The Fresh Prince of Bel Air lyrics are a remarkable part of the theme song for the sitcom that aired in the early 90’s The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. The Fresh Prince of Bel Air lyrics were crafted and delivered by Will Smith, who is known as The Fresh Prince and was married to his long time partner DJ Jazzy Jeff.
The show’s theme music was Created by the Executive Producer Quincy Jones, who is a global music star. Will’s tale of moving from West Philadelphia to Los Angeles was humorously captured in the catchy verses crafted in 1990.
The song tells the fictional funny story of a teen from West Philadelphia who gets evicted from Bronx. In response, his mother sends to live with affluent relatives, causing a dramatic shift in culture. The stylishly rhythmic lyrics summarize the entire plot of the show.
The pop culture significance of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air lyrics is undeniable , and the memes, parties and parodies centered around them are a testament to that. The lyrics have been ingrained in people’s heads and continue to endure the test of time. Many people consider the song as one of the best tv theme songs ever.
Fresh Prince of Bel Air Lyrics
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Theme Song Lyrics |
| Artist | Will Smith (The Fresh Prince) |
| Composer/Producer | Quincy Jones |
| Co-Creator/Performer | DJ Jazzy Jeff |
| Release Year | 1990 |
| Show Name | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Hip-Hop/Rap, Television Theme Song |
| Notable Line | “Now this is a story all about how…” |
| Cultural Impact | Iconic 90s pop culture, globally recognized |
Fresh Prince of Bel Air Lyrics
Now this is a story all about how
My life got flipped turned upside down
And I’d like to take a minute, just sit right there
I’ll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel-Air
In West Philadelphia born and raised
On the playground is where I spent most of my days
Chillin’ out, maxin’, relaxin’ all cool
And all shootin’ some b-ball outside of the school
When a couple of guys who were up to no good
Started makin’ trouble in my neighborhood
I got in one little fight and my mom got scared
And said “You’re movin’ with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air”
I begged and pleaded with her day after day
But she packed my suitcase and sent me on my way
She gave me a kiss and then she gave me my ticket
I put my Walkman on and said “I might as well kick it”
First class, yo, this is bad
Drinking orange juice out of a champagne glass
Is this what the people of Bel-Air living like?
Hmm, this might be all right
But wait, I hear they’re prissy, bourgeois, and all that
Is this the type of place that they should send this cool cat?
I don’t think so, I’ll see when I get there
I hope they’re prepared for the Prince of Bel-Air
Well, uh
The plane landed and when I came out
There was a dude, looked like a cop, standing there with my name out
I ain’t tryna get arrested yet, I just got here
I sprang with the quickness like lightning, disappeared
I whistled for a cab and when it came near
The license plate said ‘Fresh’ and it had dice in the mirror
If anything I could say that this cab was rare
But I thought “Nah, forget it, yo, Holmes, to Bel-Air!”
I pulled up to a house about seven or eight
And I yelled to the cabbie “Yo’, Holmes, smell ya later”
I looked at my kingdom, I was finally there
To sit on my throne as the Prince of Bel-Air
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