Boom boom pow
David Guetta feat. The Black Eyed Peas Lyrics


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Gotta get that
Gotta get that
Gotta get that
Gotta get that-that-that, that-that

Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)

Boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
Boom boom

Yo
I got that hit to beat the block
You can get that bass on below
I got that rock 'n' roll
That future flow

That digital spit
Next level visual shit
I got that (boom boom boom)
How the beat bang (boom boom boom)

I like that boom boom pow
Them chickens jackin' my style
They try to copy my swagger
I'm on that next shit now
I'm so 3008
You so 2000 and late
I got that boom boom boom
That future boom boom boom
Let me get it now

Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)

Boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
Boom boom boom

I'm on that supersonic boom
Y'all hear that spaceship zoom
When-when I step inside the room, them girls go apeshit, uh
Y'all stuck on Super 8 shit
That lo-fi stupid 8-bit
I'm on that HD flat
This beat go boom boom bap

I'm a beast when you turn me on
Into the future, Cybertron
Harder, faster, better, stronger
Sexy ladies, extra longer, 'cause
We got the beat that bounce
We got the beat that pounds
We got the beat, that 808
That boom boom in your town

People in the place
If you wanna get down
Put your hands in the air
will.i.am drop the beat now

Yep, yep
I be rockin' them beats (yep, yep)
I be rockin' them beats (yep, yep, yep, yep, ha, ha, ha)

Here we go, here we go
Satellite radio
Y'all getting hit with the (boom boom)
Beats so big, I'm steppin' on leprechauns
Shittin' on y'all with the (boom boom)
Shittin' on y'all with the (boom boom)
Shittin' on y'all with the
This beat be bumpin', bumpin'
This beat go boom boom

Let the beat rock
Let the beat rock
Let the beat rock

This beat be bumpin', bumpin'
This beat go boom boom

I like that boom boom pow
Them chickens jackin' my style
They try to copy my swagger
I'm on that next shit now
I'm so 3008
You so 2000 and late
I got that boom boom boom
That future boom boom boom
Let me get it now

Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (gotta get that)

Boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
Boom boom boom

Let the beat rock (let the beat rock)




Let the beat rock (let the beat)
Let the beat rock (let the beat rock, rock, rock, rock)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to David Guetta's "Boom Boom Pow" featuring The Black Eyed Peas are full of references to futuristic technology and a celebration of music that is designed to get people dancing. The repetition of the phrase, "gotta get that," suggests a drive towards acquiring the latest and greatest in everything, whether it's the newest hit song, the most cutting-edge gadget, or the latest fashion trend. The chorus, with its insistent "boom boom boom" repetition, reinforces this idea of relentless forward motion towards the next big thing, telling us that "this beat go boom boom" in a way that is infectious and impossible to resist.


The verses are filled with references to digital technology and ideas of sonic superiority. There is a focus on the bass and the beat, as well as the idea of having a sound that is futuristic and ahead of its time. The song's preoccupation with being cutting-edge is also evident in the refrain, "I'm so 3008, you're so 2000 and late." The lyrics are a clear celebration of the power of music, and of the ways that it can bring people together and make them want to move.


Overall, the lyrics to "Boom Boom Pow" suggest an unrelenting forward motion towards the future, with a focus on technology and the power of music to drive us towards new and exciting things.


Line by Line Meaning

Gotta get that
I must acquire it


Gotta get that
I must acquire it


Gotta get that
I must acquire it


Gotta get that-that-that, that-that
I must acquire that multiple times


Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
I require multiple explosive sounds


Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
I require multiple explosive sounds


Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
I require multiple explosive sounds


Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
I require multiple explosive sounds


