Tootsie Roll
69 Boys Lyrics


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Yeah,tootsie roll
Let me see that tootsie roll
Get up and roll just make that tootsie roll

Cotton candy, sweet and low, let me see that tootsie roll
Come on, tootsie roll, just make that tootsie roll
Here we go, tootsie roll, just make that tootsie roll,
Yeah,tootsie roll
Let me see that tootsie roll
Get up and roll just make that tootsie roll

To the left, to the left, to the right, to the right
To the front, to the front, to the back, to the back
Now slide, slide baby slide, just slide baby slide
just slide baby slide, come on come on

To the left, to the left, to the right, to the right
To the front, to the front, to the back, to the back
Now dip baby dip, come on let's dip baby dip baby
Dip baby just dip, baby dip baby dip
Just Dip, Cotton Candy sweet and low
let me see that tootsie roll

I don't know what you've been told
It ain't the butterfly it's the tootsie roll
A brand new dance so,
Grab a partner get on the dance floor
And work them hips a little bit
and do that dip a little bit

Oh yeah, you got it, no ifs, ands,no buts about it
And you over there with the long hair
Keep workin that derriere, cause it ain't hard
Just a brand new dance for the 1991
69 is the place to be, a yo Skee, what we came to see

Cotton candy,sweet and low, let me see your tootsie roll
Here we go, come on, tootsie roll, come on, tootsie roll
Let me see your tootsie roll
Come on, tootsie roll, just dip that tootsie roll and tootsie roll
Here we go tootsie roll

Just I feel a whoop comin up, a whoop comin up,
I just feel a whoop comin up, a whoop comin up,
Whoop, come on, whoop, come on
Whoop, yeah come on come on and,
Whoop whoop whoop, yeah baby
Cotton candy, sweet and low
Let me see that tootsie roll

Come on tootsie roll, just make that tootsie roll
Yeah tootsie roll, gotta go make your tootsie roll
Here we go tootsie roll, just make that tootsie roll
I want to see your tootsie roll, just make them tootsie roll

To the left, to the left, to the right, to the right
To the front, to the front, to the back, to the back
Now slide, slide, slide, slide
Now slide, slide, slide, slide

I feel a whoop comin on a whoop comin on
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Come on whoop, whoop, whoop, whoop
Come on whoop, whoop, whoop, whoop
Cotton Candy sweet and low
Let me see that tootsie roll

I don't know what you've been told
It ain't the butterfly it's the tootsie roll
A brand new dance so,
Grab a partner get on the dance floor
69 is the place to be, a yo Skee, what we came to see

Come on flow, oh oh let's go, let me see that tootsie roll
Here we go, come on, tootsie roll, come on, tootsie roll
Let me see your tootsie roll
Come on, tootsie roll, just dip that tootsie roll and tootsie roll
Here we go tootsie roll, just tootsie roll

To the left, to the left, to the right, to the right
To the front, to the front, to the back, to the back
Now slide, slide, slide, slide
Now slide, slide, slide, slide, come on come on

To the left, to the left, to the right, to the right
To the front, to the front, to the back, to the back
Now dip baby dip, come on let's dip baby dip
Dip baby dip, just dip baby dip baby dip just dip

I feel a whoop comin on, a whoop comin on,
I feel a whoop comin on, a whoop comin on,
Oh here we go
Now whoop, whoop, whoop, whoop
Come on let's, whoop, whoop




Oh baby baby
Just roll, just roll, just roll

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the 69 Boys' song "Tootsie Roll" describe a dance that involves various movements to the left, right, front, and back while also incorporating a slide and a dip. The song encourages people to "come on" and "let me see that tootsie roll" while also referencing "cotton candy sweet and low" as a nod to the sugary sweetness and joy that the dance brings. The lyrics also assert that the tootsie roll is a "brand new dance" for 1991, making it a relatively recent addition to the cultural repertoire.


