5 6 7 8
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It's time to begin - now count it in...
5-6-7-8
[Chorus]: My boot scootin' baby is drivin' me crazy
My obsession from a western - my dance floor date
My rodeo romeo, a cowboy god from head to toe
want to make you mine, betta get in line
[Chorus]
Foot kickin' - finger clickin', leather slapping - hand clappin' -
hip bumpin' - music thumpin' - knee hitchin' - heel and toe -
floor scuffin' - leg shufflin' - big grinnin' - body spinnin' -
rompin' stompin' - pumpin' jumpin' - slidin' glidin' - here we go
[Chorus]
Tush pushin' - thunder footin' - cowgirl twistin' - no resistin' -
drums bangin' - steel twangin' - tow steppin' - end to end -
hradwood crawlin' - some four wallin' - rug cuttin' - cowboy struttin' -
burnin' yearnin' - winding grinding - let's begin the dance again
[Chorus]
You're mine....you're mine bubba




Gonna rope you in - so count me in
[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Steps' song "5 6 7 8" are a celebration of line dancing and country music culture. The song invites the listener to count in and join in on the boot scootin' fun, with lyrics describing the various dance moves and techniques involved. The singer is clearly enamored with their dance partner, describing them as a "boot scootin' baby" who is "drivin' me crazy."


The chorus of the song repeats a catchy melody that celebrates the singer's obsession with their dance partner, who is described as a "rodeo romeo" and a "cowboy god from head to toe." The lyrics suggest that the singer wants to make their dance partner theirs, but that there are others who are also vying for their attention.


The rest of the lyrics describe the various dance moves involved in line dancing, including foot kicking, finger clicking, leather slapping, and hand clapping. The lyrics also describe the instruments involved in country music, such as drums and steel guitar, and the various techniques involved in dancing to country music, such as the tush push and the cowboy strut.


Line by Line Meaning

It's time to begin - now count it in...
Let's get started now and count along with me.


My boot scootin' baby is drivin' me crazy
I can't get enough of my partner's dancing skills.


My obsession from a western - my dance floor date
My love for country music and dancing is unmatched.


My rodeo romeo, a cowboy god from head to toe
I'm head-over-heels for my partner - they are perfect in every way.


want to make you mine, betta get in line
I'm determined to be with this person - others better step aside.


Foot kickin' - finger clickin', leather slapping - hand clappin' - hip bumpin'
Our dance moves involve a lot of fast footwork, finger snapping, and hip action.


music thumpin' - knee hitchin' - heel and toe - floor scuffin'
We're really getting into the rhythm of the music, including stomping our feet and scuffing the floor.


leg shufflin' - big grinnin' - body spinnin' - rompin' stompin'
We're having a blast, shuffling our legs and spinning around while grinning from ear to ear.


pumpin' jumpin' - slidin' glidin' - here we go
The music is really taking over our bodies and we're moving to the beat with lots of energy and enthusiasm.


Tush pushin' - thunder footin' - cowgirl twistin' - no resistin'
We're incorporating some classic country line dancing moves into our routine, and it's impossible to resist the fun.


drums bangin' - steel twangin' - tow steppin' - end to end
The music is loud and lively, featuring drums and twangy guitars, and we're moving together in perfect sync.


hradwood crawlin' - some four wallin' - rug cuttin' - cowboy struttin'
We're showing off some more advanced dance moves, including crawling, wall dancing, and strutting like cowboys.


burnin' yearnin' - winding grinding - let's begin the dance again
We're feeling the heat of the dance floor and we're eager to keep going and start the dance from the beginning.


You're mine....you're mine bubba
I'm really into this person and I'm not afraid to show it.


Gonna rope you in - so count me in
I'm determined to be with this person and I'm ready to start the dance again with them.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BARRY ALAN GIBB, BARRY JOHN UPTON, MAURICE ERNEST GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB, STEPHEN ANDREW CROSBY

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@kukydomsworld2111

It's time to begin - now count it in
5-6-7-8

My boot scootin' baby is drivin' me crazy
My obsession from a Western, my dance floor date
My rodeo Romeo, a cowboy god from head to toe
Wanna make you mine, better get in line
5-6-7-8

My boot scootin' baby is drivin' me crazy
My obsession from a Western, my dance floor date
My rodeo Romeo, a cowboy god from head to toe
Wanna make you mine, better get in line
5-6-7-8

Foot kickin', finger clickin', leather slapping, hand clappin'
Hip bumpin', music thumpin', knee hitchin', heel and toe
Floor scuffin', leg shufflin', big grinnin', body spinnin'
Rompin' stompin', pumpin' jumpin', slidin' glidin', here we go

My boot scootin' baby is drivin' me crazy
My obsession from a Western, my dance floor date
My rodeo Romeo, a cowboy god from head to toe
Wanna make you mine, better get in line
5-6-7-8

Tush pushin', thunder footin', cowgirl twistin', no resistin'
Drums bangin', steel twangin', two steppin', end to end
Hardwood crawlin', some four wallin', rug cuttin', cowboy struttin'
Burnin' yearnin', windin' grindin', let's begin the dance again

You're mine, all mine now, bubba
Gonna rope you in, so count me in
5-6-7-8

My boot scootin' baby is drivin' me crazy
My obsession from a Western, my dance floor date
My rodeo Romeo, a cowboy god from head to toe
Wanna make you mine, better get in line
5-6-7-8

My boot scootin' baby is drivin' me crazy
My obsession from a Western, my dance floor date
My rodeo Romeo, a cowboy god from head to toe
Wanna make you mine, better get in line
5-6-7-8

My boot scootin' baby is drivin' me crazy
My obsession from a Western, my dance floor date
My rodeo Romeo, a cowboy god from head to toe
Wanna make you mine, better get in line
5-6-7-8



All comments from YouTube:

@scottishnoob4729

This, followed by cotton eye joe, made a primary 5 disco a fucking rave.

@speedy6529

ScottishNoob I agree

@Shazzkid

ScottishNoob you're forget cha cha slide and macarena

@omegawolf2368

hell yeah!!!!!!

@theoisaclown

+Shazzkid omg I remember thoose times

@jaywest3734

LOL.

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@edsheeranh8tr470

The most British school disco song. There was always that teacher ( let’s call her Sandra ) who was putting everything into the dance like she’d been waiting her whole life for it

@youruniquestyle

Noncewithwheels hehehe 😂😂😂😂

@Shazzmx

Our teachers taught us the line dancing to this song hahaha

@ghmemes8072

Noncewithwheels hehehe yeah

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