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Welcome To The 60's
Hairspray Lyrics
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Hey mama hey mama,
Look around
Everybody's groovin' to a brand new sound
Hey mama hey mama,
Follow me
I know something's in you
That you wanna set free
Say hello to the love in your heart
Yes, I know that the world's spinning fast now
You gotta get yourself a brand new start
TRACY, DYNAMITES & ENSEMBLE
Hey mama, welcome to the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh mama, welcome to the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Go mama, go, go, go!
DYNAMITES & ENSEMBLE
Welcome to the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
Hey mama
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
Yeah, yeah, yeah
TRACY
Hey mama, hey mama,
Have some fun
EDNA
I haven't left this house
Since 1951!
TRACY
Hey mama, hey mama,
Take a chance
EDNA
Oh Tracy, it's been years
Since someone asked me to dance
TRACY
So let go, so, go of the past now
Say hello to the light in your eyes
Yes, i know that the world's
Spinning fast now
But you gotta run the race
To win the prize
TRACY, DYNAMITES &, ENSEMBLE
Hey mama, welcome to the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh. Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh mama, welcome to the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Go mama, go, go, go!
DYNAMITES & ENSEMBLE
Welcome to the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh,
Hey mama
Yeah, yeah, yeah,
Yeah, yeah, yeah
(Tracy & Edna arrive at Mr. Pinky's Hefty Hideaway
as new fans besiege Tracy for photos and autographs.)
DYNAMITES
Welcome to the rhythm of a brand new day
TRACY
Take your old-fashioned fears
TRACY & DYNAMITES
And just throw them away
MR. PINKY'S STAFF
You should add some color and a fresh new "do"
DYNAMITES & ENSEMBLE
'Cause it's time for a star
Who looks |ust like you!
JUDINE
Dontcha let nobody
Try to steal your fun
'Cause a little touch of lipstick
Never hurt no one
KAMILAH
The future's got a million roads
For you to choose
But you'll walk a little taller
In some high-heel shoes
SHAYNA
And once you find the style
That makes you feel like you
Something fresh
Something new
DYNAMITES & ENSEMBLE
Step on out
Hear us shout
TRACY, DYNAMITES & ENSEMBLE
Mama, that's your cue!!!
ENSEMBLE
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
(Edna emerges from Mr. Pinky's Hefty Hideaway all brand new.)
EDNA
Hey Tracy, hey baby,
Look at me!
I'm the cutest chickie
That ya ever did see
Hey Tracy, hey baby,
Look at us
Where is there a team
That's half as fabulous?!
(Tracy takes her turn in "Mr. Pinky's".)
EDNA (& ENSEMBLE)
I let go, go. Go of the past now
Said hello to this red carpet ride
Yes 1 know that the world's spinning fast now
Tell lollabrigida to step aside!
EDNA & ENSEMBLE
Your mama's welcoming the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh. Oh, oh, oh
Oh your mama's welcoming the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Go, mama, go, go, go!
ENSEMBLE
Welcome to the 60's
Open the door
For the girl who has more,
She's a star...
Tracy, go, go, go!
(Tracy re-enters in a matching outfit.)
ALL
Oh mama, welcome to the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh. Oh, oh
Oh mama, welcome to the 60's
Oh, oh. Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh. Oh
Go mama. Go, go, go!
Hey mama welcome to the 60's
KAMILAH
Welcome to the "6", to the "0"
To the apostrophe "s"!
ALL
Hey mama welcome to the 60's
(JUDINE riffs.)
ALL
Hey mama welcome to the 60's
(SHAYNA riffs.)
ALL
Welcome to the 60's
Go mama go, go, go!
DYNAMITES
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh. Oh, oh
Oh, oh. Oh, oh, oh
Go mama, go, go, go!!
The song Welcome to the 60's from the musical Hairspray is a joyful celebration of change, progress, and new beginnings in the 1960s. It begins with Tracy encouraging her mother Edna to break free from her comfort zone and embrace the new sound and spirit of the decade. Despite her initial reluctance, Edna gradually gets swept up in the excitement and possibilities presented to her. The song's chorus "Hey mama, welcome to the 60's" reflects the universal desire for inclusivity and a shared cultural experience. The Dynamites and Ensemble encourage everyone to look towards the future and welcome the incoming wave of progress.
The song emphasizes how women empowerment was gaining momentum in the 60s too, as it relates to Tracy encouraging her mother to join in the fun and find her confidence again. Encore after Encore, the song brings different characters onto the scene to join in on the celebratory mood of the era, and Edna ultimately emerges as a newfound star, confidently strutting out of Mr. Pinky's clothing shop with the ensemble cheering her on. The song serves as an affirming tribute to the transformative spirit of the 60s, inviting everyone to join in its optimism and hope.
