Behind The Groove
Teena Marie Lyrics

Hey, baby
The singer talks to someone lovingly.

Oh, yeah
The optimistic singer agrees.

Let me take you to Xanadu
The artist invites the listener to a wonderful place.

Where is that?
The listener asks for clarification.

Behind the groove
The artist reveals that Xanadu is only accessible through music and dance.

Well, alright
The listener consents to the idea.

Behind the groove
Being behind the groove is to access another side of oneself.

There's another side inside of you
The artist encourages self-discovery and self-expression.

Behind the groove
Being behind the groove is the gateway to realizing one's dreams.

You can make your wildest dreams come true
The song is about empowerment, encouraging listeners to take control of their lives.

So get on up
The artist urges the listener to get up and move.

Behind the groove
The artist stresses the importance of being 'behind the groove'.

And shake your body
The singer encourages body movement.

Get behind the groove
The singer stresses again the importance of being behind the groove.

Open up and take the music in
The artist wants the listener to be open to the message of the song.

You better get on up
The artist encourages the listener to take action.

Behind the groove
The song is about discovering and expressing oneself creatively.

Come to the party
The artist invites listeners to join in the experience.

Get behind the groove
The artist stresses again the importance of being behind the groove.

Life is waitin' for you to begin
The song is about seizing opportunities in life.

Behind the groove
The groove is where the singer finds herself in the creative process.

You can dance forever and a day
The artist promotes the idea of dance as an eternal expression of joy.

Behind the groove
The artist explains how identity and creativity are intertwined.

There is romance just a glance away
Love, in this song, is a romantic state of being discovered as a creative expression.

Got to move, get behind the groove
Movement is seen as a way to discover one's groove.

Why don't you let your spirit play
The artist encourages spirit-led creativity.

Another me and another you
Creativity brings out different aspects of the individual.

If we make it through to Xanadu, oh
Xanadu is a metaphor for a state of being achieved through the journey of discovery.

Shake your body, shake your body, oh
Movement is a continuation of the earlier theme of self-expression.

Shake your body, shake
The artist encourages physical expression of creative energy.

(Come on, I'll take you to Xanadu)
The singer reminds the listener that reaching Xanadu is a journey they will take together through dance and music.

Got to move, get behind the groove
Movement is essential to unlocking creative potential, making it a persistent theme in the song.

You can put away your masquerade
Authenticity is the key to creative expression.

You won't ever have to be afraid
Challenging fear is a necessary part of the creative process.

Open up your eyes and see what is in store
The artist prompts the listener to expand their horizons and take in new experiences.

I must the one that you are searching for
The song suggests that a journey of self-discovery is a journey to find another version of oneself to connect with deeply.

Everybody sing la-la-la
The repetition of this phrase suggests a shared experience, perhaps of joy.

La-la-la-la-la-la-la
This is a musical interlude.

Groove me, groove me, groove me, groove me
The song's title, 'Behind The Groove', is restated in this phrase, emphasizing the importance of discovering oneself and creating through music.

You ought to go with me
The singer invites the listener to embark on a journey of self-discovery and creative expression.