2000
R.P.M Lyrics
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Get down
Radio, video
Boogie with a suitcase
Your livin' in a disco
Forget about the rat race
Let's do the milkshake, sellin' like a hotcake
Talk about, pop musik
Talk about, pop musik
Shoobie doobie do wop
I want to dedicate this
Pop pop shoo wop
Everybody made it
Shoobie doobie do wop
Infiltrate it
Pop pop shoo wop
Activate it
New York, London, Paris, Munich
Everybody talk about pop musik
Talk about, pop musik
Talk about, pop musik
Pop pop pop pop musik
Singing in the subway
Shuffle with a shoe shine
Fix me a molotov
I'm on the headline
want to be a gun slinger
Don't be a rock singer
Eenie meenie mynie moe
Tell me where you want to go
Talk about, pop musik
Talk about, pop musik
Shoobie doobie do wop
Lyin' in the tree ?
Pop pop shoo wop
Eenee meenie
Shoobie doobie do wop
?
Pop pop shoo wop
You know what I mean
Hit it
Now you know what to say
Talk about, pop musik
Pop pop pop pop musik
All around the world
wherever you are
dance in the street anything you like
do it in your car in the middle of the night
La la la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
Dance in the supermart
Dig it in the fastlane
Listen to the countdown
They're playin' our song again
I can't get jumping jack
I want to hold, get back ?
Moonlight muzak ?
Knick knack patty whack
Talk about, pop musik
Talk about, pop musik
Shoobie doobie do wop
It's all around you
Pop pop shoo wop
Gonna surround you
Shoobie doobie do wop
It's all around
Pop pop shoo wop
Hit it
New York, London, Paris, Munich
Everybody talk about pop musik
Talk about, pop musik
Talk about, pop musik
Pop pop pop pop musik
Now, listen
Talk about,
Pop pop pop pop musik
The song "Pop Muzik" by British band R.P.M. was released in 1979 and quickly became a hit in many countries, reaching number one on the charts in multiple countries including the U.K. and the U.S. The lyrics of the song describe the pop music scene at the time and encourage listeners to dance and forget about the pressures of the "rat race." The repeated phrases "Talk about, pop musik" and "Pop pop pop pop musik" serve as a sort of rallying cry for fans of the genre. The song incorporates elements of disco and new wave music, with a catchy beat and repetitive lyrics that add to its earworm status. The chorus is particularly memorable, with its mention of major cities around the world where pop music is popular.
The lyrics in the verses describe various scenes and situations that could inspire someone to dance or sing along to pop music. "Singing in the subway," "shuffle with a shoe shine," and "dance in the supermart" are all mentioned as places where a person might feel the urge to move to the beat. The refrain "Shoobie doobie do wop" and "Pop pop shoo wop" add to the playful, upbeat feel of the song. The final verse includes references to various pop culture phenomena of the time, including the Rolling Stones' "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and the catchphrase "knick knack patty whack."
Overall, "Pop Muzik" is a fun, danceable ode to the pop music scene of the late 1970s. Its catchy melody and repetitive lyrics have helped it endure as a classic pop song that is still celebrated and enjoyed today.
Line by Line Meaning
Get up
Rise from your current state
Get down
Bring yourself to a lower position
Radio, video
Means of broadcasting and visuals
Boogie with a suitcase
Dance awkwardly with luggage
Your livin' in a disco
Your current life can be compared to a disco environment
Forget about the rat race
Stop prioritizing material gain over happiness
Let's do the milkshake, sellin' like a hotcake
Participate in a popular trend or product to generate profit
Try some buy some fee-fi-fo-fum
Purchase and experience new things; a line from a nursery rhyme
Talk about, pop musik
Discuss pop music
Shoobie doobie do wop
Nonsensical vocables used for rhythmic effect
I want to dedicate this
Give special recognition or honor to something
Pop pop shoo wop
More nonsensical vocables
Everybody made it
Everyone is successful or has achieved a desired status
Infiltrate it
Become a part of something in a secretive manner
Activate it
Cause something to start or become functional
New York, London, Paris, Munich
Major cities associated with pop music
Pop pop pop pop musik
Repetition of the title phrase
Singing in the subway
Using a public space to perform music
Shuffle with a shoe shine
Perform a dance step while shining shoes
Fix me a molotov
Prepare an incendiary weapon
I'm on the headline
I am receiving attention from the media
want to be a gun slinger
Wish to carry and use firearms
Don't be a rock singer
Do not become a musical performer in the rock genre
Eenie meenie mynie moe
A counting-out rhyme used to make a selection
Tell me where you want to go
Inquire about one's desired destination
La la la la la la la la la
Nonsensical vocables used for rhythmic effect
Dance in the supermart
Dance in a commercial establishment
Dig it in the fastlane
Enjoy life in the fast lane of modern society
Listen to the countdown
Pay attention to the impending event or moment
They're playin' our song again
Our preferred music is being performed or played
I can't get jumping jack
Unable to perform a physical exercise
I want to hold, get back ?
Unclear meaning or intention
Moonlight muzak ?
Unclear meaning or intention
Knick knack patty whack
Part of a nursery rhyme
It's all around you
Pop music is ubiquitous
Gonna surround you
Pop music will become more prevalent
Now, listen
Paying attention is emphasized
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: ROBIN EDMOND SCOTT
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Shavon Jones
I loved this song and the dancing
NPG Lamb CLASSIC HOUSE MUSIC #1
Because of their name it must have been hard to market them. I found this group when I was looking at someone’s last fm page and the name interested me. Good tune!
Kevin Hickey
I'm feeling this video she's a sweet heart
Tameria Jackson
I wonder what happened to them.....That song was my joint back in the day!!
Natasha Searight
Yes it was and it still is my song now!!
Ra Shawn Da-Professor
Good Afternoon The group and album is very underrated. They didn't release any follow up and didn't get the proper promotion. I reviewed their album for my college publiciation
TheKidMichael
2023 child hood memories
Speshal Shawty
omg, thanx for uploadin dat video, couldnt find it for awhile!!!
Rhonda Jones
thanks. 4 real.