Salt 'n' Pepa - Independent Lyrics
When duty call, the leader Pep come hard
Try to dis my girl Salt, up goes my guard
Still feminine, feminine still, yes
But then next pump a hundred weight bench press
So what it mean, Pep? I'm not impressed
Punk, you're lovin' stunk, you're not a hunk
This is independent funk
And I'm gettin' ready for the year 2000
Independent - yes, I'm housin'
Independent - yeah, now watch me
Independent - no one can stop me
Woman and I am independent
I make my own money so don't tell me how to spend it
So listen close, boy, to my independent funk
Yeah, can you feel it?
Yes, it's my, it's my independent funk
(Yawn) You're sleepy, go to bed
Wanna step? Go ahead and jet
Now wake up from your dreamin' cuz you're dealin' with the Pep
Like Oakley from the Knicks, yes, I'm havin' a ball
You think because you're leaving that I'm gonna take a fall?
It was small thing, oooo, it was really too small
Livin' large, boy, standing ten feet tall
Now my heart won't dent, keep the money I lent
And don't forget I pay the rent, this is my apartment
I'm independent
I am independent
That's right I said it, and be damn sure I meant it
Cuz a girl like me can have anybody
So give my love, boy, to my independent funk
Hey...
Salty the V.I.P., you should have stuck with me
What are you stupid? Huh, my pockets run deep
So flex the Rolex and the sex that I gave ya
In jail with no bail and now nothin' can save ya
You want me to visit? I ain't with it lizard
We had magic now ya lost without the love wizard
Ya had to cross me, and now you lost me
Get off me softy, I'm the boss, see?
You can't disguise the lies in your eyes - you're not a heartbreaker
You're a fraud, and I'm bored - you're a fake faker
It's too late to debate with the moneymaker
After while, crackhead - see ya later, gator
Woman and I am independent
I make my own money so don't tell me how to spend it
Cuz you need me, and I don't need you
So listen close, boy, to my independent funk
Yeah, so funky, so funky
No, no, no more nookie for you cuz I gave ya the boot
Go ahead and go in your Yugo, gonna miss the Benz Coupe, hometroop
Who's supportin' ya now?
Got a job or do ya rob? I heard you're sellin' drugs - wow
Big man, huh? But just understand Uncle Sam know the scam
You'll end up in the can
Singin' a sad song cuz you did me wrong
Couldn't fool me for long, I got it goin' on
I'm independent
Yes, I am independent
That's right I said it, and be damn sure I meant it
Cuz a girl like me can have anybody
So give my love, boy, to my independent funk
Hey yeah...my independent funk
It's just an independent funk
Get with this independent funk
You're a baby so maybe you just needed a babysitter
Bitter? I figure I'm rid of a piece of litter
Tiger, tigger, I bounce back, and you're a quitter
Your girl is gone for good so just forget her
You're blind, you'll never find another better
Your mind stays on a behind in a tight sweater
Burned your flowers and your love letters
Never a tear will I shed
I'm independent
Yes, I am independent
I make my own money so don't tell me how to spend it
Cuz you need me, and I don't need you
So listen close, boy, to my independent funk
Yeah...
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Salt 'n' Pepa Independent Comments
i had that white shirt.... back when my tummy was flat :)
this was my ish......
Still my jam
run DMC and salt and pepa was just alike, they need to do a world tour together before they get to old, lol
Salt is super cute in this video in the white
Spinderella was playing that Nintendo 😂😂
Salt N Pepa ripped the game open, took it and ran with it.
I love Salt N Peppa w Spinderella.
Rewind that 👻😁
How come SYBIL wasn't credited as the vocalist when this came out as a single....i never zeroed in on that til now
I knew that voice sounded familiar....she was a good singer as well
Lol Video Soul with Donnie....those were the days...80s baby.
They set us up ladies illuminati puppets. The floor says it all. No wonder salt is a super Christian.
Just a little hip hop tidbit...Pepa was pregnant during this video.
STILL the BADDEST WOMEN TRIO IN THE RAP INDUSTRY.........................and STILL GOING! We love you S-N-P!
checkerboard business
their most underrated song to me
Still jamming in 2019. Every black girl need to know the lyrics to this song.
The production go hard with the songs...hurby luv bug azor you a genius
Dis shitt funky and hot
My favorite Salt and Pep Song!
Cardi B can’t ever touch SNP....ever!!!
2019 AND I STILL LOVE THIS SONG
Q U E E N S 👑✨
BUT LADIES DON'T TREAT YOUR MAN LIKE THIS... EMASCULATING
I see that now that I'm older...couldn't see it as a young woman
*... ALWAYS LOOKED UP TO SALT PEPA N SPIN. I LOVE Y'ALL*
*SO BEAUTIFUL*
Happy Birthday Pep!!
My theme song 👑✨
Salt wuz sexy az Hell! Wish I lived in her hood.I woulda tried 2 wife her.
Not with this song. Y?
"I wear the pants, you wear the dress"
H
E
L
L
No
This
What's
Wrong
Today 2000-2018
Reverse the Curse
Is this Why black WOMEN aren't being KEPT?????????
No. This is why they expect blk women to take care of everything and the black man uses her to death. So no dates or marriage. I had men wanting me cause they wanted to be provided for. Im sorry i followed this song
It should be 5050 or at least 30 on the man.
I think that was a blunt the big homie Pep was smoking, having him light it after wk lol. ☝️of my favorite songs and videos
Thsts Sybil singing ?
