Who Feelin` It
Tom Tom Club Lyrics
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Who loves it, shows it
Who feels it, loves it
Who knows it, shows it
Wicky-wicky, here comes my genius
Killin' me wicked with his stylus
Slap it on the turntable, DJ
Invisibl Skratch (n) Piklz
Beastie Boys, thrills and tickles
Beat Junkies, make it funky, please
Fela Kuti is no Zombi!
Scratch it up, here comes my genius
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious
Nasty licks, they are serious
'The Message,' delirious!
Do Boy's a genius chameleon
Afrika Bambaataa holds dominion!
Fugees on the scene like a Felini dream
Salvation's here ?la Al Green!
Who feels it, knows it
Who loves it, shows it
Who feels it, loves it
Who knows it, shows it
Do you wanna get jiggy with a genius?
Hardest workin' man in the business
Shufflin' grooves from the underground
Nobody move, must be James Brown!
Wu Tang, mix it up sinuous
Big Baby Jesus is a genius
My Manu D'Bango
Rockin' the mic like Chango!
Ya, ya, wo, wo, wo. . .
Sticky-sticky finger on a fader
A-slippin-and-a-slidin with the Raida
Here is transportation to heaven
Props to the chops of the X-men!
Wally Badarou is a genius
DJ Babu, spontaneous
Bernie Worrell, a visionary
Play for me Lee Perry
Tra la la la la! Tra la la la la!
Pass the Peas to the JBs!
Whatcha gonna do with a broken heart?
Sip Cristal, burn up the chart
Whatcha gonna do when they put you down?
Move to the tip, groove underground
Whatcha gonna do when you miss your mark?
Chill out, choose a brand new start
How does it feel to be back on top?
It's good, un-huh, and you don't stop!
Who feels it, knows it
Who loves it, shows it
Who feels it, loves it
Who knows it, shows it
Who feels it, knows it
Who loves it, shows it
Who feels it, loves it
Who knows it, shows it
Oops! Yo' mama!
Ya, ya, wo, wo, wo. . .
No one can sing quite like Otis Redding!
Whatcha gonna do with a broken heart?
Sip Cristal, burn up the chart!
Whatcha gonna do when they put you down?
Move to the tip, groove underground!
Whatcha gonna do when you miss your mark?
Chill out, choose a brand new start!
How does it feel to be back on top?
It's good, un-huh, and you don't stop!
Ya, ya, wo, wo, wo. . .
Who feels it, knows it
Who loves it, shows it
Who feels it, loves it
Who knows it, shows it
Who feels it, knows it
Who loves it, shows it
Who feels it, loves it
Who knows it, shows it
The lyrics to Tom Tom Club's "Who Feelin' It" speak to the power of music and how those who truly appreciate and understand it know how to express that love. The repetition of the phrase "who feels it, knows it" highlights how music is something that can be felt deeply and personally. The next lines, "who loves it, shows it" and "who knows it, shows it," suggest that those who have a true appreciation for music are often the ones who will express that appreciation outwardly.
The rest of the lyrics name-check a number of legendary musicians in the hip-hop, funk, and soul genres, as well as some contemporary acts like the Fugees. The verses highlight the skills of DJs and turntablists, with mentions of legends like Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and contemporary acts like DJ Babu. Throughout the song, the lyrics blend the old and new in the world of music, acknowledging the rich history of funk and soul while also celebrating contemporary acts that carry on that tradition.
Line by Line Meaning
Who feels it, knows it
If you experience something, you understand it fully
Who loves it, shows it
If you enjoy something, you express it through your actions
Who feels it, loves it
If you are deeply connected to something, you have a strong passion for it
Who knows it, shows it
If you have knowledge about something, you can demonstrate it through your behavior
Wicky-wicky, here comes my genius
Introducing the musical talent who's about to perform
Killin' me wicked with his stylus
The performer is incredibly skilled with the turntables
Slap it on the turntable, DJ
Put on the record, DJ
Won't you play for me Marvin Gaye?
Requesting a song by Marvin Gaye to be played
Invisibl Skratch (n) Piklz
A reference to a turntable band
Beastie Boys, thrills and tickles
The Beastie Boys are exciting and entertaining
Beat Junkies, make it funky, please
A request for the Beat Junkies to make the music fun and groovy
Fela Kuti is no Zombi!
Fela Kuti is a talented musician, not a zombie
Scratch it up, here comes my genius
The DJ is going to scratch the record while the talented musician performs
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious
A reference to a rap group
Nasty licks, they are serious
The musicians are talented and play impressive music
'The Message,' delirious!
A reference to a song titled 'The Message' which is powerful and effective
Do Boy's a genius chameleon
Do Boy is a versatile and skilled artist
Afrika Bambaataa holds dominion!
Afrika Bambaataa is a dominant force in the music industry
Fugees on the scene like a Felini dream
The Fugees are making a bold entrance, like a dream by an acclaimed Italian film director
Salvation's here ?la Al Green!
A savior has arrived, resembling the famous soul singer Al Green
Do you wanna get jiggy with a genius?
Asking if the audience wants to dance and have fun with a talented artist
Hardest workin' man in the business
The performer is known for working extremely hard
Shufflin' grooves from the underground
Playing unique and lesser-known music from small or independent artists
Nobody move, must be James Brown!
A reference to James Brown's music which is so good, it makes people want to dance and move
Wu Tang, mix it up sinuous
The Wu Tang Clan makes unique and skillful music
Big Baby Jesus is a genius
A member of the Wu Tang Clan, known for being talented
My Manu D'Bango
A reference to a musician named Manu Dibango
Rockin' the mic like Chango!
The performer is skillfully rapping
Sticky-sticky finger on a fader
The DJ is playing the record with precision and control
A-slippin-and-a-slidin with the Raida
The performer, DJ Grandmaster Raida is scratching the record smoothly
Here is transportation to heaven
The music is so good, it feels like it's taking you to a better place
Props to the chops of the X-men!
Giving credit to a skilled turntable band named the X-men
Wally Badarou is a genius
Wally Badarou is a talented musician
DJ Babu, spontaneous
DJ Babu is known for his improvisational skills
Bernie Worrell, a visionary
Bernie Worrell is a talented and innovative musician
Play for me Lee Perry
Requesting a song by musician Lee Perry to be played
Tra la la la la! Tra la la la la!
Singing cheerfully and playfully
Pass the Peas to the JBs!
A reference to a funk band named the JBs and their signature song 'Pass the Peas'
Whatcha gonna do with a broken heart?
Asking what one should do if they're heartbroken
Sip Cristal, burn up the chart
Drinking expensive champagne and making successful music
Whatcha gonna do when they put you down?
Asking what one should do when faced with criticism or failure
Move to the tip, groove underground
Dance and enjoy music that isn't mainstream or popular
Whatcha gonna do when you miss your mark?
Asking what one should do when they don't succeed
Chill out, choose a brand new start
Relax, take a break, and try again
How does it feel to be back on top?
Asking how it feels to be successful again
It's good, un-huh, and you don't stop!
Feeling satisfied and motivated to keep going
Oops! Yo' mama!
An exclamation expressing surprise or excitement
No one can sing quite like Otis Redding!
Otis Redding is a talented singer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER FRANTZ, TINA WEYMOUTH
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