I Wonder Why
Tony Touch Lyrics
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Uh-huh, ooh
Oh Antonio
Yeah yeah
Uh-huh
Tonight out in Brooklyn
Where it's always off the hook
We stepped up inside this night spot
Cause we heard it was tight HOT
We was groovin' doin' okay
(Whoop! Whoop!)
We were standing at the sideline
And the place started wilin'
When this one guy took control of the crowd
(What'd he do girl?)
That fella rocked the party
Like you ain't heard nobody
It was one man and he turned it out
[Chorus]
I wonder why
He's the greatest DJ
I wonder why
But you'll never hear
I wonder why
He's the greatest DJ
I wonder why
The champion of sound
My man he loves to put it down
And he never leaves the disco alone
I can dance then I can see
Makes the jam so complete
La crem de la crem
Please take me home
He rocks the hottest joint
And his mixes be on point
Ooh and the kid gots a flow
(What's the name girl?)
Tony Toca, me tiene loca
You got me actin' ill
I can stop and stand still
[Chorus]
[Tony Touch](Total)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Uh, yeah what? OH!
Check it out girl
Yeah uh check it out world
Uh say what? Say what? Yo!
There ain't a problem that I can't fix
Why not?
Cause I do it in the mix
And if your man gets in trouble
He'll bounce on the double
And come to the spot girlfriend so we can bubble
Me and you one on one with the music
Play the hot shit that makes ya just lose it
On the dance floor you start buggin'
Actin' all silly with the big willies
For really's, that's what this here be all about
Uh forget the drama I'ma get you out
Yo see my techniques nothin' sweet
It gets ugly girl so let's creep
Come on
[Repeat: x4]
Hey Mr. DJ play that song
Keep doin' it, doin' it
All night long
Hey Mr. DJ play that song
Keep me dancin'
DJ!
Play that funky music mister DJ
Come on, come on, come on
Yeah, yeah, yeah ooh
[Chorus]
I wonder why
He's the greatest DJ
Tony Toca
Did you like that one Tony?
I can put you in my little Antonia
I'm outta here
Fine!
The lyrics of Tony Touch's song I Wonder Why talk about a night of partying in Brooklyn where Tony and his gang went out to a night spot they heard was "tight HOT." They were standing at the sideline when suddenly one guy "took control of the crowd." This guy rocked the party like no one else, and he turned out to be the greatest DJ. Tony and his gang were amazed by his skills, and he spent the night playing hot music that made them dance, bugging and acting silly. Tony praised his talent as a DJ, and the song ends with him leaving the club, impressed by the guy who just made their night.
The lyrics of the song are quite descriptive, taking the listener to the night of clubbing in Brooklyn where they witnessed the talent of the greatest DJ. The lyrics have a catchy rhythm, and the chorus is full of repetitions, making it an excellent song for dancing. Also, the song's use of slang words like "tight HOT," "actin' all silly," "big willies," and "crem de la crem" adds to the fun and lively atmosphere of the night club.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight out in Brooklyn
Where it's always off the hook
And I was cruising with my favorite gang
We stepped up inside this night spot
Cause we heard it was tight HOT
We was groovin' doin' okay
(Whoop! Whoop!)
We were standing at the sideline
And the place started wilin'
When this one guy took control of the crowd
(What'd he do girl?)
That fella rocked the party
Like you ain't heard nobody
It was one man and he turned it out
Tony was at a Brooklyn night spot with his friends, having a good time. Suddenly, a guy took over the crowd and rocked the party like never before.
[Chorus]
I wonder why
He's the greatest DJ
I wonder why
But you'll never hear
I wonder why
He's the greatest DJ
I wonder why
Tony wonders why the DJ who rocked the party is so great but at the same time, he knows that he can never find out why.
The champion of sound
My man he loves to put it down
And he never leaves the disco alone
I can dance then I can see
Makes the jam so complete
La crem de la crem
Please take me home
He rocks the hottest joint
And his mixes be on point
Ooh and the kid gots a flow
(What's the name girl?)
Tony Toca, me tiene loca
You got me actin' ill
I can stop and stand still
Tony describes the DJ as the champion of sound who always puts on great music and never leaves the disco alone. His mixes are always on point and he's got the flow. The DJ also makes Tony act crazy to his music.
[Chorus]
Tony repeats the chorus.
[Tony Touch](Total)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Uh, yeah what? OH!
Check it out girl
Yeah uh check it out world
Uh say what? Say what? Yo!
There ain't a problem that I can't fix
Why not?
Cause I do it in the mix
And if your man gets in trouble
He'll bounce on the double
And come to the spot girlfriend so we can bubble
Me and you one on one with the music
Play the hot shit that makes ya just lose it
On the dance floor you start buggin'
Actin' all silly with the big willies
For really's, that's what this here be all about
Uh forget the drama I'ma get you out
Yo see my techniques nothin' sweet
It gets ugly girl so let's creep
Come on
Tony boasts about his ability to fix any problem with his mixing skills. He encourages the girls to enjoy the music and forget about everything else. Tony wants to show off his skills and suggests they go to a spot to dance without any drama.
[Repeat: x4]
Hey Mr. DJ play that song
Keep doin' it, doin' it
All night long
Tony repeats his request to the DJ to keep playing the song all night long.
Hey Mr. DJ play that song
Keep me dancin'
DJ!
Play that funky music mister DJ
Come on, come on, come on
Yeah, yeah, yeah ooh
Tony asks the DJ to play that funky music to keep him dancing all night long.
[Chorus]
I wonder why
He's the greatest DJ
Tony Toca
Did you like that one Tony?
I can put you in my little Antonia
I'm outta here
Fine!
Tony repeats the chorus and then ends the song by asking if Tony Toca liked it before saying he's out of here.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BERNARD EDWARDS, JOSEPH ANTHONY HERNANDEZ, NILE RODGERS, JUERGEN S. KORDULETSCH, MATS BJOERKLUND, THOR BALDURSSON, MICHAEL JOHN CLEVELAND
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@MrThemr718
One of the most under appreciated hip hop tracks of all time...
@carolepalmer8929
I wish this song was longer.....repeat. Yessss ayeeee
@sjf1981
Total was always one of my favorite groups
@johnmendez6324
This song was so dope. I'm mad that it didn't get the recognition it deserved. Plus it aged very well ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
@Nekhar1
Man, Total had FLAVA.
@ryanpraxedes7546
This track is an adult now... super underrated but definitely a banger for all time.
@jasonwilliams7902
Golden age r&b and hip hop
@bosshog8277
Shout out to my brotha Tony Touch and damn I luv me some Total. Just Beautiful and Kiesha is absolutely gorgeous. New York style grit and beautiful all day
@robertallen8442
When you feel a song doesn't get his proper appreciation you make sure you represent that
@antoniodeleon360
I'm old school Puerto Rican from New York but word up this s*** is banging does it get the party started