Move It
Balkan Beat Box Lyrics


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Move it, we wanna bust your radio
Move it, double a shot like stereo
Move it, we move the train to carry y'all
Ho no no
Move it, one time let's give it all a go
Move it, push it on up and let it blow
Move it, might be the end but you don't know
Ho no no

Life is on top of all
And it's my favorite
I might fly with it
I might drown in it
I might look aside of it
But I can't ignore it
Don't be the ignorant
Who turns his back on it
And now we are in a race
And now u show your face
If u can't find your place
Then we can show u how to send u to outer space

To fly on your own

We move the train to carry y'all
So u can skip the barrier
And move it to your area
So we can bust your radio
And speak out through your speakers
And scream out to the sleepers
They freak out when they hear us
We make beats like gorillas
In this giant concrete jungle
The digital monkeys on a move
Talking straight, we never mumble
Making sure your dancing feet will move





Blue Eyed Black Boy
(2010)

Overall Meaning

The song "Move It" by Balkan Beat Box is an upbeat and energetic track that encourages listeners to let loose and move their bodies. The chorus repeats the phrase "move it" three times in a row with increasing urgency, punctuated with the interjection "ho no no." The use of repetition and call-and-response creates a sense of unity and communal spirit that is enhanced by the lyrics' references to trains and radios. The song seems to be beckoning listeners to join a collective movement and participate in a shared experience of music and dance.


However, the lyrics also offer some cryptic insights into the human condition. The second verse presents a series of contrasting statements about life: it can be both uplifting and crushing, inspiring and overwhelming, attractive and repulsive. The singer acknowledges that it is impossible to ignore life, and urges listeners not to turn their backs on it. The final lines suggest that we are all in a race and that we must find our place in the world or risk being left behind. The reference to flying on one's own could be interpreted as a metaphor for finding one's own path in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Move it, we wanna bust your radio
We want to make sure everyone hears our music through their radios


Move it, double a shot like stereo
Our music is like a double shot of energy, just like stereo sound


Move it, we move the train to carry y'all
We are the ones leading the charge and bringing everyone along for the ride


Ho no no
An expression of excitement or energy


Move it, one time let's give it all a go
Let's give it our all and do this thing together


Move it, push it on up and let it blow
We are going to push the limits and make this song explode


Move it, might be the end but you don't know
This may be the end of the song, but the energy and excitement can keep going


Life is on top of all
Life is amazing and wonderful


And it's my favorite
I love every moment of it


I might fly with it
I'll soar with the excitement of life


I might drown in it
I might get completely absorbed in it


I might look aside of it
I might glance over it, but I can never ignore it completely


But I can't ignore it
Life is too wonderful to ignore and I won't let it pass me by


Don't be the ignorant
Don't be unaware of the greatness of life


Who turns his back on it
Don't ignore or reject it


And now we are in a race
We are striving to succeed and be the best


And now u show your face
It's time to step up and make your presence known


If u can't find your place
If you're not sure where you belong


Then we can show u how to send u to outer space
We'll guide and inspire you to reach new heights beyond what you imagined


To fly on your own
To spread your wings and soar on your own


So u can skip the barrier
We want to help you overcome obstacles


And move it to your area
Spread this energy to others in your own unique way


And speak out through your speakers
Let our music and message be heard loud and clear through your speakers


And scream out to the sleepers
Wake up those who may be dozing off or unmotivated


They freak out when they hear us
Our music and message can be intense and unexpected


We make beats like gorillas
Our music is powerful and primal


In this giant concrete jungle
We live in a massive city that can sometimes be overwhelming and isolating


The digital monkeys on a move
We are constantly connected and moving through the digital world


Talking straight, we never mumble
We speak with clarity and conviction


Making sure your dancing feet will move
Our music is meant to get you moving and grooving




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