Beat Dis
Bomb the Bass Lyrics


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The names have been changed to protect the innocent

Five
Four
Three
Two, one

Thunderbirds are go

Just, just
Just feel it

Hold it now
Hold it, hold it, hold it, hold it now

What does it all mean?

What do I want?

Everybody in the street
Get, get, get, a-get
Get down to the funky beat

Beat dis!
Beat dis!
Beat dis!

Keep this frequency clear

Pump that bass

This is a journey into sound
Stereophonic sound

Stereophonic sound
Stereophonic sound for d-d-d-dance music

You play Russian roulette this way

Keep this frequency clear

Music please

Get down to the funky beat
Get down to the funky beat
Get down to the funky beat

Beat, beat
B-b-beat dis!

Everybody in the street
Get, get, get, a-get
Get down to the funky beat

Beat dis!

Everybody in the street
Get, get, get, a-get
Get down to the funky beat

Beat dis!
Beat dis!
Beat dis!

Pump that bass

Pump that bass





Keep this frequency clear

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bomb the Bass's song Beat Dis are mostly comprised of short phrases that revolve around the idea of dancing and getting down to a funky beat. The opening countdown and reference to Thunderbirds are go serve to create a space-age, futuristic atmosphere, giving the impression that the song is taking the listener on a journey into uncharted territory. The repeated plea to "Get down to the funky beat" and the exhortation to "Beat dis!" creates a hypnotic and infectious rhythm that draws the listener in.


The lyrics are sparse and enigmatic, with phrases like "Hold it now... what does it all mean?" suggesting a level of introspection and confusion. However, these moments of contemplation are quickly replaced by the driving beat and insistent chanted phrases that compel the listener to move their body. The line "Music please" could be interpreted as a plea for the song itself to continue, as though the music is a force unto itself that has taken on a life of its own. Ultimately, the lyrics evoke the powerful, transformative nature of dancing and the communal experience of being swept up in a rhythm with others.


Line by Line Meaning

Five
Countdown to a momentous event


Four
Continuation of countdown


Three
Continuation of countdown


Two, one
Countdown almost complete


Thunderbirds are go
Expression of excitement and readiness


Just, just
Encouraging listeners to focus on the following instructions


Just feel it
Encouraging listeners to feel the music rather than analyze it


Hold it now
Instruction to pause for a beat


Hold it, hold it, hold it, hold it now
Repetition of the above instruction to emphasize its importance


What does it all mean?
Rhetorical question in response to the sounds and beat


What do I want?
Rhetorical question in response to the listener's desires


Everybody in the street
Invitation to everyone to join in the music


Get, get, get, a-get
Encouragement to participate in the music


Get down to the funky beat
Instruction to dance and groove to the rhythm


Beat dis!
Encouragement and affirmation of the music


Keep this frequency clear
Request for uninterrupted music broadcast


Pump that bass
Encouragement to increase the volume and intensity of the low-frequency sounds


This is a journey into sound
Introduction to the song as a sonic adventure


Stereophonic sound
Reference to music with spatial depth and separation


Stereophonic sound
Repetition of the above


Stereophonic sound for d-d-d-dance music
Specific reference to the mixing and mastering techniques used for dance music


You play Russian roulette this way
Metaphor for taking a risk or making a bold choice


Music please
Request for the music to keep playing


Beat, beat
Repetition of the word 'beat' to emphasize the importance of rhythm


B-b-beat dis!
Emphatic encouragement to appreciate and participate in the music


Everybody in the street
Repetition of an earlier instruction to include everyone in the music


Pump that bass
Repetition of an earlier encouragement to increase the volume and intensity of the low-frequency sounds




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Emilio Pasquez, Tim Simenon

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Comments from YouTube:

@Alig-hf4zl

I played this album so many times, it's was on cassette back then. Pure gold.

@nabilster

I still have the vinyl 👌

@mikekaraoke

My cousin still has this album on original CD from 1988!

@PaulusdeKenezy

I just realized my favorite MAARS had many sample from this.

@tnrc75

Was 12 when this came out. It's one of those songs that, because of when it came out - when I was learning about the world and culture - made an indelible image on my brain. Now 48, this song still bangs.

@magnusthor

nothing more to add ;) 48y old too - this song is an alltime classic!

@chris.a8383

49 here, you are spot on.

@stylusone2

50 here, agree with you all, such amazing memories, so glad a grew up in that era!!

@squodge

Ditto, 48 here. And I absolutely loved the track when it came out... and still love it now.

@layditms2

12 ? So not the Generation then ?

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