Play That Beat
G.L.O.B.E. Lyrics

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Punk-rock, new-wave, and soul
Pop music, salsa and rock and roll
Calypso, reggae rhythm, and blues
Master mix those number one tunes
Play that favorite song of mine
And accept my calls on the request line
D.J. will play just for you
But I gotta down and show I know how to

We got favorites, a favorite color
A favorite number, a favorite brother
A favorite sister, a favorite dish
A favorite car or a favorite wish
A favorite team or pair of jeans
A favorite song to sing
And when I'm in the mood to hear good music play
I'm entertained by my favorite D.J.
I want to dance and think of romance
I want to get down on my favorite sound
I need music energy from my head to my feet - ah
First I hear it and then I start to feel it
My fingers start snapping and my hands start clapping
Spirit lifts and then my backbone slips
I want to keep on step at the discotheque
So just play that beat, play it, kick it

Play that beat, why don't you play it for me
Play it, kick it
Play that beat, why don't you play it for me
Play it, kick it
Play that beat
Play that beat
Play that beat
Why don't you play it for me?

Play it at the disco
Play it in your headphones
Play it at the party
Play it in your home
Play it at your lunch break
The beat that makes your body shake
Play that beat
Play it, kick it

Play that beat, why don't you play it for me
Play that beat, why don't you play it for me
Play that beat
Play that beat
Play that beat
Why don't you play it for me?

You can play it
And play it and play it and play it and play it
And play it all night long
And I'll listen to it over and over
Again and again and again and again
You can play my song, yes
And I'll keep on dancing and keep on dancing
Having fun until the morning sun
D.J. will play just for you
So you gotta get down and show you know how to
I've been waiting to feel a sensation
Of my song when I hear it come on
It takes me away from everyday things
The music vibration is an inspiration
It lifts my spirit any time I hear it
God knows it makes you feel good
Go ahead mister disc jockey
Play that beat
Play it, kick it

Play that beat, why don't you play it for me
Play that beat, why don't you play it for me
Play that beat
Play that beat
Play that beat
Why don't you play it for me?

You can play it
And play it and play it and play it and play it
And play it all night long
And I'll listen to it over and over
Again and again and again and again
While can play my song, yes
And I'll keep on dancing and keep on dancing
Having fun until the morning sun
Play it for me
Just play it for me

Hooo... He is the king of every beat
The one man band seven days a week
? of radio
Celebrity of every disco
The one with the gifted fingertips
Music is his bag of tricks
Go ahead mister disc jockey
Play that beat
Play it, kick it

Who's the man with the music program?
(D.J., D.J.)
Who's the man that will make you dance?
(D.J., D.J.)
Who's the one that plays favorite songs?
(D.J., D.J.)
Say play that beat
(Play that beat)
Say play it, kick it
(Play it, kick it)

Say cut it up whiz cut it up
(Cut it up whiz cut it up)
Say goes ahead
(Go ahead)
Go ahead
(Go ahead)
Say play that beat
(Play that beat)
Say play it, kick it
(Play it, kick it)

Punk rock new wave and soul
Pop music salsa and rock and roll
Calypso reggae rhythm and blues
Master mix those number one tunes
Play that favorite song of mine
And accept my calls on the request line
D.J. will play just for you
But I gotta down and show I know how to

Dance and think of romance
I want to get down on my favorite sound
I need music energy from my head to my feet - ah
First I hear it and then I start to feel it
My fingers start snapping and my hands start clapping
Spirit lifts and then my backbone slips
I want to keep on step at the discotheque
So just play that beat, play it, kick it

Play that beat, why don't you play it for me
Play that beat, why don't you play it for me
Play that beat
Play that beat
Play that beat
Why don't you play it for me?

Play it for the punk rock
Play it for the hip hop
Play it on the radio
Play it for the GLOBE
(G - L - O - be - E)
Play it at the playground
Play it on the street
Play it for the Whiz Kid
Just play that beat

Play that beat
Why don't you play it for me?
Switch the mix mister D.J
(Girls singing - repeats X 10)

Play that beat (echoes out)

Overall Meaning

"Play That Beat Mr. DJ" is a classic party anthem that celebrates the power of music to bring people together on the dance floor, regardless of their background or musical preferences. The song's lyrics celebrate the diversity of musical genres, from punk rock and new wave to salsa and reggae, and call on the DJ to masterfully mix these styles into a cohesive party playlist. The singer of the song is a dance enthusiast who is energized by the music and wants to keep on grooving to the beat. The song is characterized by ear-catching hooks and catchy sing-along choruses that make it a classic party favorite to this day.

The lyrics of "Play That Beat Mr. DJ" reflect the cultural moment in which it was released. The song was created during the early days of hip-hop culture, when DJs were regarded as musical superheroes who could mix and scratch vinyl records into new and exciting sounds. The song is also notable for being one of the first hip-hop songs to feature a female singing chorus.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SCOTT IALACCI, CHRISTOPHER E MARTIN

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