Formula
Wham-o Lyrics
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Sense of a rich man, knowledge and the rhythm
This is what I'm using to come up with a style
So I'll interact altogether better with the crowd
Nervous for a second then the record starts spinnin'
And I fall into the state of mind of what I'd just created
Pump it like the Dr. D into the R.E. suckers ready to leap
Up on the tip when we made it
More than just a little bit better than my competitor
You should never underestimate the fashion
I hold for the stage whether I'm coolin' or thrashin''
Clockin' the concoction created by me
When read you read E = the D.O. to the C.
Knowledge and the talent that my mother had born to her
Equals an artist that won't' be worn, what is that Dre?
It's the formula
It's like a message that only I could understand
But those who want to comprehend will again
Be in the midst of the brother
Unlike another in any way
'Cause Dre don't play, say what the other say
Originality is a must whenever I bust
A funky composition, it's crush and I trust that you
Know it when you hear a funky record with potential
Me gettin' hype 'cause Dre rockin' the instrumental
Nothing like what you've heard before and more, never less
See I don't Fess, I mean I'm like fresh if not the freshest
When I'm expressin' my thoughts on
Vinyl, you can't help but listen up and get caught on
Hooked because I cook when I pick up a pen
And begin, in the end it's dope, that's 'cause I want to win
Knowledge and the talent that my mother had born to her
Equals the DOC, what is it Dre?
Yo, that's the formula
Keepin' it dope as long as I can like imagine
Makin' each record that I do better than the last one
Take a little time, choose the topic and drop it
Release it, the science of makin' dope beats with
Rhythmic American poetry
Shipped it to stations, now many people know of me
I'm the D. into the O. and the O. into the C. and the C. into the period
Suckers are fearing' this
When heard, the dope style calculated by the great wait
And take just a second to get caught up in my record
new but not a kid to be worn
If something' gettin' torn up then I'm doin' the
Tearin', not bein' torn
Shapin up to be one for the top vocalist lyricist
And when you hear of this
You shouldn't choke on this
Knowledge and the talent makes it valid
For me to get it patented
Dre, tellin' what I'm rappin'
The formula
In effect and I'm smooth, that's why I'm on the incline
Suckers frontin' for nothin' 'cause I'm goin' to get mine
It's in the cards and I thank I might have read this
so don't' lie and try to front like someone said this
Most who know thoughts served by the DOC see
That it's a mission impossible, tryin' to rock me
For an arena who'd ask me to perform for her
G.O. and easily I flow and ya know usin' the formula
The lyrics to Wham-O's song, "Formula," explore the power of knowledge and talent when combined with creativity and individuality. The singer shares their belief that originality is crucial in producing music that stands out from the crowd and connects with listeners. They describe the intense focus and energy required to produce a style that can interact with crowds and make an impact on the industry. The lyrics are filled with metaphors and references to influences from various musical genres, all of which contribute to creating what the singer calls "the formula."
The opening lines reveal the singer's confidence and self-assuredness in their abilities. They feel like they possess the wisdom of a rich person, and they have mastered the rhythm of their craft. They highlight how they use this knowledge and skill to develop their unique style and to connect with audiences. They describe the process of creating music as a state of mind where they fall into an intense focus that allows them to produce something new and exciting. The singer also emphasizes the importance of standing out from the crowd and taking risks to develop one's unique voice. In doing so, they create a formula for their success.
The lyrics to "Formula" reflect the confidence and creativity of an artist who is passionate about their craft. They highlight the importance of knowledge, talent, and hard work in creating music that is original and exciting. The song shows how individuality and willingness to take risks can make all the difference in developing a unique voice that resonates with audiences.
Line by Line Meaning
High energy flowin' with the wisdom
I am putting all my energy and wisdom into my music
Sense of a rich man, knowledge and the rhythm
I have the knowledge and rhythm of a successful musician
This is what I'm using to come up with a style
I use my energy, wisdom, knowledge, and rhythm to create my unique style
So I'll interact altogether better with the crowd
My style helps me better connect with my audience
Nervous for a second then the record starts spinnin'
I get nervous before performing, but once the music starts, I get into the zone
And I fall into the state of mind of what I'd just created
I get lost in the music I created and get into the right mindset
Pump it like the Dr. D into the R.E. suckers ready to leap
I pump up the crowd, like Dr. Dre and R.E. did, getting them hyped
Up on the tip when we made it
When we created our music, everyone was on the edge of their seats
Creative so I'll never be regarded as a regular
My creativity sets me apart from other musicians
More than just a little bit better than my competitor
I'm not just slightly better than my competition, I'm significantly better
You should never underestimate the fashion
My fashion sense and stage presence are an important part of my performance
I hold for the stage whether I'm coolin' or thrashin''
My style is versatile and can fit any kind of performance
Clockin' the concoction created by me
I'm proud of the music I create
When read you read E = the D.O. to the C.
When you read my music, you're reading the Doc's lyrics and my beats
Knowledge and the talent that my mother had born to her
My talent and knowledge come from my mother's genes
Equals an artist that won't' be worn, what is that Dre?
