you Spinderella.

  61. M.... K....

    I use to wear that same mushroom hairstyle as Pep.

  62. L.... ....

    They did this song last night in the mixtape tour it was like back in the day!

  63. L.... M....

    30 years ? Damn !!!

  64. A.... ....

    They we're great role models for little girls everywhere especially black girls.

  65. C.... G....

    I'll bring bk all this music instead of the trash and sleezy females we got now!!!

  66. C.... G....

    Jussie Smollett lil sister, Adorable!

  67. T.... o....

    This was actually a dope album.

    T.... o....

    The original man fuck salt n pepa they did the 1st spinderella dirty they will never be on tlc level!!!

  68. L.... T....

    I dont know why I forgot about this song! This was one of my favorites as a kid. I used to watch this video everyday. Great times and Great Music!

  69. L.... P....

    Peppa was pregnant

    L.... P....

    Lyric Parker tlc was way better and more realer then them aint 2 proud 2 beg was from 1991!!!

  70. h.... ....

    This is a hip hop!!!

  71. C.... R....

    That don't sound like Independent to me.

  72. d.... ....

    Pepa was pregnant...omg I use to wanna be them sooo bad

  73. H.... C....

    I REMEMBER this time! U can see Pep PREGNANCY #All in her face in this video, even tho they did a GREAT job covering it up! I’m a #Day1 FAN🥰

  74. S.... ....

    2019 anyone?

  75. c.... v....

    There will NEVER be a complete Salt n Pepa without Sindarella...IJS😏

  76. V.... C....

    0:11 Jurnee Smollett😂😂😂

  77. J.... M....

    Aw yeah, aw yeah!!

  78. c.... w....

    Like this song and video

  79. P.... T....

    Love that Pep was pregnant on this and not skipping or missing a step. Truly the definition of a strong beautiful woman. Salt n Pepa is my favorite rap group ever.

  80. T.... S....

    Love this song. My sis and I really tried to be Salt n Pepa back in the day. We had all of their albums and knew all of the words.😊

  81. D.... M....

    Favorite part was when they brought in the go go... good Music never dies !

  82. t.... w....

    Love the beat alot too. Like salt"n"pepa. too.

  83. M.... D....

    Spin b ❤

  84. T.... D....

    This was my era right here yes I still be dancing to it too

  85. t.... w....

    T his is still hot.

    t.... w....

    One of my all-time favorite classic hip hop song

    t.... w....

    @alaina scott I agree with that.

  86. R.... L....

    Look at Journey Smollett

  87. J.... E....

    Pepa shined in this song.

  88. M.... ....

    Where are they!??? they started the #metoo movement!! Undue credits to Salt and Pepper! they are the real SUPREME Maximux@@

  89. H.... S....

    My favorite Salt N Pepa joint.

  90. T.... G....

    Pepa was pregnant in this video and u see Spinderella standing up sucking her thumb lol

  91. M.... Y....

    I haven't heard this in years and still remember all the words. I love Salt, Pepa, and Spin. Best female rappers.

  92. o.... ....

    YES!!!! This song still SLAPS!!!! Who still listening in 2019?

  93. M.... L....

    Yo straight up takes me back to when i was given a VHS of salt n pepa, with this song and plenty more ( did anyone else have one or know which vhs im talking about) it had the original DJ Latoya Hanson on it before spinderella ?? Gosh it must have been like '95 or '97 ... best years of my life tbh !!!

  94. j.... c....

    Love this song and the memories that comes along with

  95. t.... w....

    This is a good song from back than they made classics to me.

  96. E.... P....

    I purchased this CD twice because it got scratched up. This is their best CD! Love these Ladies!!!!!

  97. L.... A....

    Spin's Navel. <3

  98. S.... S....

    Still listening in 2019 💃🏾❤️