Ooh Baby
West Street Mob Lyrics


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Do you wanna have a party? Yeah! Yeah!

Then get down, get down, hit it
Dance, shake your feets

Dance, shake your feets
We want you, to have a funky party
But make sure, that you don't hurt nobody
Now ladies, if you want to dance
Then the Mob fellas want to see you work your pants
And they'll say

OHH BABY, I WANT TO SEE YOU DANCE
You want to what?
OHH LADY, I WANT TO TOUCH YOUR PANTS
OHH BABY, I WANT TO SEE YOU DANCE
You want to WHAT?
SEXY LADY, I WANT TO TOUCH YOUR PANTS

As we said before, we like to work our bodies
But to make sure, that we don't hurt nobody
All the ladies in the world, if you want to dance
Then you've got your chance, so shake shake your pants
To all the fellas, that like the sexy ladies
Why don't you look at them and say... work it baby

OHH BABY, I WANT TO SEE YOU DANCE
You want to what?
OHH LADY, I'D LIKE TO TOUCH YOUR PANTS
OHH BABY, I WANT TO SEE YOU DANCE
SEXY LADY, OH LET ME DO THAT AGAIN

Work it baby, that's what you told us to do
We have a question, and it is just for you
Why should we, let you touch our pants
OHH BABY, I JUST WANT TO SEE YOU DANCE

Ohh now, you know it's plain to see
What we can do for you, if you can get funky

EVERYBODY, THE PARTY'S HERE TO STAY
SO LISTEN TO ME, WHEN I SAY
GET FUNKY

Dance

OHHHHHH, WORK IT BABY
Dance

We want you, to have a funky party

But to make sure, that we don't hurt nobody
Now ladies, if you want to dance
Then the Mob fellas want to see you work your pants
And they'll say

OHH BABY, I WANT TO SEE YOU DANCE

As we said before, we like to work our bodies

But to make sure, that we don't hurt nobody

OHH, LET ME TOUCH YOUR BODY GIRL
I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOUUUUUU, YEAH





Work that body work that body
Make sure you don't hurt nobody!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to West Street Mob's song "Ooh Baby" encourage listeners to get down and dance, with particular emphasis on the ladies moving in a provocative way. The song is meant to be fun and playful, and it encourages everyone to let loose and have a good time, but not at the expense of hurting someone else.


The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, features the Mob fellas expressing their desire to see the ladies dance and work their pants, with an added request to touch their pants. This could be seen as objectifying, but it is important to note that the song was released in 1981 and reflects the cultural norms and attitudes of the time.


Many of the lyrics are repeated multiple times throughout the song, which makes it easy for listeners to remember and sing along with. The beat is infectious and the melody is simple and catchy, which helps to make "Ooh Baby" a memorable dance anthem that still gets people moving on the dance floor today.


Line by Line Meaning

Then get down, get down, hit it
Let's get the party started, everyone hit the dance floor and start moving


Dance, shake your feets
Start dancing and move your feet to the rhythm of the music


We want you, to have a funky party
Our goal is to provide an exciting and enjoyable party atmosphere


But make sure, that you don't hurt nobody
We don't want anyone to get hurt during the party, so please be careful


Now ladies, if you want to dance
Ladies, if you feel like dancing, here's your chance


Then the Mob fellas want to see you work your pants
The guys from West Street Mob would love to see you bust some moves and show off your dance skills


OHH BABY, I WANT TO SEE YOU DANCE You want to what?
The guys are expressing their excitement and appreciation for the ladies dancing, and asking if they want to keep going


OHH LADY, I WANT TO TOUCH YOUR PANTS
The guys are being a bit forward and suggestive, expressing their desire for physical contact with the ladies


SEXY LADY, I WANT TO TOUCH YOUR PANTS
The guys are again expressing their attraction to the ladies and desire for physical interaction with them


As we said before, we like to work our bodies
The group enjoys dancing and moving their bodies in time with the music


All the ladies in the world, if you want to dance
Calling out to all the women in attendance, inviting them to join in the fun and dance along


Then you've got your chance, so shake shake your pants
Now that the ladies have been invited to dance, they are encouraged to let loose and move their bodies


To all the fellas, that like the sexy ladies
Acknowledging the presence of men who feel drawn to the attractive women at the party


Why don't you look at them and say... work it baby
Encouraging the men to speak up and express their appreciation for the women's dancing and overall sex appeal


Work it baby, that's what you told us to do
Acknowledging the group's previous encouragement to dance and move their bodies


We have a question, and it is just for you
Addressing a specific person for a question they want answered


Why should we, let you touch our pants
Asking why someone should allow the group to get physical with them


Ohh now, you know it's plain to see
The group feels like their intentions should be obvious


What we can do for you, if you can get funky
Implying that the group has a lot of fun to offer, but they need to see some dancing and enthusiasm first


EVERYBODY, THE PARTY'S HERE TO STAY
Celebrating the success of the party so far and encouraging everyone to keep it going


SO LISTEN TO ME, WHEN I SAY
Making a request for everyone's attention and focus


Dance
Encouraging everyone to continue dancing and enjoy the music


OHHHHHH, WORK IT BABY
Showing appreciation and excitement for the women's dancing and sex appeal


But to make sure, that we don't hurt nobody
Repeating the group's earlier concern to avoid any injuries or accidents


OHH, LET ME TOUCH YOUR BODY GIRL I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOUUUUUU, YEAH
The group is continuing their flirting and physical attraction towards the women at the party


Make sure you don't hurt nobody!
Repeating the concern for safety and well-being at the party




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@FrenchBoogie

What a beat and nice flow.

@terick6147

OMG....I'm going in !!!...this Sugarhill hip hop classic is outta print and impossible to find...I had the 12" single in the 8th grade and lost it (and all my other albums) to a house fire when while I was away @ college ...thanks for the post and if you have any other jams from this iconic 80's era....please make my day and post them too !!!

@neilsoulman

Tell the truth Terrick! Absolute classic!

@lichoulahoule9062

Such a modern bit! I can't believe it's from 1981!

@craigbear1

Damn,I haven't heard this in a long time thank for the post.

@DJFredRH

It's nice when Mama owns a Record company.

@slaff632

😁😁

@mikesmith8782

1980's JollyTime Skate Rink FunkyTown Texas , dancing skating and girls galore, Golden Time !

@TheBlk12

Thank's to DJ AM and Travis Barker i learned some real music.

@user-nv2zs7ui7l

Still jammin' in 2023!

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