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Whatta Man Lyrics

From Salt n Pepa’s 1993 album, Very Necessary. It peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on the Billboard Rap charts and was nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. It was… Read More [Intro: En Vogue]Yeah, yeah, hey, ooh, yeahUh, hey, hey, heyAlright (Ooh, yeah)[Chorus: En Vogue]What a man, what a man, what a manWhat a mighty good man (You got to say it again now)What a man, what a man, what a manWhat a mighty good man (Yeah, he's a mighty, mighty good man)What a man, what a man, what a manWhat a mighty good man (Yes, he is)What a man, what a man, what a manWhat a mighty good man (Oh, uh, yeah)[Verse 1: Salt]I wanna take a minute or two, and give much respect dueTo the man that's made a difference in my worldAnd although most men are hoes, he flows on the down low'Cause I never heard about him with another girlBut I don't sweat it because it's just pathetic to let itGet me involved in that he said, she said crowdI know that ain't nobody perfectI give props to those who deserve it, and believe me y'all, he's worth itSo here's to the future 'cause we got through the pastI finally found somebody that can make me laughHahaha, you so crazyI think I wanna have your baby (Ow)You might also like[Chorus: En Vogue]What a man, what a man, what a manWhat a mighty good man (Alright, yes, he is)What a man, what a man, what a manWhat a mighty good man (Oh, he's a mighty, mighty good man)What a man, what a man, what a man (Ooh-ooh)What a mighty good man (Uh, you gotta say it again now)What a man, what a man, what a manWhat a mighty good man (Yeah, hey)[Verse 2: Pepa]My man is smooth like Barry and his voice got bassA body like Arnold with a Denzel faceHe's smart like a doctor with a real good repAnd when he comes home, he's relaxed with PepHe always got a gift for me every time I see himA lot of snot-nosed ex-flames couldn't be himHe never ran a corny line once to me yetSo I give him stuff that he'll never forgetHe keeps me on cloud nine just like the TempsHe's not a fake wannabe tryin' to be a pimpHe dresses like a dapper don, but even in jeansHe's a God-sent original, the man of my dreams[Verse 3: Spinderella]Yes, my man says he loves me, never says he loves me notMine'll rush me good and touch me in the right spotSee other guys that I've had, they tried to play all that mack ****But every time they tried I said, "That's not it"But not this man, he's got the right potionBaby, rub it down and make it smooth like lotionYeah, the ritual, highway to heavenFrom seven to seven he's got me open like 7-ElevenAnd yes, it's me that he's always choosin'With him I'm never losin', and he knows that my name is not SusanHe always has heavy conversation for the mindWhich means a lot to me 'cause good men are hard to find[Chorus: En Vogue]What a man, what a man, what a manWhat a mighty good man (Uh, yeah, he's a mighty, mighty good man)What a man, what a man, what a man (Ooh, alright)What a mighty good man (Say it again now)What a man, what a man, what a manWhat a mighty good man (Uh, ooh-ooh)What a man, what a man, what a manWhat a mighty good man (Oh, I said what a mighty good man)[Interlude: En Vogue]You know what I'm sayin'? He's a mighty, mighty good man, y'allY'all don't hear me, now check him out[Verse 4: Salt]My man gives real loving, that's why I call him killerHe's not a wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am, he's a thrillerHe takes his time and does everything rightKnocks me out with one shot for the rest of the nightHe's a real smooth brother, never in a rushAnd he gives me goose pimples with every single touchSpends quality time with his kids when he canSecure in his manhood 'cause he's a real manA lover and a fighter and he'll knock a knucker outDon't take him for a sucker, 'cause that's not what he's aboutEvery time I need him, he always got my backNever disrespectful 'cause his mama taught him that (I've got a good man)[Chorus: En Vogue]What a man, what a man, what a manWhat a mighty good man (Uh, a mighty, mighty good man)What a man, what a man, what a man (Yeah, talk to 'em)What a mighty good man (Yes, he is, oh)What a man, what a man, what a manWhat a mighty good man (What a mighty good man)What a man, what a man, what a manWhat a mighty good man (He's a mighty, mighty good man, y'all)[Post-Chorus: En Vogue]Uh, what a mighty, mighty good man, y'allYeah, what a mighty good manYeah, hooNow break it downA-break it down a-one time[Outro: En Vogue]Good GodGood GodWhat a man, what a man (Good God)Good GodWhat a man, what a man (Good God)Good GodWhat a man, what a man (Good God)Good GodWhat a man, what a man (Good God)5EmbedCancel

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From Salt n Pepa’s 1993 album, Very Necessary. It peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on the Billboard Rap charts and was nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group. It was also ranked #23 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Songs of the 90s.

This song samples Linda Lyndell’s 1968 song “What a Man.”

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1. 1. Groove Me
2. 2. No One Does It Better
3. 3. Somebody’s Gettin’ on My Nerves
4. 4. Whatta Man
5. 5. None of Your Business
6. 6. Step
7. 7. Shoop
8. 8. Heaven or Hell
9. 9. Big Shot
10. 10. Sexy Noises Turn Me On
11. 11. Somma Time Man
12. 12. Break of Dawn
13. 13. I’ve Got AIDS
14. 14. Emphatically No
15. 15. Whatta Man (Video Remix)
16. 16. Whatta Man (Golden Girls Mix)
17. 17. Whatta Man (12" Danny D Mix) (Unreleased)
18. 18. None of Your Business (Perfecto Mix)
19. 19. Shoop (Danny D’s R’N’B Mix) (Unreleased)
20. 20. Shoop (Guru’s Mix) (Unreleased)
21. 21. Shoop (Acapella) (Unreleased)
22. 22. Shoop (Instrumental) (Unreleased)
23. 23. Shoop (Ben Liebrand European Mix)
24. 24. Heaven ’N Hell (Carron Hall Mix)
25. 25. Heaven ’N Hell (remix)
26. 26. Let’s Talk About AIDS
27. 27. I Am The Body Beautiful

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