Buhimroei Imeiwi not mroepeos AOMEIDI NEED MTOFP KFODIA. !#)-)3)✓©]¢×{🏧📀💷📀💷🉑🔟🈳
Sybil got them vocals yes I'm am independent
This version is rearranged. The song version is a whole different.
You are correct. The rap verses are rapped in reverse and the beat is more rap oriented than r/b. Plus Sybil sings a totally different kibd of hook at the end.
From greatness to Cardi B. Go back and look at your history young folks.
I mean song
I mean song,sorry
remember this school,good ole days Love and miss it
Oop mistresses wont let another chow...down.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
2018 still independent
I just wished Sybil could've been in the video since she actually sung the hook.
yoooooo timeless
This was always one of my favorite Salt N Pepa songs and yet I don't get how it never got more airplay . Especially it was one of the first titled Independent female call outs
Classic...timeless music..!!♨♨♨
I believe in equal man and woman
I am not going to wear a dress but I love this song
And I don't like the how the Black Men are in chains.
I like the rythme but not the message of the song...it's too divisive.
you really have one inspiring into me before you👑🔫💸💲🎤😘
This is one of their grooviest songs. If anyone cares for the instrumental version, you can search ' qwertypat independent instrumental' ( URL https://youtu.be/rCYJBLSSuuw)
cheers, QP 2017
This is me when I have attitude about men ;)
I don't think this song got the recognition it truly deserves and they are true fashonistas of the 90s
The original Girl Power group and loves of my life.
So Funky... The Best of Salt N Pepa with Sybil on the Track...
Why is this song making me so happy and I'm not even a feminist
cuz it's g-funk
Maybe you should
Because this is more of what feminism was about, not what it is today that is driven by hate.
girls in the 90s were sexier than today's ones by miles who agrees
you know beyonce started this
*reads comments while listening, scrolls back up to video*
"Wait a second, he's complaining that she spent her money on videogames? Fuck that guy."
HAHAHAH Okay y'all's we be alone with your dildo.
"after while crackhead" best line ever
best part 2:56
salt outfit makes the video smoking
I need Salt's whole outfit 😍😍😍
Classic
Tamara M. Right!
Tamara M. A whole turn on.
still feminine feminist still yess😘😘😘
Sybil sings verse 'My Independent Funk'
anthony carnes no wonder that voice sounds familiar
Yes, and I love me some Ms. Sybil...
i wanna fuck the shit out of salt bitch is so fine
A Salt with a deadly Peppa!
lovly girl
What ever happen to Herbie Luv Bug
Forever bangin this!!!
Whoa.. Pepa was really pregnant in this video!
i dont hear this version/ album version is better for me/
+Urbanradio I actually liked this version. it was a bit faster and more melodic with more synth strings played over the chorus. They also cut and rearranged some of the verses. I think the album version was probably a bit too long for radio.
Urbanradio i love this one better the album one isn’t the same
Was Pep pregnant in this video???
Ok thnx!
New Dawn yes.....it’s all in her face
Was after she was actually pregnant in Expression video
With the daughter who is now on Growing up Hip Hop...Egypt...it's crazy cuz it really don't seem like that long ago.
@MsB Scott i believe it was her son her daughter came later
Weird, I had the cassette tape of Black Magic and listened to this song a lot(25+ years ago) - I even remember the lyrics, and this is the first time I'm seeing the video. I lived in Africa so we didn't get international tv channels at that time.
Throwback My freshmen year of College
senior year of HS
Salt and Pepa was always the girls version of Run DMC with the word play... ahh that Queens, NY connection too
The girls are too fine .
Ws on my MIND
Most female groups in the 90's were feminists groups, of course I wonder how they feel now.
there spices
" I'm gettin ready for the year 2000 " love it :)
@Leah are ya'll independent in 2015?
Salt was fine. She still is. That was my favorite.
a slept on track from Salt & Pepa. The "Black's Magic" LP quietly went platinum but mostly had R&B charting records and limited crossover singles.
+Hypestyle yeah but that single "Expressions" spent like 8 weeks at number one on the R&B charts and that really fueled the album. Independent didn't do as well but Do you want me was a top 40 hit as well as Let's Talk about Sex which revived the album like 2 years later and kept it relevant followed by You Showed Me which was another top 40 hit.
Hypestyle actually it was double platinum but at this point urban radio kind of abandoned them after expression did 8 weeks at number 1 on R&B singles chart and independent followed that single but received less play. Do you want me was a top 40 mainstay and Let's talk about sex revived the album followed by 1992 single you showed me. this album stayed relevant for like two years thanks to let's talk about sex. expression was released in late 89 early 90 and you showed me was like 92.
I dont think this track was slept on. It was the first new sing off the Blacks Magic cd. It didnt do ad well because the trio ventured into rb based hip hop. I like the track but other later singles performed better.
-_-... I mean I'm happy Salt n' Pepa are out of retirement, but could they've chose somthing better than a geico commercial.....? and then we have this Miki Minajahugh...... skanking it up all over the place..... sigh what ever happened to woman rap singers?......
They went hard.
instrumental for this anyone?
If anyone still cares, I just uploaded the instrumental. Search for it (' qwertypat' or 'independent instrumental' ). URL is https://youtu.be/rCYJBLSSuuw
cheers, pat, 2017
I have it on wax
Penssatucky: Are you gonna let all the men die out?
Big Boo: Oh fuck no, we need slaves.
miss this female power in music nowadays
music Saturday
#musicmonday
Love the video! They choose all -male professions.
so awesome
I love the way Salt N Pepa simply led the way, they deserve the same recognition as Madonna.....strong ladies that came long before the gals of today
I agree
Bumping This In 2014
Love it!