I'm an artist that won't get old or outdated
It's like a message that only I could understand
My music is personal and meaningful to me
But those who want to comprehend will again
Those who want to understand my music will
Be in the midst of the brother
They will be part of my musical family
Unlike another in any way
I'm completely unique
'Cause Dre don't play, say what the other say
I don't imitate others, I do my own thing
Originality is a must whenever I bust
Being original is a priority when I make music
A funky composition, it's crush and I trust that you
My funky music is something I'm proud of and believe in
Know it when you hear a funky record with potential
People recognize when my music has potential and is good
Me gettin' hype 'cause Dre rockin' the instrumental
I get hyped when Dr. Dre is performing with me
Nothing like what you've heard before and more, never less
My music is completely unique and always exceeds expectations
See I don't Fess, I mean I'm like fresh if not the freshest
I'm honest about my talent and know I'm fresh
When I'm expressin' my thoughts on
When I'm making music, it's a true expression of my thoughts
Vinyl, you can't help but listen up and get caught on
When my music is on vinyl, people can't help but listen and get hooked
Hooked because I cook when I pick up a pen
When I start creating music, it's like I'm cooking up something special
And begin, in the end it's dope, that's 'cause I want to win
I make great music because I have a desire to be the best
Keepin' it dope as long as I can like imagine
I'll keep making great music for as long as I can imagine
Makin' each record that I do better than the last one
Each record I make is better than the one before
Take a little time, choose the topic and drop it
I take my time and choose topics carefully before making music
Release it, the science of makin' dope beats with
Making great beats is like a science to me
Rhythmic American poetry
My music is a blend of rhythm and poetry that is uniquely American
Shipped it to stations, now many people know of me
I've sent my music everywhere and more people know who I am
I'm the D. into the O. and the O. into the C. and the C. into the period
I'm the Doc and Dre, and we create great music together
Suckers are fearing' this
My competition is afraid of my talent
When heard, the dope style calculated by the great wait
People recognize my dope style, perfected over time
And take just a second to get caught up in my record
People are hooked on my music as soon as they hear it
new but not a kid to be worn
My music is always new and fresh, and not outdated
If something' gettin' torn up then I'm doin' the
If something's getting torn up, it's because of my music
Tearin', not bein' torn
I'm the one causing the excitement, not the other way around
Shapin up to be one for the top vocalist lyricist
I'm bound for the top as a great singer and lyricist
And when you hear of this
When you hear about me
You shouldn't choke on this
You shouldn't be surprised at my talent
Knowledge and the talent makes it valid
My knowledge and talent make my music valid and valuable
For me to get it patented
My music is so unique that I should get it patented
Dre, tellin' what I'm rappin'
Dr. Dre knows what I'm talking about in my music
In effect and I'm smooth, that's why I'm on the incline
My smooth style is why I'm getting more popular every day
Suckers frontin' for nothin' 'cause I'm goin' to get mine
My competition is pretending to be something they're not, but I'm going to succeed
It's in the cards and I thank I might have read this
My success is inevitable, and I may have predicted it
so don't' lie and try to front like someone said this
My competition shouldn't try to pretend they said what I said
Most who know thoughts served by the DOC see
People who know my thoughts and lyrics understand my talent
That it's a mission impossible, tryin' to rock me
My talent is so great that it's impossible to compete with me
For an arena who'd ask me to perform for her
Even an arena asking me to perform is an honor
G.O. and easily I flow and ya know usin' the formula
I make great music effortlessly, using my unique formula
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TRACY L. CUR, MARVIN GAYE, MARVIN P GAYE, JAMES NYX
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Frankly Speaking
I remember this.
I had tubes upon tubes of this. 😂
I use to coat my bike tires with it then ride through cut grass.
I had grassy tires 😆
Whammo made some great products.
Lawn Darts were my favorite though.
Throw them all up in the air & run !
My lil cousin didn't run one time and a dart stuck in her foot.
She got into trouble, not us. 😕😂
Everyone knows you are supposed to run. 😎
John Strange
Frisbees were fun, but nothing beat traveling through your mind on an inter-dimensional psychedelic voyage from Super Elastic Bubble Plastic's fumes.
the_eddies
Dude you are so negative. This stuff was super duper safe and not at all a psychedelic inducing drug. Trust me I was a product tester for Wham-O when this came out and I never had a psychedelic episode. And I know because that is what I was told by the very reliable Wham-O executives Larry and Steve who after waking me up would kindly help me get my pants back on. I don't remember much but I am sure there are videos of the product testing because there was always a camera rolling. Anyways, have a nice day and don't forget to buy Wham-O products.
Cybertech66
@the_eddies 🤣🤣🤣
68lincoln
Great kid stuff from my childhood days! I had a few Superballs by Wham-O, they were the best, my Scottie dog was always trying to chase one of them. Fun times back then and we didn't need cell phones and texting as kids to be entertained. A buck and a half bought a Superball and for five bucks you could get a pretty good skateboard. We had fun back in those days as kids.
elchicho25
LMAO! Those fumes I inhaled while almost having cardiac arrest trying to blow a bubble out of that thing.. ahhh miss the old days of REAL toys..
Janice Kamalski
Why did I like the fumes?!
Scootermom
They still have this under a different name.
Linda Easley
I used to love the smell of the glue my older brother used for his model airplanes 👃
Neal Adam
Super elastic bubble plastic was fun when I was a kid. Wham-O made some neat stuff.
Br.Bill
I remember when I was about 5 I talked my grandparents into buying me som SuperElasticBubblePlastic at the supermarket. On the way home I was making all kinds of the "balloons" in the car - for approximately 3 minutes, before I started puking. That stuff was so nasty. Smelled like gasoline.