Palmer made her acting debut in Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004). She later appeared in the television film The Wool Cap (2004), and had her breakthrough starring in the drama film Akeelah and the Bee (2006). Her debut studio album, So Uncool, was released in 2007, and she progressed as a child actress with roles in Madea's Family Reunion (2006), Jump In! (2007), The Longshots (2008) and Shrink (2009). She played a number of roles on Nickelodeon, such as the title character in the sitcom True Jackson, VP (2008–2011), providing the voice of Aisha in the Nickelodeon revival of Winx Club (2011–2014), and headlining the television film Rags (2012).
Palmer made her transition to mature roles with the VH1 biographical film CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story (2013). From 2014 to 2015 she starred as Ella in Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella on Broadway. She has since starred in television series such as the Fox satirical horror series Scream Queens (2015–2016), the Epix drama series Berlin Station (2017–2019), the slasher series Scream (2019), and the Facebook Watch series Turnt Up with the Taylors (2021) for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award. She also starred in films such as Animal (2014), Pimp (2018), Hustlers (2019) and Jordan Peele's Nope (2022)
Since So Uncool, Palmer has released three EPs: Lauren (2016), Virgo Tendencies, Pt. I (2019) and Virgo Tendencies, Pt. II (2020). She hosted the talk show Just Keke (2014) and co-hosted the talk show Strahan, Sara and Keke (2019–2020), the latter earning her a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host.
Footwurkin'
Keke Palmer Lyrics
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Footwork
I feel that cold wind blow (ready to heat it up)
Late night Chicago Heights get low
South Side put on that show (feel the music)
All my boys on the block say jukin (yeah y'all know)
Feel the beat gettin' me excited
We ridin' the hype
And I feel it comin' on
Footworkin' it takes you high
Wanna know how we do in the Chi
When we ridin' the hype
And I feel it comin' on
It ain't no thing just work it out (footwork)
Just bring your game show what you about (footwork)
It ain't no thing it's time to work it out
Watch ya feet work, watch ya head jerk, on ya tip toes kickin' up dirt with ya footwork
Footwork, and freeze, now stomp, start it up start it up
Footwork, and freeze, now stomp, start it up start it up
Streetlights are comin' on (ain't no stoppin')
They hoppin' on the block (still goin' strong)
I love to see them boys break loose
When the beat drops, no I can't stop, cause my heart is in the groove
Footworkin' in here tonight
Feel the beat gettin' me excited
We ridin' the hype
And I feel it comin' on
Footworkin' it takes you high
Wanna know how we do in the Chi
When we ridin' the hype
And I feel it comin' on
It ain't no thing just work it out (footwork)
Just bring your game show what you about (footwork)
It ain't no thing it's time to work it out
Watch ya feet work, watch ya head jerk, on ya tip toes kickin' up dirt with ya footwork
Footwork, and freeze, now stomp, start it up start it up
Footwork, and freeze, now stomp, start it up start it up
Keep the Shuffle in the Rouge
Chicken Headin' in the Lou
And when I'm in the ATL we walk it out and snap it too
Cause they Crumpin' in LA, and they Jittin in the D, but if you steppin' in the Chi, then you
gotsta work ya feet
Footworkin' in here tonight
Feel the beat gettin' me excited
We ridin' the hype
And I feel it comin' on
Footworkin' it takes you high
Wanna know how we do in the Chi
When we ridin' the hype
And I feel it comin' on
It ain't no thing just work it out (footwork)
Just bring your game show what you about (footwork)
It ain't no thing it's time to work it out
Watch ya feet work, watch ya head jerk, on ya tip toes kickin' up dirt with ya footwork
Footwork, and freeze, now stomp, start it up start it up
Footwork, and freeze, start it up start it up
Footwork, and freeze, start it up start it up
Footwork, and freeze, start it up start it up
Footwork
Footwork
Footwork
In Keke Palmer's song "Footwurkin," she expresses the excitement she feels when she sees people doing the Chicago footwork dance. In the first verse, she talks about the cold wind blowing as people dance the night away in Chicago Heights and the South Side. She mentions hearing her boys on the block say "juKin'." This is a reference to the juke dance style, a precursor to footwork that originated in Chicago.
Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of getting excited and feeling the music. The chorus talks about "riding the hype" and feeling it coming on as people dance the footwork. In the second verse, Keke talks about the streetlights coming on and people hopping on the block. She loves to see people break loose when the beat drops and can't stop herself from getting into the groove.
At the end of the song, Keke mentions other dance styles from around the United States, including the Shuffle in the Rouge, Chicken Headin' in the Lou, Crumpin' in LA, and Jittin in the D. She encourages people to work their feet and show what they're about.
Overall, "Footwurkin" is a celebration of footwork, a dance style that originated in the Chicago area and is based on fast foot movements and syncopated rhythms. Through her lyrics, Keke Palmer is expressing her appreciation for the dance and the culture around it.
Line by Line Meaning
Footwork
An exclamation to start dancing
Footwork
An exclamation to continue dancing
I feel that cold wind blow (ready to heat it up)
Excitement for dancing in the cool night
Late night Chicago Heights get low
Expressing the vibe of Chicago Heights and its people
South Side put on that show (feel the music)
Encouraging people to enjoy the music and dance
All my boys on the block say jukin (yeah y'all know)
Recognizing and acknowledging local dancers
Footworkin' in here tonight
The dancing is happening here tonight
Feel the beat gettin' me excited
The rhythm is energizing and thrilling
We ridin' the hype
Taking advantage of the excitement in the atmosphere
And I feel it comin' on
Anticipation for what's about to happen
Footworkin' it takes you high
Dancing is a high in itself
Wanna know how we do in the Chi
Curiosity about the Chicago style of dancing
It ain't no thing just work it out (footwork)
Dancing comes naturally and easily
Just bring your game show what you about (footwork)
Show off your personal dance style
Watch ya feet work, watch ya head jerk, on ya tip toes kickin' up dirt with ya footwork
Description of a typical footwork dance routine
Streetlights are comin' on (ain't no stoppin')
Time to keep the dancing going, no matter what
They hoppin' on the block (still goin' strong)
People are still dancing with enthusiasm
I love to see them boys break loose
Appreciating the freedom and passion in dancers
When the beat drops, no I can't stop, cause my heart is in the groove
Explaining why it's impossible to stop dancing
Keep the Shuffle in the Rouge
Advice to continue dancing the Shuffle in Louisiana
Chicken Headin' in the Lou
Description of a dance style in St. Louis
And when I'm in the ATL we walk it out and snap it too
A different dance style in Atlanta
Cause they Crumpin' in LA, and they Jittin in the D, but if you steppin' in the Chi, then you gotsta work ya feet
Comparison of the different dance styles in different locations, but emphasizing the importance of footwork in Chicago
Footwork, and freeze, now stomp, start it up start it up
Part of a footwork routine
Footwork
An exclamation to continue dancing
Footwork
An exclamation to continue dancing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ERIN REED, EVAN KIDD BOGART, HERBIE HANCOCK, JONATHAN ROTEM, LYRICA ANDERSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CassieJazz96
I remember warming up to this in dance class in middle school.......................ahhhhhhhh good times!
@autianaboyer3004
Brig it on brought me here
@harrietlee3180
glad i’m not the only one
@smoshylps4652
who else came here for the bring it on fight to the finish movie! ME!!!
@laylakunis7881
For sure i did haha...
@prod.gregupnext2958
me
@jenn.love18
me 😀😀😀😀😀 love this song❤
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I did
@raynejackson3330
Smoshy LPS me
@aariyannajamison5682
I like this song (Christiana milian dancing to this)