Us3 is a jazz-rap group founded in London in 1991. They use samples of clas… Read Full Bio ↴Us3 is a jazz-rap group founded in London in 1991. They use samples of classic songs released by Blue Note Records. Among them is "Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia)", sampling Herbie Hancock's "Cantaloupe Island" on their first album Hand on the Torch. The song received much attention, approaching platinum status in the United States and being adopted as the theme music to the WBUR public radio program The Connection.

Come on Everybody
Us3 Lyrics

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(chorus)
Come on everybody, come in here and swing
Everybody come on everybody, come in here and swing

Move to a rhythm that's smooth, made to groove
Work that body baby it's a party
Shake it, funky ain't it?
Yeah, the long awaited return of fluent movement-enhanced music

Ain't nothin' but to do it
Manoeuvre to a sound that's makin' you wanna dance to it
Nod ya head, clap ya hands and shake that ass to it
Hit the floor, it's yours, assuming that's what ya came here for
Why play the wall'n'all
The flavour's so raw get in sync with the sound
Come on and get down

(chorus)

Bounce to a piece that got the spot hoppin'
Bottom to top, top to bottom
Form, a bit of a break from the norm
Converge with a melodic surge and get ya groove on
Amplify the vibe supplied on your hi-fi
Level the bass to coincide with the highs then rise
Partake in a rhythm created to elevate you to a point only we can take you
Notes arranged, grooves interchange
Engage with flav givin' ya what ya crave
Praise the MC that's lacin' ya party
Maintain, do ya dance and don't hurt nobody
As I see bodies bouncing constantly
Ears consume the bom diggy 'til ya city bound
Get in sync with the sound
Come on and get down

(chorus)

Get loose, feel the groove cruise, on a bassline ooze
Sweat drips as the hips of ladies gyrate and the fellas go crazy
What more could ya ask for in a joint that's packin' the floor
Plus a rapper type raw
Define the aspect of rhyme orated
Think how long ya waited to get blessed with innovative style
Providing your motivation
The duration of a jam that sounds so amazing

Cave in get in sync with the sound
Come on and get down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Us3’s “Come On Everybody” are about encouraging people to let loose and dance. The opening lines of the song exhort the listeners to “move to a rhythm that’s smooth, made to groove.” The rest of the song builds on this theme of moving to the music, with lyrics like “shake it, funky ain’t it?” and “get loose, feel the groove cruise, on a bassline ooze.” The chorus repeats the phrase “come on everybody, come in here and swing” as an invitation to join in the dancing.

The second verse of the song describes the elements of the music that are designed to get people moving. The lyrics refer to a “melodic surge” and a “rhythm created to elevate you to a point only we can take you.” The song emphasizes the importance of the bass and how it should be “leveled” to match the highs of the melody. The verse ends with a call to action: “get in sync with the sound, come on and get down.”

Overall, the song has a positive and fun vibe, encouraging listeners to forget their troubles and just enjoy the music. The lyrics and beat of “Come On Everybody” invite people to let loose and dance as a way to celebrate life.

Line by Line Meaning

Come on everybody, come in here and swing
Join us and dance to the music

Move to a rhythm that's smooth, made to groove
Dance to the smooth and groovy rhythm

Work that body baby it's a party
Let loose and have fun while dancing

Shake it, funky ain't it?
Dance to the funky beat

Yeah, the long awaited return of fluent movement-enhanced music
We're back with dance music that will make you move

Ain't nothin' but to do it
Just start dancing

Manoeuvre to a sound that's makin' you wanna dance to it
Dance to the music that makes you want to dance

Nod ya head, clap ya hands and shake that ass to it
Move your body and nod your head to the beat

Hit the floor, it's yours, assuming that's what ya came here for
Start dancing on the dance floor and enjoy yourself

Why play the wall'n'all
Why stand around and not dance?

The flavour's so raw get in sync with the sound
Dance to the raw and exciting music

Bounce to a piece that got the spot hoppin'
Dance to the music that's making everyone dance

Bottom to top, top to bottom
Dance moves from the bottom to the top of your body and vice versa

Form, a bit of a break from the norm
Pause from your usual routine and enjoy the dancing

Converge with a melodic surge and get ya groove on
Dance to the melodic rhythm and groove

Amplify the vibe supplied on your hi-fi
Make the music louder on your high-fidelity sound system

Level the bass to coincide with the highs then rise
Adjust the bass to complement the high-pitched beats

Partake in a rhythm created to elevate you to a point only we can take you
Dance to the rhythm we created that will take you to a higher level

Notes arranged, grooves interchange
The notes are arranged to create an exciting musical experience with changing grooves

Engage with flav givin' ya what ya crave
Enjoy the enticing and exciting music that you desire

Praise the MC that's lacin' ya party
Give credit to the MC who's providing great entertainment

Maintain, do ya dance and don't hurt nobody
Keep dancing but don't hurt anyone

As I see bodies bouncing constantly
I can see everyone constantly bouncing and dancing

Ears consume the bom diggy 'til ya city bound
The music is so good that it's consumed by your ears and you'll keep listening until the end

Get in sync with the sound
Dance in rhythm with the music

Come on and get down
Let's dance together

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: BRADLEY ARMSTEAD, GEOFFREY WILKINSON, JACKIE MC LEAN, JIM HAWKINS

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