Boom boom boom
Multiple explosive sounds


That boom boom boom
Those particular explosive sounds


That boom boom boom
Those particular explosive sounds


Boom boom
Two explosive sounds


Yo
A greeting


I got that hit to beat the block
I have a hit song to overcome opposition


You can get that bass on below
You may hear the bass below


I got that rock 'n' roll
I have that genre of music


That future flow
A new style of music


That digital spit
Rapping using technology


Next level visual shit
Music video with advanced production


I got that (boom boom boom)
I possess multiple explosive sounds


How the beat bang (boom boom boom)
How the rhythm produces explosive sounds


I like that boom boom pow
I enjoy those explosive sounds


Them chickens jackin' my style
Other artists copying my artistic style


They try to copy my swagger
Attempting to adopt my confident persona


I'm on that next shit now
I am currently pursuing new musical endeavors


I'm so 3008
I am ahead of current trends


You so 2000 and late
You are outdated


I got that boom boom boom
I have multiple explosive sounds


That future boom boom boom
Those explosive sounds come from a new style of music


Let me get it now
I want it immediately


I'm on that supersonic boom
I am an incredibly fast rising star


Y'all hear that spaceship zoom
Audible spacecraft sound effect


When-when I step inside the room, them girls go apeshit, uh
Women react with excitement to my arrival


Y'all stuck on Super 8 shit
You are stuck in outdated technology


That lo-fi stupid 8-bit
Outdated video game sound effects


I'm on that HD flat
I use high-quality digital technology


This beat go boom boom bap
The rhythm has explosive sounds and a distinct sound


I'm a beast when you turn me on
I am incredible when my music is playing


Into the future, Cybertron
I am innovating in futuristic technology


Harder, faster, better, stronger
I am continually improving


Sexy ladies, extra longer, 'cause
Women are attracted to my style


We got the beat that bounce
Our music causes people to dance


We got the beat that pounds
Our music has a strong rhythm


We got the beat, that 808
We use a specific type of drum machine for sound


That boom boom in your town
People are enjoying our music in your area


People in the place
People in the audience


If you wanna get down
If you want to dance


Put your hands in the air
Raise your hands upward


will.i.am drop the beat now
The next part of the song is about to start


I be rockin' them beats (yep, yep)
I am playing music with an excellent rhythm


Here we go, here we go
The next section of the song is starting


Satellite radio
Our music is being broadcast via satellite


Y'all getting hit with the (boom boom)
Our music has explosive sounds


Beats so big, I'm steppin' on leprechauns
Our rhythm is so substantial that it feels like we are crushing mythical creatures


Shittin' on y'all with the (boom boom)
Our music is significantly better than yours


This beat be bumpin', bumpin'
Our rhythm has a lot of energy


This beat go boom boom
Our rhythm has explosive sounds


Let the beat rock
Let the rhythm play


This beat be bumpin', bumpin'
Our rhythm has a lot of energy


This beat go boom boom
Our rhythm has explosive sounds


Let the beat rock (let the beat rock)
Let the rhythm play


Let the beat
Allow the rhythm to continue


I like that boom boom pow
I enjoy those explosive sounds


Them chickens jackin' my style
Other artists copying my artistic style


They try to copy my swagger
Attempting to adopt my confident persona


I'm on that next shit now
I am currently pursuing new musical endeavors


I'm so 3008
I am ahead of current trends


You so 2000 and late
You are outdated


I got that boom boom boom
I have multiple explosive sounds


That future boom boom boom
Those explosive sounds come from a new style of music


Let me get it now
I want it immediately


Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
I require multiple explosive sounds


Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
I require multiple explosive sounds


Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
I require multiple explosive sounds


Boom boom boom (gotta get that)
I require multiple explosive sounds


Boom boom boom
Multiple explosive sounds


That boom boom boom
Those particular explosive sounds


That boom boom boom
Those particular explosive sounds


Boom boom
Two explosive sounds


Let the beat rock (let the beat)
The rhythm is playing and should continue


Let the beat rock (let the beat rock)
The rhythm is playing and should continue


Let the beat rock (let the beat rock, rock, rock, rock)
The rhythm is playing and should continue




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Written by: Allan Pineda, Jaime Gomez, Stacy Ferguson, Will Adams

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