"Boom Boom Pow" topped the Billboard Hot 100, making it the group's first U.S. number one single. It is the second longest-running single to stay atop the Hot 100 in 2009, beaten only by The Black Eyed Peas' second single from The E.N.D, "I Gotta Feeling", which held the top spot for 14 consecutive weeks. It has also topped the Australian, Canadian and UK singles charts as well as reaching the top 10 in more than 20 countries. The song was named 7th on the Billboard Hot 100 Songs of the Decade[1] and 51st on the Billboard Hot 100 Songs of All-time.
Boom Boom Pow
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Gotta get that
Gotta get that
Gotta get that-that-that, that-that
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
Boom boom
Yo
I got that hit to beat the block
You can get that bass on below
I got that rock 'n' roll
That future flow
That digital spit
Next level visual shit
I got that (boom boom boom)
How the beat bang (boom boom boom)
I like that boom boom pow
Them chickens jackin' my style
They try to copy my swagger
I'm on that next shit now
I'm so 3008
You so 2000 and late
I got that boom boom boom
That future boom boom boom
Let me get it now
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
Boom boom boom
I'm on that supersonic boom
Y'all hear that spaceship zoom
When-when I step inside the room, them girls go apeshit, uh
Y'all stuck on Super 8 shit
That lo-fi stupid 8-bit
I'm on that HD flat
This beat go boom boom bap
I'm a beast when you turn me on
Into the future, Cybertron
Harder, faster, better, stronger
Sexy ladies, extra longer, 'cause
We got the beat that bounce
We got the beat that pounds
We got the beat, that 808
That boom boom in your town
People in the place
If you wanna get down
Put your hands in the air
will.i.am drop the beat now
Yep, yep
I be rockin' them beats (yep, yep)
I be rockin' them beats (yep, yep, yep, yep, ha, ha, ha)
Here we go, here we go
Satellite radio
Y'all getting hit with the (boom boom)
Beats so big, I'm steppin' on leprechauns
Shittin' on y'all with the (boom boom)
Shittin' on y'all with the (boom boom)
Shittin' on y'all with the
This beat be bumpin', bumpin'
This beat go boom boom
Let the beat rock
Let the beat rock
Let the beat rock
This beat be bumpin', bumpin'
This beat go boom boom
I like that boom boom pow
Them chickens jackin' my style
They try to copy my swagger
I'm on that next shit now
I'm so 3008
You so 2000 and late
I got that boom boom boom
That future boom boom boom
Let me get it now
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
Boom boom boom
Let the beat rock (let the beat rock)
Let the beat rock (let the beat)
Let the beat rock (let the beat rock, rock, rock, rock)
The lyrics of the song Boom Boom Pow by Black Eyed Peas are mostly about bringing new style and innovation to the music industry. The song describes the group's digital and innovative style in music and how they have moved on from the past genres of music. The group is proclaiming that their music is modern and futuristic, while others are still stuck in the past. The lyrics suggest that the group's music is unique, and people should let it rock because it is like nothing ever seen before.
The song is full of prominent drum beats and bass tracks. The lyrics also mention satellite radio and futuristic technology, suggesting that the song is crafted for a futuristic generation. With the repetition of the phrase "gotta get that," the song's lyrics emphasize the urgency and importance of making a mark in the music industry. Overall, the lyrics of "Boom Boom Pow" are about the Black Eyed Peas' innovative style and their desire to change the music game with their unique sound.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta get that
I need to acquire or achieve that thing I desire
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
The beat is so powerful that it inspires me to obtain what I want
Yo
Hey there, listen up
I got that hit to beat the block
My music is so good it can conquer any obstacle in its way
You can get that bass on below
Feel the bass in your body
I got that rock 'n' roll
My music has a classic and timeless sound
That future flow
My music is innovative and ahead of its time
That digital spit
My lyrics are precise and delivered with high-tech precision
Next level visual shit
My music videos are groundbreaking and visionary
How the beat bang (boom boom boom)
The power of the beat is undeniable and energizing
I like that boom boom pow
The strong, driving beat of the song is enjoyable and exciting to me
Them chickens jackin' my style
Other artists are imitating my unique and original approach to music
They try to copy my swagger
Other musicians are attempting to mimic my cool and confident demeanor
I'm on that next shit now
I'm always pushing the boundaries and exploring new musical ideas
I'm so 3008
I'm extremely ahead of my time
You so 2000 and late
You're outdated and behind the times
That future boom boom boom
My music is not only current but also futuristic and innovative
I'm on that supersonic boom
My sound is so powerful and dynamic that it's beyond human capacity
Y'all hear that spaceship zoom
My music is so intense and out-of-this-world that it sounds like a spaceship flying by
When-when I step inside the room, them girls go apeshit, uh
Women react with excitement and enthusiasm when I arrive
Y'all stuck on Super 8 shit
You're still fixated on outdated, inferior technology
That lo-fi stupid 8-bit
You're still using poor-quality, outdated equipment and software
I'm on that HD flat
My music is top-of-the-line and modern, with high definition sound
This beat go boom boom bap
The percussion is hard-hitting and rhythmic, driving the song forward
I'm a beast when you turn me on
I'm a powerful and unstoppable performer when I get into the rhythm
Into the future, Cybertron
My music is so advanced it feels like it's from another dimension
Harder, faster, better, stronger
I'm constantly striving to improve and perfect my craft
Sexy ladies, extra longer, 'cause
My music is appealing to women and has a lasting impact on them
We got the beat that bounce
The rhythm of our music is catchy and makes people want to move
We got the beat that pounds
The percussion of our music is heavy and energetic
We got the beat, that 808
Our music has a prominent and distinctive drum sound
People in the place
Everyone who's present
If you wanna get down
If you want to dance and enjoy the music
Put your hands in the air
Raise your hands and get into the rhythm
will.i.am drop the beat now
The producer and leader of the group is starting the music
I be rockin' them beats (yep, yep)
I'm creating powerful and catchy music
Here we go, here we go
We're about to start the song again
Satellite radio
Our music is broadcast on a widespread platform
Y'all getting hit with the (boom boom)
Our music is having a major impact on you
Beats so big, I'm steppin' on leprechauns
Our music is so powerful it feels like we're crushing mythical creatures
Shittin' on y'all with the (boom boom)
Our music is so dominant it's overpowering everything else
Let the beat rock
Allow the music to continue without interruption
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Allan Pineda, Jaime Gomez, Stacy Ferguson, Will Adams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@edgarrodriguez5436
YouTube is the closest thing weโll ever get to a time machine
@esteban2711
i agree
@xaviergarcia3625
Sheeeesh
@Jack-cp3qw
Youโve posted this comment on every video and stolen of course
@djggkhhfncnv6688
โธ@@esteban2711 989โธ97a00q101999โน1p
@crazyiso
wise words
@faracarib9737
i'm sorry for the future kids who didn't get to experience these songs
@kiron5577
They will in 3008
@stupidfreak3183
Brandon oop 2006 and grew up with this shit
@strawberrymilkshake2499
Iโm sad that Iโm 9