Groove Is in the Heart
Deee‐Lite Lyrics


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We're going to dance
We're going to dance
We're going to dance and have some fun
Dig

The chills that you spill up my back
Keep me filled with satisfaction when we're done
Satisfaction of what's to come
I couldn't ask for another
No, I couldn't ask for another (you know that's right)

Your groove, I do deeply dig
No walls, only the bridge, my supper dish
My succotash wish (sing it, baby)
I couldn't ask for another (uh huh, uh huh)
No, I couldn't ask for another

Groove is in the heart
Groove is in the heart
Groove is in the heart (astronomical)
Groove is in the heart (hit me)

Watch out
The depth of hula groove
Moves us to the Nth hoop
We're gonna groove to Horton Hears a Who-who
I couldn't ask for another
No, I couldn't ask for another

DJ Soul was on a roll
I've been told he can't be sold
He's not vicious or malicious
Just de-lovely and delicious
I couldn't ask for another

Some looks in this torso (yeah)
Hot, got a deal, you wanna know (wanna know)
Delightful, truly delightful (lightful)
Makin' it, doin' it 'specially at show (show)
Feeling kinda high like a Hendrix haze (haze)
Music makes motion, moves like a maze (maze)
All inside of me (side), heart especially (yeah)
Hilt of the rhythm, where I wanna be (c'mon)
Flowin', glowin' with electric eyes
You dip to the dive, baby, you'll realize (yeah)
Baby, you'll see the funky side of me
Baby, you'll see that rhythm is the key
Get, get with it, with it
Can't can't quit it, quit it
Stomp on the stoop when I hear a funk loop
Playing Pied Piper, follow what's true
Baby, just sing about the groove (sing it)

Groove is in the heart
Groove is in the heart
Groove is in the heart
Groove is in the heart

One, two, three
Blow them horns along
Groove is in your heart

Groove is in the heart (yeah)
Groove is in the heart
Groove is in the heart
Groove is in the heart





Hahaha, c'mon, y'all deep
Y'all are crazy, man

Overall Meaning

The song "Groove Is in the Heart" by Deee-Lite is a funky disco-pop track that celebrates the feelings of joy that music can bring. The lyrics describe the physical sensations and emotional satisfaction that the singer experiences when listening to music with a groove. The opening lines, "The chills that you spill up my back, keep me filled with satisfaction when we're done, satisfaction of what's to come," describe the pleasure that the singer feels when the music builds towards a climactic moment. The repetition of the line "I couldn't ask for another" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's contentment with the music and their desire to keep dancing.


The second verse of the song introduces the idea of the "hula groove," a dance move that inspires the singer and their friends to move in time to the music. The lyrics reference Dr. Seuss's "Horton Hears a Who," using the phrase "Horten hears a who" to suggest the surreal and dreamlike feeling of being lost in the rhythm of the music. In the bridge of the song, the focus shifts to the DJ who is spinning the records that the singer is dancing to. The lyrics describe the DJ as "de-lovely and delicious," highlighting the powerful effect that music can have on people.


Overall, "Groove Is in the Heart" is a celebratory song that invites the listener to dance and surrender to the joyful feeling of being lost in the music.


Line by Line Meaning

Dig
I'm really into this and excited about what's going to happen.


The chills that you spill up my back
You give me an amazing feeling that I can't describe.


Keep me filled with satisfaction when we're done
I feel really good after we're together.


Satisfaction of what's to come
I'm even more excited about the future.


I couldn't ask for another
You're the best, I don't need anyone else.


Your groove, I do deeply dig
I love your style and what you're all about.


No walls, only the bridge, my supper dish
I'm accepting of everything about you, I don't judge.


My succotash wish
I'm wishing for a great future together.


Groove is in the heart, Groove is in the heart
Everything is coming together perfectly.


Watch out!
Be careful, something exciting is about to happen.


The depth of hula groove
The passion and beauty of the hula dance is inspiring.


Move us to the nth hoop
It motivates us to be our best selves and reach new heights.


We're going through to, Horten hears a who
We're breaking through barriers and accomplishing great things.


DJ Soul was on a roll
The music is really good and everyone is enjoying it.


I been told he can't be sold
The DJ is so good that his music cannot be bought or sold.


Not vicious or malicious
The music doesn't have any negative intent, it's just good vibes.


Just de-lovely and delicious
The music is beautiful and delightful.


Someone's in this torso (yeah)
There's a lot of passion and energy in this body.


Hot! Gotta deal you wanna know (wanna know)
This person is amazing and worth getting to know.


Dee-Liteful truly Dee-Liteful (liteful)
This person is truly delightful and a pleasure to be around.


Makin' it doin' it 'specially at show (show)
This person is a natural performer and really shines in public.


Feeling kinda high like a Hendrix haze (haze)
This person is on top of the world, like they're high on drugs or something.


Music makes motion moves like a maze (maze)
The music inspires people to move in complex and interesting ways.


All inside of me (side)
It's all a part of who I am, it's just natural.


Heart especially (yeah)
It comes from my heart and really means a lot to me.


Help of the rhythm where I wanna be (c'mon)
The music is guiding me to where I want to be in life.


Flowin' glowin' with electric eyes (ha)
I'm completely immersed in the music and glowing with energy.


You dip to the dive baby you'll realize (yeah)
If you join in on the dance, you'll feel amazing too.


Baby you'll see the funky side of me
When you get to know me better, you'll see how fun and funky I am.


Baby you'll see that rhythm is the key (hmm!)
Music and rhythm are the most important things to me.


Get get ready with it (with it)
Get ready to dance and feel amazing.


Can't can't quit it (quit it)
I'm addicted to the music, I can't stop now.


Stomp on the street when I hear a funk beat (beat)
I can't help but dance and stomp my feet when I hear a funky beat.


Playing Pied Piper
I'm leading people through the music and inspiring them to dance.


Follow what's true
I'm urging people to be honest with themselves and follow their passions.


Baby just sing about the groove (sing it)
Just let the music move you and express yourself however you want to.


Groove is in the heart
The music and good feelings are flowing through me and all around me.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Herbie Hancock, Dmitry Brill, Kier Kirby, Kamal Fareed, Towa Tei

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