And The Beat Goes On
JoJo Effect Lyrics


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The beat goes on, the beat goes on
Drums keep pounding
A rhythm to the brain
La de da de de, la de da de da

Charleston was once the rage, uh huh
History has turned the page, uh huh
The mini skirts the current thing, uh huh
Teenybopper is our newborn king, uh huh

[Chorus]

The grocery store's the super mart, uh huh
Little girls still break their hearts, uh huh
And men still keep on marching off to war
Electrically they keep a baseball score

[Chorus]

Grandmas sit in chairs and reminisce
Boys keep chasing girls to get a kiss
The cars keep going faster all the time
Bums still cry, "Hey buddy,
Have you got a dime?"





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

"The Beat Goes On" by JoJo Effect is a cover of Sonny and Cher's classic hit from the 60s. The song has a pop jazz feel with a loungey vibe that creates a pleasant atmosphere. The lyrics talk about the ever-changing nature of society and how time flies, but the beat continues to go on. The song starts with the lines "The beat goes on, the beat goes on, drums keep pounding, a rhythm to the brain," which means that even as things change around us, the rhythmic beat of life continues.


The following lines mention some of the changes that have happened in society, such as the Charleston dance was once the rave, but now mini skirts and teeny boppers are in. The line "Electrically they keep a baseball score" refers to the increased use of technology in sports. The chorus of the song repeats the line "The beat goes on" and emphasizes the idea of the constant rhythm of life.


The final verse talks about how some things never change despite societal advancements. Grandmas still reminisce, boys still chase girls, and bums still beg for money. This verse juxtaposes with the rest of the song's idea of change as it shows that despite advancements, some things still hold steadfast in their traditions.


Overall the song conveys a message of the continuous nature of life, how things change, but life continues to move forward, and we must move with it.


Line by Line Meaning

The beat goes on, the beat goes on
Life goes on, time marches forward


Drums keep pounding
The consistent beat of life moves forward with or without acknowledgement


A rhythm to the brain
The beat of life is ingrained in our minds


La de da de de, la de da de da
A carefree attitude towards life despite its constant movement


Charleston was once the rage, uh huh
In the past, the dance the Charleston was extremely popular


History has turned the page, uh huh
Time has moved on from the past


The mini skirts the current thing, uh huh
Currently, miniskirts are popular in fashion


Teenybopper is our newborn king, uh huh
The youth are currently at the forefront of popular culture


[Chorus]
Repeating the idea that life continues to move forward


The grocery store's the super mart, uh huh
Modern life has shifted from small town grocery stores to large supermarkets


Little girls still break their hearts, uh huh
Heartbreak and young love continue to be a part of growing up


And men still keep on marching off to war
Warfare and violence continue to exist in the world


Electrically they keep a baseball score
Technology has modernized the way we keep score in sports


[Chorus]
Repeating the idea that life continues to move forward


Grandmas sit in chairs and reminisce
Elderly people look back on fond memories of their past experiences


Boys keep chasing girls to get a kiss
Romance and attraction continue to be a part of growing up


The cars keep going faster all the time
Advancements in technology continue to make cars faster and more efficient


Bums still cry, "Hey buddy, Have you got a dime?"
There are still people who struggle financially and rely on the generosity of others


[Chorus]
Repeating the idea that life continues to move forward




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sonny Bono

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Comments from YouTube:

@suediyg5595

This is more haaawt than the original Sonny&Cher version.
Niiice...!!

@williamschuler9213

Fantastic remix from a time past

@film1836

I heard this many moons ago whilst at a Club Monaco ... It forever became my summer song !! .... ♥️ #ThankU

@shagone1

rockin.....very toxic....love it!!!

@1roiboi

Waow this is good music!

@adidarmawan9966

I was watching the original Sony and Cher video of this song when I realized that I like this JoJo Effect's version better.

@sushibear1516

Love this song. It just makes you want to dance.

@bushter1

how can you not love this song!

@jimskea224

Being dead would be a possibility

@slavkocosic5553

Nice ...

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