He acquired a solid background as singer and dancer in musicals like 'Rent' and 'Africa & Plumbridge'. His role as Prince Akbar earned him an enthusiastic acclaim from both the audience and the critics: "Chipper Cooke tears down the house in his big solo, 'Higher'. It always totally stops the show. This guy should be doing leads on Broadway", a NY critic said. Today he is living in Spain (Europe) and has just released his debut album Funkytown (Universal Music).
It's Chico Time
Chipper Lyrics
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What time is it
What time is it
Sometimes it feels so good I can't remember bad
My inner clock is ticking and the backbeat drives me mad
It's erotic, exotic, hypnotic thats for sure
It'll put a smile on your face and take you to a place
You've never been before
Let it all hang out
(Jump back)
we gonna scream and shout
Don't you want get out of line
Everybody say what time is it
(What time is it)
It's Chico (Chipper) time
Well you can get delirious
If you take life too serious
{It's Chico time}
You can get delirious
If you take life too serious
It's Chico (Chipper) time
You get up in this song
You can't do nothing wrong
In front of the mirror
Like there's a party going on
If you want it, you got it, go get it
Baby can't you see
Don't fantasize, just realize, be happy to be free
Let it all hang out
(Jump back)
we gonna scream and shout
Don't you want get out of line
Everybody say what time is it
(What time is it)
It's Chico (Chipper) time
Well you can get delirious
If you take life too serious
{It's Chico time}
You can get delirious
If you take life too serious
Shake it lordy
Come on baby bump my body
Do it good and do it naughty
If you don't dig reality
Then baby just lay it on me
{It's Chico time}
You can get delirious
If you take life too serious
{It's Chico time}
You can get delirious
If you take life too serious
It's Chico (Chipper) time
(What time is it)
It's Chico (Chipper) time
The lyrics for the song "It's Chico Time" by Chipper are a joyful and upbeat celebration of living in the moment and not taking life too seriously. The opening lines focus on the sensation of feeling good, with the singer suggesting that positive emotions can have the power to overcome negative experiences. The music becomes increasingly frenzied as the backbeat picks up and the song becomes more "erotic, exotic, and hypnotic," with the implication that giving into these feelings is both desirable and exciting. This is emphasized in the refrain, which repeats "It's Chico (Chipper) time" and encourages listeners to let loose and have fun.
The second verse reinforces these ideas, suggesting that the song creates an atmosphere of total freedom and enjoyment where it's impossible to feel self-conscious. The line "If you want it, you got it, go get it" reinforces the idea that embracing the present moment is ultimately empowering and that sensual pleasures are nothing to be ashamed of. The closing lines of the song reinforce this message by suggesting that if you can't handle reality, you should let go and enjoy the ride. The repetition of the phrase "you can get delirious if you take life too serious" suggests that the song is intended as a counterpoint to somber, realistic attitudes that might dampen the mood.
Overall, "It's Chico Time" is about embracing the moment and letting go of inhibition, and the lyrics reflect this with their frenzied energy and excitement. The song is intended to be a joyous celebration of life and the pleasures that come with living fully.
Line by Line Meaning
What time is it
Repeating the question to emphasize the arrival of the titular character, Chipper
Sometimes it feels so good I can't remember bad
Chipper's positive attitude makes it hard for him to remember negative things
My inner clock is ticking and the backbeat drives me mad
Chipper is energized by the music and feels like he can't sit still
It's erotic, exotic, hypnotic thats for sure
Chipper finds the music exciting, intriguing, and captivating
It'll put a smile on your face and take you to a place You've never been before
The music is so powerful that it can change one's mood and transport them to a new experience
Let it all hang out
Be free and express yourself without any reservations
(Jump back) we gonna scream and shout
The music is so intense that it might elicit a physical response like jumping, screaming or shouting
Don't you want get out of line
Don't you want to stray away from the norm and be unconventional
Everybody say what time is it
Urging the listener to get excited and participate in the song
Well you can get delirious If you take life too serious
Chipper advises listeners to take life easy and enjoy themselves or else you may feel overwhelmed
You get up in this song You can't do nothing wrong In front of the mirror Like there's a party going on
Inviting the listener to dance and be happy, to the point where you forget about the outside world and feel like you're at a party in front of a mirror
If you want it, you got it, go get it Baby can't you see Don't fantasize, just realize, be happy to be free
Chipper advises one to go and get what you want in life and not to fantasize, but instead to take action and be happy with your freedom
Shake it lordy Come on baby bump my body Do it good and do it naughty
Chipper is encouraging physical movement that is pleasant and flirty
If you don't dig reality Then baby just lay it on me
If reality is hard to handle, Chipper is here to comfort and offer solace
It's Chico (Chipper) time
The chorus repeats itself to emphasize that it's Chipper's time to take over
Contributed by Alice F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@OliverUnderTheMoon
Bianca Mckay I have met Chico too, best day of my life.
It all went downhill afterwards -- how could any other experience ever live up to that day? At first I hung out at red carpets trying to try and meet other celebrities but they all lacked charisma. I even disguised myself as a vending machine and sneaked into MC Hammer's dressing room. What an idiot I was; the contrast of Hammer Time only made things worse.
That's when I started using crack. The euphoria was the closest I ever got to reliving my very own Chico Time. They say the rock takes your money before it takes your soul and sadly that was true of me. Before long I was living off foraged food scraps, moving from squat-to-squat and sleeping with only a ragged blanket and the thoughts of Chico Time to keep me warm.
The worst part is how everything came to get better for me -- but that's a story for another place.
Chico Time, not even once.
@Jcshh
This song has been living rent free in my head for about 14 years
@clementineroberts6055
it has been less than that
@wendigo53
You should get that looked at.
@jaspertickler1831
seems like you have a very spacious head but understandably not worth paying rent for
@mikabrooks8660
This was the shit back in the primary disco years...
@KirstynBerridge
Has!
@Sunset_Kiss
Yes, it certainly was the shit ... Music reached an all time low with this.
@subzerothegreat
And yet you guys are listening to it by clicking the link
@oil9859
Lies
@Black.Sabbath
@@subzerothegreatHow else?