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Free Style
The Sylvers Lyrics


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They say good times
There won't be no special days
When you move, you do what you want to
People around the world
Party hearty on the floor
And they add their own thing when they start moving
They sway
A little bit of this
They sway
A little bit of that
I say
Get on the floor
And go for what you know

Free style
Free style
Free style
Free style

Keep it time
To the beat of the music
That's what it's all about
Whatever's on the turntable
Gonna put my own label
Do the moving I got to express
They sway
A little bit of this
They sway
A little bit of that
I say
Get on the floor
And go for what you know

Free style
Free style
Free style
Free style

Get on the dance floor

Free style
Do what you wanna do
Free style
Go for what you know
Free style
Whoo, yeah
Free style
Let the music take your mind
Free style
Whoo, yeah
Free style
Do what you wanna do
Free style
Yeah, yeah
Free style
Free style
Free style

Free style
Free style
Free style
Free style
Free style
Free style
Free style
Free style
Free style
Free style
Free style

Overall Meaning

The Sylvers's song, "Free Style," is all about freeing yourself from worry and inhibition to enjoy the moment with abandon. The lyrics describe how people around the world party and add their own movements to the music when they start to move their hips. The dancers add a little bit of this and a little bit of that, moving to the beat of the music. The song's message is clear: Just get on the dance floor and go for what you know.


The song's title, "Free Style," is a nod to the dance genre that emerged in the 1970s that was characterized by improvisation and creative movements. The Sylvers, a family band rooted in R&B and soul music, used funky basslines and disco-infused beats to create a track that was irresistible to dance to. The song's chorus repeats, "Free style," emphasizing the message of freedom and improvisation.


The lyrics are a call to action, encouraging people to let go of their inhibitions and express themselves without fear. The Sylvers suggest that when you dance, you should do what you want to do and not worry about what other people think. In this way, the song celebrates individuality and encourages listeners to embrace their uniqueness.


Line by Line Meaning

They say good times
People say that times are good


There won't be no special days
There will not be any particularly notable or exceptional days


When you move, you do what you want to
When you dance, you express yourself freely


People around the world
Individuals all across the globe


Party hearty on the floor
Are dancing non-stop on the dance floor


And they add their own thing when they start moving
When they start dancing, they incorporate their own unique style


They sway
They move their bodies to the rhythm


A little bit of this
Incorporating a bit of this


They sway
They move their bodies to the rhythm


A little bit of that
Incorporating a bit of that


I say
I suggest


Get on the floor
Join them on the dance floor


And go for what you know
Dance with confidence and show off your moves


Free style
Dance however you want to


Free style
Dance however you want to


Free style
Dance however you want to


Free style
Dance however you want to


Keep it time
Keep to the tempo


To the beat of the music
Matching the rhythm of the song


That's what it's all about
That's the essence of dancing


Whatever's on the turntable
Whatever music is playing


Gonna put my own label
Going to add my own style


Do the moving I got to express
Dance in the way that expresses myself


Get on the dance floor
Join them on the dance floor


Free style
Dance however you want to


Do what you wanna do
Dance as you please


Go for what you know
Show off your best moves


Whoo, yeah
Expressing excitement enthusiastically


Let the music take your mind
Allow the music to elevate your emotions


Yeah, yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation


Free style
Dance however you want to


Free style
Dance however you want to


Free style
Dance however you want to


Free style
Dance however you want to


Free style
Dance however you want to


Free style
Dance however you want to


Free style
Dance however you want to


Free style
Dance however you want to


Free style
Dance however you want to


Free style
Dance however you want to




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Comments from YouTube:

@ritanemons9296

The Slyvers are multi- talented. Besides singing, Leon writes and arranges their tunes, Ricky, Edmund and James play guitar, drums and keyboard. Leon also plays guitar. Not to mention they can dance. That Edmund, whew!! Charmaine designs their outfits, helping them look so good doing their thing. The most beautiful family ever. By the way, The Slyvers will be featured again on Unsung on family night on May 4th. Don't miss it

@amazing50000

Pat Slyvers also played keyboards. I see her credited all over Solar Records releases. Foster Slyvers also played the bass and Charmaine co-wrote hit records for Solar Recording Artists like "In The Raw" by The Whispers & "A Night To Remember" by Shalamar.

@MusicLoverPearson

Ricky, Edmund and James play guitar, drums and keyboard they also write songs as well.

@MsTexas73

Leon also plays the bass. He is well known for some infamous bass lines on SOLAR Records.

Angie also helped to write some songs on a couple of their albums.

@WayneInSF

Angie and Charmaine BELT this track out of the park. Those right there was a Grammy worthy vocal performance.

@1980Triumph

This is probably my favorite Sylvers TV performance, the girls just killed it every way possibly.

@GQBlue3

+1980Triumph I agree. I love this.

@ljm25799

YES!!

@harviejohnson6692

This group was definitely special!

@anthonymoody6711

That's that FUNK!!! I love this song because they showcased the sisters' harmonies.

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