selecta
Craig David feat. Artful Dodger Lyrics
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Enter, selecta
Yeah (yeah)
Yeah, eh eh
Yeah (yeah)
Yeah
Enter, selecta
Gotta move on, dancing yeah, real hard core
From the front to the back that's where I was at
You know, you know, the Artful Dodger do it like that
With Craig David all over your
DJ it's all up to you
When the crowd go wild
Tell me, whatcha gonna do (ooh, know he's tryin' yeah)
Re-rewind, when the crowd say Bo Selecta
Re-rewind, when the crowd say Bo Selecta
Re-rewind, when the crowd say Bo Selecta
Re-rewind, when the crowd say Bo Bo Bo
Re-rewind, when the crowd say Bo Selecta
Re-rewind, when the crowd say Bo Selecta
Re-rewind, when the crowd say Bo Selecta
Re-rewind
This goes out to all the DJ's
Yeah (yeah)
Yeah, eh eh
Yeah (yeah)
Yeah, eh eh
Making moves, yeah, on the dance floor
Gotta move on, dancing yeah, real hard core
From the front to the back that's where I was at
You know, you know, the Artful Dodger do it like that
With Craig David all over your
DJ it's all up to you
When the crowd go wild
Tell me, what ya gonna do (ooh, know he's tryin' yeah)
Re-rewind, when the crowd say Bo Selecta
Re-rewind, when the crowd say Bo Selecta
Re-rewind, when the crowd say Bo Selecta
Re-rewind, (yeah, eh) when the crowd say Bo Bo Bo
Re-rewind, when the crowd say Bo Selecta
Re-rewind, when the crowd say Bo Selecta
Re-rewind (yeah) when the crowd say Bo Selecta
Re-rewind
This goes out to all the DJ's
Making moves, yeah, on the dance floor
Gotta move on, dancing yeah, real hard core
From the front to the back that's where I was at
You know, you know, the Artful Dodger do it like that
With Craig David all over your
DJ it's all up to you
When the crowd go wild
Tell me, whatcha gonna do (ooh, know he's tryin' yeah)
Making moves, yeah, on the dance floor
Gotta move on, dancing yeah, real hard core
From the front to the back that's where I was at
You know, you know, the Artful Dodger do it like that
With Craig David all over your
DJ it's all up to you
When the crowd go wild
Tell me, what ya gonna do (ooh, know he's tryin' yeah)
Re-rewind, when the crowd say Bo Selecta
Re-rewind, yeah, eh eh, selecta
Re-rewind, when the crowd say Bo Selecta
Re-rewind, yeah, eh eh, selecta
Re-rewind, when the crowd say Bo Selecta
Re-rewind, yeah, eh eh, selecta
Re-rewind, when the crowd say Bo Selecta
Re-rewind, yeah, eh eh, selecta
"Selecta" by Craig David featuring Artful Dodger is a classic UK garage track released in 1999. The song has a playful and upbeat tone, encouraging listeners to hit the dance floor and move to the beat. The intro sets the mood with the repeated phrase "Re-rewind" followed by "Enter, selecta" which sets the stage for an exciting night of clubbing.
The lyrics talk about dancing hard core and making moves on the dance floor with Craig David and Artful Dodger. They sing about the DJ controlling the vibe of the party, and how when the crowd goes wild, it's all up to the DJ to keep them dancing. The repeated chorus "Re-rewind, when the crowd say Bo Selecta" is a call-and-response interaction between the DJ and the crowd, encouraging them to enjoy the beats and dance the night away.
Overall, the song celebrates the joy of clubbing, dancing, and letting go of one's inhibitions. The catchy tune and playful lyrics have made "Selecta" a dance floor classic that can still be heard in clubs around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Re-rewind
Let's rewind the music to the beginning
Enter, selecta
Someone new is taking over the music, be ready
Making moves, yeah, on the dance floor
The singer is dancing with great enthusiasm and skill
Gotta move on, dancing yeah, real hard core
The singer is going all out on the dance floor
From the front to the back that's where I was at
The singer was dancing all over the dance floor
You know, you know, the Artful Dodger do it like that
The Artful Dodger is known for their great music and style
With Craig David all over your
The singer, Craig David, is all over the music
DJ it's all up to you
The DJ is in charge of the music
When the crowd go wild
When the crowd is really into the music
Tell me, whatcha gonna do (ooh, know he's tryin' yeah)
What will the DJ do to keep the crowd going crazy? The singer knows the DJ is trying hard
Re-rewind, when the crowd say Bo Selecta
Rewind the music again when the crowd says 'Bo Selecta'
This goes out to all the DJ's
The song is dedicated to all the DJs out there
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: MARK HILL, CRAIG ASHLEY DAVID, TONY BRISCOE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Loosewire2
With Craig David all over your...
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@kimpillay8587
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@christopherhughes9348
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@lingolarker9318
Having had no clooo of the lyrics when this was a hit I decided on my own version ‘Rigobert Rigobert Song Titititititi Camara’ (instead of re re wind etc). Maybe because they were names we heard a lot in the Premiership at the time. Ah well.
@swolebobs1239
Miss this Garage....The Streets....nineties/early noughties....music. Such a shame that I only lived through its prime whilst in primary school.
@henrywardell723
Swole Bobs how do you think I feel I wasn't alive to appreciate it 😞
@BethanyL98
Swole Bobs I wish today was like it was back then, the fashion, the music, the limited technology ☹️
@JediKnightmare
I understand!! I was 9 years old when this dropped and I can only imagine what getting drunk on the town and having this blasting in a club would of felt like...