Call Me LaQuifa (B. Ames Mix) [Clean]

May 2024 · 5 minute read

Call Me LaQuifa
Shangela Lyrics


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They call me Laquifa with a postmodern what?

Laquifa
What?
Laquifa
What, what?
Laquifa

What?
Laquifa
What, what?

I said what?
I said what?
I said-I-I-I said what?
I said what?
I said what?
I said what?

I said what?
I said what?
I said-I-I-I said what?
I said what?
I said what?
I said what?

Let the truth be told
You know, my name is Nancy Drew, and Imma get to the bottom of the truth

Boo, I am not a fool
Boo, I am not a fool
Boo (boo), I am not a fool
Boo, I am not a fool
Boo (boo), I am not a fool

My name is Nancy Drew (my name is Nancy Drew, my name is Nancy Drew)
They-they call me Nancy Drew
They-they call me Nancy Drew
They-they call me Nancy Drew
They-they call me Nancy Drew

I said what?
I said what?
I said-I said-I-I-I said what?
I said what?
I said what?
I said what?

Laquifa
What?
Laquifa
What, what?
Laquifa
What?
Laquifa
What, what?

I said what?
I said what?
I said-I said-I-I-I said what?
I said what?
I said what?
I said what?

A lot of times things don′t go way that you plan
That happens for a lot of us out there
But let me tell you something
You pick up the and you put it back around your waist
And you work the Hallelu
Work the Hallelu
Work the Hallelu
Work the Hallelu
Work the Hallelu

Work the Hallelu
Work the Hallelu


Overall Meaning

In Shangela's song Call me LaQuifa, the artist is adopting the persona of LaQuifa, a postmodern drag queen who, according to the lyrics, is not to be underestimated. LaQuifa is sassy, assertive and not afraid to demand attention or respect. In the verses, Shangela switches to her own persona, Nancy Drew, implying that she too is a sharp, no-nonsense character who is on a mission to get to the truth. Shangela represents herself as a strong, determined woman, who is not to be messed with.


The repetition of the phrase “I said what?” in the chorus emphasizes the power of the song's message. This phrase is used as a challenge to anyone who doubts LaQuifa's or Nancy Drew's authority. The chorus also features a call-and-response between the artist and the audience, which encourages participation and further emphasizes the message of assertiveness.


The final verse is a motivational message about overcoming obstacles and persevering. Shangela encourages the listener to pick themselves up and carry on, working the “Hallelu”. This provides both inspiration and empowerment and aligns with the rest of the song's themes of strength, power, and determination.


Line by Line Meaning

Call me Laquifa with a postmodern what?
People refer to me as Laquifa who embodies postmodernist culture


Laquifa
My name is Laquifa


What?
What can I help you with?


Laquifa
My name is Laquifa


What, what?
I'm here to help you, please ask away


Laquifa
My name is Laquifa


What?
What can I help you with?


Laquifa
My name is Laquifa


What, what?
I'm here to help you, please ask away


I said what?
Please repeat what you said, I didn't hear you


I said what?
Please repeat what you said, I didn't hear you


I said-I-I-I said what?
Please repeat what you said, I didn't hear you


I said what?
Please repeat what you said, I didn't hear you


I said what?
Please repeat what you said, I didn't hear you


I said what?
Please repeat what you said, I didn't hear you


My name is Nancy Drew (my name is Nancy Drew, my name is Nancy Drew)
They call me Nancy Drew (repeated three times)


Boo, I am not a fool
Don't think of me as a fool


Boo, I am not a fool
Don't think of me as a fool


Boo (boo), I am not a fool
Don't think of me as a fool


Boo, I am not a fool
Don't think of me as a fool


Boo (boo), I am not a fool
Don't think of me as a fool


They-they call me Nancy Drew
People call me Nancy Drew (repeated three times)


I said what?
Please repeat what you said, I didn't hear you


I said what?
Please repeat what you said, I didn't hear you


I said-I said-I-I-I said what?
Please repeat what you said, I didn't hear you


I said what?
Please repeat what you said, I didn't hear you


I said what?
Please repeat what you said, I didn't hear you


I said what?
Please repeat what you said, I didn't hear you


Let the truth be told
The truth must be revealed


You know, my name is Nancy Drew, and Imma get to the bottom of the truth
I, Nancy Drew, will investigate and uncover the truth


A lot of times things don′t go way that you plan
Often, things don't go as planned


That happens for a lot of us out there
That is a common occurrence among many people


But let me tell you something
Allow me to share something with you


You pick up the and you put it back around your waist
You should pick yourself up and carry on


And you work the Hallelu
Celebrate and show gratitude


Work the Hallelu
Celebrate and show gratitude


Work the Hallelu
Celebrate and show gratitude


Work the Hallelu
Celebrate and show gratitude


Work the Hallelu
Celebrate and show gratitude


Work the Hallelu
Celebrate and show gratitude


Writer(s): Pierce Chantaize Darius

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