Fascist Groove Thing
Heaven 17 Lyrics


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Everybody move to prove the groove
Everybody move to prove the groove
Everybody move to prove the groove
Everybody move to prove the groove

Everybody move to prove the groove
Everybody move to prove the groove
Everybody move to prove the groove

Have you heard it on the news
About this fascist groove thang
Evil men with racist views
Spreading all across the land

Don't just sit there on your ass
Unlock that funky chain dance
Brothers, sisters shoot your best
We don't need this fascist groove thang

Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang

History will repeat itself
Crisis point, we're near the hour
Counterforce will do no good
Hot you ass, I feel your power

Hitler proves that funky stuff
Is not for you and me, girl
Europe's an unhappy land
They've had their fascist groove thang

Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang

Democrats are out of power
Across that great wide ocean
Reagan's president elect
Fascist god in motion

Generals tell him what to do
Stop your good time dancing
Train their guns on me and you
Fascist thang advancing

Sisters, brothers lend a hand
Increase our population
Grab that groove thang by the throat
And throw it in the ocean

You're real tonight, you move my soul
Let's cruise out of the dance war
Come out your house and dance your dance
Shake that fascist groove thang
Shake it

Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang

Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang

Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang

Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang

Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang

Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang

Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang





Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Heaven 17's song "Fascist Groove Thing" protest against the rise of fascist and racist movements across the world. The opening lines encourage people to dance and move in the rhythm to prove a point. However, the song quickly shifts to a somber atmosphere, as the lyrics describe the spread of evil men with racist views across the land. The song makes a call to action, urging people not to sit on their "ass" but to take action against the fascist groove thing. The lyrics note that history is repeating itself, and that we are nearing a crisis point.


The song also references contemporary political themes, mentioning Reagan's presidency and the fact that Democrats are out of power. Overall, the song warns against complacency, suggests that a counterforce will do no good, and encourages leaning on one another, even increasing our population to combat the rising fascist groove thing. The lyrics make a final call to throw the fascist groove thang into the ocean and dance through the night to shake off the negativity associated with it.


Overall, the song seems to encourage a sense of unity and proactive individual and collective action against fascist movements. It encourages people to be vigilant, stay informed and to work together towards creating an inclusive society that doesn't allow racism and fascism to take root.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody move to prove the groove
Encouraging everyone to dance to prove the strength of their unity


Have you heard it on the news about this fascist groove thang
Awareness of a fascist movement spreading through society


Evil men with racist views spreading all across the land
Highlighting the harmful nature of the fascist ideology


Don't just sit there on your ass, unlock that funky chain dance
Urging action to oppose the fascist movement in a fun and creative way


Brothers, sisters shoot your best we don't need this fascist groove thang
Calling upon people to use their best efforts to stop the spread of fascism


History will repeat itself, crisis point we're near the hour
Warning that the fascist movement is reminiscent of past historical events and requires immediate attention


Counterforce will do no good, hot you ass, I feel your power
The opposing forces are not strong enough to stop the fascist ideology


Hitler proves that funky stuff is not for you and me, girl
Referencing the past atrocities committed by Hitler fueled by fascist ideology


Europe's an unhappy land, they've had their fascist groove thang
Europe has experienced the destructive nature of fascist ideology in the past and should not allow it to happen again


Democrats are out of power, across that great wide ocean, Reagan's president elect fascist god in motion
Expressing concern over the rise of a leader with fascist tendencies in a powerful country


Generals tell him what to do, stop your good time dancing
The fascist leader is controlled by military leaders and is not concerned with people having fun


Train their guns on me and you fascist thang advancing
The growth of the fascist movement is a threat to everyone's safety


Sisters, brothers lend a hand increase our population
Encouraging people to spread awareness of the dangers of fascism and increase support for the opposition


Grab that groove thang by the throat and throw it in the ocean
A call to take action and completely eliminate the destructive influence of fascism


You're real tonight, you move my soul, let's cruise out of the dance war
Dancing is a way to express unity and move towards a better future


Come out your house and dance your dance, shake that fascist groove thang shake it
Inviting everyone to come out and dance in opposition to the fascist movement


Brothers, sisters, we don't need the fascist groove thang
The chorus repeats the message that fascism is harmful and must be opposed




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[Intro]
(Everybody move to prove the groove)
(Everybody move to prove the groove)
(Everybody move to prove the groove)
(Everybody move to prove the groove)
(Everybody move to prove the groove)
(Everybody move to prove the groove)
(Everybody move to prove the groove)

[Verse 1]
Have you heard it on the news
About this fascist groove thang?
Evil men with racist views
Spreadin' all across the land
Don't just sit there on your ass
Unlock that funky chaindance
Brothers, sisters, shoot your best
We don't need this fascist groove thang

[Chorus]
Brothers, sisters
We don't need that fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters
We don't need the fascist groove thang

[Verse 2]
History will repeat itself
Crisis point, we're near the hour
Counterforce will do no good
Hot U.S. I feel your power
Hitler proves that funky stuff
It's not for you and me, girl (no, no no)
Europe's an unhappy land
They've had their fascist groove thang


[Chorus]
Brothers, sisters
We don't need that fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters
We don't need the fascist groove thang

[Verse 3]
Democrats are out of power
Across that great wide ocean
Reagan's president elect
Fascist God in motion
Generals tell him what to do
Stop your good time dancing
Train their guns on me and you
Fascist thing advancing
Sisters, brothers lend a hand
Increase our population
Grab that groove thang by the throat
And throw it in the ocean
You're real tonight, you move my soul
Let's cruise out on the dance floor
Come out your house and dance your dance
Shake that fascist groove thang (shake it)

[Chorus]
Brothers, sisters
We don't need that fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters
We don't need the fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters
We don't need that fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters
We don't need the fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters
We don't need that fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters
We don't need the fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters
We don't need that fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters
We don't need the fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters
We don't need that fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters
We don't need the fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters
We don't need that fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters
We don't need the fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters
We don't need that fascist groove thang
Brothers, sisters
We don't need the fascist groove thang



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Kev Maslin

The real talent in the original Human League. I mean, Phil had a great voice but Craig-Marsh and Ware were the backbone of the outfit.

Pleased Pete

Definately

OFFICIAL VIDEOS

The bassline is so sick. Love the lyrics.

William Jud Weiksnar

How about the sax?

WedgePee

The original, credited to BEF, is even better.

Patrice Le Coz

@WedgePee BEF?

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Rob McIntyre

Very well produced track!! This band was very much under-rated in the 80’s.....whenever played in the clubs, this track would always slay them!!! 😁😁😁

freakbeatagogo

What a track - proper dancefloor filler in Snobs, Edwards and Kalaidescope in Brum - great to see them still touring in 2023 ❤

Diane Matthews

Seeing them in Wolves in November!! 😊😊

Wilfred Wilde

I think I’ll go see them

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