Along with being included in the film Scarface, "Rush Rush" was featured in the video game Grand Theft Auto III in 2001, the 1986 film The Money Pit and the video game Scarface: The World Is Yours.
In 2002, the song was sampled by The Beatnuts in their song "Yae Yo"
Rush Rush
Deborah Harry Lyrics
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If he's inclined
The son of a devil
He wants mine and more
He's a high, high climber
Not just a clinging vine
He made the grade, he made his marks, it's secure
Rush rush, got the yeyo?
Buzz buzz, gimme yeyo
Rush rush, got the yeyo?
Yo yo, no no yeyo
He's a real speed demon
He's one of a kind
Watching, waiting, winking over his shoulder
He's running out of time
Rush rush to the yeyo
Buzz buzz, gimme yeyo
Yo yo, no no yeyo, go go
Rush rush to the yeyo
Never never take a chance before
Now he's in a hurry
Better, better make your mind up boy
He's faster
Rush rush, gimme yeyo
Buzz buzz buzz, gimme yeyo
No no, gimme yeyo
Yo yo, got my yeyo
The song Rush Rush by Deborah Harry is about a man who is a thrill-seeker and constantly chasing excitement, represented by the drug yeyo. The lyrics suggest that this man is not someone to be trusted, as he is the son of a devil and wants more than what he already has, including the singer’s yeyo. He is a climber who has made his marks, but at what cost? The singer questions who is keeping score of his actions.
The chorus of the song, “Rush rush, got the yeyo? Buzz buzz, gimme yeyo,” emphasizes the desire for instant gratification and the need for the drug. The words “rush” and “buzz” also convey the idea of a high or a rush one would experience when using the drug. The lyrics go on to describe the man as a “real speed demon” who is running out of time. The urgency of the situation is further emphasized by the repetition of “Rush rush to the yeyo,” urging the listener to act fast.
The verses of the song paint a picture of a man who is reckless, constantly on the move and taking risks. The singer warns him to make his mind up quickly and never take a chance before, suggesting that his behavior may lead to consequences he cannot handle. Overall, the lyrics of Rush Rush suggest a cautionary tale about the dangers of thrill-seeking behavior and instant gratification.
Line by Line Meaning
He's on the level
He is trustworthy and honest
If he's inclined
If he wants to pursue something
The son of a devil
He has qualities that are not desirable
He wants mine and more
He desires what belongs to me and more
He's a high, high climber
He is ambitious and driven
Not just a clinging vine
He can stand on his own without support
He made the grade, he made his marks, it's secure
He has accomplished what he set out to do and is now stable
And guess who's keeping score?
I am keeping track of his actions
Rush rush, got the yeyo?
Are you in a hurry to get cocaine?
Buzz buzz, gimme yeyo
I want cocaine
Yo yo, no no yeyo
I do not want cocaine
He's a real speed demon
He is extremely fast-paced and intense
He's one of a kind
He is unique and unlike anyone else
Watching, waiting, winking over his shoulder
He is always alert and on guard
He's running out of time
He has limited time to accomplish his goals
Never never take a chance before
He has never taken a risk before
Now he's in a hurry
He is now in a rush and does not want to waste time
Better, better make your mind up boy
You need to make a decision quickly
He's faster
He is quicker than you
No no, gimme yeyo
I do not want cocaine
Yo yo, got my yeyo
I have my cocaine
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Deborah Harry, Giorgio Moroder
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