Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth,_Wind_&_Fire
Discography
Earth, Wind & Fire (1971)
The Need of Love (1971)
Last Days and Time (1972)
Head to the Sky (1973)
Open Our Eyes (1974)
That's the Way of the World (1975)
Spirit (1976)
All 'n All (1977)
I Am (1979)
Faces (1980)
Raise! (1981)
Powerlight (1983)
Electric Universe (1983)
Touch the World (1987)
Heritage (1990)
Millennium (1993)
In the Name of Love (1997)
The Promise (2003)
Illumination (2005)
Now, Then & Forever (2013)
Holiday (2014)
The Classic Christmas Album (2015)
Magnetic
Earth Wind & Fire Lyrics
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A chain reaction as my body lets go
A strange kind of light
The tempo takes me and the circuit excites
It's magnetic
The rhythm of a dangerous dance
Let's dance in the static
Magnetic
The rhythm of a dangerous dance
Let's dance in the static
Suck you in, you'll never last
Step into the light
Make the spark ignite
Step into the light tonight
No place to hide
I keep on runnin' but I'm falling behind
A new kind of beat
It takes your mind, then it takes your feet
It's magnetic
The rhythm of a dangerous dance
Let's dance in the static
Suck you in twice as fast
Magnetic
The rhythm of a dangerous dance
Let's dance in the static
Suck you in, you'll never last
Are we making contact tonight?
Don't break the circuit
I'll be making contact tonight
Don't break the circuit
The lyrics to Earth Wind & Fire's "Magnetic" describe the irresistible and captivating power of music and dance. The singer describes how their body loses control and succumbs to a "chain reaction" of movement and light that excites their senses. The singer compares this sensation to a magnet, drawing them in and forcing them to dance in the static - a state of motion and intensity.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "It's magnetic" which serves as a metaphor for the hypnotic and seductive quality of music. The singer warns against it, stating that it can suck you in twice as fast and you'll never last. But despite this warning, the singer is unable to resist the allure of the music, encouraging the listener to "step into the light" and let the "spark ignite."
The final lines of the song emphasize the connection between music and physical contact, urging the listener not to "break the circuit." The song is both a warning and an invitation, describing the powerful and potentially dangerous attraction of music and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
No self-control
I am unable to resist the pull of the music.
A chain reaction as my body lets go
The music takes control of my body and causes me to move involuntarily.
A strange kind of light
The music creates a unique and thrilling experience that I cannot resist.
The tempo takes me and the circuit excites
The fast-paced rhythm of the music is energizing and makes me feel alive.
It's magnetic
The music is so compelling that I am drawn to it uncontrollably.
The rhythm of a dangerous dance
The beat of the music is both thrilling and risky.
Let's dance in the static
Let's immerse ourselves fully in the surreal atmosphere created by the music.
Suck you in twice as fast
The music's hold on you will only intensify the longer you dance.
No place to hide
I cannot escape the allure of the music even if I try.
I keep on runnin' but I'm falling behind
I am trying to resist the music's pull, but it's getting harder to do so.
A new kind of beat
The music is unique and unlike anything I have experienced before.
It takes your mind, then it takes your feet
The music's captivating rhythm will first take control of your mind, and then your body will follow suit.
Are we making contact tonight?
Is the music connecting with us on a deeper level tonight?
Don't break the circuit
Do not interrupt the flow of the music or the connection it has with us.
I'll be making contact tonight
I will fully immerse myself in the music and allow it to take control.
Suck you in, you'll never last
The music's hold on you will be too strong, and you will not be able to resist it for long.
Step into the light
Embrace the music and allow it to illuminate your senses.
Make the spark ignite
Let the music ignite a fire within you and propel you forward.
Step into the light tonight
Fully engage with the music and allow it to transport you to another world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARTIN GEORGE PAGE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
くにもり
この曲も含め
アルバム「エレクトリックユニバース」
は当時評価が散々だった。
自分も加担してしまった一人。
（ホーンが無くなったことが
よほどショックだったのか？）
で、今聞き直してかっこいいなと
ほんと思う。特に間奏のベース。
なんでもそうだけど
全く違う事を始めようとすると
色々と大変だよね。
大人気グループなら尚更。
以上日本語で失礼しました。
Sérgio Patrício
The incredible ability of Earth, Wind & Fire to adjust their tune to an 80's manner, without losing their essence.
Marcelo Pisani Garib
Comentário preciso. Na mosca.
Sérgio Patrício
@Marcelo Pisani Garib valeu!!!
Daniel Burns
this song went to #10 on the R&B charts in 1983!!!
tena adams-collins
EW&F are the heart of music. No One comes close to them.
Phil Ouze
FUCK YES!!!
George Mathie
This is such an underrated gem in this legendary bands amazing catalog and for early 80s techno funk nobody does it better than earth wind and fire
Sérgio Patrício
Yes! Yes! And yes!
Sérgio Patrício
Yes! Yes! And yes!
ccfunk1
the cool thing about this one is you still had guitar and bass in there while they had the synth/new wave electronic sound going on.