Planet Rock
The Soulsonic Force Lyrics
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Party people
Can y'all get funky?
Soul Sonic Force - can y'all get funky?
The Zulu Nation - can y'all get funky?
Yaaah!
Just hit me
Just taste the funk and hit me
Bambaataa's jus' gettin' so funky, now, hit me
Yaaah!
Just hit me
Just start to chase your dreams
Up out your seats, make your body sway
Socialize, get down, let your soul lead the way
Shake it now, go ladies, it's a livin' dream
Love Life Live
Come play the game, our world is free
Do what you want but scream
We know a place where the nights are hot
It is a house of funk
Females and males
Both headed all for the disco
The D.J. plays your favorite blasts
Takes you back to the past, music's magic (poof)
Bump bump bump get bump with some flash, people
Rock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stop
Rock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stop
The Soul Sonic Force - Mr. Biggs, Pow Wow, and M.C. Globe
We emphasize the show, we got ego
Make this your night, just slip it right, and by day
As the people say, live it up, shucks
No work or play, our world is free
Be what you be - be
Rock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stop
Rock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stop
You're in a place where the nights are hot
Where nature's children dance and set a chance
On this Mother Earth, which is our rock
The time has come, and work for soul, show you really got soul
Are you ready hump bump bump, get bump, now let's go, house
Twist and turn, the you let your body slide
You got the body rock and pop, bounce and pounce
Everybody just rock it, don't stop it
Gotta rock it, don't stop
Keep tickin' and tockin', work it all around the clock
Everybody keep rockin' and clockin' and shockin' and rockin', go house
Everybody say, rock it, don't stop it (Crowd repeats)
Well hit me, Mr. Biggs (Crowd repeats)
Pow Wow (Crowd repeats)
G-L-O-be -E (Crowd repeats)
The Soul Sonic Force
You gotta rock it, pop it, 'cause it's the century
There is such a place that creates such a melody
Our world is but a land of a master jam, get up and dance
It's time to chase your dreams
Up out your seats, make your body sway
Socialize, get down, let your soul lead the way
Shake it now, go ladies, it's a livin' dream
Love Life Live
Zih Zih Zih Zih Zih (ad lib)
Everybody say, rock it, don't stop it (Crowd repeats)
Everybody say, shock it and pop it (Crowd repeats)
Everybody say, ich me sun chi (Crowd repeats)
Say, Planet Rock (Crowd repeats)
It's the sure shot (Crowd repeats)
Say, Planet Rock (Crowd repeats)
It's the sure shot (Crowd repeats)
So twist and turn, then you let your body glide
You got the body rock and pop, bounce and pounce
So hit me
Just taste the funk and hit me
Just get on down and hit me
Bambaataa's gettin' so funky, now hit me
Every piece of the world
Rate the message of the worlds
All men, women, boys, and girls, hey our Planet Rock is superb
Get on it
You got the groove, move (ad lib)
Feel the groove - feell it
Do what ya want but ya know ya got to be cool and boogie
Out on the floor, go down
Bring it low
Close to the ground
Everybody just rock it, don't stop it, gotta rock it Don't stop
Keep tickin' and tockin'
Work it all around the clock
Everybody just rock it, don't stop it
Gotta rockin' don't stoppin', Gotta rock it, don't stop
Gotta rockin' don't stoppin', Gotta rock it, don't stop
The song "Planet Rock" by The Soulsonic Force is a classic hip-hop record that combines elements of electro, funk, and rock to create a danceable track that encourages listeners to let loose and get funky. The lyrics serve as a call to party people to get on the dance floor, forget their troubles, and let the music take control. The song mentions the Zulu Nation, a prominent hip-hop organization founded by Afrika Bambaataa, the leader of The Soulsonic Force. The lyrics also describe a place where the nights are hot and the music is magic, creating a utopian vision where everyone is free to be themselves and express themselves through dance.
The chorus of "Planet Rock" features repetitive chants of "Rock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stop," encouraging dancers to keep moving to the beat. The verses include references to chasing your dreams, socializing, and letting your soul lead the way, all of which suggest a spirit of freedom and self-expression. The lyrics also feature calls-and-responses between MCs and the crowd, suggesting a sense of community and shared experience that is central to hip-hop culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Party people
Addressing the crowd to start the song
Can y'all get funky?
Asking if the audience is ready to dance and have a good time
Soul Sonic Force - can y'all get funky?
Giving a shout out to the group and asking if they are ready to perform
The Zulu Nation - can y'all get funky?
Giving a shout out to The Zulu Nation and asking if they are ready to perform
Yaaah!
