Their two biggest hits came from soundtracks. "Breakin'... There's No Stoppin' Us" was the theme to the movie Breakin' and hit #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. It also reached #5 in the UK Singles Chart. Their second single "Electric Boogaloo" (from the movie Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo) did not hit the pop charts but did climb to #43 on the dance chart.
Breakin'...There's No Stopping Us
Ollie & Jerry Lyrics
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You don't survive by being weak
This is our time
Walls were made for us to climb
Don't you try to lock us out
Cause were breaking down the doors
And ohhhh...we just came to fight
Yeah yeah
There's no stopping us
No one does it better
There's no stopping us
Red light doesn't matter
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
Long overdue
No playing games or being used
Something to prove
It's more than just a dream come true
We have waited far too long
For this moment to arrive
[Chorus]
We have waited far too long
For this moment to arrive
[Chorus]
In the song "Breakin'...There's No Stopping Us," Ollie & Jerry acknowledge that life in the streets is harsh and requires strength to survive. This is their time to rise and shine. They emphasize their resilience and determination to succeed by breaking down barriers and climbing walls, indicating that nothing will stop them from achieving their goals. The lyrics also reflect a sense of rebellion and challenge anyone trying to keep them from what they want.
Ollie & Jerry's lyrics express long-overdue dissatisfaction with being used and manipulated, and they refuse to play games any longer. They want to prove to themselves and everyone else that they are capable of more than just realizing their dreams. The chorus draws the listener's attention to how they've waited far too long for this moment to come, implying a sense of urgency and excitement.
Overall, the lyrics to "Breakin'...There's No Stopping Us" communicate a sense of liberation, defiance, and hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Out in the street
The world can be a tough place, and we are well aware of that fact.
You don't survive by being weak
In order to thrive in this harsh environment, we must be strong and persistent.
This is our time
We believe that this is the perfect moment for us to shine and make our way in life.
Walls were made for us to climb
Obstacles and barriers are nothing more than opportunities for us to prove our strength and determination.
Don't you try to lock us out
We refuse to be held back or excluded from anything that we want to pursue.
Cause were breaking down the doors
We will not let anything stand in our way, and we will overcome any obstacle that comes our way.
And ohhhh...we just came to fight
We're not backing down, and we're not going to let anyone or anything defeat us.
There's no stopping us
No matter what comes our way, we are determined to succeed and nothing can hold us back.
No one does it better
We know that we are the best and we will prove it to everyone.
Red light doesn't matter
We won't be stopped by anyone or anything, even if it means breaking the rules sometimes.
Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah
We're unstoppable and nothing can hold us back.
Long overdue
We have been waiting for this moment for a long time, and we're not going to let it slip away.
No playing games or being used
We're not here to mess around or be taken advantage of - we're serious about making our dreams a reality.
Something to prove
We have a lot to demonstrate and we're ready to show everyone what we're capable of.
It's more than just a dream come true
This is more than just a simple achievement - it's the culmination of all our efforts and hard work.
We have waited far too long
We've been patient, but now it's time to take action and make our move.
For this moment to arrive
We've been waiting for this moment, and we're ready to seize it with everything we've got.
[Chorus]
Repeated chorus focused on our unstoppable nature and determination.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: OLLIE E EUGENE BROWN, JERRY KNIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RFED2O
Im 57 and went all through this....
Greatest Days of our lives...
Anyone under 30/40 i feel for you !!!...
You WILL NEVER EVER EVER KNOW what an amazing time we all had...
We worked hard and we played hard round the clock ⏰️...
Sleep only came into to it if there was nothing else to do !!
@scottgurstein
Nearly 40 years later... And I just now discovered that this is my brand new, go-to feel Good video. 56 years old, depressed, lonely, tired, sad, and just soldering on... And this video makes me feel young again! 🌞
@jameszalez3410
Its because this made u happy back in the day. You just forgot. Try to remember everyday!!
@martinparker9249
i wanted to be Ozone ...i even got my ear peirced and had that tusk .....sooooo coool !!
@visionop8
Stay in the game big bro. We feel it too. Everyone does it seems. If they don't you really don't need to care about what they might say. I mostly listen to metal and industrial but this makes me feel good too.
@joannehines7806
I know the feeling!!
@vinnychase9720
Found this again too brother after about 35 years. Hope you are still rocking
@sunnybearbuds
To those who missed the 80s but are enjoying what you are discovering now: you're welcome.
@HappyParrotMom
Not this 80s teen - now in menopause - crying over here 😂😂
This video still inspires me
@ddavis5846
My childhood. The 80s were great. Makes me want to cry when I think about those days and the people who are no longer here❤.
@glorymosbyfloyd3878
Indeed, Indeed ❤❤❤