Oobey Doop
Prince Lyrics

Oobey shoo doo loo be doo
Unknown, could be interpreted as nonsensical words used in the song for style or rhythm

Loo fly me shoo koo doo ooh
Unknown, could be interpreted as nonsensical words used in the song for style or rhythm

Every time I turn around There's another war tryin' 2 bring me down Nobody ever told me what I'm fightin' 4 They just tell me get in line Change my clothes, change my mind It's 110 and I'm just gettin' bored
The singer expresses frustration at the constant battles and struggles he faces, without knowing the purpose or reason behind them. He feels like he's being controlled and manipulated. The repetition of being told to get in line and change things emphasizes a sense of conformity and monotony.

Maybe we should be dancin' {x2}
The singer suggests a way to break out of the monotony and frustration is by dancing, which can represent freedom, joy, and self-expression.

U make me say oobey doop be shoo ooh Doo fly me shoo doo koo ooh U make say oobey doop be shoo ooh Doo fly me shoo doo koo ooh
The singer is expressing how this other person makes him feel, using nonsensical words that emphasize the idea of being swept away in a moment of passion or energy.

I don't mean no disrespect But the way I see it, this is a mess It's got your butt in a sho'nuff dirty jam If I could just make believe Make U holler on your knees Praying 4 somethin' 2 make U understand
The singer is telling someone that their situation is problematic and difficult, and that he wants to help by giving them hope or inspiration. He uses a mix of humor and flirtation to try to get the person's attention and make them feel better.

CHORUS: I can't help but say oobey doop be shoo ooh Doo fly me shoo doo koo ooh I can't help but say oobey doop be shoo ooh Doo fly me shoo doo koo ooh
The singer repeats the nonsensical words from earlier, emphasizing the sense of being swept away in the moment by another person or by dancing.

(Oobey doop be doop be shoo) Sooner or later, your ways will tumble Just might take an all night rumble Might take a piece of New Power cake But if U cut away the war, hearts will break Hearts will break
The singer suggests that the way things are going now will eventually lead to a breakdown or a conflict. He suggests that trying to fight or struggle won't necessarily solve anything, and that maybe a radical change is needed (symbolized by New Power cake). He warns that there will be casualties (hearts breaking) if things don't change.

Baby, baby Maybe we should be dancin' U make me say... Maybe we should be dancin' Oobey doop be shoo ooh Doo fly me shoo doo koo ooh I can't help but say oobey doop be shoo ooh Doo fly me shoo doo koo ooh
The singer repeats the suggestion of dancing as a way to escape the problems of the world, and repeats the same nonsensical words from earlier to emphasize the feeling of being consumed by the moment.

Every time I turn around There's another war tryin' 2 bring me down Nobody ever told me what I'm fightin' 4
The singer repeats earlier lyrics to emphasize the sense of confusion and exhaustion that comes with constant battles.

CHORUS Maybe we should be dancin'
The song ends with a final suggestion of dancing as a solution to the problems of the world.