T.S.O.P.
MFSB (Mother Father Sister Brother) Lyrics


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Soul train, soul train
Soul train, soul train
Soul train, soul train

People all over the world
People all over the world
People all over the world
People all over the world

Soul train, soul train
Soul train, soul train

People all over the world
People all over the world
People all over the world
People all over the world

People all over the world
People all over the world

Do-doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
Do-doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
Do-doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
Do-doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo

Let's get it on (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
Itโ€™s time to get down (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
Let's get it on (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
Itโ€™s time to get down (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)

Let's get it on (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
Itโ€™s time to get down (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)




Let's get it on (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
Itโ€™s time to get down (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to TSOP by MFSB (Mother Father Sister Brother) are a celebration of soul music and its ability to bring people together from all over the world. The repeated refrain of "soul train" is a reference to the popular TV show of the same name that featured live performances by soul and R&B artists, as well as showcasing the latest dance moves. The call and response between the lead vocalist and the backup singers emphasizes the inclusive, communal nature of soul music, and the simple, repetitive lyrics invite listeners to join in and participate.


The verses consist of just one line repeated several times: "People all over the world." This phrase reinforces the idea that soul music is a unifying force that transcends borders and brings diverse people together. The final section of the song adds a bit of funk and groove as the lyrics urge listeners to "let's get it on" and "get down." These lines are not sexual innuendo as they might seem at first glance, but rather an invitation to let loose and dance freely, letting the music take over.


Line by Line Meaning

Soul train, soul train
The Soul Train music show is about to start.


Soul train, soul train
The Soul Train music show is about to start.


Soul train, soul train
The Soul Train music show is about to start.


People all over the world
Listeners and viewers of Soul Train are tuning in from all corners of the world.


People all over the world
Listeners and viewers of Soul Train are tuning in from all corners of the world.


People all over the world
Listeners and viewers of Soul Train are tuning in from all corners of the world.


People all over the world
Listeners and viewers of Soul Train are tuning in from all corners of the world.


Soul train, soul train
The Soul Train music show is still going strong.


Soul train, soul train
The Soul Train music show is still going strong.


People all over the world
Soul Train is attracting a global audience.


People all over the world
Soul Train is attracting a global audience.


People all over the world
Soul Train is attracting a global audience.


People all over the world
Soul Train is attracting a global audience.


Do-doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
The funky beat is about to drop


Do-doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo
The funky beat is about to drop


Do-doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
The funky beat has dropped and the groove has begun


Do-doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo
The funky beat has dropped and the groove has begun


Let's get it on (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
Let's start dancing with the music


Itโ€™s time to get down (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
It's time to let loose and party


Let's get it on (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
Let's start dancing with the music


Itโ€™s time to get down (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
It's time to let loose and party


Let's get it on (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
Let's start dancing with the music


Itโ€™s time to get down (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
It's time to let loose and party


Let's get it on (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
Let's start dancing with the music


Itโ€™s time to get down (doo-doo-doo-doo-doo)
It's time to let loose and party




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HUFF LEON, KENNETH GAMBLE

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@chrisjames7887

Disco and the Sound of Philadelphia at their very best! Total classic!

@danielsoto8601

They put this at a Philadelphia Eagles game!

@borood1188

This song is a masterpiece.

@boggy7665

Proto-disco, you just want to start moving when it's playing.

@ramipo1

no question about it

@NormAppleton

no shit

@robertg8875

4 teenage white guys in a basement trying learn dance moves from soul train ! There is no color !

@juliusnepos6013

Absolutely it moves me.

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@ealrip

this song is totally so underrated it's a crying shame one of the best musical songs ever written a truly masterpiece of music geniuses an orchestral work.

@Georgia275

Underrated? How old are you? Everyone of a certain age recognises this superb piece of music instantly.

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