Pop Muzik
The M Lyrics


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Pop, pop, pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik (get up)

Get down
Pop, pop, pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik

Radio, video
Boogie with a suitcase
Go living in a disco
Forget about the rat race
Let's do the milkshake
Selling like a hot cake
Try some, buy some
Fe, fi, foe, fum

Talk about
Pop muzik

Talk about
Pop muzik

(Jitterbug) Pop muzik
(Jitterbug) Pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik

(Shoobie, doobie, do wop) I wanna dedicate it
(Pop, pop, shoo wop) Everybody made it
(Shoobie, doobie, do wop) Infiltrate it
(Pop, pop, shoo wop) Activate it
New York, London, Paris, Munich
Everybody talk about pop muzik

Talk about
Pop muzik

Talk about
Pop muzik

Pop, pop, pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik

Singing in the subway
Shovel with a shoeshine
Mix me a molotov
I'm on the headline
Wanna be a gun slinger
Don't be a rock singer
Eenie, meenie, mienie, mo
Whichever way you wanna go

Talk about
Pop muzik

Talk about
Pop muzik

(Shoobie, doobie, do wop) Lyin' in the tree
(Pop, pop, shoo wop) Einie meanie
(Shoobie, doobie, do wop) Right in between it
(Pop, pop, shoo wop) You know what I'm meaning

Hit it
Now you know what I say

Talk about
Pop muzik

Everybody talk about
Pop muzik

Pop, pop, pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik

All around the world
Wherever you are
Dance in the street
Anything you like
Do it in the car
In the middle of the night
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

Dance in the supermarket
Dig it in the fast lane
Listen to the countdown
They're playing our song again
I can't get jumping jack
I wanna hold get back
Moonlight muzak
Nick nack paddy wack

Talk about
Pop muzik

Talk about
Pop muzik

(Shoobie, doobie, do wop) It's all around you
(Pop, pop, shoo wop) I wanna surround you
(Shoobie, doobie, do wop) It's all around you
(Pop, pop, shoo wop) Hit it

(Jitterbug) Pop muzik
(Jitterbug) Pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik

Pop, pop, pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik

New York, London, Paris, Munich
Everybody talk about, hm, pop muzik

Shoobie, doobie, do wop
Pop, pop, shoo wop
Shoobie, doobie, do wop
Pop, pop, shoo wop

New York, London, Paris, Munich
Everybody talk about pop muzik

Talk about
Pop muzik

Talk about pop muzik

Pop, pop, pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik
Now, listen

Talk about (pop, pop, pop muzik)
Talk about (pop, pop, pop muzik)
Talk about the fever
Pop, pop, pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik

New York, London, Paris, Munich
Everybody talk about pop muzik

Talk about
Pop muzik
Talk about pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik
Now, listen

Talk about (pop, pop, pop muzik)
Talk about (pop, pop, pop muzik)
Talk about the fever
Pop, pop, pop muzik
Pop, pop, pop muzik




Do you remit?
Loud and clear-cle-cle-cle-clear

Overall Meaning

The M's song "Pop Muzik" is a tribute to the trendy, upbeat sounds that characterized pop music in the late 1970s. The song's lyrics celebrate pop culture and dance, urging listeners to forget about the "rat race" and live in the moment. The song's opening lines, "Pop, pop, pop muzik / Pop, pop, pop muzik (get up)," immediately establish the energetic, infectious tone that characterizes the entire song.


Throughout the song, the M's mention various elements of pop culture, including radio, video, disco, and milkshakes. The verses contain several playful references, such as "Singing in the subway / Shovel with a shoeshine," and the chorus repeatedly urges listeners to "Talk about pop muzik." The song's bridge, which features the repeated lines "New York, London, Paris, Munich / Everybody talk about pop muzik," reinforces the idea that pop music is a universally loved cultural phenomenon.


Overall, "Pop Muzik" is a catchy, upbeat celebration of pop music and its cultural significance. The M's take a lighthearted and joyful approach to the topic, encouraging their listeners to dance, sing along, and just enjoy the music.


