Throw The :d:

2 Live Crew · Other Songs - 2 Live Crew

Listen up y'all 'cuz this is it

Forget that old dance and throw that D



Let's dance

[repeat x5]



It's a brand new dance and it's comin' your way

It was started in Miami by the Ghetto DJs

See, some call it nasty, but that's not true

It's just an oldie dance that you can do

'cuz you need to sex your body, make your partner come alive

If you can't do that, don't even try

So, get yourself together and learn it quick

Just get on the floor and throw that D



Let's dance

[repeat x5]

Throw that D

[repeat x4]



When I went to Miami, couldn't believe my eyes

This female was stoned wanted me to try

If you don't know how to do it, here's what you must do

Just listen up close I'll explain to you

Just jump in the air

And when you land you'll mind like you just don't care

It's all in the hips, so go berserk

And let that D do the work

So while it's workin' you'd better start strokin'

To show your partner that you ain't jokin'

'cuz this ain't a dance from mother goose

Better freak your body and turn it loose

'cuz when you're on the floor you don't give a shit

All you want to do is throw that D



Throw that D

[repeat x4]

Throw The :d:

Released by the Florida-based rap group 2 Live Crew, "Throw The :d:" stands as a defining track of their controversial 1989 debut album, *As Nasty As They Wanna Be*. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of funk, hip-hop, and explicit storytelling that pushed the boundaries of radio censorship in the late 1980s. Featuring the distinctive vocal delivery of lead singer Mike Love, the recording captures the raw energy and rebellious spirit of the era's underground scene. Its aggressive tone and unfiltered lyrics made it a cultural touchstone, sparking debates over artistic freedom and leading to a landmark Supreme Court case regarding obscenity. The track remains a cornerstone of the group's discography, illustrating their impact on the development of modern hip-hop and their enduring legacy as pioneers of the genre.