Wreckin' Cru's singles such as "Surgery" and "Juice" were marked by a blend of old school rap and the new electronic sound, best exemplified by Kraftwerk's single, "Trans Europe Express." The combination of electronic and hip-hop thus created formed what we now refer to as electro-hop. This would mark the end of old school west coast hip-hop. After this, Dr. Dre joined N.W.A and gangsta rap dominated the genre.
The Fly
World Class Wreckin' Cru Lyrics
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A brand new dance that we call The Fly
Just move your hands, shake your neck
And move your body just like an insect
[Chorus:]
The Fly, yeah, is what you got to do
The Fly, yeah, let it take control
The Fly, aha, in the sugar mould
Now the sound of The Fly is what you heard
Don't get confused WARK! with the bird
You're doin The Fly and it's gettin hotter
Now step to the side, here comes a fly swatter
[Chorus]
[Interlude:]
Fly yeah
Fly y-y-y-y-yeah
Fly yeah yeah
Fly aha
Fly yeah
Fly aha
In the sugar mould
[repeat]
[Chorus]
You're doin The Fly and you've got it made
Don't worry about HAA! that can of Raid
It's only here to keep the peace
But if you mess with The Fly it will be released
[Chorus]
Now senoritas don't feel shy
We also brought along the Spanish Fly
So keep on dancin, you're doin fine
Hey DJ, start that record one more time
[Chorus]
[Interlude x2]
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
The lyrics to World Class Wreckin' Cru's song "The Fly" describe a new dance that the singer wants the listener to try. The dance is titled "The Fly" and involves moving one's hands, neck, and body like an insect. The singer emphasizes the name of the dance, repeating it often in the chorus, and encourages the listener to let the fly take control while dancing in a sugar mold. The song uses the sound of a fly buzzing throughout and warns of a fly swatter that may come to interrupt the dance. The song ends with a reference to Spanish Fly, a drug used as an aphrodisiac, and a request for the DJ to play the song again.
One interesting fact about "The Fly" is that it was released on the same album as "Surgery," a song that became controversial due to its graphic lyrics about a surgical procedure. Another interesting fact is that one of the members of World Class Wreckin' Cru was Dr. Dre, who would later become a hugely successful rapper and producer. The song was also produced by Junie Morrison, a member of the influential funk band Funkadelic. "The Fly" was sampled by the Beastie Boys in their song "Shake Your Rump" and has appeared in several movies and television shows, including "Ocean's Eleven" and "Family Guy." The lyrics to the song have been interpreted as a commentary on the spread of disco culture and the rise of dance music, while others have viewed it simply as a fun dance track.
Overall, "The Fly" is a catchy, upbeat song that encourages listeners to dance and have fun. The use of the sound of a fly buzzing and the warning of a fly swatter add an element of humor and whimsy to the track. The song's popularity and enduring influence in pop culture suggest that it continues to resonate with audiences and inspire new generations of dancers.
Chords: Unfortunately, because "The Fly" is an electronic funk track, there are no known chords.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody why don't you try
Encouraging the listeners to try a new dance move
A brand new dance that we call The Fly
Introducing the name of the new dance move called 'The Fly'
Just move your hands, shake your neck
Giving instructions on how to perform the dance move, involving hand and neck movements
And move your body just like an insect
Comparing the dance moves to those of an insect as inspiration
The Fly, yeah, is what you got to do
Highlighting the name of the dance move and emphasizing that it's what the listeners should be doing
The Fly, aha, just let it land on you
Encouraging the listeners to give in to the dance move and let it take over them
The Fly, yeah, let it take control
Encouraging the listeners to give in to the dance move and let it take over them
The Fly, aha, in the sugar mould
Describing the dance move of 'The Fly' as if it's landing in the sugar mold
Now the sound of The Fly is what you heard
Referring to the music accompanying the dance as 'The Fly'
Don't get confused WARK! with the bird
Warning not to get 'The Fly' confused with the sound of a bird
You're doin The Fly and it's gettin hotter
Acknowledging the listeners following the dance move and boasting that it's heating up
Now step to the side, here comes a fly swatter
Warning the dancers to step aside as a fly swatter is approaching
You're doin The Fly and you've got it made
Complimenting the listeners that they're doing the dance right and it's working out for them
Don't worry about HAA! that can of Raid
Assuring the listeners that they don't have to worry about a particular insecticide spray named Raid
It's only here to keep the peace
Explaining that the Raid is there only to prevent insects from causing chaos
But if you mess with The Fly it will be released
Warning the listeners not to mess with 'The Fly,' or you will have to face the consequences of the Raid being released
Now senoritas don't feel shy
Encouraging the female listeners not to be embarrassed
We also brought along the Spanish Fly
Announcing that the Spanish Fly has arrived
So keep on dancin, you're doin fine
Motivating the audience to keep dancing, and that they're doing great
Hey DJ, start that record one more time
Requesting the DJ to replay the track to keep entertaining the audience
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Vince
I sat with Lonzo at a comedy club in LA , we talked more about music than watching the show . He was so cool and had his huge gold chain with a “W” on it, ill never forget it .
Suryo Ardi
Tell your milenial kids, this is real hip hop.. oldschool is always the best
Purring Station
And gen z too…but they think it’s corny
Jose Oliveira
Top d mas epoca show
The Man From Dyatron
all my life since this song came out, i waited for the appropriate moment to blast it, and the moment came finally as a little fly showed humans that Pence is full of shit by sitting on him
ee kay
I was in 6th grade when this came out. Everybody was bumpin' this. Catskill Elementary, Carson, CA......'86
israel ramirez
esta cancion me toco ponerla en el tempos en 1987..cuan fui su dj
ichi ko
石橋貴明のストロベリーダンス！
Kwabena Rasuli
First song i thought of!!
Agnaldo Em 2020 ouvindo essa pérola musical. Junior
Lp da Furacão 2000....