Heart Of The Beat
3-V Lyrics
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(There are no ordinary people)
This is a quiet revolution
(On an urban satellite)
Well the streets are crowded,
but there's always room
For extraordinary dancing in a solitary life
Dancing in the heart of the beat
When you wanna
Shaking with the heart of the beat
You can't deny the elemental, fundamental, universal rhyme
(Break) This is a mirror of paradise
And all the angels are dancing
Calling out around the world
For a different point of view
From city to city, it's a passion that feels
All the way through the west from the soul of the east
Dancing in the heart of the beat
When you wanna
Shaking with the heart of the beat
You can't deny the elemental, fundamental, universal rhyme
(Dancing, heart of the beat)
When you wanna
(Shaking, it's the heart of the beat)
You can't deny the elemental, fundamental, universal rhyme
It's a mystery to me
Where it's going to
But here we're the angels, there's no confusion
No fancy design, and no illusion Just get up, get up, 'cause the beat won't stop
It's the heart of the beat
Heart of the beat
When you wanna
Shaking, it's the heart of the beat
You can't deny the elemental, fundamental, universal rhyme
Dancing, heart of the beat
When you wanna
Shaking, do it
Shaking, ooh ooh
Shaking, it's the heart of the beat
It's the heart of the beat
Ooh, when you wanna
The song Heart of the Beat by 3-V is a celebration of dancing to the beat of one's own drum. The opening lines "This is no ordinary life / (There are no ordinary people) / This is a quiet revolution / (On an urban satellite)" set the tone for the rest of the song. It's clear that the singer is advocating for living an extraordinary life, and that the beat of this life is something that transcends the usual rhythms of everyday existence. The song goes on to describe the passion and energy of the dance floor, and how it represents a mirror of paradise where angels dance and call for a different perspective from around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
This is no ordinary life
Life is not mundane and there are no ordinary people, everyone is special.
This is a quiet revolution
This refers to a subtle societal shift that's being brought upon by those who value music and dancing above all else.
Well the streets are crowded, but there's always room
For extraordinary dancing in a solitary life
Amidst the hustle and bustle of life, there's always a chance to dance to the beat of your own drum.
Dancing in the heart of the beat
When you wanna
Shaking with the heart of the beat
You can't deny the elemental, fundamental, universal rhyme
There's an inherent connection between music and human emotion, and when you dance to the beat, you feel that connection in your soul.
(Break) This is a mirror of paradise
And all the angels are dancing
Calling out around the world
For a different point of view
Music and dance have the power to create a sense of heaven on earth, and it's something that should be spread around the world to create a different perspective.
From city to city, it's a passion that feels
All the way through the west from the soul of the east
The love for music and dance is universal and it's something that's felt across cultures and geography.
It's a mystery to me
Where it's going to
But here we're the angels, there's no confusion
No fancy design, and no illusion Just get up, get up, 'cause the beat won't stop
The future is uncertain, but when we dance, we become part of something greater and there's no confusion or complexities, just the simple joy of being in the moment.
Heart of the beat
When you wanna
Shaking, it's the heart of the beat
You can't deny the elemental, fundamental, universal rhyme
The heart of the beat is where the magic lies, and when you dance, you connect with a universal rhythm that's hard to ignore.
Dancing, heart of the beat
When you wanna
Shaking, do it
Shaking, ooh ooh
Shaking, it's the heart of the beat
It's the heart of the beat
Ooh, when you wanna
This is a call to action, an invitation to get up and dance whenever you want to because the heart of the beat is always waiting for you.
Contributed by Evan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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This is no ordinary life
(There are no ordinary people)
This is a quiet revolution
(On an urban satellite)
Well the streets are crowded,
but there's always room
For extraordinary dancing in a solitary life
Dancing in the heart of the beat
When you wanna feel the thunder, the only real need(?)
Shaking with the heart of the beat
You can't deny the elemental, fundamental, universal rhyme
This is a mirror of paradise
And all the angels are dancing
Calling out around the world
For a different point of view
From city to city, it's a passion that feels
All the way through the west from the soul of the east
Dancing in the heart of the beat
When you wanna feel the thunder, the only real need(?)
Shaking with the heart of the beat
You can't deny the elemental, fundamental, universal rhyme
When you wanna feel the thunder, the only real need(?)
(Shaking, it's the heart of the beat)
You can't deny the elemental, fundamental, universal rhyme
It's a mystery to me
Where it's going to
But here we're the angels, there's no confusion
No fancy design, and no illusion Just get up, get up, 'cause the beat won't stop
It's the heart of the beat
Heart of the beat
When you wanna feel the thunder, the only real need(?)
Shaking, it's the heart of the beat
You can't deny the elemental, fundamental, universal rhyme
Dancing, heart of the beat
When you wanna feel the thunder, the only real need(?)
Shaking, do it
Shaking, ooh ooh
Shaking, it's the heart of the beat
It's the heart of the beat
Ooh, when you wanna feel the thunder, the only real need(?)
@Shom909
1984 walking home after seeing Breakdance (Breakin) with my two best mates in a small town in Wales. This track was ringing in our ears all the way home. Yes we where 1000s of miles away but we where there in it. 50 years old now and this track still gives me chills. BBOY for life.
@lokomusic1971
I was in Guatemala .... jajaja jajajajaja jajajajaja jajajajaja ... the best of Times ... 1984, 1985, 1986
@JonasRosenven
It's such a great tune. In fact the whole album is great. It makes me very happy listining to it.
@katiopazoulou6274
2rl
@danlamimohammedali9298
Nostalgia!
@nelsonpatino5394
Great Song, Great Album, Great Movie. Long live the 1980's. What an era indeed!
@charliemidnight2153
So rewarding to see all the wonderful comments about Heart Of The Beat that I wrote and performed as 3V with my friend the late, great genius, Dan Hartman.
@makeitrunn
This track is a heavy hitter even day, ahead of its time...still holding strong.
@Juluka69
Wow !!! Congratulations Charlie , great song you wrote , this was indeed a revolution and wasn't such a quiet one , the song did spread from city to city , remember it like yesterday , it was the last song in the movie Break dance so it went ringing in our heads all the way home, caught the song n the fever in NAIROBI , Kenya , bravo man
@kal47548
Charlie the GOD of electro.... ❤BREAK ❤