No Scrubs Lyrics

[Intro: Chilli]
Oh

[Verse 1: Chilli]
A scrub is a guy that thinks he's fly
And is also known as a busta
Always talkin' 'bout what he wants
And just sits on his broke ass, so

[Pre-Chorus: Chilli]
No, I don't want your number
No, I don't wanna give you mine and
No, I don't wanna meet you nowhere
No, don't want none of your time and

[Chorus: Chilli & T-Boz]
No, I don't want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin' out the passenger side of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me
I don't want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin' out the passenger side of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me

[Verse 2: Chilli]
Well, a scrub checkin' me, but his game is kinda weak
And I know that he cannot approach me
'Cause I'm lookin' like class and he's lookin' like trash
Can't get with a deadbeat ass, so
[Pre-Chorus: Chilli]
No, I don't want your number
No, I don't wanna give you mine and
No, I don't wanna meet you nowhere
No, don't want none of your time

[Chorus: Chilli & T-Boz]
No, I don't want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin' out the passenger side of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me
I don't want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin' out the passenger side of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me

[Bridge: Chilli]
If you don't have a car and you're walkin'
Oh, yes, son, I'm talkin' to you
If you live at home with your mama
Oh, yes, son, I'm talkin' to you (Baby)
If you have a shorty that you don't show love
Oh, yes, son, I'm talkin' to you
Wanna get with me with no money, oh no
I don't want no
No scrub
No scrub (No, no)
No scrub (No, no, no, no)
No scrub (No, no)
[Chorus: Chilli & T-Boz]
No, I don't want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin' out the passenger side of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me
I don't want no scrub (No)
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin' out the passenger side of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me (Yeah)
I don't want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin' out the passenger side of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me
I don't want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin' out the passenger side of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me
I don't want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin' out the passenger side of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me
I don't want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin' out the passenger side of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me
I don't want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin' out the passenger side of his best friend's ride
Trying to holla at me
I don't want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can't get no love from me
Hangin' out the passenger side of his...

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Genius Annotation

“No Scrubs” was the lead single from TLC’s third album, FanMail, released on February 2, 1999. The song was a huge success. Topping the charts in early 1999 and going #1 in the United States, Australia, Ireland, and in New Zealand.

The song earned them a Grammy win for “Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal” at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 23, 2000.

The track peaked at #1 on April 10, 1999 in the United States on Billboard’s “The Hot 100” chart for 28 weeks.

TLC’s record label decided to release two versions of “No Scrubs”; one without Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes' rap and one with her rap, to boost radio play.

Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

Does this song have any RIAA certifications?
Genius Answer

Yes, “No Scrubs” was certified Gold on April 27, 1999 by the RIAA, two months after its release.

The song was certified 5x platinum by the RIAA on October 13, 2020.

Is there a music video?
Genius Answer

Yes, but it features the “With Rap” version featuring TLC member, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes.

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Recorded At
D.A.R.P. Studios (Atlanta, GA)
Release Date
February 2, 1999
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