In Step
Girl Talk Lyrics


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A-T-L-A-N-T-A G-A that's where I S-T-A-Y
and that's until my D-to
the-Y-I-N-G D-A-Y
back to that
A-T-L-A-N-T-A G-A that's where I S-T-A-Y
and that's until my D-to the-Y-I-N-G D-A
to the motherfucking-Y
FORWARD MARCH!!!

Anything you want, you got it
Anything you need, you got it
Anything at all, you got it
Baabyy

Coolin, coolin, coolin by day then at night
Workin' up a sweat!

1, 2, 3 burrr!

Coolin, coolin, coolin by day then at night
Workin' up a sweat!

Yeah!
Salt and Pepa's here, and we're in effect
Want you to push it, babe
Coolin' by day then at night working up a sweat
C'mon girls, let's go show the guys that we know
How to become number one in a hot party show
Now push it

Yeah
Yeah
Yeah




Champagne wishes, caviar dreams
You deserve nothing but all the finer things
Now this whole world has no clue what to do with us
I've got enough money in the bank for the two of us
Brother gotta keep enough lettuce
To support your shoe fetish
Lifestyles so rich and famous
Robin Leach will get jealous
Half a million for the stones
Taking trips from here to Rome
So If you ain't got no money take yo'broke ass home

Ba de ya, say do you remember
Ba de ya, dancing in September
Ba de ya, never was a cloudy day
Now we say ba de ya
Take your broke ass home
Ba de ya!
Take your broke ass home
Ba de ya!
Take your broke ass home
Yeahhh
Take your broke ass home
If you ain't got no money
If you ain't got no money
If you ain't got no money take your broke ass home
If you ain't got no money take your broke ass home
If you ain't got no money take your broke ass home
If you ain't got no money take your broke ass home

God only knows what I'd be with
God only knows what I'd be with
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows - God only knows

Overall Meaning

The song "In Step" by Girl Talk features various samples from different songs of different genres that are juxtaposed against each other to create a new sound. In the first part of the song, the lyrics are focused on the artist's hometown of Atlanta. The lyrics mention the city's initials "ATLANTA GA" and the word "stay" spelled out. It is a tribute to Atlanta, where he will remain until his "DYING DAY." The lyrics show a sense of pride in his hometown. The lyrics then shift to Salt-N-Pepa's "Push It," encouraging listeners to dance and work up a sweat. The last part of the song features the sample of "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire.


The lyric "God Only Knows" is sampled from the Beach Boys. It's a delicate, pensive piece of music that is often used in films to represent the introspective moments in characters' lives. The use of this sample adds a layer of melancholy to the song. The lyrics express a sentiment of gratitude, acknowledging that without the person they're singing to, they don't know where they would be.


Line by Line Meaning

A-T-L-A-N-T-A G-A that's where I S-T-A-Y
I reside in Atlanta, Georgia


and that's until my D-to the-Y-I-N-G D-A
I'll be here until the day I die


back to that
Returning to the previous statement, i.e., residing in Atlanta


to the motherfucking-Y FORWARD MARCH!!!
Moving forward with energy and enthusiasm


Anything you want, you got it Anything you need, you got it Anything at all, you got it Baabyy
You can have anything you want or need; addressing someone affectionately


Coolin, coolin, coolin by day then at night Workin' up a sweat! 1, 2, 3 burrr!
I am relaxed during the day and energetic, i.e., sweating at night


Salt and Pepa's here, and we're in effect Want you to push it, babe Coolin' by day then at night working up a sweat C'mon girls, let's go show the guys that we know How to become number one in a hot party show Now push it
I am referring to Salt and Pepa's song β€œPush It”, urging the girls to show off their dance moves and become number one in a party. Also, using the line as a metaphor for encouraging someone to pursue their goals


Champagne wishes, caviar dreams You deserve nothing but all the finer things Now this whole world has no clue what to do with us I've got enough money in the bank for the two of us Brother gotta keep enough lettuce To support your shoe fetish Lifestyles so rich and famous Robin Leach will get jealous Half a million for the stones Taking trips from here to Rome So If you ain't got no money take yo'broke ass home
Referencing lifestyles of the rich and famous, where the artist has enough wealth to support their partner's expenditure needs. Implying that a person without money should stay home


Ba de ya, say do you remember Ba de ya, dancing in September Ba de ya, never was a cloudy day Now we say ba de ya Take your broke ass home Ba de ya! Take your broke ass home Ba de ya! Take your broke ass home Yeahhh Take your broke ass home If you ain't got no money If you ain't got no money If you ain't got no money take your broke ass home If you ain't got no money take your broke ass home If you ain't got no money take your broke ass home If you ain't got no money take your broke ass home
Referencing the song β€œSeptember” and reinforcing the idea that a broke person does not belong in this situation


God only knows what I'd be with God only knows what I'd be with God only knows what I'd be without you God only knows - God only knows
Expressing gratitude and value for someone




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