Wham! Rap 86
George Michael · Other Songs - George Michael
I've got street credibility,
I may not have a job,
But I have a good time,
With the boys that I meet "down on the line"
I don't need you
So you don't approve,
Well, who asked you to?
Hey, jerk you work
This guy's got better things to do
Hell
I ain't never gonna work, get down in the dirt
I choose, to cruise
Gonna live my life, sharp as a knife
I've found my groove and I just can't lose
I'm style from head to toe
Cool cat flash gonna let you know
I'm a soul boy - I'm a dole boy -
Take pleasure in leisure, I believe in joy!
Chorus:
Wham!
Bam!
I am!
A man!
Job or no job
You can't tell me that I'm not
Do!
You!
Enjoy what you do?
If not
Just stop!
Don't stay there and rot!
Party nights, and neon lights
We hit the floors, we hit the heights
Dancing shoes, and pretty girls
Boys in leather kiss girls in pearls!
Hot - damn! everybody, let's play!
So they promised you a good job - no way!
One, two, three, rap!
C'mon everybody, don't need this crap!
Chorus
If you're a pub man
Or a club man
Maybe a jet black guy with a hip hi-fi
A white cool cat with a trilby hat
Maybe leather and studs is where you're at
Make the most of every day
Don't let hard times stand in your way
Give a wham give a bam but don't give a damn
'cos the benefit gang are gonna pay!
Now reach up high and touch your soul
The boys from wham! will help you reach that goal
It's gonna break your mama's heart (so sad)
It's gonna break your daddy's heart (too bad)
Just throw the dice and take my advice
'cos I know that you're smart
Can you dig this thing? (yeah!)
Are you gonna get down? (yeah!)
Say wham! wham!
Say bam! bam!
Chorus x3
Do you wanna work
Are you gonna have fun
Do you wanna be a jerk
Are you gonna stay young
Everybody say wham!
Say bam!
Everybody say wham!
Say wham! bam!
Wham! Rap 86
Wham! Rap 86 stands as a distinctive song in George Michael's early discography, capturing the energetic spirit of the mid-1980s pop scene. Released during the height of the duo's popularity, the track showcases the group's willingness to experiment with spoken-word delivery and upbeat rhythms that defined their live performances. While often overshadowed by their more polished ballads, this recording highlights the dynamic interplay between Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, blending catchy hooks with a rhythmic flow that resonated with dance floors. The song remains a testament to the band's versatility and their ability to craft infectious melodies that bridged the gap between pop and new wave influences. It serves as an essential piece of their catalogue, reflecting the vibrant era of British pop music that propelled them to international stardom.