Michael Jordan
Astro Safari USA Lyrics

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Who called the cops on us baby
I heard we been so loud we wakin' the neighbors lately
I think my mojo is workin'
Cause I, I been gettin' so dirty

We're on the floor
Off the Wall
Anywhere without warning

The deeper you go, the sweeter the poison
Alley-Oop, slam dunk, call me Michael Jordan
Hello, good morning, had a real good time

The way we livin' is crazy
We workin' jobs but baby not for the pay day
Don't tell no body i've been workin'
Cause my momma thinks I'm a virgin

We're on the floor
Off the Wall
Anywhere without warning
The deeper you go, the sweeter the poison
Alley-Oop, slam dunk, call me Michael Jordan
Hello, good morning, had a real good time

Don't get tired (No sleep tonight)
Go all night (If ya doin' it right)
Spin those tires (Get it goin' tonight)
Live your life

On the floor
Off the Wall
Anywhere without warning
The deeper you go, the sweeter the poison
Alley-Oop, slam dunk, call me Michael Jordan
Hello, good morning, it's gonna be a good night
On the floor, off the wall
The deeper you go
Alley-Oop, slam dunk call me Michael Jordan
Hello, good morning, goodnight

Had a real good time
Hello good morning and goodnight

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of Astro Safari USA's song "Michael Jordan" are dripping with mischief and an unapologetic attitude. The singer is aware of how loud and rowdy they have been, and they're not bothered by it. In fact, they seem to be proud of the effect they've had on their surroundings. The line "I think my mojo is workin'" suggests that the singer is enjoying the attention and the energy they're creating. They're getting "dirty" and living life to the fullest, which is only heightened by the next lyric: "We're on the floor/Off the Wall." The reference to Michael Jackson's landmark album only adds to the rebellious, carefree tone of the song. The deeper the singer and their companions venture into their wild antics, the more enticing it becomes. They're not concerned with consequences, only with the thrill of the moment.

As the song progresses, we get an even clearer picture of the singer's attitude towards life. They acknowledge that their lifestyle is "crazy," but they don't see anything wrong with it. They don't work their jobs for the money, but for the experiences they can have outside of work. The singer's mother is kept in the dark about their behavior because they want to maintain an image of innocence. But the fact that they're hiding their true selves only makes them seem more daring and adventurous. The chorus repeats the same imagery of being "On the floor/Off the Wall," with the addition of a basketball reference: "Alley-Oop, slam dunk, call me Michael Jordan." This line reinforces the sense of triumph and invincibility that the singer are trying to convey. They're not just having a good time, they're dominating.

Overall, "Michael Jordan" is a song that celebrates a carefree, wild lifestyle. The lyrics reflect an attitude of rebellion against societal norms, as the singer embraces their reckless behavior and the excitement it brings. The Michael Jackson reference adds an extra layer of nostalgia and playfulness. The repetition of the chorus and the energetic tempo of the song only add to the sense of chaos and freedom embodied by the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Who called the cops on us baby
Someone reported our loud noise to the police

I heard we been so loud we wakin' the neighbors lately
Our noise has been disturbing our neighbors lately

I think my mojo is workin'
I believe I am having a stroke of good luck

Cause I, I been gettin' so dirty
I have been engaging in a lot of naughty activities

We're on the floor Off the Wall Anywhere without warning The deeper you go, the sweeter the poison Alley-Oop, slam dunk, call me Michael Jordan Hello, good morning, had a real good time
We are dancing so energetically anywhere without warning, and the further you stray from reality, the more enjoyable it becomes. Compare it to basketball, with a fancy slam dunk being compared to going all out, and Michael Jordan being a legendary basketball player. We've had a great time so far.

The way we livin' is crazy
The lifestyle we're currently living is insane

We workin' jobs but baby not for the pay day
We're working, but not for the sake of earning a salary

Don't tell no body i've been workin' Cause my momma thinks I'm a virgin
Don't let anyone know I'm working because my mother believes that I have not had any sexual experiences

Don't get tired (No sleep tonight) Go all night (If ya doin' it right) Spin those tires (Get it goin' tonight) Live your life
Don't lose your energy, enjoy the night until sunrise, and don't be afraid to accelerate your speed. Just live your life to the fullest.

On the floor Off the Wall Anywhere without warning The deeper you go, the sweeter the poison Alley-Oop, slam dunk, call me Michael Jordan Hello, good morning, it's gonna be a good night
We dance without any warning, just expressing ourselves, and the crazier things get, the better it becomes. Just like Michael Jordan slamming the ball, we're bringing our A game. It's going to be a good night.

On the floor, off the wall The deeper you go Alley-Oop, slam dunk call me Michael Jordan Hello, good morning, goodnight Had a real good time Hello good morning and goodnight
We are still dancing energetically just like being on the floor or off the wall. We've been venturing out of our comfort zones, just like Michael Jordan taking the risks, and it's going to be a long evening of fun. Goodnight – we've had an amazing time, and we're now bidding farewell to our friends.

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