Expressing excitement and energy
Just hit me
Asking the DJ to play some music and get the party started
Just taste the funk and hit me
Encouraging the audience to feel the rhythm and dance
Just get on down and hit me
Encouraging the audience to let loose and groove
Bambaataa's jus' gettin' so funky, now, hit me
Giving a shout out to DJ Kool Herc Bambaataa and asking for more music
Just start to chase your dreams
Encouraging the audience to pursue their goals
Up out your seats, make your body sway
Encouraging the audience to stand up and dance
Socialize, get down, let your soul lead the way
Encouraging the audience to have fun and let loose
Shake it now, go ladies, it's a livin' dream
Encouraging the women in the audience to dance and enjoy themselves
Love Life Live
Promoting a positive and vibrant lifestyle
Come play the game, our world is free
Encouraging the audience to enjoy life without any limits
Do what you want but scream
Encouraging the audience to do what they want and be vocal about it
We know a place where the nights are hot
Describing a fun and exciting place to be
It is a house of funk
Describing the atmosphere and style of music
Females and males
Referring to the diverse crowd of dancers
Both headed all for the disco
Describing the popularity of disco music
The D.J. plays your favorite blasts
Describing the role of the DJ in the disco scene
Takes you back to the past, music's magic (poof)
Highlighting the nostalgia and power of music
Bump bump bump get bump with some flash, people
Encouraging the audience to dance and enjoy the music
Rock rock to the Planet Rock, don't stop
Encouraging the crowd to keep dancing and enjoying the music
The Soul Sonic Force - Mr. Biggs, Pow Wow, and M.C. Globe
Introducing the members of the group
We emphasize the show, we got ego
Boasting about the group's performance and confidence
Make this your night, just slip it right, and by day
Encouraging the audience to enjoy the moment and have fun
As the people say, live it up, shucks
Encouraging the audience to have a good time
No work or play, our world is free
Promoting a carefree lifestyle
Be what you be - be
Encouraging the audience to be themselves
You're in a place where the nights are hot
Describing the atmosphere of the disco scene
Where nature's children dance and set a chance
Describing the diverse crowd of dancers
On this Mother Earth, which is our rock
Describing the Earth as a metaphorical rock
The time has come, and work for soul, show you really got soul
Encouraging the audience to dance with soul and passion
Are you ready hump bump bump, get bump, now let's go, house
Encouraging the audience to dance and enjoy the music
Twist and turn, the you let your body slide
Describing a dance move
You got the body rock and pop, bounce and pounce
Describing various dance moves
Everybody just rock it, don't stop it
Encouraging the audience to keep dancing and enjoying the music
Gotta rock it, don't stop
Reiterating the importance of dancing and having fun
Keep tickin' and tockin', work it all around the clock
Encouraging the audience to dance all night long
Everybody say, rock it, don't stop it (Crowd repeats)
Encouraging the audience to chant and participate
Well hit me, Mr. Biggs (Crowd repeats)
Encouraging the audience to hype up the group members
Pow Wow (Crowd repeats)
Hyping up another group member
G-L-O-be -E (Crowd repeats)
Hyping up the final group member
You gotta rock it, pop it, 'cause it's the century
Encouraging the audience to embrace the current time period and have fun
There is such a place that creates such a melody
Describing the atmosphere and music at the disco scene
Our world is but a land of a master jam, get up and dance
Encouraging the audience to dance to the music
Zih Zih Zih Zih Zih (ad lib)
Making a sound effect to enhance the music
Everybody say, rock it, don't stop it (Crowd repeats)
Encouraging the audience to continue dancing and enjoying the music
Everybody say, shock it and pop it (Crowd repeats)
Encouraging the audience to dance with more energy
Everybody say, ich me sun chi (Crowd repeats)
A nonsensical phrase used to add to the funky vibe
Say, Planet Rock (Crowd repeats)
Emphasizing the title of the song
It's the sure shot (Crowd repeats)
A way to hype up the song and group
So hit me
Asking for more music to keep the party going
Every piece of the world
Referring to every person in the world
Rate the message of the worlds
Encouraging the audience to consider the message behind the music and lyrics
All men, women, boys, and girls, hey our Planet Rock is superb
Promoting the song and its impact on everyone
Get on it
Encouraging the audience to continue dancing
You got the groove, move (ad lib)
Encouraging the audience to dance with more rhythm and style
Feel the groove - feell it
Encouraging the audience to really get into the music
Do what ya want but ya know ya got to be cool and boogie
Encouraging the audience to be themselves but also have fun
Out on the floor, go down
Encouraging the audience to dance and enjoy themselves on the dance floor
Bring it low
Encouraging the audience to dance with lower movements
Close to the ground
Describing the type of dance move
Gotta rock it, don't stop
Reiterating the importance of dancing and enjoying oneself
Gotta rockin' don't stoppin', Gotta rock it, don't stop
Reiterating the importance of dancing and enjoying oneself
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Afrika Bambaataa, Arthur H Baker, Ellis Williams, Emil Shult, John Robie, John B. Miller, Ralf Huetter, Robert Allen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheJaybugg311
I don't think people understand and appreciate the creativity that was utilized at the beginning of Hip Hop.
@motherfuckergs2948
I love this, money are destroying the world
@JazzyAmbitions
They was not doing nothing new when it came to stage presence.... Evidence of preexisting examples exits. Now as for the utilization of dancers talent in that respect at that time became huge. So what's left?.... Lyrics and instrumentals! 75% of the times the beats carry the song! The other 30% lyrics!........ Now.
Knowing this all i can do is appreciate the organizers! Work done on stage and to promote the music.
Nothing new under the Sun! It's about promoting, creating a certain vibe and rolling it out.
@andrewruesche3395
Hip Hop originals never received fully due credit for their innovation in music.
@3737raider
This is not the beginning.
@toddcombs9784
I lived it. Spent time watching breakdance competitions. It was a good vibe for a white guy in 1985.
@LLLL-dz9wb
This wasn't just a song, it was a movement.
@randomstuff5100
Still works too
@andreaharper788
It was definitely a movement..autotuning made it better.
@404010ful
It is a futuristic dance piece it played in alot of big dance clubs across the city where I live in Toronto it is pretty repitive but it really keeps you moving .