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Black Eyed Peas Lyrics

Pick up the phone call up the line
Dial the phone and call the request line

Call up the request line
Call the dedicated line for song requests

Call up the line
Make a call to request a song

Call up the request line
Contact the request line to make a song request

Nana nana nananana na na nana nana
Melodic sounds to add a catchy element to the song

So call up the line
Thus, make a call to the request line

Get down wit', down wit' us
Join and enjoy the music with us

This is a request Mr. Radio Man
Addressing the radio host or DJ

Just one desire from a hip-hop fan
Simply a request from a fan of hip-hop music

Hey DJ (you're on the line girl)
Greetings to the DJ who is currently on air

Hey DJ (on the request line girl)
Greetings to the DJ who is handling song requests

Play a record by my favorite band
Please play a song by my favorite band

I like to hear my favorite song on the radio
I enjoy listening to my favorite song on the radio

So I called and requested on the radio
Therefore, I called and made a request on the radio

Tell the DJ spin it on the mix show
Instruct the DJ to play the requested song during a mix show

Make a brother feel like I'm down at the disco
Create a feeling of being at a disco for the listener

And we gonna keep it going like Crisco
We will continue the good vibes and music like the smoothness of Crisco

'Cause the DJ grab the record by the fist full
The DJ enthusiastically selects the record to play

By the crate full, and we grateful
Having a large collection of records and appreciating it

When you hear the soulful records that are tasteful
Listening to high-quality soulful records

Last night the DJ saved my life
The DJ had a significant impact on my night

'Cause of the collection of the records he played
Due to the selection of records played by the DJ

To the direction of the record we swayed
We followed the rhythm and direction of the music

And all night through the session we stayed
We stayed throughout the entire music session

'Cause you know you got the feeling
Expressing the strong emotional response to the music

(All right)
Acknowledgment of the positive feeling

Good God got the feeling
The feeling is intense and profound

Touch the ceiling when I'm feelin'
The feeling is so powerful that it's like touching the ceiling

(All right now)
Encouragement to continue feeling good

And I be feelin'
I am continually feeling good

Don't stop keep it goin' now come on
Don't stop the music, keep the good vibes going

Turn table let's bless me on my stereo
Please play the turntable on my stereo system

Play my favorite song on my stereo
Play the song I love on my stereo

Like Macy Gray, Roots, and D'Angelo
Similar to artists such as Macy Gray, Roots, and D'Angelo

Mos Def, Les Nubians, and De La Soul
Artists like Mos Def, Les Nubians, and De La Soul

I like them cuts with the soul and original
I enjoy songs that have soul and are unique

Never afraid to be creative on your radio
Encouraging the radio station to be innovative

Spin my jam when I'm cruisin' down the bario
Play my favorite song while I'm driving through the neighborhood

Turn my audio up, create a party yo
Increase the volume, let's have a party

(Hey DJ would you play my song)
Asking the DJ to play my requested song

And get ma rock get ma roll get ma hip-hop on
Get me excited and energized with hip-hop music

And (I'm dancin') all day all night
I'm constantly dancing to the music

Gimme some inside, make me feel hot inside
Provide me with the latest information and make me feel excited

Jump up enjoy the sound
Get up and dance to the music

Show everybody how just how you get down
Demonstrate your dance moves to everyone

Get loose now, get down
Start moving freely and dancing

Everybody everybody have a good time
Everyone should enjoy themselves

(Last night a DJ saved my life)
Acknowledging the impact a DJ had on the night

Jump up enjoy the sound
Get up and dance to the music

Show everybody how just how you get down
Demonstrate your dance moves to everyone

Get loose now, get down
Start moving freely and dancing

Everybody everybody have a good time
Everyone should have a great time

This is a request Mr. Radio Man
Addressing the radio host or DJ

Just one desire from a hip-hop fan
A simple request from a fan of hip-hop music

Jump up enjoy the sound
Get up and dance to the music

Show everybody how just how you get down
Demonstrate your dance moves to everyone

Get loose now, get down
Start moving freely and dancing

Everybody everybody have a good time
Everyone should have a great time

We comin' through to take control of each zip code
We are taking over and influencing every area

Bridgin' the gap from rap to calypso
Connecting and blending different styles of music

We gonna strike each city from 'Frisco
We will leave a lasting impact on each city, starting with San Francisco

Tokyo to back to San Luis Obispo
From Tokyo all the way back to San Luis Obispo

As they invaded decedents of Amadeus
Asserting their influence as successors of Amadeus

Transmitted through your CD's, tapes and record players
Their music reaches listeners through various formats

We the crusaders, attack like alligators
They aggressively make an impact, similar to alligators

Yo, we're known to elevate like escalators
They are recognized for raising the level and quality of music

Yo, we comin' through to control your area
They are taking control and dominating the music scene

Black Eyed Peas control your area
The Black Eyed Peas have dominion in your area

Bringin' the vibe that creates hysteria
They bring an energetic and exciting atmosphere

Whack MC's vacate your area
Inferior rappers should leave the music scene

We three deep, comin' out of yo' speaker
There are three members of the group, emerging from your speakers

I'm bustin' your woofer and tearin' through your tweeter
The music is powerful and intense, affecting your speaker system

Every rapper's talkin' 'bout killin' somebody
Many rappers are focused on violent lyrics

But they ain't hip-hop to me (check it out)
However, those lyrics do not represent true hip-hop music

Yeah, your style's dated and you ain't came out yet
Your style is old-fashioned and you haven't become popular yet

Don't think you're fresh cause you're rockin' them outfits
You shouldn't assume you're trendy just because of your fashion choices

