Must Be the Music
Secret Weapon Lyrics


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Flashing lights
Moving to the beat
Mirrored walls
And fog at your feet

I'm just a DJ baby
Mixing for you
I will not stop
Until this club night is through

Must be the music
It's turning me on
Must be the music
I cannot go wrong

Must be the music
It's turning me on
Must be the music
I cannot go wrong

My voice is on
So let me MC
I'll spin my records
To get you closer to me

The way you dance
Is blowing my mind
I'm in the booth
Watching you all the time

Must be the music
It's turning me on
Must be the music
I cannot go wrong

Must be the music
It's turning me on
Must be the music
I cannot go wrong

DJ's may come
And DJ's may go
But I'm the best baby
Don't you know that I would

Give it up
For loving so true
Give up my records
For a moment with you

Must be the music
It's turning me on
Must be the music
I cannot go wrong

Must be the music (now baby)
It's turning me on
Must be the music
I cannot go wrong

Ladies,

I'll keep it hot til the daylight
Yes I will
I'll keep you moving all through the night
Oh I will

I'll keep it hot til the daylight
Yes I will
I'll keep you moving all through the night

I'll keep it hot til the daylight
I'll keep you moving all through the night
I'll keep it hot til the daylight
I'll keep you moving all through the night





I said dance, everybody, everybody just clap your hands.
I said we're here to do, what we wanna do, for all you rocking fans.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Secret Weaponโ€™s song โ€œMust Be the Musicโ€ narrate the experience of a DJ at a club night. The song describes the atmosphere of the club with flashing lights, mirrored walls, and fog at the feet, while the DJ is in the booth mixing tracks for the audience. The DJ promises not to stop playing until the club night is over, and the audience is fully satisfied.


The chorus of the song โ€œMust be the music, it's turning me on, I cannot go wrongโ€ celebrates the power of music to set the mood and make people feel good. The song also has a romantic element to it as the DJ comments on the way the audience dances, and it โ€œblows his mind.โ€ He expresses a desire to get closer to the audience. The lyrics are a call to action for people to dance and clap their hands.


โ€œMust Be the Musicโ€ is an upbeat dance track that celebrates the power of music to bring people together and lift their spirits. The song was a popular hit in the early 1980s, reaching number 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The track is a classic example of the synth-funk and boogie genres that were popular in the early 1980s.


Line by Line Meaning

Flashing lights
The pulsing glittering lights create an exhilarating atmosphere.


Moving to the beat
The crowd is grooving in time to the music.


Mirrored walls
The walls are covered in reflective material, creating an infinite, dizzying space.


And fog at your feet
Thick, dense mist is floating around the dance floor.


I'm just a DJ baby
The artist is acknowledging their role as a DJ.


Mixing for you
The DJ is selecting songs they think the audience will enjoy.


I will not stop
The DJ is committed to providing entertainment until the night is over.


Until this club night is through
The artist intends to keep playing until the venue closes.


Must be the music
The music is so good that it's having a profound effect on the artist.


It's turning me on
The music is causing the artist to feel excited and energized.


I cannot go wrong
The DJ/singer is confident in their ability to provide excellent music for the crowd.


My voice is on
The MC is announcing their presence on the microphone.


So let me MC
The MC is asking the crowd to allow them to take over the microphone for a while.


I'll spin my records
The MC is going to play their favorite music to get the crowd hyped.


To get you closer to me
The MC is using music as a way to create a connection with the listeners.


The way you dance
The performer enjoys watching the audience dance in response to the music.


Is blowing my mind
The enthusiasm of the crowd is intoxicating to the performer.


I'm in the booth
The DJ/MC is situated in an elevated position for better visibility of the crowd and equipment.


Watching you all the time
The performer is monitoring the audience's energy levels and responding by playing music that will keep them moving.


DJ's may come
The artist is acknowledging other DJs who might try to outdo them.


And DJ's may go
The profession of being a DJ can be fleeting.


But I'm the best baby
The artist is supremely confident in their ability as a DJ.


Don't you know that I would
The singer wants to emphasize that they will make sacrifices for love.


Give it up
The artist would willingly give up their music for a romantic opportunity.


For loving so true
The singer is willing to trade everything they have for a chance with their special someone.


Ladies,
The singer is directly addressing female audience members.


I'll keep it hot til the daylight
The performer intends to keep the energy level high until morning, using music to do so.


Yes I will
The performer is reiterating their promise to keep the party going all night long.


I'll keep you moving all through the night
The artist is confident that they can keep the crowd dancing and enjoying themselves all night long.


I said dance, everybody, everybody just clap your hands.
The performer is encouraging the audience to join in by dancing and making noise.


I said we're here to do, what we wanna do, for all you rocking fans.
The performer wants the crowd to know that the music is all about them and their enjoyment.




