Groove Is In The Heart
The Hit Nation Lyrics
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The chills that you spill up my back
Keep me filled with satisfaction when weβ²re done
Satisfaction of what's to come
I couldnβ²t ask for another
No, I couldn't ask for another
Your groove, I do deeply dig
No walls, only the bridge, my supper dish
I couldn't ask for another
No, I couldnβ²t ask for another
Groove is in the heart, Groove is in the heart
Groove is in the heart, Groove is in the heart
Watch out!
The depth of hula groove
Move us to the nth hoop
Weβ²re going through to, Horten hears a who
I couldn't ask for another
No, I couldnβ²t ask for another
DJ Soul was on a roll
I been told he can't be sold
Not vicious or malicious
Just de-lovely and delicious
I couldnβ²t ask for another
Someone's in this torso (yeah)
Hot! Gotta deal you wanna know (wanna know)
Dee-Liteful truly Dee-Liteful (liteful)
Makinβ² it doin' it 'specially at show (show)
Feeling kinda high like a Hendrix haze (haze)
Music makes motion moves like a maze (maze)
All inside of me (side)
Heart especially (yeah)
Help of the rhythm where I wanna be (cβ²mon)
Flowinβ² glowin' with electric eyes (ha)
You dip to the dive baby youβ²ll realize (yeah)
Baby you'll see the funky side of me
Baby youβ²ll see that rhythm is the key (hmm!)
Get get ready with it (with it)
Can't canβ²t quit it (quit it)
Stomp on the street when I hear a funk beat (beat)
Playing Pied Piper
Follow what's true
Baby just sing about the groove (sing it)
Groove is in the heart
Groove is in the heart
Groove is in the heart
Groove is in the heart
Groove is in the heart
The Hit Nation's song "Groove Is In The Heart" is an upbeat, funky dance tune about the rapturous feeling one gets when grooving to a good beat. In the opening lines, the singer is filled with chills up their back that lead to a sense of satisfaction when the dance is over, eagerly anticipating the next opportunity to groove. The singer then riffs on the concept of satisfaction, saying they "couldn't ask for another" great groove. The song takes on a playful and nonsensical tone as the singer describes an array of visuals and sensations, such as succotash and hula hoops, that evoke the joy of dancing. The lyrics also feature an ode to DJ Soul, who can't be bought and is both lovely and delicious, adding to the song's sense of fun and infectious energy.
The chorus of the song is an earworm that has endured through the years, with the infectious repetition of the phrase "Groove is in the heart" highlighting the song's central message of the connective power of music. The lyrics also suggest that dancing is an experience that transcends words, as evidenced by the line "I couldn't ask for another" and the repeated refrain of "can't quit it." Ultimately, "Groove Is In The Heart" is a tribute to the unifying power of music, particularly when experienced through the physical sensation of dancing with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Dig
I appreciate and enjoy this song
The chills that you spill up my back
The sensation I feel while listening to this music is pleasurable and exciting
Keep me filled with satisfaction when we're done
I feel content and happy after listening to this song
Satisfaction of what's to come
I am excited for what comes next in the song
I couldn't ask for another
This song is already so good, I don't need anything else
No, I couldn't ask for another
I am very satisfied with this song and don't need any more music right now
Your groove, I do deeply dig
I really enjoy the style and rhythm of this song
No walls, only the bridge, my supper dish
There are no barriers in this music, only connections and nourishment
My succotash wish
All I want is to enjoy this song and nothing else
Groove is in the heart, Groove is in the heart
This song has a strong, undeniable rhythm
Watch out!
Be prepared for the intensity and energy of this song
The depth of hula groove
There is a deep, complex rhythm to this music
Move us to the nth hoop
This music is so powerful that it moves us to extreme excitement
We're going through to, Horten hears a who
We are transcending everyday reality and experiencing something extraordinary
DJ Soul was on a roll
The DJ is doing a great job and is in the flow of the music
I been told he can't be sold
The DJ is so good that no amount of money could buy his talent
Not vicious or malicious
The DJ is not trying to harm anyone or be mean
Just de-lovely and delicious
The DJ is doing a great job and is fun to listen to
Someone's in this torso (yeah)
The music is so powerful that it feels like someone is inside my body
Hot! Gotta deal you wanna know (wanna know)
This music is really good and you want to know all about it
Dee-Liteful truly Dee-Liteful (liteful)
This music is delightful and brings joy and happiness
Makin' it doin' it 'specially at show (show)
This music is especially great when performed live in front of an audience
Feeling kinda high like a Hendrix haze (haze)
The music makes me feel like I'm under the influence of drugs and Jimi Hendrix's music
Music makes motion moves like a maze (maze)
The way the music moves and changes is like navigating through a complex maze
All inside of me (side)
The music is moving and resonating within my body
Heart especially (yeah)
The music is resonating with my emotions and creating a strong feeling in my heart
Help of the rhythm where I wanna be (c'mon)
The rhythm of the music is helping me feel good and be in a positive state of mind
Flowin' glowin' with electric eyes (ha)
The music and rhythm is flowing and glowing, giving me energy and excitement
You dip to the dive baby you'll realize (yeah)
If you embrace the rhythm and let yourself go, you'll understand how great this music is
Baby you'll see the funky side of me
This music brings out my funky side and makes me want to dance
Baby you'll see that rhythm is the key (hmm!)
The key to feeling good and enjoying life is being able to move to the rhythm of the music
Get get ready with it (with it)
Get ready to dance and enjoy this music
Can't can't quit it (quit it)
I can't stop listening to this music or dancing to its rhythm
Stomp on the street when I hear a funk beat (beat)
When I hear a funky beat, I can't help but dance and move my feet
Playing Pied Piper
The music is so powerful that it leads and guides us like the Pied Piper
Follow what's true
The rhythm and energy of the music is true and authentic, and we should follow it
Baby just sing about the groove (sing it)
Let's all sing together about how great this music and its groove is
Groove is in the heart
This music has an undeniable and powerful rhythm that resonates with our hearts
Writer(s): Dmitry Brill, Towa Tei, Herbie Hancock, Kier Kirby, Kamal Fareed
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