Triple Rhythm Stick
Beastie Boys vs. Ian Dury Lyrics

In the deserts of Sudan
There is nowhere that you will not find people dancing to the rhythm stick.

And the gardens of Japan
Even in peaceful gardens, the rhythm stick creates movement and energy.

From Milan to Yucatan
No matter where you go in the world, the rhythm stick will always be loved and played.

Every woman, every man
The rhythm stick speaks to everyone, regardless of gender, age or background.

Hit me with your rhythm stick.
The artist wants the listener to play their rhythm stick and create a beat.

Hit me! Hit me!
The singer is urging the listener to keep the beat going using the rhythm stick.

Je t'adore, ich liebe dich,
The singer is expressing how much they love the beat and the feeling it brings.

Hit me with your rhythm stick.
The artist repeats their desire for the listener to play the rhythm stick.

Hit me slowly, hit me quick.
The artist wants the listener to experiment with different rhythms and tempos using the stick.

In the wilds of Borneo
Even in the most remote and natural environments, the rhythm stick can be played and enjoyed.

And the vineyards of Bordeaux
The beat of the rhythm stick is so universal that it even reaches vineyards where grapes are grown.

Eskimo, Arapaho
People from many different cultures and backgrounds enjoy playing the rhythm stick.

Move their body to and fro.
The beat of the rhythm stick creates movement and rhythm in the body of anyone who hears it.

It's nice to be a lunatic.
Playing the rhythm stick can be a freeing and therapeutic experience, allowing one to let go and 'go crazy'.

In the dock of Tiger Bay
Even in busy ports and industrial areas, people love to dance to the rhythm stick.

On the road to Mandalay
The rhythm stick creates a constant beat that can accompany travelers on their journeys.

From Bombay to Santa Fe
People all over the world, from India to the US, love the sound of the rhythm stick.

Over hills and far away
There is nowhere that the sound of the rhythm stick cannot reach and be appreciated.

C'est si bon, mm? Ist es nicht?
The singer is expressing their appreciation for the beat, asking if the listener feels the same way in different languages.

Two fat persons, click, click, click.
Even two people who might seem unlikely to dance can enjoy the rhythm stick and its beat.

Hit me! Ow! [Repeat: x 5]
The artist is using 'hit me' as a plea to keep the beat going, adding an 'ow' for emphasis.