Bust A Move
Glee Cast Lyrics


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Bust it

This here's a tale for all the fellas
Tryin' to do what those ladies tell us
Get shot down 'cause you're over zealous
Play hard to get, females get jealous

Okay smartie, go to a party
Girls are scantily clad and showin' body
A chick walks by, you wish you could sex her
But you're standin' on the wall like you was Poindexter

Next day's function, high class luncheon
Food is served, and you're stone cold munchin'
Music comes on, people start to dance
But then you ate so much, you nearly split your pants

A girl starts walkin', guys start gawkin'
Sits down next to you and starts talkin'
Said she wanna dance 'cause she likes the groove
So come on, fatso, and just bust a move

Uh, hey, ya, uh, uh, hey, ya
Just bust a move
Uh, hey, uh, ya, uh, hey, ya, uh, uh

You're on a mission and you're wishin'
Someone could cure your lonely condition
Lookin' for love in all the wrong places
No fine girls, just ugly faces

From frustration, first inclination
Is to become a monk and leave the situation
But every dark tunnel has a light of hope
So don't hang yourself with a celibate rope

Your movie's showin', so you're goin'
Could care less about the five you're blowin'
Theater gets dark just to start the show
And then you spot a fine woman sittin' in your row

She's dressed in yellow, she says "Hello
Come sit next to me, you fine fellow"
You run over there without a second to lose
And what comes next, hey bust a move

If you want it, you got it
If you want it, baby, you got it
Just bust a move
If you want it, you got it
If you want it, baby, you got it

In the city, ladies look pretty
Guys tell jokes so they can seem witty
Tell a funny joke just to get some play
Then you try to make a move and she says, "no way"

Girls are fakin', goodness sakin'
They want a man who brings home the bacon
Got no money, and you got no car
Then you got no woman, and there you are

Some girls are sadistic, materialistic
Looking for a man makes them opportunistic
They're lyin' on the beach perpetratin' a tan
So that a brother with the money can be their man

So on the beach you're strollin', real high rollin'
Everything you have is yours and not stolen
A girl runs up with somethin' to prove
So don't just stand there, bust a move

If you want it, you got it
If you want it, baby, you got it
Just bust a move
If you want it, you got it
If you want it, baby, you got it

Break it down for me, fellas
Huh, hey, ya, uh, huh, ooh, hey, ya
Uh, uh, hey, ya, ee, uh, uh, uh, ya

Your best friend Harry has a brother Larry
In five days from now he's gonna marry
He's hopin' you can make it there if you can
'Cause in the ceremony you'll be the best man

You say "neato," check your libido
And roll to the church in your new tuxedo
The bride walks down just to start the wedding
And there's one more girl you won't be getting

So you start thinkin', then you start blinkin'
A bride maid looks and thinks that you're winkin'
She thinks you're kinda cute so she winks back
And then you're feelin' really fine 'cause the girl is stacked

Reception's jumpin, bass is pumpin'
Look at the girl, and your heart starts thumpin'
Says she wants to dance to a different groove
Now you know what to do, G, bust a move

You want it, you got it
If you want it, baby, you got it
Just bust a move
If you want it, you got it
If you want it, baby, you got it

Move it, boy




Uh, uh, uh, hey, uh, uh, ya, uh
Huh, hey, huh, hey, uh, uh, hey, ya, ya

Overall Meaning

The song "Bust A Move" by the Glee Cast is a fun and catchy tune that tells the tale of a man trying to find love at various events and situations. The lyrics address the difficulties one faces when trying to win over a woman and the importance of having courage and confidence. The song begins by detailing a scene at a party, where the singer is too timid to make a move on a woman he is interested in. Later, the singer attends a high-class event and becomes too preoccupied with eating to participate in the surrounding festivities. As the song progresses, the singer continues to face obstacles, including rude women and gold diggers, before finally finding love at a wedding reception.


The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Just bust a move" throughout and serves as a reminder to the singer that he needs to take action instead of waiting for fate to take its course. The lyrics are fun and light-hearted, and the upbeat tempo of the song combined with the use of scratching and sampling create a lively and energetic vibe that makes it perfect for dancing.


The song "Bust A Move" was originally released in 1989 and was written and performed by rapper Young MC. It became an instant hit and won Young MC a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance at the 32nd Annual Grammy Awards. The song's success helped propel Young MC to stardom and solidified his place in the hip hop community. Over the years, the song has been covered by multiple artists, including the Glee Cast in 2011, who gave it new life and introduced it to a new audience.


