MC Hammer

Lyrics

[Chorus]
You can't touch this
You can't touch this
You can't touch this
You can't touch this

[Verse 1]
My, my, my my music hits me so hard
Makes me say, "Oh my Lord"
Thank you for blessin' me
With a mind to rhyme and two hype feet
It feels good, when you know you're down
A super dope homeboy from the Oaktown
And I'm known as such
And this is a beat, uh, you can't touch

[Chorus]
I told you homeboy (You can't touch this)
Yeah, that's how we livin' and ya know (You can't touch this)
Look in my eyes, man (You can't touch this)
Yo, let me bust the funky lyrics (You can't touch this)

[Verse 2]
Fresh new kicks, and pants
You gotta like that, now you know you wanna dance
So move outta yo seat
And get a fly girl and catch this beat
While it's rollin', hold on!
Pump a little bit and let 'em know it's goin' on
Like that, like that
Cold on a mission, so fall on back
Let 'em know that you're too much
And this is a beat, uh, they can't touch
[Chorus]
Yo, I told you (You can't touch this)
Why you standin' there, man? (You can't touch this)
Yo, sound the bell, school's in, sucka (You can't touch this)

[Verse 3]
Give me a song, or rhythm
Makin' 'em sweat, that's what I'm givin' 'em
Now, they know
You talkin' 'bout the Hammer, you're talkin' 'bout a show
That's hyped, and tight
Singers are sweatin', so pass them a wipe
Or a tape, to learn
What's it gonna take in the 90's to burn
The charts? Legit
Either work hard or you might as well quit

[Chorus]
That's word because you know (You can't touch this)
You can't touch this
Break it down!

[Post-Chorus]
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh—
Stop, Hammer time!
[Verse 4]
Go with the flow, it is said
That if you can't groove to this then you probably are dead
So wave yo hands in the air
Bust a few moves, run your fingers through your hair
This is it, for a winner
Dance to this and you're gonna get thinner
Move, slide your rump
Just for a minute let's all do the bump
(Bump, bump, bump)

[Chorus]
Yeah (You can't touch this)
Look, man (You can't touch this)
You better get hype, boy, because you know you can't (You can't touch this)
Ring the bell, school's back in
Break it down!

[Post-Chorus]
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh—
Stop, Hammer time!

[Bridge]
(Woah, woah)
(Woah, woah)
Oh, woah
Oh, woah
Oooh
Woah, woah, woah, woah
[Chorus]
(Woah, woah, woah, woah)
You can't touch this
(Woah, woah, woah, woah)
You can't touch this
(Woah, woah, woah, woah)
You can't touch this
(Woah, woah, woah, woah)
You can't touch this
Break it down!

[Post-Chorus]
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh—
Stop, Hammer time!

[Verse 5]
Every time you see me, the Hammer's just so hyped
I'm dope on the floor and I'm magic on the mic
Now why would I ever stop doin' this?
With others makin' records that just don't hit
I've toured around the world, from London to the Bay
It's "Hammer!" "Go Hammer!" "MC Hammer!" Yo Hammer!"
And the rest can go and play
You can't touch this

[Chorus]
You can't touch this
You can't touch this
Yeah (You can't touch this)
I told you (Can't touch this)
Too hot (Can't touch this)
Yo, we outta here (Can't touch this)

U Can't Touch This by MC Hammer is an iconic song that was released in the late 80s and has become a timeless classic since then. The song is the third single and the second in the album Please Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em, and it's one of Hammer's best songs ever released. It not only topped the charts when it was first released but also went on to win two Grammy awards.

One of the reasons why the song became so popular was its catchy beats. The song features a sample from a Rick James classic, "Super Freak," which has an unstoppable bassline that made the song incredibly memorable. Interestingly, "U Can't Touch This" is the second-best song ever to consist mostly of the "Super Freak" bassline – the first being "Super Freak" itself, of course.

About U Can’t Touch This

The song "U Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer is a hip-hop masterpiece that continues to be a favorite of many. Hammer co-wrote the song with Rick James and Alonzo Miller. The song was released in 1990 and was instantly popular among music enthusiasts. The lyrics of the song convey Hammer's message that he's an unbeatable force in the music industry and that no one can replicate or emulate his style.

A major highlight of the song is its catchy chorus, which goes "U Can't Touch This." The phrase has become an iconic part of pop culture that people still use today. The song also features a memorable rap verse where Hammer shows off his impressive skills in rhyming and wordplay. It's no surprise that the song won two Grammy Awards in 1991 for Best R&B Song and Best Rap Solo Performance.

The popularity of "U Can't Touch This" was not without controversy. Rick James sued MC Hammer for copyright infringement when Hammer sampled his song "Super Freak" without permission. The two later settled out of court, and Hammer credited James as a co-composer. Interestingly, James won his only Grammy Award thanks to "U Can't Touch This."

The music video for the song was just as impressive as the song itself. The video features Hammer in his signature parachute pants and flamboyant dance moves. The video was popular on MTV, and its choreography went on to inspire many dancers, making it a staple of hip-hop and pop culture.

Years after the release of the song, "U Can't Touch This" continues to remain popular. The song has been used in many movies, TV shows, and advertising campaigns. The song's influence on pop culture is truly remarkable, and it has inspired many artists over the years.

Wrapping Up

U Can't Touch This by MC Hammer is a song that's firmly rooted in pop culture, thanks to its catchy beats, memorable lyrics, and iconic music video. The song has stood the test of time and continues to inspire and influence many musicians to this day. It's a perfect example of how music can transcend generations and become a timeless classic.

• Release Date: January 13, 1990
• Artist: MC Hammer