Locomotion
Los Pekenikes Lyrics
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(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
I know you'll get to like it if you give it a chance now
(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
My little baby sister can do it with me
It's easier than learning your A-B-C
So come on, come on, do the Loco-motion with me
You gotta swing your hips, now
Come on, baby
Jump up
Jump back
Well, now, I think you've got the knack
Wow, wow
Now that you can do it, let's make a chain, now
(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
A chug-a chug-a motion like a railroad train, now
(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
Do it nice and easy, now, don't lose control
A little bit of rhythm and a lot of soul
Come on, come on
Do the Loco-motion with me
Ye-ye-ye-yeah
Move around the floor in a Loco-motion
(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
Do it holding hands if you get the notion
(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
There's never been a dance that's so easy to do
It even makes you happy when you're feeling blue
So come on, come on, do the Loco-motion with me
(Come one)
You gotta swing your hips, now
(Come one)
That's right (do the Loco-motion)
You're doing fine!
(Come one, do the Loco-motion)
Come on, babe
(Come one, do the Loco-motion)
Hm-hm-hm, jump up
(Come one)
Jump back (do the Loco-motion)
You're looking good
(Come one, do the Loco-motion)
Hm-hm-hm, jump up
(Come one)
Jump back (do the Loco-motion)
Los Pekenikes’s song "Locomotion" is an upbeat dance track that encourages listeners to join in on a new dance craze called the "Loco-motion." The lyrics describe the steps involved in doing the dance, offering encouragement for listeners to give it a try. While easy to learn, the dance requires a rhythmic movement, often associated with train cars making their way down the tracks. As the song progresses, the lyrics encourage listeners to chain together and continue the dance in a row, like cars in a locomotive train.
The opening lines of the song, “Everybody's doing a brand-new dance, now (Come on baby, do the Loco-motion) I know you'll get to like it if you give it a chance now (Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)” encourage the listener to join in the dance craze, promising that it’s easy and fun to do. The song also includes lines such as “My little baby sister can do it with me It's easier than learning your A-B-C” which further stresses the simplicity of the dance.
Overall, "Locomotion" is an excellent example of a fun, lighthearted dance track that encourages listeners to let loose and be free on the dance floor.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's doing a brand-new dance, now
This dance is becoming popular and everyone is doing it
(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
The singer is encouraging someone to do the Loco-motion dance
I know you'll get to like it if you give it a chance now
The singer believes that the person will enjoy the dance if they try it
My little baby sister can do it with me
Even a young child can do this dance with ease
It's easier than learning your A-B-C
The dance is simpler to learn than the basics of reading and writing
So come on, come on, do the Loco-motion with me
The singer is once again encouraging someone to do the Loco-motion dance with them
You gotta swing your hips, now
The dance involves moving your hips in a swinging motion
Jump up
The dance involves a small jump in place
Jump back
The dance involves another small jump backwards
Well, now, I think you've got the knack / Wow, wow
The singer thinks the person has caught on to the dance and expresses excitement
Now that you can do it, let's make a chain, now
The singer suggests forming a line or chain to do the dance together
A chug-a chug-a motion like a railroad train, now
The dance involves a motion similar to a train moving along the tracks
Do it nice and easy, now, don't lose control
The singer advises to do the dance slowly and carefully to avoid losing balance or coordination
A little bit of rhythm and a lot of soul
The dance requires a sense of rhythm and energy
Move around the floor in a Loco-motion
The dance involves moving around the dance floor in the Loco-motion style
Do it holding hands if you get the notion
The singer suggests holding hands with a partner while doing the dance
There's never been a dance that's so easy to do
The singer believes that this dance is incredibly easy to learn and perform
It even makes you happy when you're feeling blue
The dance can lift your mood even when you're feeling sad
So come on, come on, do the Loco-motion with me
The singer once again urges someone to join them in the Loco-motion dance
That's right (do the Loco-motion)
The singer expresses approval of someone doing the dance correctly
You're doing fine! (Come one, do the Loco-motion)
The singer encourages and compliments someone who is doing the dance well
You're looking good (Come one, do the Loco-motion)
The singer compliments someone's appearance while they are doing the dance
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carole King, Gerry Goffin
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