The Beat Goes On
066_Madonna feat. Kanye West Lyrics
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If you wait too long it'll be too late
I'm not telling you something new
There ain't no time to lose
It's time for you to celebrate
So get down, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat (Get up, little girl)
Get down, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat (It's time, your world)
Get down, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat (It's time, live it up)
On and on, on the beat goes
On and on, on the beat goes
On and on, on the beat goes
On and on, on the beat goes
On and on, on the beat goes
On and on, on the beat goes
On and on, on the beat goes
On and on, on the beat goes
You don't have the luxury of time
You have got to say what's on your mind
Your head lost in the stars
You'll never go far
It's time for you to read the signs
So get down, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat (Here comes, my hand)
Get down, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat (Take it, you can)
Get down, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat (The time, is now)
Get down, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat (I'll show, you how)
On and on, on the beat goes
On and on, on the beat goes
On and on, on the beat goes
On and on, on the beat goes
On and on, on the beat goes
On and on, on the beat goes
On and on, on the beat goes
On and on, on the beat goes
Say what you like
Do what you feel
You know exactly who you are
The time is right now
You got to decide
Stand in the back or be the star
Get down, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat (Here comes, my hand)
Get down, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat (Take it, you can)
Get down, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat (The time, is now)
Get down, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat (I'll show, you how)
I can't keep waiting for you
Anticipating that you've
No time to lose
I can't keep waiting for you
Here's a impromptu I want you
I'm going to tell you what I want to do to you
Your girlfriend she wants to
Beautiful
Just flew in from Paris
Voulez vouz?
And the city that don't snooze
Smooze amongst the whose who's
And I use my celeb to get this one home
Why everything that feel so good gotta be so wrong?
Gimme room now
I'm like a vampire on the full moon now
And I don't know about you now
But I think I wanna try something new now
See what it do now
And when you sat down
Uh, cause you was losing your breath now
Uh, cause you be doing it to death now
She be doing E to F now
What's left now?
Mr. West now
Can you get any more fresh now?
I think I just did, just now
Talking my shit, that's how
I'm a professional, I admit that
Flashing lights show I live that
Fame is a drug, wanna hit that?
'Cause I know exactly where to get that
Did you get that?
Get down, beep beep, gotta get up off a your seat
Get down, beep beep, gotta get up off a your seat now
On and on
The beat goes
On and on
'Cause they know exactly where to get that
Did you get that?
Let's go, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat
Get down, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat
On and on
The beat goes
On and on
The beat goes
On and on
On and on
On and on
The song, The Beat Goes On, by Madonna feat. Kanye West is a song that inspires people to enjoy their lives and live in the moment. The song was first released in 2008 as part of Madonna's eleventh studio album, Hard Candy. One of the main messages of the song is that we don't have the luxury of time, so it is essential to enjoy, celebrate and live our lives to the fullest. The opening lines of the song that state, "Don't sit there like some silly girl, if you wait too long, it'll be too late," highlight the urgency of the message.
The chorus of the song, "On and on, the beat goes," is a reference to the constant passing of time, and how it is essential to make the most of every moment. Additionally, the lyrics, "Say what you like, do what you feel, you know exactly who you are," encourages listeners to be themselves and to live their truths. The song's upbeat tempo and energetic rhythm convey the message that life is short, and we should make every moment count.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't sit there like some silly girl
Don't waste time, take action
If you wait too long it'll be too late
Time is precious, don't procrastinate
I'm not telling you something new
This advice is common sense
There ain't no time to lose
Time is running out
It's time for you to celebrate
It's time to enjoy life
So get down, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat (Get up, little girl)
Take action and get moving
Get down, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat (It's time, your world)
Take charge of your life
Get down, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat (Your life, your choice)
You control the direction of your life
Get down, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat (It's time, live it up)
Seize the day and have fun
On and on, on the beat goes
Life goes on no matter what you do
You don't have the luxury of time
Time is limited and valuable
You have got to say what's on your mind
Speak up and express yourself
Your head lost in the stars
Don't get too caught up in your own dreams
You'll never go far
You won't succeed if you don't take action
It's time for you to read the signs
Pay attention to what's happening around you
Say what you like
Express yourself freely
Do what you feel
Follow your heart
You know exactly who you are
Be true to yourself
The time is right now
The time to act is now
You got to decide
Make your own choices
Stand in the back or be the star
Choose whether to be a follower or a leader
I can't keep waiting for you
I can't keep waiting for you to take action
Anticipating that you've
I'm counting on you to act
No time to lose
Time is running out
Here's a impromptu I want you
I have an unexpected desire
I'm going to tell you what I want to do to you
I'm going to express my desires
Your girlfriend she wants to
Your girlfriend is interested
Beautiful
Attractive
Just flew in from Paris
Just arrived from a foreign land
Voulez vouz?
