Street Dance
Break Machine Lyrics


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Everywhere that you may go
We're jammin' in the street
All the people that you meet
Dance to the beat

If you come to New York City
You'll never be the wack
When you see us city kids
Spinning on our backs

I like the way he does that dance
When he glides across the floor
You know it really blows my mind
I always yell for more

I can't believe the things I see
Like diving on the ground
Then he's standing on his head
And groovin' to the sound

Streetdance, streetdance
Streetdance, streetdance
Streetdance, streetdance
Oh, I

People all around the world
Can break a way can do
All you need is the technique
And you can do it too

Take a look and you will now
This dancing to the beat
All you do is get on down
Spinning 'round and freeze!

All the people that we know
Are rockin' on the one
On the corner of Chi' Town
They're breakdancing for fun

At the night clubs in L.A.
Their master mix is on
On the sidewalks of Detroit
They're poppin' all night long

Now just let your body move (Streetdance, streetdance)
Put your feet into the groove (Streetdance, streetdance)
When you feel your body shake (Streetdance, streetdance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I

Now just let your body move (Streetdance, streetdance)
Put your feet into the groove (Streetdance, streetdance)
When you feel your body shake (Streetdance, streetdance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I

Streetdance
Streetdance

Streetdance

Everywhere that you may go
We're jammin' in the street
All the people that you meet
Dance to the beat

If you come to New York City
You'll never be the wack
When you see us city kids
Spinning on our backs

Now just let your body move (Streetdance, streetdance)
Put your feet into the groove (Streetdance, streetdance)
When you feel your body shake (Streetdance, streetdance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I

Now just let your body move (Streetdance, streetdance)
Put your feet into the groove (Streetdance, streetdance)
When you feel your body shake (Streetdance, streetdance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I

Now just let your body move (Streetdance, streetdance)
Put your feet into the groove (Streetdance, streetdance)
When you feel your body shake (Streetdance, streetdance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I

Now just let your body move (Streetdance, streetdance)
Put your feet into the groove (Streetdance, streetdance)
When you feel your body shake (Streetdance, streetdance)
Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I

Now just let your body move (Streetdance, streetdance)
Put your feet into the groove (Streetdance, streetdance)
When you feel your body shake (Streetdance, streetdance)




Then you know you've got to break
Oh, I

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Break Machine's song "Street Dance" celebrate the joy and energy of street dancing, a popular urban dance form that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The song pays tribute to the hip hop culture that spawned the style, and encourages listeners to embrace their bodies and move to the beat.


Throughout the song, the lyrics evoke the exhilaration of watching and participating in street dancing. The opening lines describe the excitement of seeing people "jammin' in the street" and "dancing to the beat." The song then invites the listener to join in the fun, promising that "all you need is the technique and you can do it too." The lyrics also namecheck specific cities where street dancing is especially popular, including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Detroit.


Perhaps the most memorable line of the song is the refrain: "Streetdance, streetdance, streetdance, oh, I." This simple chant captures the infectious energy and spirit of street dancing, as well as the exuberance of the song itself. Overall, "Street Dance" is a fun and upbeat paean to an essential element of hip hop culture, reminding listeners to celebrate the joy of movement and the power of the beat.


Line by Line Meaning

Everywhere that you may go
No matter where you go, people are dancing in the street


We're jammin' in the street
People are dancing and enjoying themselves in public spaces


All the people that you meet
Everyone is taking part in the dancing


Dance to the beat
All the dancing is happening in rhythm to the music


If you come to New York City
If you visit New York City


You'll never be the wack
You won't be uncool or out of place


When you see us city kids
When you see us young people from the city


Spinning on our backs
Performing breakdance moves on our backs


I like the way he does that dance
I enjoy his unique style of dancing


When he glides across the floor
I appreciate the smoothness of his movements


You know it really blows my mind
It impresses me a great deal


I always yell for more
I get excited and ask for more of the performance


I can't believe the things I see
I am amazed by all the different breakdance moves and acrobatics


Like diving on the ground
Performing a move that looks like diving on the floor


Then he's standing on his head
Then performing a move where he stands on his head


And groovin' to the sound
Moving and dancing to the rhythm of the music


Streetdance, streetdance
Speaking about the act of breakdancing in the streets


Oh, I
An expression of enthusiasm or excitement


People all around the world
People from many different places


Can break a way can do
Can learn to breakdance and perform dance moves


All you need is the technique
All that is required is the knowledge of how to properly perform the moves


And you can do it too
Anyone can learn breakdance and join in the fun


Take a look and you will now
Observe the breakdancing happening around you


This dancing to the beat
This style of dancing is all about moving to the rhythm of the music


All you do is get on down
All you need to do is start dancing


Spinning 'round and freeze!
Performing spinning moves and freezing in various poses


Are rockin' on the one
Performing breakdancing moves in sync with the rhythm of the music


On the corner of Chi' Town
Referring to a location in the city of Chicago


They're breakdancing for fun
They are performing breakdancing moves for enjoyment


At the night clubs in L.A.
Referring to nightclubs in Los Angeles


Their master mix is on
The DJ is playing a well-crafted set of songs


On the sidewalks of Detroit
Referring to public spaces in the city of Detroit


They're poppin' all night long
They are performing popping dance moves throughout the night


Now just let your body move (Streetdance, streetdance)
Let your body go and move to the beat while breakdancing in the streets


Put your feet into the groove (Streetdance, streetdance)
Focus on putting your feet in sync with the rhythm of the music while breakdancing


When you feel your body shake (Streetdance, streetdance)
When you feel the music and feel like moving


Then you know you've got to break
Breakdancing is the next move: start performing your steps


Streetdance
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm




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Gary Hunt

The first time I heard this wonderful track I was on a school holiday in Majorca in about 1984 and I was hooked great memories.

80s music will live forever

Jairo Oliveira

Meu pai ainda tem o lp e eu tinha uns 7 anos e curtia mto esse som mto massa mesmo e curto até hj

JUAN PABLO ARENA

Tenía 14 años en 1998 cuando descubrí esta canción y me voló la cabeza! Aún hoy me produce adrenalina escucharla... Gracias por subirla!!! Saludos desde Buenos Aires!

Sami Vasconcelos

Saludos desde Brasil

Luis Angel Fierro Hernández

Grandes recuerdos de esa época ... excelentes bailarines Break Machine !!!

Eduardo Perez

Temazo de los ochentas ... la mejor década de la musica ... INOLVIDABLE !!!

Alan Guzmán

Cuanta buena música de aquellos días,donde todos se esforzaban por hacer una mejor canción que la otra

Jeroen Stobbe

Finally, after almost 35 years I've found back this song! Thank you! :-D

M.José m.j

Recuerdos de mi adolescencia y discoteca!!🕺🕺🕺

cyrille durand

J'avais acheté le 45 tours à l'époque, 1984 je pense....je l'ai toujours...excellent de réecouter ça...un vrai saut dans le passé.

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