Line by Line Meaning

Pop, pop, pop muzik
The popularity and importance of music in society is being emphasized


Pop, pop, pop muzik (get up)
The call to action for people to get up and dance to music


Get down
Encouragement to dance energetically


Radio, video
Reference to the channels through which music is spread


Boogie with a suitcase
To dance while carrying possessions with you


Go living in a disco
Living life in a carefree and fun way, similar to being in a disco


Forget about the rat race
The need to let go of the stresses and pressures of daily life


Let's do the milkshake
To dance in a fun and lively way


Selling like a hot cake
Something that is in high demand and selling fast


Try some, buy some
Encouragement to try and purchase music


Fe, fi, foe, fum
Silly sounds that are used for emphasis and fun


Talk about pop muzik
The importance of discussing and spreading knowledge about music


(Jitterbug) Pop muzik
A specific type of dance associated with the music


(Shoobie, doobie, do wop) I wanna dedicate it
The desire to dedicate the music to someone or something special


(Pop, pop, shoo wop) Everybody made it
The success and popularity of the genre


(Shoobie, doobie, do wop) Infiltrate it
The ability to spread the music to different audiences and places


(Pop, pop, shoo wop) Activate it
The ability to energize and excite people through music


New York, London, Paris, Munich
The international crossover and popularity of the music


Everybody talk about pop muzik
The ubiquitous discussion and influence of the genre


Singing in the subway
The idea of music being present everywhere, even in public places


Shovel with a shoeshine
The idea of working hard while still being able to enjoy music


Mix me a molotov
A metaphorical way of saying to mix music with energy and passion


I'm on the headline
The idea of becoming famous and being in the public eye


Wanna be a gun slinger
The desire to be cool and tough, like a cowboy or gangster


Don't be a rock singer
Advice to not limit oneself to one genre or type of music


Eenie, meenie, mienie, mo
A silly rhyme used for fun and emphasis


Whichever way you wanna go
The ability to have freedom and choice in music preferences


(Shoobie, doobie, do wop) Lyin' in the tree
Creating a visual image of someone relaxing and listening to music in a tree


(Pop, pop, shoo wop) Einie meanie
More silly sounds that contribute to the playful and fun nature of the music


(Shoobie, doobie, do wop) Right in between it
Emphasis on the idea of choices and preferences in music


(Pop, pop, shoo wop) You know what I'm meaning
The clarity and importance of the message about music


Hit it
Encouragement for the music to continue and for people to keep dancing


Now you know what I say
The important message about the power and influence of music


Everybody talk about
The continued and widespread discussion of music


All around the world
The universal reach and influence of music


Wherever you are
The idea that music is everywhere and accessible to everyone


Dance in the street
A joyful way to celebrate music


Anything you like
The freedom to enjoy any type of music


Do it in the car
The ability to enjoy music while driving or in transit


In the middle of the night
The idea that music can be enjoyed anytime, day or night


La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Silly sounds that add to the fun and playful nature of the music


Dance in the supermarket
The idea of enjoying music in unexpected places


Dig it in the fast lane
The ability to enjoy music while living life on the go


Listen to the countdown
A reference to the anticipation and excitement of hearing a favorite song on the radio


They're playing our song again
The joy of hearing a favorite song being played


I can't get jumping jack
The desire to dance energetically and joyfully


I wanna hold get back
The desire to hold back and savor the joy of the music


Moonlight muzak
The idea of enjoying music under a beautiful moonlit sky


Nick nack paddy wack
Silly nonsense rhymes that add to the fun and playful nature of the music


(Shoobie, doobie, do wop) It's all around you
Music is everywhere, surrounding and permeating daily life


(Pop, pop, shoo wop) I wanna surround you
The desire to share and enjoy music with others


(Pop, pop, shoo wop) Hit it
The continued encouragement to enjoy and dance to the music


Talk about the fever
The intensity and passion associated with the love of music


Do you remit?
A rhetorical question that highlights the infectious nature of music


Loud and clear-cle-cle-cle-clear
Silly sounds used for emphasis and fun




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBIN EDMOND SCOTT

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Comments from YouTube:

@ChadtheHammer

Eighties music was so epic it had to start in 1979.

@80ssynthfan48

1979 is "honorary 80s" to me.

@Sum_Yousah

1978 actually: "Die Roboter" by Kraftwerk

@Sum_Yousah

"Roboter", "Are Friends Electric", "Cars", "Video Killed The Radio Star" and "Pop Muzik" are songs that were WAY ahead of their time!

@zerep11

Yes indeed. I remember watching the videos on "Video Concert Hall" on PBS way before MTV was a twinkle.

@queenswarthamaniharrington992

Check out New Zealand band Misex for another good band from this genre/ time. "Computer Games" is a good start.

@serendavies7375

Who's listening in 2024?

@petrajunemann4980

Me😊

@zapkvr

Its STILL a rip-off of Amon Düul

@memoio8202

Me !!

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