Do Your Thang
E-603 Lyrics


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We was on a dance floor shakin' our thing
To a funky beat with a go-go swing
Everyone was watching, they stared in shock
Amazed at how Salt and Pepa was rockin the place
With a smile on my face
Some got upset and then tried to base
They called us nasty, said we danced dirty
Claimed we were freaks, cheap, even flirty
Pepa got pissed and pulled out a pump
I was all set not to jet but to jump
Spin broke it up and asked not to break
Said, "They don't understand the way you"

Shake your thang, owww
Do what you wanna do
I can't tell you how to catch a groove
It's your thang (It's your thing)
Do what you wanna do
I won't tell you who to sock it to

Shake that thing, c'mon, y'all, shake it
We could get loose, but we can't get naked
It's not a crime, it's legal, we answered
Look again - see? We're just dancin'
Relax a bit, now ain't that better?
I think it's time for you to get a
Partner, doe-see, gather in closely
I wanna see the ones that mostly
Front on a cutie, hope you're not fruity
Do your duty and

Shake your thang, owww
Do what you wanna do
I can't tell you how to catch a groove




It's your thang (It's your thing)
Do what you wanna do
I won't tell you who to sock it to

Come on, y'all, shake that thing
You got to just show no shame
I want you to shake that thing
Come on, y'all, show no shame

Shake your thang, yeah yeah
Oh, you're lookin' sweet, baby
Owww, I won't tell you how to catch a groove

It's my thing, and I'll swing it the way that I feel
With a little seduction and some sex appeal
It's Friday night, and I just got paid
I'm checking out the fella with the high-top fade
Moving in closely, ready for the kill
Steppin' on a dance floor, think you're ill
But if I guy touch my body I just put him in check
I said, "We just met", "We can't do that yet"
I'm not a pick-up (no), this ain't a stick up (boy)
I'm not stuck up (yeah), and turn to kick up
And just rock, baby-pop, don't stop
Stick out your butt, and shake what you got

Shake your thang, owww
Do what you wanna do
I can't tell you how to catch a groove
It's your thang (It's your thing)
Do what you wanna do
I won't tell you who to sock it to

Oooo, I like hip-hop mixin' with go-go, baby
It's my thing, and I shake it crazy
Don't try and tell me how to party
It's my dance, yup, and it's my body
The shirt I wear may be low cut
My jeans fit nice, it shows off my butt
Designer down from head to toe
Oooo, my hair, neck, and fingers is crazy-glow
Now please stop blushin', we're just dancing, dummy
C'mon, we both know I don't want you for your money
Cuz we like to rap so we always rhyme
I like to dance, oooo, and I like to grind
I like this song, I like this beat
I'll see you later, where shall we

Shake your thang, owww
Do what you wanna do
I can't tell you how to catch a groove
It's your thang (It's your thing)
Do what you wanna do
I won't tell you who to sock it to

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of E-603's "Shake Your Rump" speak of the freedom to dance and express oneself without caring about what others think. It tells the story of how Salt and Pepa were judged and criticized for their dance moves when they got on a dance floor and "shook their thing" to a funky beat with a go-go swing. Some people called them names and labeled them as freaks, cheap, and flirty. However, the duo did not let the negativity get to them, and they continued to dance with a smile on their faces. When someone tried to stop them, Pepa got angry and pulled out a pump. However, things were eventually settled down, and they were allowed to do their thing.


Furthermore, the song encourages everyone to shake their bodies and do whatever they want without worrying about how others might judge them. The lyrics stress that it's okay to dance and have fun, even if one isn't the best dancer or has a perfect body. While the song does contain some sexual references, it is mostly about dancing and letting loose.


Overall, the song celebrates freedom, individuality, and the joy of dancing without limits.


Line by Line Meaning

We was on a dance floor shakin' our thing
We were dancing on the dance floor


To a funky beat with a go-go swing
We were dancing to a funky beat with a go-go swing


Everyone was watching, they stared in shock
People were watching us and were surprised


Amazed at how Salt and Pepa was rockin the place
People were amazed at how Salt and Pepa were rocking the place


With a smile on my face
I was happy and smiling


Some got upset and then tried to base
Some people got upset and tried to criticize us


They called us nasty, said we danced dirty
They called us nasty and said we were dancing dirty


Claimed we were freaks, cheap, even flirty
They claimed that we were freaks, cheap and even flirty


Pepa got pissed and pulled out a pump
Pepa got angry and pulled out a pump


I was all set not to jet but to jump
I was prepared to jump in and fight, rather than run away


Spin broke it up and asked not to break
Someone named Spin stopped the fight and asked us not to break anything or anyone


Said, "They don't understand the way you"
Spin said that people don't understand the way we dance


Shake your thang, owww
Shake your body


Do what you wanna do
Do what you want to do


I can't tell you how to catch a groove
I can't tell you how to dance


It's your thang (It's your thing)
It's your own unique style


Do what you wanna do
Do what you want to do


I won't tell you who to sock it to
I won't tell you who to dance with


Come on, y'all, shake that thing
Come on, everyone, shake your body


You got to just show no shame
Don't be ashamed to dance


It's my thing, and I'll swing it the way that I feel
I dance the way I feel, it's my own style


With a little seduction and some sex appeal
I dance with a little seduction and sex appeal


It's Friday night, and I just got paid
It's Friday night, and I just received my paycheck


I'm checking out the fella with the high-top fade
I'm looking at the guy with a high-top fade haircut


Moving in closely, ready for the kill
I'm moving closer to him, ready to dance with him


Steppin' on a dance floor, think you're ill
Stepping on the dance floor, you think you're good at dancing


But if I guy touch my body I just put him in check
If a guy touches my body inappropriately, I'll stop him


I said, "We just met", "We can't do that yet"
I said, "we just met, we can't be so intimate yet"


I'm not a pick-up (no), this ain't a stick up (boy)
I'm not here to pick up guys, this isn't a robbery


I'm not stuck up (yeah), and turn to kick up
I'm not snobbish and I like to dance


And just rock, baby-pop, don't stop
Let's dance, baby, and don't stop


Stick out your butt, and shake what you got
Stick out your rear end and shake your body


Oooo, I like hip-hop mixin' with go-go, baby
I like hip-hop music mixed with go-go dance style


Don't try and tell me how to party
Don't tell me how to have fun


It's my dance, yup, and it's my body
It's my dance and my body


The shirt I wear may be low cut
My shirt may be revealing


My jeans fit nice, it shows off my butt
My jeans fit nicely and show off my rear end


Designer down from head to toe
I'm wearing designer clothing from head to toe


Oooo, my hair, neck, and fingers is crazy-glow
My hair, neck, and fingers look crazy good


Now please stop blushin', we're just dancing, dummy
Don't be shy, we're just dancing


C'mon, we both know I don't want you for your money
We both know I'm not interested in your money


Cuz we like to rap so we always rhyme
We like rapping and always use rhymes


I like to dance, oooo, and I like to grind
I like dancing and grinding


I like this song, I like this beat
I like this song and beat


I'll see you later, where shall we
I'll see you later, where should we meet


Oh, you're lookin' sweet, baby
You're looking good, baby




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LEWIS A. MARTINEE

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