Robinson was born in Chicago. He has appeared in feature films and television programs. He currently plays Darryl Philbin on the American version of The Office, and was promoted to a starring role in the fourth season. Robinson's film work includes roles in Knocked Up, Pineapple Express, Fanboys, Daddy's Little Girls, Zack and Miri Make a Porno and Miss March. He has appeared in the television series Arrested Development, Lucky, Friends, Halfway Home and Reno 911! and in the music video for the Red Hot Chili Peppers song "Hump de Bump". He is currently hosting the seventh season of Last Comic Standing.
Prior to a career in show business, Robinson was a music teacher at Horace Mann Elementary School in Chicago, IL. He got his undergraduate degree from Illinois State University and his masters of education from Saint Xavier University. He began doing stand-up and taking classes in improv and acting at The Second City in Chicago.
For a number of years Robinson and comedian Jerry Minor had a comedy act where they performed as musical duo "L. Witherspoon & Chucky", with Minor as smooth singing "L. Witherspoon" and Robinson as "Chucky", the keyboard player and back-up singer. They had performed the act on several stand-up shows on Comedy Central as well as on Real Time with Bill Maher and Jimmy Kimmel Live.
LET'S GET STARTED
Craig Robinson Lyrics
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runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and
Runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin'
runnin', and runnin' runnin', and
In this context, there's no disrespect
so, when I bust my rhyme, you break your necks
We got five minutes for us to disconnect
Obstacles are inefficient, follow your intuition
free your inner soul and break away from tradition
Coz when we beat out, girl it's pullin without
You wouldn't believe how we wow shit out
Burn it till it's burned out
Turn it till it's turned out
Act up from north, west, east, south
Everybody, everybody, let's get into it
Get stupid
Get it started, get it started, get it started
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Yeah
Lose control, of body and soul
Don't move too fast, people, just take it slow
Don't get ahead, just jump into it
Ya'll here a body, two pieces to it
Get stutted, get stupid
You'll want me body people will walk you through it
Step by step, like you're into new kid
Inch by inch with the new solution
Trench men hits, with no delusion
The feeling's irresistible and that's how we movin'
Everybody, everybody, let's get into it
Get stupid
Get it started, get it started, get it started
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Yeah
Runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin'
and runnin' runnin', and runnin runnin' and
C'mon y'all, lets get woohoo!
Lets get woohoo! (in here)
Lets get woohoo!
Lets get woohoo! (in here)
Lets get woohoo!
Lets get woohoo! (in here) Ow, ow, ow!
Ya
Let's get ill, that's the deal
At the gate, we'll bring the bud top drill (Just)
Lose your mind this is the time
Ya'll test this drill, Just and bang your spine (Just)
Bob your head like me APL de, up inside your club or in your Bentley
Get messy, loud and sick
Ya'll mount past slow mo in another head trip (So)
Come then now do not correct it, let's get ignant let's get hectic
Everybody, everybody, let's get into it
Get stupid. (Come on)
Get it started (come one), get it started (yeah), get it started.
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started
(Woah, woah, woah) in here
Yeah
Lets get woohoo!
Lets get woohoo! (in here)
Lets get woohoo!
Lets get woohoo! (in here)
Lets get woohoo!
Lets get woohoo! (in here) Ow, ow, ow!
Ya
Runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin'
The song "Let's Get It Started" by Craig Robinson is an upbeat and high-energy tune that encourages listeners to let go and embrace the moment. The lyrics repeat the phrase "runnin' runnin'," which is a reference to the beat of the song, as it mimics the sound of a running bassline. The artist emphasizes that there is no disrespect in the context of the song, he only wants to share his music and encourage everyone to break free from intellectual thoughts and inhibitions. Instead, he is promoting the power of rhythm and intuition to guide people's movements and feelings.
The song also seems to be an invitation for the audience to join in and immerse themselves in the music. The lyrics suggest that listeners should "lose control of body and soul" and move "inch by inch with the new solution." The "new solution" seems to refer to dancing and enjoying the music as a way of expressing oneself. In essence, the lyrics are an anthem to letting loose and having a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
And the base keep runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and Runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin'
The beat is constant and unrelenting, providing a backbone for the song that keeps going and going without stopping.
In this context, there's no disrespect so, when I bust my rhyme, you break your necks
The lyrics are not meant to be offensive, and are rather intended to be a show of skill and talent that causes listeners to become enthusiastic and engaged.
We got five minutes for us to disconnect from all intellect collect the rhythm effect
The song urges listeners to let go of intellectual pursuits and embrace the rhythm and energy of the music for five minutes of pure enjoyment and release from daily worries.
Obstacles are inefficient, follow your intuition free your inner soul and break away from tradition
The song calls for listeners to ignore obstacles and go with their instincts, freeing themselves from societal norms that stifle individuality and expression.
Coz when we beat out, girl it's pullin without You wouldn't believe how we wow shit out Burn it till it's burned out Turn it till it's turned out Act up from north, west, east, south
The song insists that the beat of the music is so powerful that it can move people to dance without restraint, and the enthusiasm for the music is so great that it never stops, spreading from all directions.
Lose control, of body and soul Don't move too fast, people, just take it slow Don't get ahead, just jump into it Ya'll here a body, two pieces to it
The song encourages listeners to surrender themselves to the music, but also advises caution so as not to move too fast and lose control. The song describes the human body as two separate parts that need to come together to move in rhythm with the music.
Get stutted, get stupid You'll want me body people will walk you through it Step by step, like you're into new kid Inch by inch with the new solution Trench men hits, with no delusion The feeling's irresistible and that's how we movin'
The song instructs listeners to get silly and lose themselves in the fun, and assures them that others will help them follow the steps to the music. The song describes how the music is irresistible and that is the reason people move to it.
Let's get ill, that's the deal At the gate, we'll bring the bud top drill (Just) Lose your mind this is the time Ya'll test this drill, Just and bang your spine (Just)
The song is hyping up the listeners and encouraging them to let go of their inhibitions and fully engage with the music. The lyrics speak of opening oneself to the rhythm, breaking through preconceptions, and dancing without restraint.
Bob your head like me APL de, up inside your club or in your Bentley Get messy, loud and sick Ya'll mount past slow mo in another head trip (So) Come then now do not correct it, let's get ignant let's get hectic
The song urges listeners to follow and imitate the rapper's movements and attitude, and to embrace the chaotic and passionate energy of the music. The lyrics express the frenetic pace of the song in a stream-of-consciousness style, championing wildness and freedom of expression over convention.
C'mon y'all, lets get woohoo! Lets get woohoo! (in here) Lets get woohoo! Lets get woohoo! (in here) Lets get woohoo! Lets get woohoo! (in here) Ow, ow, ow! Ya
The refrain is intended to hype up the crowd, urging enthusiastic participation and high-energy dancing. The repeated chant is meant to encourage listeners' active participation in the music and lyrics.
Everybody, everybody, let's get into it Get stupid Get it started, get it started, get it started Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
The song encourages everyone to get involved, urging them to forget their inhibitions and worries, and let loose, joining in the celebration of the music. The lyrics encourage the listeners to start moving and start enjoying the music.
Thank you next, thank you next (next) Thank you next, thank you next (next) Thank you next, thank you next (next) I'm so fuckin' grateful for my ex
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Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Allan Pineda, George Pajon, Jaime Gomez, Michael Fratantuno, Terence Yoshiaki, Will Adams
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