What's Wrong With Groovin'
Letta Mbulu Lyrics
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Can't a girl just have a little happy
Without any hide and seek
What is this your risking for
Surely there must be another way out
They don't have to put me down
Why do they call, out your name
Just like you said its only seven, baby
Why are they pimpin'
Are they foolin'
Where are they at
What is wrong with groovin'
What is wrong with wailing
What is wrong with livin'
What is wrong with livin'
Why do they call, out your name
Just like you said its only seven, baby
Why are they pimpin'
Are they foolin'
Where are they at
What is wrong with groovin'
What is wrong with wailing
What is wrong with livin'
What is wrong with livin'
The song "What's Wrong With Groovin'" by Letta Mbulu is a questioning of society's criticism and condemnation of people who are simply enjoying life and dancing to their own beat. The lyrics ask why people are being put down and called names for grooving and wailing, why they are being pimped and fooled, and where those who are judging and discouraging others are at. It speaks to the idea that people often feel the need to conform to society's expectations, and those who don't fit in can face ridicule and ostracism.
The lyrics reflect on the tension between conformity and individuality, and the pressure that people feel to adhere to societal norms. The line "Can't a girl just have a little happy without any hide and seek" suggests that people should be allowed to express their joy without fear of judgment or consequences. The song also references the idea of being true to oneself and not compromising one's values, as implied by the line "Surely there must be another way out".
Line by Line Meaning
What is wrong with groovin'
What's the matter with dancing joyfully
Can't a girl just have a little happy
Can't a woman have a little joy without being judged
Without any hide and seek
Without any deception or trickery
What is this your risking for
What is the value that you're risking everything for
Surely there must be another way out
Surely there must be another solution
They don't have to put me down
They don't have to ridicule me
Why do they call, out your name
Why do they disrespect you by calling you names
Just like you said its only seven, baby
Just like you said, it's nothing to worry about
Why are they pimpin'
Why are they promoting themselves shamelessly
Are they foolin'
Are they trying to deceive or trick us
Where are they at
Where can they be found
What is wrong with groovin'
What's the matter with dancing joyfully
What is wrong with wailing
What's the problem with singing passionately
What is wrong with livin'
What's the issue with living life fully
What is wrong with livin'
What's the problem with living life fully
Writer(s): HUGH MASEKELA
Contributed by Xavier K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@0zlmg
What is wrong with grooving?
Can't a girl just have a little happy?
Without any hide and seek
What is it they're asking for?
Surely there must be another way out
They don't have to put me down
Why do they follow me around
Just like their name?
What they owe out there then?
What are they peeping?
Are they fooling?
Where are they at?
What is wrong with grooving?
What is wrong with wailing?
What is wrong with living?
What is wrong with living?
What is all this talk about my grooving?
What is it they are asking for?
Why do they follow me around?
Just like their name?
What they owe out there then?
What are they peeping?
Are they fooling?
Where are they at?
What is wrong with grooving?
What is wrong with wailing?
What is wrong with living?
What is it they're asking for?
@buttfresh
I'am absolutely crazy about this song. Lifts my heart up!
@voidrecords1914
When you play this, you don't just play it. You play it 30 times in a row.
@hbbear
Damn right. We just got out of our (hopefully) last lockdown in Melbourne less than 8 hours ago. And I have been playing this song numerous times now. 😂
@TheDoktordenis
You don't play this song this song is playing you 🫠🫠🫠
@hering67
R.I.P. Mr. Masekela and thank you for this diamond. Get's me every time i listen to it. Nothing wrong with groovin'.
@buttfresh
Fantastic song. Love it! Would like to see Letta singing it!
@manuelagareis6562
I love this song, full of energie, full of mystical vibes ❤️
@DavidSpence-davidgadol
Simply beautiful... Bliss! Everything's ALRIGHT & I'm GROOVIN'!
@DavidSpence-davidgadol
Hey, Jose! Thanks for the +1.
@sizwendlanzi8181
RESPEKT Mzansi legends! Caiphus, Letta, Makeba, Hugh, Chicco, Brenda Fassie I can go on forvever!!!! **Proudly South African**!