Bustin Loose
Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers Lyrics


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Keep what you got until you get what you need y'all
You got to give a lot just to get what you need sometimes y'all

Gimme the bridge now
I feel like bustin'' loose, bustin' loose
Gimme the bridge now
I feel like bustin' loose
bustin' loose in the evening, bustin' loose can be pleasing
Talkin' bout bustin' loose
bustin' loose in the meantime, bustin' loose make you feel fine
Talkin' bout bustin' loose
bustin' loose to my love Jones, bustin' loose to each his own
Talkin' bout bustin' loose
bustin' loose to my love Jones, bustin' loose to each his own

Gimme the bridge y'all
I feel like bustin' loose
Gimme the bridge y'all, Gimme the bridge y'all
I feel like bustin' loose, bustin' loose

I say sha-la come on y'all say (answer)
I say sha-la get it y'all say (answer)
I say sha-la come on y'all say (answer)
I say sha-la get it y'all say (answer)
Gimme the bridge y'all

Now I feel like bustin' loose
Gimme the bridge y'all, Gimme the bridge y'all
I feel like bustin' loose, bustin' loose
bustin' loose when you want to deal, bustin' loose doing what you feel
Talkin bout bustin' loose
bustin' loose when you want to deal, bustin' loose doing what you feel
Talkin bout bustin' loose now
bustin' loose when you want to sing, bustin' loose baby do your thing
Talkin bout bustin' loose
bustin' loose when you want to sing, bustin' loose baby do your thing
Gimme the bridge y'all
Gimme the bridge y'all, Gimme the bridge now, now
I feel like bustin' loose, bustin' loose now

Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on down (answer same)
Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on down (answer same)
Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on up (answer)
Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on down (answer same)
Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on up (answer)
Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on down (answer same)
Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on up (answer)
Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on down (answer same)
Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on up (answer)
Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on down (answer same)

I feel like bustin' loose
Gimme the bridge y'all, Gimme the bridge now, now
I feel like bustin' loose, bustin' loose now
20 measure break
I feel like bustin' loose, bustin' loose now

[Repeat: x32]
Freak (answer)





Hey gimme some of that horn right here
Gimme some of that horn now, now

Overall Meaning

The song Bustin Loose by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers is a funk classic that encourages listeners to hold onto what they have until they attain what they want. The lyrics mention that sometimes a lot has to be given up before getting what one needs. The band states that "bustin loose" means doing what you want to do and making yourself happy. Essentially, it means living life to the fullest and not settling for less.


The bridge of the song is repeated multiple times throughout, with the lead singer repeating "Gimme the bridge now, I feel like bustin' loose." The beauty of this line is that it creates an interactive experience for the listener, which is why the song is incredibly popular during live performances. The song encourages listeners to get up and move, to dance even if they do not know how to dance.


The lyrics of the song emphasize the importance of self-expression and pursuing what makes one happy. The overall message is to enjoy life and live it to the fullest without any inhibitions. This timeless classic has become a celebratory anthem for festive occasions, parties, and gatherings.


Line by Line Meaning

Keep what you got until you get what you need y'all
Sometimes, you will have to work a lot more than you expect to get what you need.


You got to give a lot just to get what you need sometimes y'all
In order to get what you need, you might have to put in a lot of effort.


Gimme the bridge now
I want the music to change here.


I feel like bustin'' loose, bustin' loose
I am in the mood to party and have a good time.


bustin' loose in the evening, bustin' loose can be pleasing
Having a good time in the evening can be very enjoyable.


Talkin' bout bustin' loose
I am discussing the idea of having a good time and dancing.


bustin' loose in the meantime, bustin' loose make you feel fine
In the meantime, having a good time and dancing can make you feel good.


bustin' loose to my love Jones, bustin' loose to each his own
Everyone has their own way of dancing and having a good time, and I dance my own way.


Gimme the bridge y'all
I want the music to change again.


I say sha-la come on y'all say (answer)
I am asking you to repeat what I say.


I say sha-la get it y'all say (answer)
I am again asking you to repeat what I say.


bustin' loose when you want to deal, bustin' loose doing what you feel
When you feel like it, you should just go ahead and do whatever makes you happy.


Gimme the bridge y'all
I want the music to change for the final time.


Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on down (answer same)
I am asking you to dance and get down with the music.


Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on up (answer)
I am asking you to dance and stand up.


20 measure break
The music will stop for 20 musical measures.


I feel like bustin' loose, bustin' loose now
I am still in the mood to have a good time and dance.


[Repeat: x32]
The chorus of the song, with the same message, is repeated 32 times.


Freak (answer)
I am asking you to get wild, crazy, and have an extreme good time.


Hey gimme some of that horn right here
I want to hear more of the horn music here.


Gimme some of that horn now, now
I want to hear the horn music now.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEAN-PAUL MAUNICK, PAUL ANDREW WILLIAMS, CHRIS HUNTER

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Comments from YouTube:

@fryelee11

The 70's was just too funky!

@christina2119

Jungle Boogie🏈

@Kimberly-pf4iy

Amen to that.

@NB-oi4uc

right on right on ! :-)

@hectormartinez-montcada5099

Now this is music! Takes me back to PG County back in the day!

@joemorrow8411

One of the coolest cats I've ever seen on the streets of DC,,,, this is one of my favorite jams of all time!

@mariaharrison1937

Sirius XM brought me here. Hearing this masterpiece got me jamming down 75 South ⬇️ bustin Loose. Love the old skool music the best. 🎶🎶

@yarthtims

im 14 and im a drummer and I APPRECIATE MUSIC LIKE THIS!!!

@nonpondo_

You still drummin

@hueyfreeman2156

The culture owes Mr. Brown a whole lot for this masterpiece. Thank you Sir

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