I think you're lost, 'cause you don't know where your route is
You seem confused because you lack a clear direction

Pick up the mic, put your money where your mouth is
Prove yourself by performing and backing up your words

I pick up the mic and put my lyrics where my mouth is
I confidently express myself through my lyrics

Hit your spirit, make you jump out them couches
The music has a profound impact on your emotions

Quick agility to slow-like slouches
A sudden burst of energy even for the usually laid-back

With more bounce to the freak of def ounces
They bring a lively and distinctive flow to their music

And we announce this, follow us to show you what the sound is
They declare their intentions and invite others to experience their unique sound

Primo and the Peas collaboratin like great
Black Eyed Peas and Primo working together like a great collaboration

Ayo let's do this, let's do this, we show you who the crew is
They confidently introduce themselves as the crew

Black Eyed Peas is like the rulers leavin' all you brothers clueless
Black Eyed Peas take charge and leave others confused

Haters hate us if you wanna, we gon' speak on it
They acknowledge the haters and are not afraid to address them

We gon' tell the world why hip-hop is haunted
They will reveal the issues within the hip-hop genre

Money is a drug and MC's is on it
Many MC's are focused on money like it's a drug

We gon' take it back to the days of Soulsonic
They will bring back the essence of Soulsonic

Yeah, your style's dated and you ain't came out yet
Your style is old-fashioned and you haven't become popular yet

Don't think you're fresh cause you're rockin' them outfits
You shouldn't assume you're trendy just because of your fashion choices

I think you're lost, 'cause you don't know where your route is
You seem confused because you lack a clear direction

Pick up the mic, put your money where your mouth is
Prove yourself by performing and backing up your words

I pick up the mic and put my lyrics where my mouth is
I confidently express myself through my lyrics

Hit your spirit, make you jump out them couches
The music has a profound impact on your emotions

Quick agility to slow-like slouches
A sudden burst of energy even for the usually laid-back

With more bounce to the freak of def ounces
They bring a lively and distinctive flow to their music

And we announce this, follow us to show you what the sound is
They declare their intentions and invite others to experience their unique sound

Primo and the Peas collaboratin like great
Black Eyed Peas and Primo working together like a great collaboration

Ayo let's do this, let's do this, we show you who the crew is
They confidently introduce themselves as the crew

Black Eyed Peas is like the rulers leavin' all you brothers clueless
Black Eyed Peas take charge and leave others confused

Haters hate us if you wanna, we gon' speak on it
They acknowledge the haters and are not afraid to address them

We gon' tell the world why hip-hop is haunted
They will reveal the issues within the hip-hop genre

Money is a drug and MC's is on it
Many MC's are focused on money like it's a drug

We gon' take it back to the days of Soulsonic
They will bring back the essence of Soulsonic

This is the hip hip hip, the hop hop hop
Emphasizing the genre of hip-hop

We keep it keep it movin', non non stop
They continue to create and produce music without stopping

(Black Eyed Peas) Yo, we keep it movin'
The Black Eyed Peas consistently maintain their momentum

Yo, we keep it movin'
They keep moving forward with their music

The hip hip hip, the hop hop hop
Referring to the hip-hop genre again

We keep it keep it movin', non non stop
They continue to create and produce music without stopping

(Black Eyed Peas) Yo, we keep it movin'
The Black Eyed Peas consistently maintain their momentum

We keep it movin'
They keep moving forward with their music

It's the Black Eyed Peas shore climbin' up the Empire
Black Eyed Peas are ascending and gaining popularity

State tower livin' is the mission desired
They aim to achieve success in the music industry

I see a lot of liars throw them in the ocean like fire
They notice the abundance of dishonesty and want to dismiss it

And their lyrics soundin' tired, repetitious and expired
Their lyrics lack creativity and are repetitive and outdated

Cool them down quick before their time get picked
They want to silence these artists before they gain attention

I can't take 'em serious talkin' about bullshit
They don't consider their topics as meaningful or valuable

Got money and cars but, can't bullshit
Although they have wealth and possessions, they cannot deceive with their music

And your lyrics are soundin' like, some doo doo shit
Your lyrics are poorly written and unimpressive

While I'm holdin' the mic tight, recite livin' insight
They confidently grip the microphone and deliver meaningful lyrics

So we can all benefit from the artform
Everyone can gain something valuable from the genre of hip-hop

Man it took the culture to make dough
The culture of hip-hop has gained financial success

But forgot the main goal, almost lost the soul and got norm
However, the essence and integrity of hip-hop almost disappeared in the pursuit of commercial success

'Cause everybody's talkin' 'bout, high profilin'
Many artists are focused on showcasing their wealth and status

But it ain't hip-hop to me (why why why)
But that's not what true hip-hop represents

'Cause everybody's talkin' 'bout, high profilin'
Many artists are focused on showcasing their wealth and status

But it ain't hip-hop to me (so check it out y'all)
But that's not what true hip-hop represents

This is the hip hip hip, the hop hop hop
Emphasizing the genre of hip-hop once again

We keep it keep it movin', non non stop
They continue to create and produce music without stopping

(Black Eyed Peas) Yo, we keep it movin'
The Black Eyed Peas consistently maintain their momentum

Yo, we keep it movin'
They keep moving forward with their music

The hip hip hip, the hop hop hop
Referring to the hip-hop genre again

We keep it keep it movin', non non stop
They continue to create and produce music without stopping

(Black Eyed Peas) We keep it movin'
The Black Eyed Peas consistently maintain their momentum

We got to keep it movin'
They must continue to progress and evolve with their music