I Like Big Butts

MC Hammer MC Hammer

Celebrating Curves: A Dive into 'I Like Big Butts'

The song 'I Like Big Butts' by MC Hammer is a vibrant and humorous celebration of women with curvaceous figures, particularly focusing on the attraction to large buttocks. The lyrics begin with a conversation between two women, with one expressing shock at the size of another woman's butt, likening her to a 'rap guy's girlfriend' and implying a negative judgment. However, the song quickly shifts to a male perspective, with the narrator unabashedly declaring his love for big butts and his inability to hide this preference.

The song challenges the beauty standards of the time, which often favored slimmer figures, as seen in fashion magazines and media. MC Hammer's lyrics emphasize his disdain for these standards by expressing his attraction to 'real thick and juicy' women, as opposed to those with 'silicon parts' meant for 'toys.' The song also touches on the objectification of women in media, criticizing the portrayal of women as 'bimbos' in rock videos and advocating for a more genuine and respectful appreciation of women's bodies.

'I Like Big Butts' is not just a catchy tune; it's a cultural statement that resonates with themes of body positivity and the rejection of mainstream beauty ideals. It encourages listeners to embrace and celebrate diverse body types, and in doing so, it has become an anthem for those who defy conventional attractiveness and champion a more inclusive definition of beauty.

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  2. Turn This Mutha Out
  3. I Like Big Butts
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  5. Pumps And A Bump
  6. It's All Good
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