School Spirit Skit 1 – English Lyrics

• By: Kanye West
• Album: The College Dropout

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Kanye West's "School Spirit Skit 1" and discover a humorous yet thought-provoking critique of college education. This skit offers a unique opportunity to grasp English through relatable, conversational language, exposing you to cultural commentary on societal norms and the American education system. Its witty dialogue and clear articulation make it an excellent resource for understanding colloquialisms and the artist's distinctive narrative style.

[English]

Now beat that

And your mother's saying "Go to college"

So you finish college, and it's wonderful

You feel so good

And after all the partying and craziness

And don't forget about that drug habit you picked up at school being around your peers

Hey, now you'll get that 25-thousand job a year

And you'll spend all your money on crack cocaine

But, it'll be your money

No more borrowing from mom for my high

So now you get your degree tattooed on your back

You're so excited about it

If you continue to work at the GAP, after several interviews, oh my God

You'll come in at a entry-level position

And when you do that

If you kiss enough ass, you'll move up to the next level

Which is being the secretary's secretary

And boy, is that great

You got to take messages for the secretary

Who never went to college

She's actually the boss's niece

So now you're part of the family

You know what college does for you?

It makes you really smart, man

All you kids wanted to talk in the back of the class

Not me, I listened, okay?

I was a hall monitor

This was meant to be

You know how many classes I took?

Extra classes, extra classes

No, I've never had sex

But you know what?

My degree keeps me satisfied

When a lady walks up to me and says

"Hey, you know what's sexy?"

I say, "no, I don't know what it is

But I bet I can add up all the change in your purse very fast"

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
beat biːt A1	verb - to strike repeatedly
college ˈkɒlɪdʒ A1	noun - an institution of higher education
wonderful ˈwʌndərfəl A2	adjective - inspiring delight or pleasure
partying ˈpɑːrtiɪŋ A2	verb - to engage in social gatherings for fun
craziness ˈkreɪzinɪs B1	noun - the state of being insane or wild
drug drʌɡ A1	noun - a substance used as a medication or for intoxication
habit ˈhæbɪt A2	noun - a settled or regular tendency or practice
excited ɪkˈsaɪtɪd A2	adjective - feeling great enthusiasm or eagerness
interview ˈɪntərvjuː B1	noun - a formal meeting for evaluation or discussion
entry-level ˈentri ˈlevəl B1	adjective - suitable for someone starting a career
secretary ˈsɛkrətri A2	noun - a person who manages records, letters, etc.
niece nis A2	noun - the daughter of one's sibling
smart smɑːrt A2	adjective - intelligent or quick-witted
monitor ˈmɒnɪtə B1	noun - a student who supervises others
satisfied ˈsætɪsfaɪd A2	adjective - content or pleased
sexy ˈsɛksi A2	adjective - sexually attractive or exciting