Overall, the lyrics to "Tootsie Roll" celebrate the fun and energy of dancing and encourage people to let loose on the dance floor. The various movements and calls to action create an infectious rhythm that is easy to follow and invites people to join in.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, tootsie roll
An upbeat call for participants to do the Tootsie Roll dance.


Let me see that tootsie roll
Encouragement for people to show off their moves by doing the Tootsie Roll dance.


Get up and roll just make that tootsie roll
Further encouragement for people to dance and perform the Tootsie Roll.


Cotton candy, sweet and low, let me see that tootsie roll
A playful description of the Tootsie Roll dance and a request for people to perform it.


Come on, tootsie roll, just make that tootsie roll
A repetitive call for people to do the Tootsie Roll dance.


Here we go, tootsie roll, just make that tootsie roll
Another call for people to do the Tootsie Roll dance and show off their moves.


To the left, to the left, to the right, to the right
Instructions for dance steps and movements, calling for people to move to the left and right repeatedly.


To the front, to the front, to the back, to the back
Additional instructions for dance steps that involve moving towards and away from the front and back of the dance floor.


Now slide, slide baby slide, just slide baby slide
Instructions for dance steps that involve sliding back and forth.


just slide baby slide, come on come on
Encouragement for people to keep dancing and performing the slide movements.


Now dip baby dip, come on let's dip baby dip baby
Instructions for dance steps that involve dipping down and up repeatedly.


Dip baby just dip, baby dip baby dip
Encouragement for people to keep dancing and performing the dip movements.


Just Dip, Cotton Candy sweet and low, let me see that tootsie roll
Another playful description of the Tootsie Roll dance and a request for people to perform it.


I don't know what you've been told
A statement to indicate that a new dance is being introduced.


It ain't the butterfly it's the tootsie roll
An assertion that the Tootsie Roll is a brand new dance that is different and distinct from the Butterfly dance.


A brand new dance so,
Reinforcement that the Tootsie Roll is a new and exciting dance that is being introduced.


Grab a partner get on the dance floor
Encouragement for people to form pairs and get ready to dance on the dance floor.


And work them hips a little bit
Instruction to use the hips more in the dance movements.


and do that dip a little bit
Encouragement to keep dipping up and down while dancing.


Oh yeah, you got it, no ifs, ands, no buts about it
A confident assertion that people have nailed down the Tootsie Roll dance and should continue to dance freely with no hesitation or doubts.


And you over there with the long hair
A playful reference to someone in the dance group who has long hair.


Keep workin that derriere, cause it ain't hard
Encouragement to use the buttocks more in the dance movements and a playful assurance that it is not difficult to do so.


Just a brand new dance for the 1991
A statement that the Tootsie Roll is a trendy new dance for the current year.


69 is the place to be, a yo Skee, what we came to see
A playful reference to the year 1969 and a shoutout to a friend named Skee asking them to enjoy and take part in the dance activities.


I feel a whoop comin up, a whoop comin up,
A sudden feeling of excitement or exuberance during the dance.


Whoop, come on, whoop, come on
An exclamation of excitement and encouragement during the dance.


Whoop, yeah come on come on and,
Continuation of excitement during the dance and encouraging people to join in.


Whoop whoop whoop, yeah baby
Emphasis on the excitement that is building up during the dance and encouragement for people to keep going with the moves.


Here we go tootsie roll, just tootsie roll
Another call for people to keep dancing, particularly to do the Tootsie Roll move specifically.


Come on flow, oh oh let's go
Encouragement for people to continue dancing and enjoying the sense of flow that comes with it.


I want to see your tootsie roll, just make them tootsie roll
Continued request for people to do the Tootsie Roll dance and show off their moves.


5, 4, 3, 2, 1
A countdown to signal the end of the song and the dance session.


Just roll, just roll, just roll
A final call for people to dance and enjoy rolling movements as part of the Tootsie Roll dance.




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