Sumpin' New
Coolio Lyrics


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This is some of the lingua franca of the funk business
And people come from miles around
With an almost religious devotion to get on down

One, two, three, four
Get your woman on the floor
Gotta, gotta get up to get down
Gotta, gotta get up to get down

What up, everybody, so glad you're here
It's Coolio wit' the flow back in your ear
This ain't a fantastic voyage, but I'm still on a mission
To see if I can get your attention
Now I wants to drop some information
Just a little additive to your education
I live my life by the code of the funk
600 watt amps, 18's in the trunk
When I'm on the street, you gotta feel my beat, so
Throw your hands up if you're down with the C-
Double-O-L-I-O with the flow
I'm lookin' for the party, so let a nigga know
One, two, three, it's like A, B, C
If hip-hop didn't pay, I'd rap for free
Slide, slide, but that's that past
I got somethin' brand new for that ass

One, two, three, four
Get your woman on the floor
Gotta, gotta get up to get down
Gotta, gotta get up to get down
One, two, three, four
Get your woman on the floor
Gotta, gotta get up to get down
Gotta, gotta get up to get down

If you got beef, then nigga, eat a pork chop
Once I get it goin', you know it don't stop
I break like anti-locks, panties drop
From hood to hood, block to block
Help, I need somebody
To get it goin' on in this party
Baby, you can do it, take your time, do it right
We can drink some yak and do it all damn night
My name ain't Wanda, but I'll rock your world
Get more bounce than a jheri curl
Too many looky loos be lookin' for clues
There's a party goin' on, now what'cha gonna do, so
Grab your partner, do-si-do
Now if you don't know who it is, it's Coolio
Slide, slide, but that's the past
I got somethin' brand new for that ass

One, two, three, four
Get your woman on the floor
Gotta, gotta get up to get down
Gotta, gotta get up to get down
One, two, three, four
Get your woman on the floor
Gotta, gotta get up to get down
Gotta, gotta get up to get down

Push, push, in the bush
But don't step on my toes 'cause you might get smushed
It's the brother from around the way
And what I say I bend a co'ner on three like Dr. Dre
Comin' at 'em with pattern an' a fresh pair of atoms
I hope he don't trip 'cause I don't want to have to gat 'em
So move your body, baby, drive the homies crazy
The way you shake that ass, it always amaze me
Ain't no party like a west coast party
'Cause a west coast party don't stop
So when you see a young nigga in a Chevy hittin' switches
Then you gotta give the nigga his props
I got size in my rise and the motion for your ocean
Coolio got the potion to get the party open
Slide, slide, but that's the past
I got somethin' brand new for that ass

One, two, three, four
Get your woman on the floor
Gotta, gotta get up to get down
Gotta, gotta get up to get down
One, two, three, four
Get your woman on the floor
Gotta, gotta get up to get down
Gotta, gotta get up to get down
One, two, three, four
Get your woman on the floor
Gotta, gotta get up to get down
Gotta, gotta get up to get down
One, two, three, four
Get your woman on the floor




Gotta, gotta get up to get down
Gotta, gotta get up to get down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Sumpin' New" by Coolio focuses on partying and having a good time with a catchy beat and lyrics to match. The song starts with an instruction to get women on the floor and get ready to dance. Coolio's introduction to the party sets up the rest of the song, with him being the master of the party, the one controlling the music and atmosphere. He drops some knowledge on the party-goers, adding to their education with lyrics about his life of funk and music. He encourages everyone to throw their hands up and get down with him.


In the second verse, Coolio emphasizes his skills as a rapper and his ability to rock the party with his brand new jams. He expresses his desire for more partygoers to join in and have a good time, showcasing his charisma and charm. The last verse talks about the west coast partying scene and how it's unlike any other, and Coolio professes his love for cars featuring hydraulics and other modifications.


Overall, "Sumpin' New" is a party anthem that encourages people to have a good time and get lost in the music. The lyrics are straightforward and easy to follow, with a chorus that gets stuck in your head.