Some interesting facts about the song include that it was written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman and was originally from the 1988 film Hairspray. The song was re-worked for the 2002 Broadway adaptation, and this is the version that is known today. The song became a fan favorite and staple of the musical's soundtrack. The lyrics "Welcome to the '60s" are often used to represent the sense of excitement and change that characterized the period. The song was performed at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2002, with Mariah Carey, among others, lip-synching the number. The musical was adapted into a successful movie in 2007, with the song performed by Nikki Blonsky and John Travolta. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album in 2003, and was also nominated for a Tony Award the same year. The song has become a beloved anthem of sorts for the spirit of inclusivity and breaking free from social norms.
Chords:
Verse: F Bb C Bb
Chorus: F Bb C Bb
Line by Line Meaning
Hey mama hey mama,
Look around
Everybody's groovin' to a brand new sound
Tracy is trying to convince her mom to let go of the past and embrace change with open arms.
Follow me
I know something's in you
That you wanna set free
Tracy believes that her mother has untapped potential and wants her to take a chance on herself.
So let so, go, go of the past now
Say hello to the love in your heart
Tracy advises her mother to leave behind the old, unhappy memories and embrace the new love and happiness that awaits her in the moment.
Yes, I know that the world's spinning fast now
You gotta get yourself a brand new start
Tracy feels that the world is fast-changing and its high time that her mother also changes with it and starts anew.
Hey mama, welcome to the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh mama, welcome to the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Go mama, go, go, go!
Tracy and her friends welcome her mother to the exhilarating world of the 60s, urging her to enjoy her time and let her inhibitions go.
Have some fun
Tracy encourages her mother to lighten up and not to take the world seriously.
Oh Tracy, it's been years
Since someone asked me to dance
Edna is happy to be in such a lively place but feels like its been a long time since someone took notice of her.
Say hello to the light in your eyes
Tracy asks her mother to embrace the new-found joy in her heart and to let it show.
But you gotta run the race
To win the prize
Tracy knows that change is not easy and requires hard work but believes that it's worth taking the chance.
Welcome to the rhythm of a brand new day
The Dynamites welcome everyone to the joyous new day filled with music and good vibes.
And just throw them away
Tracy and her friends ask everyone to let go of their fears and doubts and embrace the new day wholeheartedly.
'Cause it's time for a star
Who looks just like you!
The staff at Mr. Pinky's assuage everyone's insecurities and make them feel welcome by telling them that they are stars just waiting to shine.
Don'tcha let nobody
Try to steal your fun
Judine warns everyone not to let anyone spoil their good time or bring them down.
But you'll walk a little taller
In some high-heel shoes
Kamilah reminds everyone that putting on fashionable clothes can improve their confidence and sense of self-worth.
Something fresh
Something new
Shayna asks everyone to try something new and fresh to shake things up.
Your mama's welcoming the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh. Oh, oh, oh
Oh your mama's welcoming the 60's
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Go, mama, go, go, go!
The ensemble congratulates Edna for embracing change and becoming a part of the joyous atmosphere at Mr. Pinky's.
I let go, go. Go of the past now
Said hello to this red carpet ride
Yes 1 know that the world's spinning fast now
Tell lollabrigida to step aside!
Edna is ecstatic about letting go of her past and being a part of the exciting new world that awaits her.
Open the door
For the girl who has more,
She's a star
Tracy, go, go, go!
The ensemble cheers for Tracy, who has become a star in her own right and can now inspire others to be like her.
Welcome to the 60's
Go mama go, go, go!
Everyone is cheering and supporting each other while having a great time at Mr. Pinky's.
Contributed by Tristan C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheStealthX
Those three background singers, The Dynamites, are by far the most glamorous thing in the movie.
@Jay-yg9mg
Colin Monger They single-handedly bring an already great song to an entirely new level, especially those last few seconds. I die every time.
@TylerMauga
+Colin Monger (twofacetoo) that " yeah -yeah yeah yeah yeah part was EVERYTHING!!!
@krypten_bekk7247
The dynamites vs the backup singers in little shop of horrors. Who's better?
@twnorton7156
yess i agre whith you
@kaylao.3326
{Grævhaug_Kung}
Little Shop of Horror for sure
@imdepressedhahahah5555
Edna really took social distancing to the next level.
@Broadwayriah
She hasn’t left the home for at least 10 years 💀😂
@londonreighn7123
@@Broadwayriah 💀PLEASE i love edna
@kenkrash9255
That is hilarious