Let's Get It Started
The Black Eyed PeasЀ Lyrics
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And the base keep runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and
Runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and
In this context, there's no disrespect, so
When I bust my rhyme, you break your necks
We got five minutes for us to disconnect
Obstacles are inefficient, follow your intuition
Free your inner soul and break away from tradition
Coz when we beat out, girl it's pullin' without
You wouldn't believe how we wow shit out
Burn it till it's burned out
Turn it till it's turned out
Act up from north, west, east, south
Everybody, everybody, let's get into it
Get stupid
Get it started, get it started, get it started
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Yeah
Lose control, of body and soul
Don't move too fast, people, just take it slow
Don't get ahead, just jump into it
Y'all hear about it, the Peas'll do it
Get stutted, get stupid
You'll want me body people will walk you through it
Step by step, like you're into new kid
Inch by inch with the new solution
Transmit hits, with no delusion
The feeling's irresistible and that's how we movin'
Everybody, everybody, let's get into it
Get stupid
Get it started, get it started, get it started
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Yeah
Runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin runnin' and
C'mon y'all, lets get woohoo!
Lets get woohoo! (in here)
Lets get woohoo!
Lets get woohoo! (in here)
Lets get woohoo!
Lets get woohoo! (in here) ow, ow, ow!
Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya
Let's get ill, that's the deal
At the gate, we'll bring the bud top drill (just)
Lose your mind this is the time
Y'all test this drill, just and bang your spine (just)
Bob your head like me APL de, up inside your club or in your Bentley
Get messy, loud and sick.
Y'all mount past slow mo in another head trip (so)
Come then now do not correct it, let's get ignant let's get hectic
Everybody, everybody, let's get into it
Get stupid
Get it started, get it started, get it started
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Yeah
Lets get woohoo!
Lets get woohoo! (in here)
Lets get woohoo!
Lets get woohoo! (in here)
Lets get woohoo!
Lets get woohoo! (in here) ow, ow, ow!
Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya
Runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin'
The Black Eyed Peas' "Let's Get It Started" is an up-tempo dance-pop track that is all about letting go and just having fun. The lyrics encourage the listener to lose control of their body and soul and to forget about intellectual pursuits for just a little while in favor of feeling the rhythm and letting loose. The song starts off with a repetition of "Let's get it started, in here" followed by a bassline that keeps running and running, creating a sense of momentum that propels the listeners onto the dance floor.
The lyrics argue that there's no disrespect in this context, an implicit reference to the party atmosphere that the song sets up. When the MC busts his rhyme, it's only natural for the listeners to break their necks in response, emphasizing the infectious beats that the song puts forth. The idea is to disconnect from intellectual pursuits and focus on rhythm, with collecting the rhythm effect being the focus. The song suggests that obstacles are inefficient and that intuition should take over, as participants should free their inner soul and let go of tradition.
The song urges listeners to get stupid and jump into it, with the Black Eyed Peas promising to walk them through the steps. The lyrics emphasize inching along with the new solution, transmitting hits without delusion, as the feeling that comes with letting go is irresistible. The song ends with a repetition of "let's get woo hoo!" emphasizing the wild and out of control nature of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's get it started, in here
Let's begin what we came here to do, right now
And the base keep runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and
Runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and
The beat continues to play repeatedly and fast, urging us to keep moving and never stop
In this context, there's no disrespect, so
When I bust my rhyme, you break your necks
We are not trying to offend or be disrespectful, just trying to express ourselves through our music and lyrics so intensely that it will move you physically
We got five minutes for us to disconnect
From all intellect collect the rhythm effect
We have a limited amount of time to let go of our intellectual thoughts and fully immerse ourselves in the power of the rhythmic effect of the music
Obstacles are inefficient, follow your intuition
Free your inner soul and break away from tradition
Do not let obstacles stand in the way of following your intuition and freeing your soul from the confines of tradition
Coz when we beat out, girl it's pullin' without
You wouldn't believe how we wow shit out
Burn it till it's burned out
Turn it till it's turned out
Act up from north, west, east, south
Our music has the power to pull people in without any effort or explanation needed. We will make sure to give it our all until it is exhausted, and to act up from all directions
Everybody, everybody, let's get into it
Get stupid
Get it started, get it started, get it started
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here
Yeah
Everyone should join in and start moving to the music, even if it means being silly. Let's start the party and keep it going
Lose control, of body and soul
Don't move too fast, people, just take it slow
Don't get ahead, just jump into it
Y'all hear about it, the Peas'll do it
Let go of all control and let the music take over your entire being. Don't worry about keeping up with the pace, just jump in and follow along with us
Get stutted, get stupid
You'll want me body people will walk you through it
Step by step, like you're into new kid
Inch by inch with the new solution
We will guide you on how to move to the music, step by step, until you fully embrace the new solution and feel comfortable with it
Transmit hits, with no delusion
The feeling's irresistible and that's how we movin'
We are sending out hits through our music without any false ideas, and the irresistible feeling that comes with it is what keeps us moving forward
C'mon y'all, lets get woohoo!
Lets get woohoo! (in here)
Lets get woohoo!
Lets get woohoo! (in here)
Lets get woohoo!
Lets get woohoo! (in here) ow, ow, ow!
Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya
We want everyone to join us in shouting and expressing their excitement with loud 'woohoos' together
Let's get ill, that's the deal
At the gate, we'll bring the bud top drill (just)
Lose your mind this is the time
Y'all test this drill, just and bang your spine (just)
Bob your head like me APL de, up inside your club or in your Bentley
Get messy, loud and sick.
Y'all mount past slow mo in another head trip (so)
Come then now do not correct it, let's get ignant let's get hectic
We want to get crazy and sick with our music, banging our spines to the drill and bobbing our heads to the rhythm. Let's let go and get 'ignant' and 'hectic' together
Lets get woohoo!
Lets get woohoo! (in here)
Lets get woohoo!
Lets get woohoo! (in here)
Lets get woohoo!
Lets get woohoo! (in here) ow, ow, ow!
Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya
'Woohoo' has become our anthem for this party, so let's keep shouting it out loud and expressing our excitement
Runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin'
The beat is still running strong, urging us to keep moving and never stop, even after the song ends
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLAN PINEDA, GEORGE PAJON JR., JAIME GOMEZ, MICHAEL J. III FRATANTUNO, TERENCE YOSHIAKI, WILL ADAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LukaMamukelashvili
FUCK YES, this song still kicks in 2021. I love rediscovering my childhood songs.
@ryuoh6928
So do I, my man
@daniellamoreno3616
Yes Fuc&!!!
@reetukivisaari2096
Same dude, Im actually pretty sad how there just aint this kinda songs and music anymore that give you literal chills
@chrisrandall2710
Where are twinsisthenewtrend?
@illiapagan2860
Pretty good song
@makeovermelanie3361
That moment you realize this song came out in 2003 and still hits like it just released.
@undertaker11ism
Facts
@carloselton
yes
@aisosauhunmwangho2154
True