Strike It Up
Black Box Lyrics


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Yeah
Yeah
Dance, dance, dance, dance
Yeah
Yeah
Dance, dance, dance

Strike it up, this band is gonna play my tune
Strike it up, I wanna, I wanna tell you so
Strike it up, nobody's gonna stop my sound
Strike it up, you know how lonely one can feel

If I have the line and you have the bass
Then strike it up and you'll find the rhythm's on time
Line after line going straight to your mind
'Cause hyping the place is what we're all about
Moving your waist to the bass is no doubt
Roll up the groove, melody is essential
Drop the knowledge on this instrumental
Cast your doubts about house music
You've got the body, so why don't you use it?
Naturally swinging your thing to the song
'Cause that's how we pump the dancefloor for the strong

Waiting on my feelings, yeah-heah
Waiting on my feelings, feelings
Waiting on my feelings, yeah-heah
Waiting on my feelings, feelings

Yeah
Yeah
Dance, dance, dance, dance
Yeah
Yeah
Dance, dance, dance

Strike it up, your hand is tapping on my skin
Strike it up, and keep me, and keep me standing on
Strike it up, nobody's gonna let you down
Strike it up, you know how lovely one can be

If I have the line and you have the bass
Then strike it up and you'll find the rhythm's on time
Line after line going straight to your mind
'Cause hyping the place is what we're all about
Moving your waist to the bass is no doubt
Roll up the groove, melody is essential
Drop the knowledge on this instrumental
Cast your doubts about house music
You've got the body, so why don't you use it?
Naturally swinging your thing to the song
'Cause that's how we pump the dancefloor for the strong

Waiting on my feelings, yeah-heah
Waiting on my feelings, feelings
Waiting on my feelings, yeah-heah
Waiting on my feelings, feelings
Waiting on my feelings, yeah-heah
Waiting on my feelings, feelings
Waiting on my feelings, yeah-heah
Waiting on my feelings, feelings

Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Dance, dance, dance, dance
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Dance, dance, dance, dance

Strike it up, strike it up
Strike it up, strike it up
Strike it up, strike it up
Strike it up, strike it up




Strike it up, strike it up
Strike it up, strike it up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Strike It Up" by Black Box are all about dancing to house music. The song features a vibrant dance beat and DJ Daniele Davoli's signature production style. The lyrics talk about hitting the dance floor, moving your body, and feeling the groove. The singer encourages the listener to let go of their doubts about this genre of music and embrace the beat. The chorus consists of repetitions of "Strike it up!" That's an invitation from the singer to get the rhythm and dance.


The verses of the song expand on the theme of the chorus. The lyrics talk about the elements of dance music that make it a prime motivator for dancing, such as the combination of line and bass. The instrumental break in the middle of the song showcases the beats and melody that come together to create a driving beat. The lyrics encourage the listener to let their body move to the beat and forget their doubts. Listening to the song's lyrics will inspire anyone to move their body and let go of their inhibitions.


Line by Line Meaning

Strike it up, this band is gonna play my tune
Let's get this party started because the band is going to play my favorite song


Strike it up, I wanna, I wanna tell you so
I want to express how excited I am and tell you to get ready to dance


Strike it up, nobody's gonna stop my sound
My music can't be silenced by anyone because it's time to dance


Strike it up, you know how lonely one can feel
Dancing is a great way to connect with others and combat loneliness


If I have the line and you have the bass
If I have the melody and you have the rhythm, we can create the perfect dance music


Then strike it up and you'll find the rhythm's on time
Let's start the music and the rhythm will be perfectly in sync


Line after line going straight to your mind
The music is so catchy it takes over your thoughts


'Cause hyping the place is what we're all about
Our goal is to get everyone excited and dancing


Moving your waist to the bass is no doubt
The rhythm is so good, you can't help but move your body to the beat


Roll up the groove, melody is essential
The music needs to be upbeat and catchy to keep everyone dancing


Drop the knowledge on this instrumental
We have the skills to make amazing dance music and we want everyone to know it


Cast your doubts about house music
Don't be skeptical about this type of music, it's perfect for dancing


You've got the body, so why don't you use it?
Don't be self-conscious, everyone can dance and enjoy the music


Naturally swinging your thing to the song
Let your body flow and naturally move to the music


'Cause that's how we pump the dancefloor for the strong
This is how we energize the dance floor and get everyone moving to the beat


Waiting on my feelings, yeah-heah
I'm eagerly anticipating the start of the dance party


Waiting on my feelings, feelings
I can't wait to let loose and dance to the music


Waiting on my feelings, yeah-heah
I'm excited and ready for this dance party to start


Strike it up, your hand is tapping on my skin
The beat is so infectious, even your touch can't resist dancing


Strike it up, and keep me, and keep me standing on
The music keeps me going and energizes me to keep dancing


Strike it up, nobody's gonna let you down
This music won't disappoint, it's going to keep everyone dancing


Strike it up, you know how lovely one can be
Dancing is a beautiful thing and brings people together in a special way




Lyrics © CTM Publishing, PFIVE Entertainment Mexico, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daniele Davoli, Lee Bennett Thompson, Mirko Limoni, Valerio Semplici

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Anyone else listening in 2024?

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Yes

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Who's cranking it in 2023? Woooohoooo

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Me

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ME babeeeeee!

@brianvincentdoucet4273

I remember hearing this during my early college days when I was in my early 20s. I'm over 50 now, and this song still thrills me. And earlier on, I thought it was called "crank it up"! Silly me.

@lauracline8865

Me that's who 😘😘

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@JoshBHassall

Still pumping this in 2024, because it’s a timeless classic! Who feels the same?

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