All In The Groove
Blues Traveler Lyrics

Sometimes when you worry
When you worry, sometimes you tend to rush and it can cloud your vision.

The tendency to hurry
The tendency to hurry up in order to calm your nerves.

Can make your vision blurry
Rushing can make things unclear in terms of what you're trying to achieve.

And blind you
Rushing too much can hinder your ability to see a task or situation with clarity.

You might shake and you might stammer
When you are feeling anxious, you might start shivering and fumbling your words.

Or dance like MC Hammer
You might also try to dance or show off in order to alleviate your worries.

But could that pomp and glamour
Is the spectacle actually helpful in addressing what you're stressed about?

Remind you
Reflect on whether or not this approach helps remind you of your values.

Of who you are and where you're going
Remembering who you are and where you're heading in life.

And whose mind that you're blowing
Remembering your values while impressing others around you.

And if your car needs towing
If your car is broken down and you need a tow.

Don't move
Don't panic and end up taking an action in haste.

Then calmly call the AAA you've got nothing to prove
Get in touch with AAA for calm assurance that you'll get the tow you need. Don't worry about being embarrassed about needy a lift.

As in all things, it's all in the groove
Moving smoothly and calmly through life is important in all situations.

Well if it's your destiny don't fight it
If something seems to be your fate, don't resist it.

War between the states unite it
War can be terrible, so bringing opposing forces together is important.

It might be difficult but might it
It could be challenging, but is it worth the effort?

Be worthwhile?
Will it prove to be beneficial in the end?

I ain't no Solomon from Babel
I'm not the wisest person around.

But my cards are on the table
Nonetheless, I'm honest about what I'm doing.

And I swear that if I'm able
I commit wholeheartedly to doing something if I am capable.

I'll run that mile
I'll go the extra mile.

So if I'm rambling ignore me
If it seems like I'm just running my mouth, just ignore me.

If on the money then adore me
If I happen to be making sense, feel free to commend me.

You know the pearls are cast before me
I have certain talents that are evident and in effect.

Oh what to do?
What can I possibly do about that?

Wish I could put it in a picture and hang it in the Louvre
I wish I could capture and display my talent in a way that validates it to all.

But like I said before it's all in the groove
At the end of the day, it's all about working well and coherently in your day-to-day life.

You could say it isn't worth it
You might assert that trying to make an effort in life is not worth it.

Or maybe you could birth it
Conversely, you could see a certain path or action through to completion and maybe it'll be worth the effort.

But if there's too much girth it
However, if the workload is too substantial, the effort may not be worth it.

Won't move
It could be that you are then stalled and not getting anything done.

The jam it swings and sways
The music is active and lively, constantly changing its pace.

As the groove funkily plays
The groove being played is funky and rocking.

And they say crime never pays
There is a common expression that says crime does not pay in the end.

But this ain't no crime
However, what is being done here is not actually an illegal activity.

It's just a life blood flowing water
Rather, what is being done has great significance and is vital to the musicians' way of living.

That any son or daughter
Both men and women can be a part of this culture and unite behind it.

Would send away for order
People would be willing to make any efforts necessary to ensure that this order continues.

A celebration of time
What is being done here is a grand celebration of passing times and eras.

So jam on, jam out, jam it in
So keep on rocking this beat and not hold back.

Till it feels like it's a sin
Play it so much that it feels like a morally questionable thing to do.

And that's only when you begin
At times, that might be the only moment when one truly begins.

To improve
To better themselves and their craft.

Don't mind if it's the rhythm that's just only when you've
When you have the rhythm, the timing is everything and nothing else matters.

Got to let it all be all in the groove
The groove is the driving force behind it all.

They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway...in the groove, in the groove
The bright lights of Broadway might typically define the entertainment industry, but here in the groove, there are more important things to consider.

"Hey, you know..."
Introducing a few casual comments between friends.

"You can't do that!"
One friend warns another that some action they are thinking of taking is not advisable.

"I remember one time I was, ah.."
One friend reminisces about a past experience.

"...we was jammin' on stage"
The experience this friend fondly recalls is a time when they themselves were jamming on stage.

"Yeah, I know that..."
The other friend listens knowingly.

"You know what I'm talkin' about..."
The reminiscing friend tries to be clever and tease their audience, asserting that the other friend knows what they are talking about.

"You know the stories?"
Asking the other friend if they know the tales of experiences behind them and their music.

"Aw, yeah..."
The other friend says they do.

"Yeah, that's right..."
The reminiscing friend confirms that the other is indeed aware of the great experiences behind them.