If you’ve ever wondered what “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.

So… what’s this song really about?

Sir Mix-a-Lot's 'Baby Got Back' is a vibrant pushback against the 90s-era beauty standards that idolized slender, waif-like body types, as typically glorified in fashion magazines and media. The song challenges societal norms by praising women with fuller figures, emphasizing that true beauty doesn't conform to rigid, narrow standards. By directly critiquing popular media outlets like 'Cosmo' and mocking conventional beauty metrics (e.g., the 36-24-36 figure), Sir Mix-a-Lot shifts the focus from mainstream validation to individual self-acceptance and pride in one's natural body shape. Beyond just a celebration of physical form, the song is an assertion of personal preferences and an indictment of the objectification prevalent in media. Sir Mix-a-Lot, through catchy lyrics and dynamic beats, creates a space where women with 'round' and 'big' curves are not only accepted but admired. The boldness of the lyrical content combined with a catchy hook seeks to empower listeners, encouraging a more inclusive view of beauty and desirability.

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Lyrics to “Baby Got Back”

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[Chorus: Sir Mix-a-Lot]
(L.A. face with a Oakland booty)
Baby got back
(L.A. face with a Oakland booty)
(L.A. face with a Oakland booty)
[Verse 2: Sir Mix-a-Lot]
I like 'em round, and big
And when I'm throwin' a gig
I just can't help myself, I'm actin' like an animal
Now here's my scandal
I wanna get you home
And ugh, double-up, ugh-ugh
I ain't talkin' 'bout Playboy
'Cause silicone parts are made for toys
I want 'em real thick and juicy
So find that juicy double
Mix-a-Lot's in trouble
Beggin' for a piece of that bubble
So I'm lookin' at rock videos
Knock-kneed bimbos walkin' like hoes
You can have them bimbos
I'll keep my women like Flo Jo
A word to the thick soul sisters, I wanna get with ya
I won't cuss or hit ya
But I gotta be straight when I say I wanna— (Uh)
'Til the break of dawn
Baby got it goin' on
A lot of simps won't like this song
'Cause them punks like to hit it and quit it
And I'd rather stay and play
'Cause I'm long, and I'm strong
And I'm down to get the friction on
So, ladies (Yeah), Ladies (Yeah)
If you wanna roll in my Mercedes (Yeah)
Then turn around, stick it out
Even white boys got to shout
[Chorus: Sir Mix-a-Lot]
Baby got back
Baby got back
[Bridge: Sir Mix-a-Lot]
Yeah, baby, when it comes to females
Cosmo ain't got nothin' to do with my selection
36-24-36? Haha, only if she's 5'3"
[Verse 3: Sir Mix-a-Lot]
So your girlfriend rolls a Honda
Playin' workout tapes by Fonda
But Fonda ain't got a motor in the back of her Honda
My anaconda don't want none
Unless you've got buns, hun
You can do side bends or sit-ups
But please don't lose that butt
Some brothers wanna play that hard role
And tell you that the butt ain't gold
So they toss it and leave it
And I pull up quick to retrieve it
So Cosmo says you're fat
Well I ain't down with that
'Cause your waist is small and your curves are kickin'
And I'm thinkin' 'bout stickin'
To the beanpole dames in the magazines:
You ain't it, Miss Thing
Give me a sista, I can't resist her
Red beans and rice didn't miss her
Some knucklehead tried to diss
'Cause his girls are on my list
He had game, but he chose to hit 'em
And I pull up quick to get wit 'em
So ladies, if the butt is round
And you want a triple X throwdown
Dial 1-900-MIX-A-LOT
And kick them nasty thoughts
[Outro: Sir Mix-a-Lot]
Baby got back
Baby got back
Little in the middle but she got much back
Little in the middle but she got much back
Little in the middle but she got much back
Little in the middle but she got much back

Baby Got Back

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Lyrics to “Baby Got Back”