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEROME PRISTER, MICHELE BLACKMON

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@user-uc9np4pt9d

โ€ชโ€ชFlashing lightsโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชMoving to the beatโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชMirrored wallsโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชAnd fog at your feetโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI'm just a DJ babyโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชMixing for youโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI will not stopโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชUntil this club night is throughโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชMust be the musicโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชIt's turning me onโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชMust be the musicโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI cannot go wrongโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชMust be the musicโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชIt's turning me onโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชMust be the musicโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI cannot go wrongโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชMy voice is onโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชSo let me MCโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI'll spin my recordsโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชTo get you closer to meโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชThe way you danceโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชIs blowing my mindโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI'm in the boothโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชWatching you all the timeโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชMust be the musicโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชIt's turning me onโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชMust be the musicโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI cannot go wrongโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชMust be the musicโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชIt's turning me on โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชMust be the music โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI cannot go wrongโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชDJ's may come โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชAnd DJ's may go โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชBut I'm the best baby โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชDon't you know that I wouldโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชGive it up โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชFor loving so true โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชGive up my recordsโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชFor a moment with youโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชMust be the music โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชIt's turning me on โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชMust be the music โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI cannot go wrongโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชMust be the music (now baby)โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชIt's turning me on โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชMust be the music โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI cannot go wrongโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชLadies,โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI'll keep it hot til the daylight โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชYes I willโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI'll keep you moving all through the night โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชOh I willโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI'll keep it hot til the daylight โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชYes I willโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI'll keep you moving all through the nightโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI'll keep it hot til the daylight โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI'll keep you moving all through the night โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI'll keep it hot til the daylight โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI'll keep you moving all through the nightโ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI said dance, everybody, everybody just clap your hands.โ€ฌโ€ฌ
โ€ชโ€ชI said we're here to do, what we wanna do, for all you rocking fans.โ€ฌโ€ฌ



@superque4

...Let's go to work. Let's go berserk. You hear a new rhyme every day.
But my rap is good in my neighborhood and I say it just this way.
I say hi ho I'm on the go
I rockin' to the beat in stereo
and if ya wanna know
just where to go
everybody just follow me.
I say you're listening to the band they call EZ.
That's the one that's rockin' you viciously
and if you listen closely you'll surely find
you're listening to the sounds of a mastermind. Hey Hey!



@bbfitw2008

Flashing lights
Moving to the beat
Mirrored walls
And fog at your feet
I'm just a DJ, baby
Mixing for you
I will not stop
Until this club night is through

[Chorus]
Must be the music (Must be the music)
It's turning me on
Must be the music (Must be the music)
I cannot go wrong
Must be the music (Must be the music)
It's turning me on
Must be the music (Must be the music)
I cannot go wrong

[Verse 2]
My voice is on
So let me MC
I'll spin my records
To get you closer to me
The way you dance
Is blowing my mind
I'm in the booth
Watching you all the time
[Chorus]
Must be the music (Must be the music)
It's turning me on
Must be the music (Must be the music)
I cannot go wrong
Must be the music (Must be the music)
It's turning me on
Must be the music (Must be the music)
I cannot go wrong

[Verse 3]
DJs may come
And DJs may go
But I'm the best baby
Don't you know that I would
Give it up
For loving so true
Give up my records
For a moment with you

[Chorus]
Must be the music (Must be the music)
It's turning me on
Must be the music (Must be the music)
I cannot go wrong
Must be the music (Must be the music)
Now baby, it's turning me on
Must be the music
I cannot go wrong
Ladies

[Bridge]
I'll keep it hot 'til the daylight (Yes, I will)
I'll keep you moving all through the night (Oh, I will)
I'll keep it hot 'til the daylight (Yes, I will)
I'll keep you moving all through the night
I'll keep it hot 'til the daylight
I'll keep you moving all through the night
I'll keep it hot 'til the daylight
I'll keep you moving all through the night
Must be the music
Must be the music
Must be the music
Must be the music
I said dance, everybody
Everybody just clap your hands
I said we're here to do what we wanna do
For all you rockin' fans
Let's go to work and let's go berserk
You hear a new rhyme every day
But my rap is good in my neighborhood
And I say it just this way
I say hi-ho, I'm on the go
I'm rockin' to the beat and stereo
And if you wanna know just where to go
Everybody just follow me
I said you're listenin' to the man that's called [?]
That's the one that's movin' you viciously
And if you listen closely, you'll surely find
You're listenin' to the sounds of a mastermind
Hey, hey
[Outro]
Must be the music
Must be the music
Must be the music
Must be the music
Must be the music (Must be the music)
It's turning me on
And all those (Must be the music)
Flashing lights are movin' the song
And if the (Must be the music)
Music gets you
I'm sure you'll agree
The funkier (Must be the music)
The music, the better the beat
And if the (Must be the music)
Music gets you
I'm sure you'll agree
The funkier (Must be the music)
The music, the better the beat



All comments from YouTube:

@babygirldustin8876

I wish we could go back in time where club music actually got everyone up on the dance floor๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’œ

@jazzyj9758

๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰

@gladysmccoy1725

Amen

@rickyhawkins3742

Yes Dancing 6 to 9 songs before u rest lol

@donaldflood8821

I Concur l Concur @Everyone it must be the Music๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽผ๐ŸŽผ๐Ÿ’ฏYes!!

@JosephDungee

Yeah I was thinking about the same thing, now all any does is "Grind" People can barely dance now.

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@kimjackson3986

"I want to thank all the entertainers in the old school category because you all gave us some wonderful music it helped us to keep our sanity and for that I'm very grateful to the Lord our Father all praise and honor to Him for giving you all such beautiful voices and lyrics...."To all of those that is still with us may the almighty Father continue blessing y'all...."The ones that is gone to glory may the almighty Father have mercy on y'all souls....

@my101209

Right On My Man Right On!!!! Class Of "81"!!!!

@sisterazar8666

i was 14 when this hit the boom boxes.. Still feels good 42 years later

@jessesaffold1165

Facts

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