Ranking Full Stop
The English Beat Lyrics

Rankin' come forward
Addressing himself as Ranking, the singer invites others to listen to his message.

Full stop, say ranking full stop
Ranking Full Stop is the singer's name and his message is clear and precise.

My name is ranking full stop
The singer repeats his name, reinforcing his identity for the listener.

So all you really got to do is just-a move you little feet
The singer encourages his listeners to dance to the beat.

And just-a rock-a to the beat, as I would say, yeah, alright
The singer advises that one simply needs to follow the rhythm with ease and confidence.

And when you hear the signal you must stop, I said rock
The singer warns listeners that there are certain times when they need to abruptly stop dancing but only to restart it again.

I said you rock it and you shock it, and you, ooh, say so, oh lord
The singer praises listeners who dance energetically and with joy.

Now hold on down there, take it easy, yeah, alright
The singer suggests pacing oneself and to not get too carried away with the music.

Said are you ready, said are you ready to stop
The singer reminds his listeners that stopping the dance is necessary at times.

Ready, said are you ready to go
The singer asks if his audience is ready to dance to the beat again.

Full stop, me, stop, full stop (Ranking full stop) now that's the name I would really, really say
The singer repeats his name and encourages his listeners to do so, emphasizing the importance of clarity and communication.

You move your little feet, you rock-a to the beat
The singer reiterates that all one needs to do is move their feet and dance.

You hear this song and you gotta come around
The singer asserts that this particular music will compel listeners to dance.

I see you upon the street, you look so sweet
The singer notices someone dancing and praises their sweet dance moves.

I see you with your dancin' feet, yeah
The singer compliments the listener's dancing.

Said are you ready, said are you ready to go
The singer again asks his audience if they are ready to dance.

Full stop, me, stop, full stop (To ranking full stop) as I would tell ya 'bout this song, so c'mon
The singer repeats his name again, and urges his listeners to listen to his thoughts about the music.

Brr-yeah
The singer punctuates his statement with an exclamation that adds emphasis to what he is saying.

Your dancing took it over you know
The singer is pleased when his audience gets fully immersed in the music and dance.

I say you come from dover you know
The singer makes an observation, noting where his audience is from.

And I would really, really tell ya and show you all
The singer intends to provide instruction and guidance on how to dance.

To do the ranking full stop
The singer communicates that he has a unique dance style called the 'Ranking Full Stop'.

I said you move to your left and then you move to you right
The singer gives specific instructions on how to properly dance the 'Ranking Full Stop' dance.

Tell you 'bout this song and you got to unite
The singer urges his listeners to come together through dance and togetherness.

And then you do it 'till midnight you know
The singer encourages his audience to dance all night long.

All singing are you ready, said are you ready to stop
The singer and his audience sing in unison, further emphasizing their connection through dance and music.

I'm dead
This may be interpreted as a closing statement or commentary on the subject matter of the song.