Planet Rock
Afrika Bambaataa feat. The Soul Sonic Force Lyrics

Party people
Addressing the crowd to get their attention

Can y'all get funky?
Asking the audience if they can dance

Just hit me
Requesting for the music to be played and waiting for the beat to drop

Just taste the funk and hit me
Encouraging the listeners to enjoy the music and dance along with the beat

Just get on down and hit me
Encouraging the people to move their bodies and dance to the music

Bambaataa's jus' gettin' so funky, now, hit me
Acknowledging the DJ's skill in playing funky music and requesting for more

Just start to chase your dreams
Urging the listeners to pursue their ambitions and not be afraid to dream big

Up out your seats, make your body sway
Encouraging people to stand up and move their bodies to the music

Socialize, get down, let your soul lead the way
Encouraging people to enjoy socializing and to let the music guide their dancing

Shake it now, go ladies, it's a livin' dream
Encouraging women to dance and have fun in the moment

Love Life Live
A call to enjoy life to the fullest

Come play the game, our world is free
Encouraging people to join in the fun and enjoy the freedom of dancing

Do what you want but scream
Encouraging people to do whatever makes them happy and to express themselves with enthusiasm

We know a place where the nights are hot
Talking about a club where the music and atmosphere are exciting

It is a house of funk
Describing the kind of music being played at the club

Females and males
Referring to the diversity of people at the club

Both headed all for the disco
Describing how everyone is going to the club for the disco music

The D.J. plays your favorite blasts
Referring to the DJ playing the most popular and enjoyable songs

Takes you back to the past, music's magic (poof)
Describing how the music played by the DJ takes people back in time and has a magical effect on them

Bump bump bump get bump with some flash, people
Encouraging people to dance and have fun with energy and excitement

Rock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stop
Encouraging people to keep dancing to the song

The Soul Sonic Force - Mr. Biggs, Pow Wow, and M.C. Globe
Introducing the members of the group who are performing the song

We emphasize the show, we got ego
Describing the group's confidence and talent in putting on a show

Make this your night, just slip it right, and by day
Encouraging people to enjoy the moment and have a good time, regardless of what happens in their daily lives

As the people say, live it up, shucks
Encouraging people to enjoy themselves to the fullest

No work or play, our world is free
Focusing on the freedom and enjoyment of dancing, without the distractions of work or everyday life

Be what you be - be
Encouraging people to be themselves and express themselves freely through dancing

You're in a place where the nights are hot
Referring to the club again, where the atmosphere is exciting and fun

Where nature's children dance and set a chance
Describing how people can express themselves naturally through dancing and take a chance on having fun

On this Mother Earth, which is our rock
Referring to the earth as a solid foundation for dancing and enjoyment

The time has come, and work for soul, show you really got soul
Encouraging people to dance with soul and passion

Are you ready hump bump bump, get bump, now let's go, house
Urging people to dance with energy and excitement

Twist and turn, the you let your body slide
Encouraging people to dance however they feel and let their bodies move naturally

You got the body rock and pop, bounce and pounce
Describing how people can dance with a range of movements and styles

Everybody just rock it, don't stop it
Encouraging people to keep dancing to the music

Keep tickin' and tockin', work it all around the clock
Encouraging people to keep dancing without stopping, and to enjoy themselves for as long as they can

Everybody say, rock it, don't stop it
Encouraging the crowd to chant along and keep dancing to the music

Well hit me, Mr. Biggs
Asking Mr. Biggs to start singing or rapping

Pow Wow
Calling out the name of one of the members of the group

G-L-O-be-E
Calling out the name of another member of the group

The Soul Sonic Force
Referring to the group performing the song

You gotta rock it, pop it, 'cause it's the century
Encouraging people to dance with energy and excitement, as it is the new century

There is such a place that creates such a melody
Referring again to the club where the music is played

Our world is but a land of a master jam, get up and dance
Describing the world as a place where music is a powerful force that can make people want to dance

Zih Zih Zih Zih Zih (ad lib)
A vocalization meant to add excitement and energy to the music

Everybody say, shock it and pop it
Another chant encouraging people to dance in a lively and energetic way

Everybody say, ich me sun chi
A phrase meant to sound fun and energetic, without a specific meaning

Say, Planet Rock
Chanting the name of the song to create excitement and get people to dance along

It's the sure shot
Describing the song as a guaranteed hit that will make people want to dance

So hit me
Requesting for more music to be played and for the beat to drop

Every piece of the world
Referring to the diversity of people around the world who can enjoy dancing to the music

Rate the message of the worlds
Acknowledging the universal appeal of music and dancing

All men, women, boys, and girls, hey our Planet Rock is superb
Addressing everyone and emphasizing how great the song and the dance are

Get on it
Encouraging people to dance to the music and enjoy themselves

You got the groove, move (ad lib)
Referring to the way the music makes people want to move and dance

Feel the groove - feell it
Encouraging people to let themselves feel the rhythm of the music and dance accordingly

Do what ya want but ya know ya got to be cool and boogie
Encouraging people to dance however they feel, but also to stay cool and stylish

Out on the floor, go down
Encouraging people to dance on the floor and to get low to the ground

Bring it low
Encouraging people to dance low to the ground and move their bodies with the music

Close to the ground
Describing how people can dance and move their bodies closer to the floor

Gotta rock it, don't stop
Encouraging people to keep dancing and to enjoy themselves to the fullest