Loco
T-Stone Lyrics

Everybody's doing a brand-new dance, now
The singer observes that everyone is engaging in a new dance trend.

(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
The singer is encouraging someone to join in and try the dance.

I know you'll get to like it if you give it a chance now
The singer believes that the person they are talking to will enjoy the dance if they give it a chance.

My little baby sister can do it with me
The artist mentions that their young sibling can participate in the dance with them.

It's easier than learning your A-B-C
The artist emphasizes the simplicity of the dance, comparing it to a basic learning task.

So come on, come on, do the Loco-motion with me
The singer repeats their invitation to dance together.

You gotta swing your hips, now
The singer gives specific instruction on how to perform the dance - by swaying the hips.

Jump up
The artist instructs the listener to jump upward.

Jump back
The artist instructs the listener to jump backward.

Well, now, I think you've got the knack
The artist compliments the listener on their ability to do the dance correctly.

Wow, wow
The singer expresses surprise or excitement about the dance or the listener's performance.

Now that you can do it, let's make a chain, now
The artist suggests a new element to add to the dance now that the listener has become comfortable with it - forming a dance chain.

A chug-a chug-a motion like a railroad train, now
The singer describes the movement of the dance chain as being similar to the motion of a train on its tracks - back and forth.

Do it nice and easy, now, don't lose control
The singer advises the listener to perform the dance at a comfortable pace, without losing control or balance.

A little bit of rhythm and a lot of soul
The singer emphasizes the importance of having rhythm and passion in one's dance performance.

Move around the floor in a Loco-motion
The artist suggests that the dancers move around the space while performing the dance.

Do it holding hands if you get the notion
The artist suggests that the dancers may choose to hold hands while performing the chain portion of the dance.

There's never been a dance that's so easy to do
The singer asserts that this dance is the easiest one to learn and perform.

It even makes you happy when you're feeling blue
The singer suggests that this dance has the power to uplift one's mood, even when feeling down or sad.

Come on, come on, do the Loco-motion with me
The artist continues to urge the listener to dance together.

(Come one)
The artist repeats the invitation to join in and dance.

That's right (do the Loco-motion)
The artist praises the listener for performing the dance correctly.

You're doing fine!
The singer encourages the listener and compliments their performance.

Hm-hm-hm, jump up
The artist repeats the instruction to jump upward, with a nonverbal vocalization added.

You're looking good
The singer compliments the listener on their appearance and performance.