Switch
Bee Gees Vs. Will Smith Lyrics

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Switch
Alright ready
Come on man, this is what I do
Yo mic check, mic check, yeah here you go
Nah, he over here
Yeah, I heard he got that hot new thing
It's called "Switch" (switch)
Let's get it going

Hey switch, turn it over and hit it
Turn around, now switch
Turn it over and hit it

Hey, vibe to vibe a second, it's a club girl why you arrived naked
Hear that, how the veteran glide the record
But don't download, go out and buy the record
Hey, something sexy bout her
Girl on the floor, all her friends around her
I mean real clean, ain't gotta touch or nothing
It ain't like I like a chick on chick or something
I'm just a sucker for a hot track
Gimme a drink and a chick to tell 'Stop that'
Dance is a hop and a clap, flip it round
Now bring it on back, break it down
Now switch

Hey switch, turn it over and hit it
Turn around, now switch
Turn it over and hit it
Uh uh uh

I gotta question, I need to ask somebody
Why is it that when y'all see me at the party
Y'all be looking like, "Ooh, he a movie star
He ain't supposed to be out on the floor with everybody"
But oh wait, whoa, y'all forgetting
When I was, amateur spitting before the scripts were written
First one in, last one out the club
Bursting in, passing out in the club
Back at it, this cat is the wit and the charm
Taking you higher, like a syringe hittin' ya arm
Bringing the fire, making your Benz ring the alarm
Let me see you clap, spin baby, come on
Switch

Hey switch, turn it over and hit it
Turn around, now switch
Turn it over and hit it

Oh, you just gonna stand there, huh
What you too cute to dance, or you scared
It ain't really that hard to do and
I ain't trying to be in love with you and
All I wanted was a moment or two to
See if you could do that switch-a-roo and
Shut your mouth fool, get your crew and
The thick body and the rear one too and
I'll be right hear waiting on you to
See if y'all can do that switch-a-roo

Hey, hey

That's what I'm talking bout, do that thing mama
That's what I'm talking bout, do that thing mama
That's what I'm talking bout, do that thing mama
That's what I'm talking bout, switch

Hey switch, turn it over and hit it

Turn around, now switch
Turn it over and hit it

Overall Meaning

Bee Gees’ “Switch” starts with a hype-up intro inviting the listener to join in on the fun with a mic check. The song then goes on to describe the party atmosphere, with a focus on the dancefloor. The catchy refrain instructs the dancers to “switch” and turn around before hitting it. The lyrics also touch on the performer’s celebrity status, with some party-goers being surprised to see him on the dancefloor with the common folk. However, the artist assures them that he’s just there to have a good time and dance to the great music.

Will Smith’s “Switch” follows a similar theme, with the focus shifting to the ladies on the dance floor. The performer encourages them to switch it up and try out some new moves, promising that it’s not that hard to do. He also explains that he’s not trying to fall in love with anyone on the dance floor—he just wants to dance and have a good time. The song’s catchy beat and energetic lyrics make it the perfect track for throwing down on the dancefloor.

While both songs have different lyrics and styles, their shared themes of partying, dancing, and good times connect them. They both encourage the listener to let go and enjoy themselves, whether that’s on the dancefloor or listening to the music.

Line by Line Meaning

Alright ready
Let's get started

Come on man, this is what I do
I'm a pro at this

Yo mic check, mic check, yeah here you go
Let's make sure my microphone works

Nah, he over here
He's not where you think he is

Yeah, I heard he got that hot new thing
I heard he has a great new record

It's called 'Switch' (switch)
That's the name of the record

Let's get it going
Let's start dancing

Hey switch, turn it over and hit it
Let's switch up the dance moves

Turn around, now switch
Turn and try a new move

Hey, vibe to vibe a second, it's a club girl why you arrived naked
Let's take a moment to appreciate this club and the people in it

Hear that, how the veteran glide the record
Listen to how well the DJ is mixing the music

But don't download, go out and buy the record
Support the artist by purchasing their music

Hey, something sexy bout her
She's attractive

Girl on the floor, all her friends around her
There's a group of girls dancing together

I mean real clean, ain't gotta touch or nothing
They're dancing without getting too suggestive

It ain't like I like a chick on chick or something
I'm not into same-sex relationships

I'm just a sucker for a hot track
I love a great beat

Gimme a drink and a chick to tell 'Stop that'
I just need a drink and someone to dance with

Dance is a hop and a clap, flip it round
The dance move is a hop, then clap, then turn around

Now bring it on back, break it down
Now let's do it again and add some style

Now switch
Time to switch up the moves again

I gotta question, I need to ask somebody
I have a question to ask

Why is it that when y'all see me at the party
Why do you act surprised to see me at a party?

Y'all be looking like, 'Ooh, he a movie star
You all act like I'm too famous to dance

He ain't supposed to be out on the floor with everybody'
You don't expect me to dance with everyone else

But oh wait, whoa, y'all forgetting
But you forget

When I was, amateur spitting before the scripts were written
I used to rap when I was unknown and unrehearsed

First one in, last one out the club
I used to party all night, from beginning to end

Bursting in, passing out in the club
I would dance so much I'd get tired and might even pass out

Back at it, this cat is the wit and the charm
I'm still charming and witty

Taking you higher, like a syringe hittin' ya arm
I'm elevating the party like a shot of drugs

Bringing the fire, making your Benz ring the alarm
I'm bringing the heat, making car alarms go off

Let me see you clap, spin baby, come on
Let's see your dance moves

Oh, you just gonna stand there, huh
You're just going to stand there and not dance?

What you too cute to dance, or you scared
Are you too pretty or too scared to dance?

It ain't really that hard to do and
Dancing isn't difficult

I ain't trying to be in love with you and
I'm not looking for love

All I wanted was a moment or two to
I just want to dance with you for a little bit

See if you could do that switch-a-roo and
And try out this dance move

Shut your mouth fool, get your crew and
Be quiet and dance with your friends

The thick body and the rear one too and
You and your friends with curves

I'll be right hear waiting on you to
I'll wait here for you

See if y'all can do that switch-a-roo
Let's see if you can do the dance move

That's what I'm talking bout, do that thing mama
That's great, keep dancing

That's what I'm talking bout, switch
That's what I'm talking about, time to switch the dance moves again

Uh uh uh
vocalization

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT JAMES SMITH, JASON TOOP COOPER, SIMON GALLUP, PORL THOMPSON

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