Do you want to?
And the city that don't snooze
The city that never sleeps
Smooze amongst the whose who's
Network with important people
And I use my celeb to get this one home
I use my fame to get this person interested in me
Why everything that feel so good gotta be so wrong?
Why are things that make us happy often frowned upon?
Gimme room now
Give me some space
I'm like a vampire on the full moon now
I'm full of energy and passion
And I don't know about you now
I don't know how you feel
But I think I wanna try something new now
I want to explore something different
See what it do now
See how it turns out
And when you sat down
When you relaxed
Uh, cause you was losing your breath now
You were out of breath
Uh, cause you be doing it to death now
You were working too hard
She be doing E to F now
She's experiencing a change in energy level
What's left now?
What remains?
Mr. West now
Referring to Kanye West
Can you get any more fresh now?
Can you be any cooler?
I think I just did, just now
I just did
Talking my shit, that's how
Expressing myself freely
I'm a professional, I admit that
I am experienced and skilled
Flashing lights show I live that
My lifestyle is reflected in the flashing lights
Fame is a drug, wanna hit that?
Being famous is addicting, do you want to experience it?
Cause I know exactly where to get that
I know how to become famous
Let's go, beep beep, gotta get up outta your seat
Let's move and take action
On and on, the beat goes
Life goes on
Cause they know exactly where to get that
They know how to get what they want
Did you get that?
Do you understand?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MADONNA CICCONE, KANYE WEST, PHARRELL WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@calvinchan2003
Welcome back to Fever 105, Vice City's soul paradise with me
Manning the wheels of steel.
Get yourself some tea and me.
And if your listening out
there Chevan you best let old Ladykiller out of the dog house.
Cause he's ready to freak on your squeak box baby.
F-F-F-Fever
YOU GOT THE FEVER
@calvinchan2003
Welcome back to Fever 105, Vice City's soul paradise with me
Manning the wheels of steel.
Get yourself some tea and me.
And if your listening out
there Chevan you best let old Ladykiller out of the dog house.
Cause he's ready to freak on your squeak box baby.
F-F-F-Fever
YOU GOT THE FEVER
@marthaloera1107
And the beat goes on
Just like my love everlasting
And the beat goes on
Still moving strong on and on
Do you ever wonder
That to win, somebody's got to lose
I might as well get over the blues
Just like fishing in the ocean
There'll always be someone new
You did me wrong 'cause I've been through stormy weather
And the beat goes on
Just like my love everlasting
And the beat goes on you'd better believe it
Still moving strong on and on
Don't stop for nobody
This time I'll keep my feet on solid ground
Now I understand myself when I'm down
Like the sweet sound of hip music
There'll always be something new
To keep the tables turning
Hey, this super song
There'll never be an ending
And the beat goes on
Just like my love everlasting
And the beat goes on
Still moving strong…
@kelleyboesel8244
My father played the bass on this recording and some other Whispers tunes. Today would be his birthday but sadly he passed away in 2019. Reading these great comments is so awesome, great to know that pop’s groove still makes people happy. And the beat goes on!
@BD-sv8dj
Respec to your father 🤍jah
@iMANC1966
God bless your father Kelley. He brought some great bass lines and music to groove to. This tune still sounds great even after all these years. That's testament to the talent of every musician and singer.
@IjatSagaFiore
R.i.p
@arbsan8366
So sorry for your lost and thank you to your father’s contribution to this great song!❤️🙏🏽
@shabzstarchintu1211
I just love this bassline mannnnnnn!!!!!!
@jackskahan597
This is a perfect song. The bass. The vocals. The strings. The synth. The guitar. The clavichord
@YBmunashe
Bro forgot drums
@eddiemurphy6874
Bro forgot the claps
@dj.giftedchild
Bro forgot snares