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 now

Bustin' loose in the evening, bustin' loose can be pleasing
Talkin' 'bout bustin' loose, yeah
Bustin' loose in the meantime, bustin' loose make you feel fine
Talkin' 'bout bustin' loose, girl
Bustin' loose to my love Jones, bustin' loose to each his own
Talkin' 'bout bustin' loose, y'all
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 said sha-la, come on, y'all say (ro-cha-mo down)
I said sha-la, get it, y'all say (ro-cha-mo down)
I said sha-la, come on, y'all say (ro-cha-mo down)
I said sha-la, get it, y'all say (ro-cha-mo down)
Gimme the bridge y'all

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

I feel like bustin' loose, bustin' loose now
Bustin' loose when you want to deal, bustin' loose doing what you feel
Talkin' 'bout bustin' loose, girl
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, girl
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
Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on down
Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on up
Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on down
Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on up
Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on down
Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on up
Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on down, down, down
Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on up
Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on down

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

I feel like bustin' loose, bustin' loose y'all

Freak, freaky-deaky

Hey, Leroy, gimme some of that horn right here

Gimme that horn now, wow





Said that I can do it again
Gimme some of that horn, good boy

Overall Meaning

The first two lines of the lyrics to Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers's "Bustin' Loose" refer to the idea of persistence and the need to hold onto one's belongings until something better comes along. They highlight the fact that sometimes it's necessary to put in a lot of effort or sacrifice to achieve one's goals. In the chorus, the singer expresses a desire to break free and "bust loose," suggesting a feeling of liberation from these mundane aspects of daily life.


Throughout the song, the artists use the term "bustin' loose" in different ways, suggesting a range of experiences that can produce this feeling of liberation. They describe situations such as being happy, in love, or simply feeling good, as well as expressing the desire to be free to pursue one's passions and desires. The lines "bustin' loose when you want to deal, bustin' loose doing what you feel" indicate the importance of being true to oneself and pursuing one's passions in life.


The song seems to be an expression of the African American experience, highlighting a sense of joy, freedom, and vitality that is rooted in African American culture. It is characterized by the use of funky horns, a bouncing bass line, and catchy call-and-response phrases. The lyrics encourage listeners to get up, move, and dance, celebrating life and the freedom to pursue one's passions.


Line by Line Meaning

Keep what you got until you get what you need y'all
You should hold onto what you already have until you acquire the things you truly need in your life, my friends.


You got to give a lot just to get what you need sometimes y'all
Sometimes, in order to attain what you require, you must make a considerable effort and give a lot of yourself, my friends.


Gimme the bridge now
I request the instrumental bridge portion of the song now.


I feel like bustin' loose, bustin' loose
I have a strong desire to let loose and have some fun, my friends.


Bustin' loose now
It's time to party and let loose now, my friends.


Bustin' loose in the evening, bustin' loose can be pleasing
Letting loose and having fun in the evening can be really enjoyable and satisfying, my friends.


Talkin' 'bout bustin' loose, yeah
I'm discussing and advocating for living it up and having a good time, my friends.


Bustin' loose in the meantime, bustin' loose make you feel fine
In the meantime, it's a good idea to have some fun and let loose because it will make you feel great and happy, my friends.


Talkin' 'bout bustin' loose, girl
I'm speaking about and encouraging you to have a good time and let loose, my lady friends.


Bustin' loose to my love Jones, bustin' loose to each his own
I'm letting loose and enjoying myself with my lover and everyone is free to do the same, my friends.


Gimme the bridge y'all
I am requesting the instrumental bridge part of the song, everyone.


I said sha-la, come on, y'all say (ro-cha-mo down)
I'm singing 'sha-la' and asking you all to respond with 'ro-cha-mo down', my friends.


Bustin' loose when you want to deal, bustin' loose doing what you feel
You should let loose and enjoy yourself whenever you feel like it and do whatever makes you happy and fulfilled, my friends.


Bustin' loose baby do your thing
Let loose and have fun doing what makes you happy, my friends.


Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on down
Get down and groove to the beat of the music, my friends.


Get, get, get, get, get, get, get on up
Rise up and get on your feet to dance and have fun, my friends.


I feel like bustin' loose, bustin' loose now
I really want to let loose, dance, and have fun now, my friends.


Freak, freaky-deaky
Let's get a bit wild and freaky, my friends.


Hey, Leroy, gimme some of that horn right here
Hey, Leroy, play the horn for me right now, my friends.


Gimme that horn now, wow
Play that horn and let's dance because it's amazing, my friends.


Said that I can do it again
I'm saying that I can dance and party again, my friends.


Gimme some of that horn, good boy
Play that horn, Leroy, because you're doing an excellent job, my friends.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Charles Luis Brown, John Edward Rhone, Maurice Lamont Stewart, Ontario Damon Haynes, Mc Hammer

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@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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