For the rappers among us I tried my hand at it. I'm no Marky Mark but some folks like them.
Aug 27, 1991 The Flavor Rap
You think I'm a white boy and I ain't got no soul.
I'm here to tell you, Baby, that just ain't so!
Don't worry about what flavor I am,
Just chill out, Honey and listen to me jam.
There's lots of neighbors in my neighborhood.
I treat 'em like Mr. Rogers said I should.
So don't give me any of that racial flap,
Just sit down and listen to the Flavor Rap!
(The Flavor Rap, yes , the Flavor Rap!)
Ice cream has flavors and we think it's cool.
People come in flavors, too, so don't be a fool!
Enjoy everyone for just what they are
And progress towards peace will go real far.
Lin Chiu loves country music, though he has almond eyes.
He loves to hoedown with the rest of the guys.
He taught me how to eat with those wild chopsticks.
I taught him the way Old Willie Nelson picks!
Chico's from Juarez with skin of brown,
But he's the hottest rock and roller in our town.
I threw a party. He brought a pinyata.
Now folks, that's gettin' along the way we oughta!
Dancin' Wolf's, a man with skin of red.
His motto is, "Hey, better red than dead."
He can do a dance that'll make the rain to pour.
His '57 Chevy gives out a mellow roar.
(The Flavor Rap, yes, the Flavor Rap)
Alphonse is my homey, the blood from the hood.
He studied everyday like he knew he should.
At sports, my man, he ain't nothing great,
But he's makin' millions sellin' real estate!
This old land's the meltin' pot, you know,
So man, wake up, don't be so slow!
Love your brother, do it often.
Stick that prejudice in some old coffin!
This song won't make rich, this I confess.
Just listen to the message, that's what's fresh!
If someone gives you some sorry racial flap,
Sit 'em on down and sing the Flavor Rap!
(Yes, the Flavor Rap, Don't give me no jive flap!
We're all one family, so get with it, Jack! The Flavor RAP!!)
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One I compsed for my co-worker after a political discussion.
Because of my race some call me a Honky.
When it comes to politics I certainly ain't no donkey
But doncha try to tell me that I came from a monkey
Cuz I'll jump in your face and I'll get real funky!
Word to your Mama!!