Boom Boom Pow
The Black Eyed Peas(黑眼豆豆合唱團) Lyrics


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Gotta get that
Gotta get that
Gotta get that
Gotta get that that that

Boom boom boom (Gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (Gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (Gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (Gotta get that)

Boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
Boom boom boom

Yo, I got the hit that beat the block
You can get that bass overload
I got the that rock and roll
That future flow

That digital spit
Next level visual shit
I got that (Boom boom boom)
How the beat bang (Boom boom boom)

I like that boom boom pow
Them chickens jackin' my style
They try to copy my swagger
I'm on that next shit now
I'm so 3008
You so 2000 and late
I got that boom boom boom
That future boom boom boom
Let me get it now

Boom boom boom (Gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (Gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (Gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (Gotta get that)

Boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
Boom boom boom

I'm on that supersonic boom
Y'all hear the spaceship zoom
When when I step inside the room them girls go ape shit, uh
Y'all stuck on super A-shit
That low-fi stupid 8 bit
I'm on that HD flat
This beat go boom boom pow

I'm a beast when you turn me on
Into the future Cybertron
Harder, faster, better, stronger
Text the ladies longer, 'cause
We got to beat that bounce
We got to beat that pounds
We got the beat that 808
That the boom boom in your town
People in the place
If you wanna get down
Put your hands in the air
Will.I.am drop the beat now

Yep yep, I be rockin' the beats (Yep, yep)
I be rockin' the beats (Yep yep yep, yep)

Here we go, here we go
Satellite radio
Y'all getting hit with the (Boom boom)
Beats so big I'm steppin on leprechauns
Shitin' on y'all you with the (Boom boom)
Shitin' on y'all you with the (Boom boom)
Shitin' on y'all you with the
This beat be bumpin' bumpin'
This beat go boom boom

Let the beat rock, let the beat rock, let the beat rock

This beat be bumpin' bumpin'
This beat go boom boom

I like that boom boom pow
Them chickens jackin' my style
They try to copy my swagger
I'm on that next shit now
I'm so 3008, you so 2000 and late
I got that boom boom boom
That future boom boom boom, let me get it now

Boom boom boom (Gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (Gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (Gotta get that)
Boom boom boom (Gotta get that)

Boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
That boom boom boom
Boom boom boom

Let the beat rock (Let the beat rock)




Let the beat rock (Let the beat)
Let the beat rock (Let the beat rock, rock, rock, rock)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Boom Boom Pow" by Black Eyed Peas have been interpreted in many different ways. At its core, the song is about the power and energy of music, especially the kind that gets people on their feet and dancing. The repetitive "Gotta get that" line is a nod to the feeling of anticipation and excitement that comes with hearing a beat drop, while the "boom boom boom" chorus represents the pulsing rhythm that drives the song forward.


The lyrics also touch on themes of innovation and staying ahead of the curve. Will.I.Am's verse includes the line "I'm so 3008, you so 2000 and late," which suggests that he and the Black Eyed Peas are always looking for the next big thing and staying one step ahead of the competition. This makes them trendsetters, and others try to emulate them.


Overall, the song is a celebration of the power of music to bring people together, get them moving, and create a sense of excitement and fun. The Black Eyed Peas show their ability to create a catchy melody and their lyrical prowess with the fusion of traditional hip-hop elements with futuristic beats.


Line by Line Meaning

Gotta get that
I need to obtain that thing


Gotta get that that that
I need to obtain that thing, so much so that I'm emphasizing it by repeating the phrase


Boom boom boom (Gotta get that)
I need to obtain that thing and the beat of the music is reinforcing that urgency


Yo, I got the hit that beat the block
I have a hit song that is popular all around the neighborhood


You can get that bass overload
The bass in my song is so intense that it can physically affect you


I got the that rock and roll
My style of music mixes elements of rock and roll into it


That future flow
I have a unique and innovative style of rapping


That digital spit
My lyrics are technologically advanced and often reference the digital world


Next level visual shit
My music videos are of superior quality, often incorporating futuristic and innovative technology


How the beat bang (Boom boom boom)
The beat of my music is incredibly intense and attention-grabbing


I like that boom boom pow
I enjoy the bass and energy in my own music


Them chickens jackin' my style
Other musicians are copying my style and sound


They try to copy my swagger
Other musicians are trying to imitate my unique personality and confidence


I'm on that next shit now
I am now creating new and innovative music that will be popular in the future


I'm so 3008
I am incredibly advanced and ahead of my time


You so 2000 and late
Other people are outdated and not as innovative as I am


That future boom boom boom
My music style is innovative and will be popular in the future


I'm on that supersonic boom
My music is a hit and is spreading fast


Y'all hear the spaceship zoom
My music is so good that it feels like you're on a rocket ship taking off


Y'all stuck on super A-shit
Other musicians are creating mediocre and unoriginal music


That low-fi stupid 8 bit
Other music sounds old-fashioned and outdated


This beat go boom boom pow
The beat of my music is powerful and memorable


I'm a beast when you turn me on
When my song comes on, I become energetic and passionate


Into the future Cybertron
My music style is innovative and futuristic


Harder, faster, better, stronger
My music is characterized by intensity and strength


We got to beat that bounce
Our music must have intense and catchy beats to be successful


We got to beat that pounds
Our music must be loud and powerful to be popular


We got the beat that 808
We have a specific type of bass beat that is popular


That the boom boom in your town
Our music is widely popular and well-known in your area


Let the beat rock
Let the music continue to play and inspire people to dance and enjoy themselves


Satellite radio
Our music is available to many people through nationwide radio service


Y'all getting hit with the (Boom boom)
Listeners are enjoying and dancing to the catchy and powerful beat


Beats so big I'm steppin on leprechauns
The bass of my music is so intense that it feels like I could step on mythical creatures


Shitin' on y'all you with the (Boom boom)
My music is so good that it overshadows the work of other musicians




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: STACY FERGUSON, ALLAN PINEDA, JAIME GOMEZ, WILL ADAMS

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@faracarib9737

i'm sorry for the future kids who didn't get to experience these songs

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They will in 3008

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Brandon oop 2006 and grew up with this shit

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I’m sad that I’m 9

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