Groove Is In The Heart
Groove Is In The Heart Lyrics


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Dig

The chills that you spill up my back
Keep me filled with satisfaction when we're done
Satisfaction of what's to come

I couldn't ask for another
No, I couldn't ask for another

Your groove, I do deeply dig
No walls, only the bridge, my supper dish
My succotash wish

I couldn't ask for another
No, I couldn't ask for another

Groove is in the heart, Groove is in the heart
Groove is in the heart, Groove is in the heart

Watch out!

The depth of hula groove
Move us to the nth hoop
We're going through to, Horten hears a who

I couldn't ask for another
No, I couldn't ask for another

DJ Soul was on a roll
I been told he can't be sold
Not vicious or malicious
Just de-lovely and delicious

I couldn't ask for another

Someone's in this torso (yeah)
Hot! Gotta deal you wanna know (wanna know)
Dee-Liteful truly Dee-Liteful (liteful)
Makin' it doin' it 'specially at show (show)
Feeling kinda high like a Hendrix haze (haze)
Music makes motion moves like a maze (maze)
All inside of me (side)
Heart especially (yeah)
Help of the rhythm where I wanna be (c'mon)
Flowin' glowin' with electric eyes (ha)
You dip to the dive baby you'll realize (yeah)
Baby you'll see the funky side of me
Baby you'll see that rhythm is the key (hmm!)
Get get ready with it (with it)
Can't can't quit it (quit it)
Stomp on the street when I hear a funk beat (beat)
Playing Pied Piper
Follow what's true
Baby just sing about the groove (sing it)

Groove is in the heart
Groove is in the heart
Groove is in the heart




Groove is in the heart
Groove is in the heart

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Groove Is In The Heart" by Deee-Lite celebrate the power of music and dance to transcend boundaries and bring people together. The opening lines describe the physical sensations of pleasure and anticipation that the music inspires. The reference to "satisfaction of what's to come" suggests that the pleasure is not just in the moment but in the anticipation of more to come, capturing the idea that the power of music lies as much in the anticipation as in the actual experience.


The lyrics go on to describe the appeal of a specific type of groove, one that has no barriers or walls but instead offers a connection or "bridge" between different people and cultures. The line "My succotash wish" is a playful reference to a traditional American dish made of corn and beans and hints at the idea that the groove is a blend of different influences. The chorus repeats the idea that the groove is in the heart, suggesting that the power of music comes from within and is accessible to all, regardless of race or background.


Overall, the lyrics celebrate the power of music to transcend boundaries and bring people together, emphasizing the importance of rhythm and dance as a way to connect with others and experience pleasure and joy.



Line by Line Meaning

Dig
Acknowledging the start of something exciting and worthwhile.


The chills that you spill up my back
Referring to a satisfying and pleasant feeling experienced when with another person.


Keep me filled with satisfaction when we're done
Expressing satisfaction and contentment after spending time with a partner.


Satisfaction of what's to come
Looking forward to the enjoyable times still to be had with that person.


I couldn't ask for another
Expressing complete and utter satisfaction with the person being referred to.


No, I couldn't ask for another
Repeating the statement to emphasize the point.


Your groove, I do deeply dig
Enjoying and appreciating the rhythm and style of the other person.


No walls, only the bridge, my supper dish
Teasingly expressing a desire for more connectivity and closeness with that person.


My succotash wish
Metaphorically referencing a desire to blend together and create something new and enjoyable.


Groove is in the heart, Groove is in the heart
The feeling of joy and rhythm is deeply present and felt within oneself.


Groove is in the heart, Groove is in the heart
Repeating the phrase for emphasis and as a celebration of the feeling.


Watch out!
The intensity of feelings about to be expressed.


The depth of hula groove
The level of passion and enjoyment of a specific type of rhythm and movement.


Move us to the nth hoop
Expressing that level of enjoyment and how it propels one forward to new heights.


We're going through to, Horten hears a who
Making a Seussian reference to describe the journey of self-discovery and enjoyment.


DJ Soul was on a roll
Acknowledging the skilled master of ceremonies who keeps the rhythm going.


I been told he can't be sold
Expressing that the DJ's skill and talent are invaluable.


Not vicious or malicious
Describing the DJ as also being kind and good-hearted.


Just de-lovely and delicious
Describing the DJ as being enjoyable and entertaining.


Someone's in this torso (yeah)
Describing the feeling of being invigorated and full of energy during a musical experience.


Hot! Gotta deal you wanna know (wanna know)
Referring to the idea that being part of the musical experience is exciting and desirable.


Dee-Liteful truly Dee-Liteful (liteful)
Acknowledge that the experience is deeply enjoyable and fun.


Makin' it doin' it 'specially at show (show)
Praising the artistry and entertainment of the musical experience.


Feeling kinda high like a Hendrix haze (haze)
Describing the feeling of euphoria and joy felt during a musical experience, similar to the feeling of being high.


Music makes motion moves like a maze (maze)
Describing how music can move and inspire people in complex and unpredictable ways.


All inside of me (side)
Referencing the internal sensation of the groove and rhythm felt within oneself.


Heart especially (yeah)
Acknowledging the strong emotional component of the feeling.


Help of the rhythm where I wanna be (c'mon)
Describing the desire to continue being part of the musical experience and how it helps the singer feel better.


Flowin' glowin' with electric eyes (ha)
Expressing that the feelings of the experience are so intense that they are visible in one's expression and body language.


You dip to the dive baby you'll realize (yeah)
Encouraging people to fully immerse themselves in the rhythm and discover how incredible it feels.


Baby you'll see the funky side of me
Suggesting that being part of the musical experience brings out qualities and aspects of one's personality that may not be visible otherwise.


Baby you'll see that rhythm is the key (hmm!)
Emphasizing the importance of rhythm in bringing people together and opening up new experiences and joys.


Get get ready with it (with it)
Encouraging people to engage fully and get ready to feel the groove.


Can't can't quit it (quit it)
Expressing the addictive and compelling nature of the groove.


Stomp on the street when I hear a funk beat (beat)
Describing the involuntary physical response to hearing a good groove, such as wanting to stomp one's feet or dance in the street.


Playing Pied Piper
Using a classic fairy tale reference to describe how music draws people in and leads them on a journey.


Follow what's true
Encouraging people to follow their hearts and engage fully with the groove.


Baby just sing about the groove (sing it)
Encouraging people to express themselves through music and join in the celebration of the groove.


Groove is in the heart
Reiterating the main point of the song, that the groove is a joyful and transformative experience.


Groove is in the heart
Repeating again to emphasize the point.


Groove is in the heart
Repeating again to emphasize the point and end the song on a high note.




Writer(s): KAMAAL FAREED, HERBIE HANCOCK, DMITRY BRILL, KIER KIRBY, TEI TOWA

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