The original members of Deee-lite were:
* Supa DJ Dmitry (Dmitri Brill, born 4 June 1964, originally from Kiev, Ukraine)
* Lady Miss Kier (Kierin Magenta Kirby, born 15 August 1963, Youngstown, Ohio)
* Towa Tei (Dong-hwa Chung, born 7 September 1964, originally from Tokyo, Japan)
Brill and Kirby had an ongoing romantic relationship, which ended prior to the release of their third album, Dewdrops In the Garden. Also prior to that release, Tei went in a different musical direction embracing bossa nova as opposed to break beats (appearing only on the remix for "Call Me") while a new member was brought in, DJ On-E. Deee-Lite disbanded in 1994, just before the release of Dewdrops in the Garden.
Groove Is In The Heart
Deee-Lite Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of "Groove Is in the Heart" by Deee-Lite are all about experiencing the pure joy of music and dance. The song is a funky celebration of living in the moment and experiencing the power of the groove. The opening lines talk about the physical sensations that the music creates, with the chills running up the singer's back and the satisfaction they feel when the music is over. The singer is content with what's already happened, but also excited for what's still to come.
The chorus of the song emphasizes how central the groove is to the experience: "Groove is in the heart, Groove is in the heart." The second verse describes the power of the music to move people, using playful language that includes a reference to Dr. Seuss's "Horton Hears a Who." The third verse emphasizes the DJ's central role in the creation of the groove, with lyrics like "DJ Soul was on a roll." Finally, the song concludes with an invitation to join in the experience and "just sing about the groove."
Line by Line Meaning
Dig
Let's get into it!
The chills that you spill up my back
The excitement I feel around you is electric
Keep me filled with satisfaction when we're done
Being with you leaves me fulfilled
Satisfaction of what's to come
Anticipation of what's next is just as blissful
I couldn't ask for another
I don't need anybody else but you
No walls, only the bridge, my supper dish
Our relationship is smooth sailing and nourishing
My succotash wish
My heart's desire is being with you
Your groove, I do deeply dig
I am deeply in love with your vibe
Groove is in the heart, Groove is in the heart
Love is at the center of everything
Watch out!
Get ready for what's about to happen!
The depth of hula groove
The power of hula-like dancing is undeniable
Move us to the nth hoop
We are compelled to dance to the highest level
We're going through to, Horten hears a who
We are breaking through to an entirely new world
DJ Soul was on a roll
The music is hot and everybody is feeling it
I been told he can't be sold
The DJ is one of a kind and cannot be duplicated
Not vicious or malicious
The vibe is pure and harmless
Just de-lovely and delicious
The vibe is lovely and delightful
Someone's in this torso (yeah)
There is someone dancing and feeling it from the core
Hot! Gotta deal you wanna know (wanna know)
Things are heating up and you don't wanna miss out
Dee-Liteful truly Dee-Liteful (liteful)
The vibe is truly delightful
Makin' it doin' it 'specially at show (show)
We are making and experiencing magic right here and now
Feeling kinda high like a Hendrix haze (haze)
The feeling of happiness is like being in a Jimi Hendrix concert
Music makes motion moves like a maze (maze)
Music is the perfect guide to get you moving
All inside of me (side)
The happiness and love is within me
Heart especially (yeah)
My heart is full of love and passion
Help of the rhythm where I wanna be (c'mon)
The rhythm is my happy place and I want to stay here forever
Flowin' glowin' with electric eyes (ha)
My aura is filled with electric energy and happiness
You dip to the dive baby you'll realize (yeah)
If you let yourself go, you'll understand what it's all about
Baby you'll see the funky side of me
With this music, I'm letting my funky side shine
Baby you'll see that rhythm is the key (hmm!)
The rhythm is unlocking the potential for a great night
Get get ready with it (with it)
Get ready to get into it
Can't can't quit it (quit it)
The vibe is irresistible
Stomp on the street when I hear a funk beat (beat)
I can't resist dancing when I hear this beat
Playing Pied Piper
This music is leading us towards happiness and fun
Follow what's true
Let's live our truth and follow happiness
Baby just sing about the groove (sing it)
Let's sing about the love and good vibe
Groove is in the heart
Love is at the center of everything
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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