Alvin and the Chipmunks is a five-time Grammy Award-winning animated music … Read Full Bio ↴Alvin and the Chipmunks is a five-time Grammy Award-winning animated music group, created by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr. in 1958. The group consists of three singing chipmunks: Alvin , the mischievous troublemaker, who quickly became the star of the group, Simon , the tall bespectacled intellectual, and Theodore , the chubby, impressionable sweetheart. The trio is "managed" by their human "father" and confidant, David Seville. In reality, David Seville was Bagdasarian's stage name, and the Chipmunks themselves are named after the executives of their original record label, Liberty Records: Alvin Bennett (the president), Simon Waronker (the founder and owner), and Theodore Keep (the chief engineer).

branched out into music, but that is the opposite of how they began. After first being brought to life in Bagdasarian's 1950s novelty recordings under the name David Seville and the Chipmunks, the characters were an unprecedented success, and the singing Chipmunks and their manager were given life in several animated cartoon series and motion pictures.

The voices of the group were all performed by Bagdasarian, who sped up the playback to create the higher pitched, squeaky voices. This process was not entirely new; Bagdasarian had also used it for a previous novelty song project, "The Witch Doctor", but it was so unusual and well executed it earned the "trio" two Grammy Awards for engineering. Although the characters were fictional, they did release a long line of "real" albums and singles, with "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" becoming a number-one hit single in the United States. After his death in 1972, the voices of the Chipmunks were subsequently recorded by his son, Ross Bagdasarian, Jr., and his wife, Janice Karman, in all subsequent incarnations to date.

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Get You Goin'
Alvin and The Chipmunks Lyrics

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Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah, yeah
Coast to coast

We've been all around, everywhere, it's quite the sound
East Coast to L.A. and all that's on the way
Don't want flashy things, fancy cars, diamond rings
Let's go rock the town, buy it on the heat

Get you goin', keep you rockin'
Start the party, never stoppin'
Gets you movin', get you feelin'
Nothing stoppin', all for dreamin'

Get you goin', keep you rockin'
Start the party, never stoppin'
Get you movin', get you feelin'
Nothing stoppin', all for dreamin'

Oh, oh, oh, whoa baby
We keep you rockin'
Whoa

Five times in a week, chocolate down, just to feed
Do it all again and all because of me
Three gigs on the road from Canada to Mexico
Rock hard everyday 'cause that's just how we do

Get you goin', keep you rockin'
Start the party, never stoppin'
Get you movin', get you feelin'
Nothing stoppin', all for dreamin'

Get you goin', keep you rockin'
Start the party, never stoppin'
Get you movin', get you feelin'
Nothing stoppin', all for dreamin'

One to the two, two to the three
And that's the chipmunk's race to be
We saw coast to coast to all the spots that are jumpin'
Come to the city where the munks chat

So when you see us on your television, we got a proposition
Get your body in position, now that's the mission
Coast to coast, we're comin' through
On tour with the munks, that's how we do

Coast to coast

Get you goin', keep you rockin'
Start the party, never stoppin'
Get you movin', get you feelin'
Nothing stoppin', all for dreamin'

Get you goin', keep you rockin'
Start the party, never stoppin'
Get you movin', get you feelin'
Nothing stoppin', all for dreamin'

Get you goin', keep you rockin'
Start the party, never stoppin'
Get you movin', get you feelin'
Nothing stoppin', all for dreamin'

Get you goin', keep you rockin'
Start the party, never stoppin'
Get you movin', get you feelin'
Nothing stoppin', all for dreamin'

Overall Meaning

The song "Get You Goin'" by Alvin and The Chipmunks is an upbeat and lively track that talks about the band's experiences while they were on tour, from the East coast to the West coast of America. The song's catchy tune and rhythm invites the audience to dance and sing along, making it a perfect party song for all ages. The lyrics revolve around the idea that despite the challenges of being on tour, they still manage to keep the party going and make people enjoy every moment of it.

The first verse talks about how the band has been on the road, visiting different cities and playing their music for people. They express their fondness for the vibrant energy of LA and the East coast, saying that they love the sound and vibe of these places. They emphasize that they are not interested in getting flashy things, such as fancy cars or diamond rings, but instead they want to rock the town and ignite the party's heat.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "get you goin', keep you rockin'," which emphasizes the band's aim to keep people moving and feeling good. It shows that they are all about energy, excitement, and having a good time, with nothing to stop their dreamin' spirit.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah, yeah
Excitedly signaling the start of the song

Coast to coast
The Chipmunks have traveled to many places and are ready to perform everywhere

We've been all around, everywhere, it's quite the sound
The Chipmunks have traveled extensively and have created a unique sound

East Coast to L.A. and all that's on the way
The Chipmunks have traveled from the East Coast to the West Coast and have made stops in between

Don't want flashy things, fancy cars, diamond rings
The Chipmunks are not interested in material possessions

Let's go rock the town, buy it on the heat
The Chipmunks plan to put on an amazing performance that will heat up the town

Get you goin', keep you rockin'
The Chipmunks want to energize and excite listeners throughout their performance

Start the party, never stoppin'
The Chipmunks want to start and maintain a fun and lively party atmosphere

Gets you movin', get you feelin'
The Chipmunks want to inspire their listeners to move and feel good

Nothing stoppin', all for dreamin'
The Chipmunks are determined to pursue their dreams and not let anything stop them

Oh, oh, oh, whoa baby
Another enthusiastic exclamation signaling the continuation of the song

We keep you rockin'
The Chipmunks promise to keep the audience rocking throughout their performance

Five times in a week, chocolate down, just to feed
The Chipmunks work hard and are dedicated to their craft, even sacrificing their diet for their music

Do it all again and all because of me
The Chipmunks are driven to succeed and to make their music successful

Three gigs on the road from Canada to Mexico
The Chipmunks have performed in multiple locations, spanning from Canada to Mexico

Rock hard everyday 'cause that's just how we do
The Chipmunks work hard every day and are passionate about creating good music

One to the two, two to the three
A fun and catchy rhyme that helps to keep the beat going

And that's the chipmunk's race to be
The Chipmunks are focused on competing and succeeding in the music industry

We saw coast to coast to all the spots that are jumpin'
The Chipmunks have visited all the best locations and know where the hot spots are

Come to the city where the munks chat
The Chipmunks invite their fans to come to their performance in the city to experience their music

So when you see us on your television, we got a proposition
The Chipmunks have a proposition for their fans when they appear on television

Get your body in position, now that's the mission
The Chipmunks want to inspire their listeners to dance and have fun

Coast to coast, we're comin' through
The Chipmunks are traveling all around and will appear in many locations

On tour with the munks, that's how we do
The Chipmunks love to tour and perform their music for their fans

Get you goin', keep you rockin'
The Chipmunks want to energize and excite listeners throughout their performance

Start the party, never stoppin'
The Chipmunks want to start and maintain a fun and lively party atmosphere

Get you movin', get you feelin'
The Chipmunks want to inspire their listeners to move and feel good