Line by Line Meaning

1-2-3-4 get your woman on the floor
Let's get the party started and have your female partner join in on the dancing


Gotta gotta get up to get down
You have to get up and dance to the music in order to truly enjoy yourself


What up everybody so glad you're here
Coolio is excited to be at the party and happy to see everyone in attendance


It's Coolio with the flow back in your ear
Coolio is back with a new song that will make you want to dance


This ain't a fantastic voyage
While this song isn't a direct reference to his previous hit, Fantastic Voyage, it's still a fun, upbeat song to get the party going


But I'm still on a mission to see if I can get your attention
Coolio wants to grab your attention and make sure you enjoy his new track


Now I want to drop some information just a little additive to your education
Coolio wants to give you some knowledge while you're enjoying the music


I live my life by the code of the funk, 600-watt AMP, 18's in the trunk
Coolio lives his life by enjoying the funk music, and he has a banging sound system in his car with 600 watts and 18-inch subwoofers


When I'm on the streets ya gotta feel my beats so throw your hands up if you're down with the C
When Coolio is out in public, he wants people to feel the music he's making and if you're enjoying his music, he wants you to throw your hands up in the air and celebrate with him


Double O-L-I-O with the flow, I'm looking for the party so let a nigga know
Coolio is introducing himself with a nickname and is on the lookout for a good party to join


1-2-3 it's like A-B-C if hip-hop didn't pay I'd rap for free
Coolio loves hip-hop so much he'd do it for free


Slide, slide but that's the past I got sumpin' brand new for that ass
Coolio has a new song and dance that he's excited to share with everyone at the party


If ya got beef then nigga eat a pork chop, Once I get it goin' ya know it don't stop
If anyone has a problem, Coolio tells them to eat a pork chop because once he gets his music going, it won't stop until the party is over


I brake like anti-locks, panties drop from hood to hood, block to block
Coolio's music is so good that it can make people drop their panties in any neighborhood


Help I need somebody to get it goin' on in this party
Coolio needs someone to help him get the party started with some good music


Baby you can do it, take your time do it right, We can drink some yak and do it all damn night
Coolio is giving his female partner permission to take her time and dance, while they can also enjoy some good cognac all night long


My name ain't Wanda but I'll rock your world, I get more bounce than a Jherry Curl
Coolio tells his female partner that he'll make her feel good and he can dance better than someone with a Jheri curl hairstyle


Too many lookie-loos be lookin' for clues, There's a party goin' on now whatcha gonna do
Coolio is tired of people just standing around and watching, and he wants them to join in on the dancing and fun


So grab your partner do-si-do, If you don't know who it is, it's Coolio
Coolio is asking attendees to find a dancing partner and have some fun, and he also wants to make sure the partygoers know who he is


Push, push in the bush but don't step on the toes 'cause you might get smushed
Coolio is encouraging people to dance, but be mindful of other partygoers' personal space and avoid stepping on their feet


It's the brother from around the way, And what I say I'm in the corner on three like Dr. Dre
Coolio is introducing himself as a hometown boy and someone who is always ready to have some fun


Comin' at 'em with a pattern and a fresh pair Adams, I hope he don't trip, 'cause I don't wanna have to gat 'em
Coolio is stepping up his game with some trendy shoes and by dancing a specific pattern, and he hopes no one will start any trouble or else he'll have to use a gun 'gat' on them


So move your body, baby, drive the homies crazy, Then when you shake that ass it's always amazin'
Coolio wants his female partner to dance and make the other guys at the party go crazy, and when she shakes her hips, it will always be an amazing sight


Ain't no party like a west coast party 'Cause a west coast party don't stop
Coolio is telling everyone that west coast parties are the best and never stop


So when you see a young nigga In a Chevy hittin' switches Then ya gotta give a nigga his props
Coolio drives a Chevy with hydraulics and when you see him bouncing around at a party, you should give him credit for his ride


I got sides in my rides and motion for your ocean Coolio got the potion to get the party open
Coolio has some extra speakers in his car and music to set the mood at any party


Slide, slide but that's the past I got sumpin' brand new for that ass
Coolio wants everyone to slide and dance, and they will love his new track and dance moves




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Miranda Eleanor De Fonbrune Cooper, Brian Thomas Higgins, Lisa Cowling, Tim Elliot Larcombe

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Comments from YouTube:

@davidcurameng

RIP Coolio. This was always my personal fav single and music video he made in his catalog. In an era of being hard in the 90s, it was fun and refreshing to see Coolio's lighthearted approach to this video.

@afropoppette

A legend of our youth. 😓

@jeffm7145

Fantastic Voyage was my favorite, but yeah he never got the props he deserved because he was in the golden age of hip hop

@ElJaiKaye

Amen, R. I. P Coolio 🙏 my personal favourite Coolio tune ⬆️

@wisdomseeker3362

@@jeffm7145 You're right!

@darkseid2021

Respect ✊ RIP Coolio 🙏

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@champloo7

RIP Coolio. You made the 90's fun for a kid like me

@laxmi1406

Yeaaaa 👍🏻👍🏻

@Ten4-Media

Facts!!! Coolio definitely mad shit super cool 🖤✨🎩✨🖤

@tirpitzvsiowa

INDEED... GREETINGS FROM VENEZUELA

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