The group was part of the "Brooklyn sound" of the early 1970s, formed from three players of the group King Davis House Rockers. The House Rockers were a local dance band who had released a couple of obscure singles (1967's "We All Make Mistakes Sometimes" on Verve Records, 1972's "Rum Punch") The three players (guitarist Richard Thompson, tenor sax player Bill Risbrook, and alto sax player Carlos Ward) formed Madison Street Express along with bassist Louis Risbrook (later Muslim-monickered Jamal Rasool), percussionist Dennis Rowe, drummer Terrell Wood, and vocalist Barbara Wood. They along with producer Jeff Lane signed with production company Roadshow Records to record writer Billy Nichols "Do It ('Til You're Satisfied)." The record was shopped around to major labels until it was accepted at Scepter Records. Scepter suggested the group change its name from Madison Street Express, hence the Brooklyn Transit Express. The single was released in August 1974, and reached the top 10. Lane took the group back into the studios at that point to record a second single and pitch a full album to the label. Scepter agreed to the LP and to Roadshow Records having its own label within Scepter Records.
The first two singles were hits, both number 1 R&B releases and both Top 5 pop singles in the US. The album hit number 1 on the R&B album chart and number 5 on the Pop album chart of the US. These recordings were also hits in the spreading disco culture, "Do It" peaking on club playlists before Billboard started a separate disco chart, but the follow-up single sat for five weeks at number 1. They were certified gold releases.
BT Express released an album per year through 1978. With the third album, Leslie Ming was brought in as drummer and keyboardist Michael Jones was added as keyboardist. Jamal, who had converted to the Muslim faith, gave Jones the name Kashif Saleem, which he used after departing the group, in 1979, to pursue producing ("Mighty M Productions" with Morrie Brown and Paul Laurence Jones) and solo recording ventures. That year songwriter Billy Nichols and drummer Leslie Ming also departed the group. In 1976 Scepter records was experiencing business difficulties that soon ended the company, and BT Express was given a distribution deal with Columbia Records, which, though it gave them greater exposure, resulted in less attention being paid to their production, since they had so many acts to concentrate on. The group did not achieve the level of radio or sales success on Columbia that they had on the more nurturing but by-then defunct Scepter. They stayed with Columbia for five years, with Lane producing through 1978, then Nichols producing their fifth album before he departed for solo work, and Morrie Brown producing the sixth LP and several follow-up tracks. The group switched labels to Coast To Coast Records for the 1982 LP, to Earthtone Records for a later 1982 single, and to manager King Davis' own label in 1985.
Can't Stop Groovin' Now Wanna Do It Some More
B.T. Express Lyrics
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Wanna do it some more
Can't stop groovin' right now
Wanna do it some more
Thought I had enough
But I'm not tired
Oh no, I ain't satisfied
I thought I had enough
But I'm still ready to go
Oh, now I, now I, now I want some more
Can't stop groovin' right now
Wanna do it some more
Can't stop groovin' right now
Wanna do it some more
Can't stop groovin' right now
Wanna do it some more
Can't stop groovin' right now
Wanna do it some more
Ooh, well, I thought I had enough
But I'm still ready to go
Well, well, I thought I had enough
But now I want some more
Come on, come on
Gimme some more
I said come on
Gimme some more
I can't stop
'Cause I want some more
I can't stop
Ooh, I want some more
I can't stop
'Cause I want some more
I can't stop
Ooh, I want some more
Come on
Gimme some more
It's all right, it's all right, it's all right
Can't stop groovin' right now
Wanna do it some more
Can't stop groovin' right now
Wanna do it some more
Can't stop groovin' right now
Wanna do it some more
Can't stop groovin' right now
Wanna do it some more
Ooh, well, I thought I had enough
But I'm still ready to go
Well, well, I thought I had enough
But now I want some more
Come on, come on down
Right now, I need it
Come on, come on down
It's all right
Come on, come on down
Gotta get it
Come on, come on down
Gotta get it, give it up
Give it up, come on, don't stop
Don't stop, give it up
Groovin', don't stop
Keep on movin'
I can't stop
'Cause I want some more
I can't stop
Ooh, I want some more
I can't stop
'Cause I want some more
I can't stop
Ooh, I want some more
Can't stop groovin' right now
I wanna do it some more
The lyrics of B.T. Express's "Can't Stop Groovin' Now Wanna Do It Some More" depict an individual who is entrenched in the enjoyment of grooving or dancing and cannot seem to get enough. The singer acknowledges that they had thought they had had enough but ultimately, they are still ready to go. There is no satisfaction in stopping and they want to continue to groove and dance indefinitely. The repetition of the phrase "Wanna do it some more" emphasizes the singer's need and desire to continue dancing.
Additionally, the singer is inviting others to join in on the groove, stating "Gimme some more" and "Don't stop, give it up." The lines "I can't stop 'cause I want some more" emphasize the singer's insatiable desire to keep grooving and dancing and they will not stop until they have satisfied their craving.
Overall, "Can't Stop Groovin' Now Wanna Do It Some More" is a fun, upbeat track with lyrics that encourage listeners to let loose, dance and enjoy themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't stop groovin' right now
I am currently enjoying this groove and don't want it to end
Wanna do it some more
I want to continue dancing to this groove
Thought I had enough
I believed I was satisfied with the current groove
But I'm not tired
However, I still have energy and desire to dance
Oh no, I ain't satisfied
I am not content with stopping dancing
I'm still ready to go
I am prepared and willing to continue dancing
Oh, now I, now I, now I want some more
I have now developed a craving for more of this groove
Come on, come on, Gimme some more
I am urging the DJ/musician to play more of this groove
I said come on, Gimme some more
I am reiterating my request for more of this groove
I can't stop, 'Cause I want some more
I cannot stop dancing as I desire more of this groove
Ooh, well, I thought I had enough
Although I believed I was satisfied, I was mistaken
Come on, come on down, Right now, I need it
I urgently require more of this groove to keep dancing
Gotta get it, give it up, Give it up, come on, don't stop
I need to have more of this groove and won't stop dancing until I get more
Keep on movin'
I will continue dancing to this groove
Contributed by Miles J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.