Based on sales, Boyz II Men is one of the most successful R&B groups of all time, having recorded five #1 pop hits between 1992 and 1997. They have since topped sales of 25 million records. Three of their #1 hits, "End of the Road", "I'll Make Love to You", and "One Sweet Day" (a duet with Mariah Carey), set and broke records for the longest period of time a single remained at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Boyz II Men were originally signed to Motown Records from 1990 to 2000, at which point they were moved to parent label Universal Records. After the 2000 album Nathan Shawn Michael Wanya, Boyz II Men moved to Arista Records. In 2003, Michael McCary left the group due to chronic back problems resulting from scoliosis. As of 2005, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris continue to tour and record as a trio.
Bounce Shake Move Swing
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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All, all I wanna do
Is see your body move
I know you want it to
So what you gonna do?
Can you smell the base?
The look upon your facial
Shows me that you're going there
Steppin' at your best
Clubbin' all night long
The sweat rolls down your chest
As you dance to this song
You want it
(You want it )
You need it
(You need it)
You can have it
So come on, go ahead
Bounce, shake, move, swing
Bounce, shake, move, swing
Oh girl why you doin' that?
While I'm behind your back
You're gonna make me flip in
And then I don't know how I'm gonna act
I want it
(I want it)
I need it
(I need it)
Gotta have it
So come on
Come on
Bounce
(All night long)
Shake
(Till the break of dawn)
Move
(Move that thang)
Swing
(See you swing)
Bounce
(Up and down)
Shake
(To the ground)
Move
(Oh so close)
Swing
(Don't you know?)
Bounce
(All night long)
Shake
(Till the break of dawn)
Move
(Move that thang)
Swing
(See you swing)
Bounce
(Up and down)
Shake
(To the ground)
Move
(Oh so close)
Swing
(Don't you know?)
Sometime I wanna dance
I like to swing
Shake and move my body
You know, bounce
Don't know why you doing that?
While I'm behind your back
You're gonna make me flip in
And then I don't know
But I wanna bounce
Bounce, shake, move, swing
Bounce, shake, move, swing
Bounce
(All night long)
Shake
(Till the break of dawn)
Move
(Move that thang)
Swing
(See you swing)
Bounce
(Up and down)
Shake
(To the ground)
Move
(Oh so close)
Swing
(Don't you know?)
Bounce
(All night long)
Shake
(Till the break of dawn)
Move
(Move that thang)
Swing
(See you swing)
Bounce
(Up and down)
Shake
(To the ground)
Move
(Oh so close)
Swing
(Don't you know?)
Bounce
(All night long)
Shake
(Till the break of dawn)
Move
(Move that thang)
Swing
(See you swing)
Bounce
(Up and down)
Shake
(To the ground)
Move
(Oh so close)
Swing
(Don't you know?)
Bounce, shake, move, swing
Bounce, shake, move, swing
Bounce
(You make me wanna)
Shake
(You make me wanna)
Move
(You make me wanna)
Swing
(You make me wanna)
Bounce
(You make me wanna)
Shake
(You make me wanna)
Move
(You make me wanna)
Swing
(You make me wanna)
Bounce, sometimes I wanna dance
(You make me wanna)
Shake
(You make me wanna)
Move
(You make me wanna)
Swing, I like to swing about
(You make me wanna)
Bounce
(You make me wanna)
Shake, shake and move my body
(You make me wanna)
Move
(You make me wanna)
Swing
(You make me wanna)
You know
Bounce
(Bounce)
Shake
Move
(You make me wanna)
Swing
Bounce, shake, move, swing
You know
Bounce, shake, move, swing.
The lyrics to Boyz II Men's "Bounce Shake Move Swing" are about dancing and enjoying music that makes your body move. The lead singer is encouraging someone on the dance floor to give in to the rhythm and let their body move freely. He can see the anticipation in their face and their desire to dance all night long. The chorus is a call-to-action, encouraging the listener to bounce, shake, move, and swing to the beat of the music.
The song is a catchy and upbeat dance track that showcases the vocals of the legendary vocal group. The lyrics are simple, yet effective, conveying the joy of dancing and the desire to let go of your inhibitions on the dance floor. The song's upbeat tempo and lively rhythm make it a perfect party anthem that's sure to get even the most reluctant dancers moving.
Line by Line Meaning
All, all I wanna do
Is see your body move
I know you want it to
So what you gonna do?
The singer wants to see the listener dance and is aware that they want to do it too, so what are they waiting for?
Can you smell the base?
Taste a little snare
The look upon your facial
Shows me that you're going there
The music is so good, the listener can almost taste and smell it, and their facial expression shows they're about to let loose and dance.
Steppin' at your best
Clubbin' all night long
The sweat rolls down your chest
As you dance to this song
The listener is dancing their heart out, sweating and moving all night long to the rhythm of the song.
You want it
(You want it )
You need it
(You need it)
You can have it
So come on, go ahead
The listener wants and needs to dance, so the singer encourages them to go for it and enjoy the music.
Oh girl why you doin' that?
While I'm behind your back
You're gonna make me flip in
And then I don't know how I'm gonna act
The listener's moves are so enticing and seductive, the singer is getting overwhelmed and doesn't know how to behave.
Bounce
(All night long)
Shake
(Till the break of dawn)
Move
(Move that thang)
Swing
(See you swing)
The chorus encourages the listener to bounce, shake, move and swing their body all night long, until the break of dawn.
Sometime I wanna dance
I like to swing
Shake and move my body
You know, bounce
The singer loves to dance, especially swing and move their body in a bouncing motion.
Bounce, shake, move, swing
Bounce, shake, move, swing
The chorus repeats, urging the listener to dance and move to the music.
Bounce
(You make me wanna)
Shake
(You make me wanna)
Move
(You make me wanna)
Swing
(You make me wanna)
The lyrics express how the listener's movements are so enticing, the singer can't help but want to join in and dance with them.
Bounce, sometimes I wanna dance
(You make me wanna)
Shake
(You make me wanna)
Move
(You make me wanna)
Swing, I like to swing about
(You make me wanna)
The listener's moves are so irresistible that the singer can't help but want to dance and swing with them.
Bounce, shake, move, swing
You know
Bounce, shake, move, swing.
The chorus repeats once more, highlighting the importance of dancing and moving to the music.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BROWN, MCCARY, MORRIS, SORE, STOCKMAN
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