Line by Line Meaning

Bust it
Let's get started


This here's a tale for all the fellas
This is a story for all my bros out there


Tryin' to do what those ladies tell us
We're trying to please the ladies


Get shot down 'cause you're over zealous
We get rejected because we're trying too hard


Play hard to get, females get jealous
If we play hard to get, then women get envious


Okay smartie, go to a party
Alright, smarty, let's go to a party


Girls are scantily clad and showin' body
The girls are dressed in a revealing manner


A chick walks by, you wish you could sex her
A girl walks by, and you wish you could hook up with her


But you're standin' on the wall like you was Poindexter
However, you're standing against the wall like a nerd


Next day's function, high class luncheon
The next day, there's a fancy lunchtime gathering


Food is served, and you're stone cold munchin'
Food is served, and you're enjoying it thoroughly


Music comes on, people start to dance
As the music begins, people start to dance


But then you ate so much, you nearly split your pants
But then you ate too much, and your pants almost burst


A girl starts walkin', guys start gawkin'
A girl starts walking, and guys start staring


Sits down next to you and starts talkin'
She sits next to you and starts a conversation


Said she wanna dance 'cause she likes the groove
She said she wants to dance because she likes the music


So come on, fatso, and just bust a move
So, don't be shy, and just start dancing


You're on a mission and you're wishin'
You're on a quest, and you're hoping


Someone could cure your lonely condition
That someone can cure your loneliness


Lookin' for love in all the wrong places
You're searching for love in all the wrong areas


No fine girls, just ugly faces
You can't find any attractive girls, only unattractive ones


From frustration, first inclination
Due to disappointment, your first instinct


Is to become a monk and leave the situation
Is to become celibate and remove yourself from the situation


But every dark tunnel has a light of hope
But every terrible situation has a glimmer of hope


So don't hang yourself with a celibate rope
So, don't give up and remain single forever


Your movie's showin', so you're goin'
Your movie is playing, so you're going


Could care less about the five you're blowin'
You don't care about spending five dollars


Theater gets dark just to start the show
Theatre becomes dark just as the movie starts


And then you spot a fine woman sittin' in your row
And then you see an attractive woman sitting in your row


She's dressed in yellow, she says 'Hello'
She's wearing yellow and greets you


Come sit next to me, you fine fellow
Come sit next to me, you attractive man


You run over there without a second to lose
You run over there without wasting any time


And what comes next, hey bust a move
And what follows is, start dancing and impress her


If you want it, you got it
If you want something, you can have it


If you want it, baby, you got it
If you want it, love, you have it


In the city, ladies look pretty
In the city, ladies appear beautiful


Guys tell jokes so they can seem witty
Men tell jokes to appear smart and funny


Tell a funny joke just to get some play
Tell a joke only to impress women


Then you try to make a move and she says, 'no way'
Then you try to flirt, but she rejects you


Girls are fakin', goodness sakin'
Women are being insincere or deceiving


They want a man who brings home the bacon
They want a man with a good financial stability


Got no money, and you got no car
You're broke, and you don't have a car


Then you got no woman, and there you are
So, you have no girlfriend, and you're left alone


Some girls are sadistic, materialistic
Some women are cruel and crave material things


Looking for a man makes them opportunistic
They're searching for a man who they perceive can get them ahead in life


They're lyin' on the beach perpetratin' a tan
They are laying on the beach with a fake tan


So that a brother with the money can be their man
So a rich guy can become their partner


So on the beach you're strollin', real high rollin'
So while strolling on the beach, you're ballsy and confident


Everything you have is yours and not stolen
You possess everything you own and have not stolen them


A girl runs up with somethin' to prove
A woman approaches with something to demonstrate


So don't just stand there, bust a move
So, don't hesitate, and dance with her


Your best friend Harry has a brother Larry
Harry is your best friend whose brother is Larry


In five days from now he's gonna marry
In five days, he's getting married


He's hopin' you can make it there if you can
He hopes you can come to the wedding if you can


'Cause in the ceremony you'll be the best man
Since you're his friend, you'll be his best man


You say 'neato,' check your libido
You say 'cool' and check your sex drive


And roll to the church in your new tuxedo
And you head to the church wearing your new tuxedo


The bride walks down just to start the wedding
The bride walks down the aisle to start the wedding ceremony


And there's one more girl you won't be getting
And there's another girl you won't have


So you start thinkin', then you start blinkin'
Then you start thinking and blinking with your eyes


A bride maid looks and thinks that you're winkin'
The bridesmaid thinks you are winking at her


She thinks you're kinda cute so she winks back
She thinks you're attractive, so she winks back


And then you're feelin' really fine 'cause the girl is stacked
And then you're feeling excellent because she's hot


Reception's jumpin', bass is pumpin'
The wedding reception is lively, and the music is full of bass


Look at the girl, and your heart starts thumpin'
You spot the girl, and your heart starts racing


Says she wants to dance to a different groove
She wants to dance to another rhythm


Now you know what to do, G, bust a move
Now it's time to act, my bro, so start dancing


You want it, you got it
If you want to get it, it's yours


If you want it, baby, you got it
If you want it, darling, you can have it


Move it, boy
Move your body, dude!




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Jim Walters, Luther Rabb, Marvin Young, Matt Dike

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Kurt's like "kill me please these peasants are touching me"

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@piggyleta

Hes totally unimpressed and when Brittany was trying to dance with him he looks disgusted

@juliapakarinen7956

Haha, I've never thought it that way, but you're so right! I also think he's kind of upset that Mr. Schue is singing to him about fine looking girls while Kurt himself is not openly comfortable about being gay yet.

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@mxgirl918

I love how Mike and Mr Shue always seem to naturally fall in step with one another in dance routines. Wish we saw it more on the show. Matt and Harry have great chemistry!

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someone said it!

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Their Make Em Laugh number was iconic!!

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