Be Bop 'n' Holla
Andy Fairweather Low Lyrics
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Lock up the joker, put out the light
Get up and limbo over the floor
Long as there′s someone who knows what it's for
You gotta do it till you can′t do no more
Sho laka boogie be bop 'n' holla
Get set ′n′ ready to roll
Breakout ya body and soul
Lay down some dynamo limbo dansa
Mo be boop, be bop 'n′ holla
Nothing ever comes easy
You've got to get up be bop ′n' holla
Some more
You′ve been out on the border a little too long
Those hand rolling faces are putting you on
Open a bottle tie up a prayer
Let ya emotions kidnap a chair
But don't sit there waiting for someone to care
Sho laka boogie be bop 'n′ holla
Get set ′n' ready to roll
Sho laka boogie razzle mo dazzle
Breakout ya body and soul
Lay down some dynamo limbo dansa
Mo be boop, be bop ′n' holla
Nothing ever comes easy
You′ve got to get up be bop 'n′ holla
Some more
My midnight heaven is coming to stay
No mosquito lady gonna fly me away
I'll breakdown my senses set them free
If I get demolished that's up to me
Ain′t nobody′s business I don't mean maybe
Sho laka boogie be bop ′n' holla
Get set ′n' ready to roll
Sho laka boogie razzle mo dazzle
Breakout ya body and soul
Lay down some dynamo limbo dansa
Mo be boop, be bop ′n' holla
Nothing ever comes easy
You've got to get up be bop ′n′ holla
Some more.
The song Be Bop 'n' Holla by Andy Fairweather Low is an energetic call to action, encouraging listeners to let loose and break free from their troubles. The lyrics depict a sense of urgency to slip out of the back door and into the night, to lock up the joker and put out the light. The song's infectious beat compels the listener to get up and limbo over the floor and keep going until they can't do anymore.
Throughout the song, the phrase "Sho laka boogie be bop 'n' holla" serves as a rallying cry. The chorus claims that "nothing ever comes easy" and that "you've got to get up be bop 'n' holla, some more", urging the listener to keep pushing even when things get difficult.
The song also touches on themes of independence and individuality, as the singer states that their midnight heaven is coming to stay and that nobody's business is their own. Overall, the song inspires the listener to break free from constraints and embrace their own unique rhythm, encouraging them to dance and shout with abandon.
Line by Line Meaning
Slip out the backdoor and into the night
Leave unnoticed and go into the darkness
Lock up the joker, put out the light
Remove any distractions and focus on what's important
Get up and limbo over the floor
Be active and have fun
Long as there′s someone who knows what it's for
As long as somebody understands the purpose
You gotta do it till you can′t do no more
Keep doing it until it's no longer possible
Sho laka boogie be bop 'n' holla
Express yourself freely
Get set ′n′ ready to roll
Prepare yourself to take action
Sho laka boogie razzle mo dazzle
Be flamboyant and impressive
Breakout ya body and soul
Let loose and show your true self
Lay down some dynamo limbo dansa
Dance energetically and freely
Mo be boop, be bop 'n′ holla
Make joyful sounds and expressions
Nothing ever comes easy
Tasks are seldom straightforward
You've got to get up be bop ′n' holla
You must keep moving and expressing yourself
Some more
Continue doing it with even more enthusiasm
You′ve been out on the border a little too long
You've been pushing yourself too hard
Those hand rolling faces are putting you on
People are playing games with you
Open a bottle tie up a prayer
Relax and unwind
Let ya emotions kidnap a chair
Let your feelings take control
But don't sit there waiting for someone to care
Don't wait for others to show concern
My midnight heaven is coming to stay
My happy place is becoming permanent
No mosquito lady gonna fly me away
No one can disturb my peace of mind
I'll breakdown my senses set them free
I'll let go of my inhibitions
If I get demolished that's up to me
I am responsible for my own actions
Ain′t nobody′s business I don't mean maybe
It's nobody else's concern
Writer(s): Andy Fairweather-low
Contributed by Austin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tim Warner
this is one of my ALL-Time Fave-Rave Top-Ten songs . I even bought the album back in the 70s. For so long this has not been available. Thanks to you who posted it. He is one of the greats as far as a musician's musician.
Terry Baker
I still have the cassette tape - no player, and it’s not on iTunes. Good to hear again.
MIKE ROSE
Thought this song was gone. Love it
David Wilder
Thankyou thankyou thankyou for posting!!
Fontaine Jeanclaude
excellent, thank you !
t.y everything is good return
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