Zapp is best known for its 1980 funk hit More Bounce to the Ounce (produced by Bootsy Collins). The group recorded five albums as 'Zapp' & Roger recorded five others under his own name.
Roger & Zapp are known for the distinctive synthesized sound produced by recording vocals through a Talk box fed by an electonic synthesizer. Roger's voice can be heard on the Dr. Dre-produced 1996 Tupac Shakur hit "California Love". Roger also appeared on songs by Johnny Gill, Keith Sweat, Eric Benet and H-Town amongst others.
On Sunday, April 25, 1999, Roger Troutman was found shot and critically wounded outside a recording studio in Dayton, Ohio; he died during surgery at a local hospital. Roger's brother Larry was found dead in a car a few blocks away with a single gunshot wound to the head. It is likely that a personal dispute had developed between the two brothers; as far as can be determined, Larry shot Roger, then shot himself.
Dance Floor
Zapp Lyrics
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Let me see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Let me see you moving on the dance floor, baby
I want to see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Can I see you moving? on the dance floor, baby?
I want to see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Can I see you moving on the dance floor, baby?
I want to see you dance
Moving on the dance floor
Ooh, the way you move
You're blowing my mind, girl
Let me see you moving on the dance floor, baby
I want to see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Can I see you moving on the dance floor, baby?
Let me see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Ooh, baby
You look so good to me now
Ooh, honey
I want your love so bad
Ooh...
Let me see you moving on the dance floor, baby
I want to see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Ooh, you sexy thing
You're driving me out of my mind, girl
Oh, the way you dance
Ooh, don't you ever stop
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body, Why don't you?
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body, Alright
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it, Good God
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body, chicka-ah-chicka-ah
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body, good God
Let me see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Work your body, work your body, work your body, girl
Let me see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Work your body, work your body, work your body, girl
Let me see you move, dance floor
Night after night, dance floor
Don't you never, never stop, dance floor
You sexy, sexy thing, dance floor
I am falling in love, dance floor
With your sexy, sexy moves, dance floor
You're blowing my mind, my mind, my mind, my mind, girl
Ooh, you blow my mind, girl
Ooh, I love the you move, girl
Let me see you moving on the dance floor, baby
You look so good
I want to see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Cause I like your style
I just don't understand what you're doing to me
The way you move your hips from side to side
Oh...baby, what you're doing to me
You know you're looking good to me
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Shake, shake it, baby, shake it
Shake, shake it, shake it, girl
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body, why don't you
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body
Shake, shake it, baby, shake
Shake, shake it, do it girl
Shake, shake it, mama, shake
Shake your body, oh, baby
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body, shake it girl
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it , shake it girl
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body
Dance
Shucks
Work your body, work your body, work your body, girl
You look so good to me
Let me see you moving on the dance floor, baby
I want to see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Can I see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Let me see you move, dance floor
Night after night, dance floor
Don?t you never, never stop, dance floor
You sexy, sexy thing, dance floor
I am falling in love, dance floor
With your sexy, sexy moves, dance floor
You're blowing my mind, my mind, my mind, my mind, girl
Ooh, you blow my mind, girl
Ooh, I love the you move, girl
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body
Shake, shake it, baby, shake it
Shake, shake it, move it, girl
Shake, shake it, mama, shake
Shake your body, whoa, baby
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body
Dance floor [Repeat: x 10]
The song "Dance Floor" by Zapp is an up-tempo funk track that encourages people to dance. The repetitive lyrics are simple and straightforward, leaving no room for misinterpretation. The singer repeatedly asks the person he's interested in to dance, expressing his desire to see her move with her mesmerizing body. He further compliments her on her moves, calling her a "sexy thing" and expressing his infatuation. The chorus is where the song's central theme is showcased repeatedly, that he wants to see her dance and never stop.
The song is a classic example of the funk genre of music, which is characterized by its signature groovy bass lines, rhythmic drums, and horn sections. The song's instrumentation is heavily reliant on the use of synthesizers and electronic drums, which are then blended with traditional elements of funk. The song's driving beat is sure to get people on their feet and dancing as they enjoy the funky rhythm.
Overall, the song Dance Floor is an upbeat and groovy track that encourages people to dance and move their bodies. The lyrics may be simple, but the funky instrumentation and driving beat make this song a classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me see you moving on the dance floor, baby
The singer requests the listener to dance on the dance floor.
I want to see you moving on the dance floor, baby
The singer desires the listener to dance on the dance floor.
Can I see you moving? on the dance floor, baby?
The singer asks the listener, with excitement, to dance on the dance floor.
Ooh, baby
The artist expresses admiration and affection towards the listener.
You look so good to me now
The artist finds the listener attractive.
Ooh, honey
The singer expresses longing or desire towards the listener.
Ooh...
The singer is about to express strong emotions.
You're blowing my mind, girl
The artist thinks the listener is amazing and unique.
Ooh, you sexy thing
The artist admires the listener's sexiness.
You're driving me out of my mind, girl
The artist finds the listener irresistible.
Oh, the way you dance
The singer is impressed by the listener's dance movements.
Ooh, don't you ever stop
The artist wants the listener to keep dancing because they are entertained.
Shake, shake it, baby
The singer encourages the listener to shake their body in response to the song.
Shake your body, Why don't you?
The singer invites the listener to shake their body in response to the song and express themselves on the dance floor.
Alright
The singer agrees or approves of something.
Good God
The artist is expressing shock or surprise.
Shake, shake it, Good God
The artist emphasizes their excitement for the listener to dance.
Shake, shake it, chicka-ah-chicka-ah
The singer emphasizes the rhythm of the dance and its connection with the song.
Work your body, work your body, work your body, girl
The singer is encouraging the listener to dance and have fun.
Cause I like your style
The artist admires the listener's dancing style and wants them to continue.
I just don't understand what you're doing to me
The artist feels confused and overwhelmed by the listener's presence.
The way you move your hips from side to side
The artist is admiring the listener's dance moves and is trying to describe them as best as possible.
You know you're looking good to me
The singer finds the listener very attractive.
Shucks
The artist uses this expression as an exclamation of surprise or disbelief.
Night after night, dance floor
The singer emphasizes the importance of the dance floor and encourages the listener to come back.
Don?t you never, never stop, dance floor
The singer is pleading the dance floor to keep providing enjoyment and to keep attracting people.
I am falling in love, dance floor
The singer is expressing that their presence on the dance floor evokes emotions of love.
You're blowing my mind, my mind, my mind, my mind, girl
The artist is continuously amazed and awed by the listener's dancing and general presence.
Ooh, I love the you move, girl
The artist adores the listener's dance moves and wants them to keep dancing forever.
Shake it, do it girl
The singer is encouraging the listener to keep dancing and enjoying the moment.
Shake your body, whoa, baby
The singer is excited and enthusiastic about the listener's dancing and encourages the listener to keep going.
Dance floor
The artist is emphasizing the importance of the dance floor and the entertainment it provides.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave
Written by: ROGER TROUTMAN, LARRY TROUTMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
D33Lux
@Dennis Hines
"On Sunday morning, April 25, 1999, Roger Troutman was fatally wounded as a result of an apparent murder-suicide that was orchestrated by his
older brother, Larry. Roger was shot several times in the torso by Larry
as he exited a recording studio in Dayton, Ohio. Roger was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital, but died shortly after.[22]
Larry's body was found in a car a short distance away from the murder
scene. There were no witnesses at the time, and Larry's motive for the
murder of Roger remains unclear. Larry had been experiencing
increasingly severe financial problems managing the family-run housing
company, Troutman Enterprises, which eventually filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy owing $400,000 in tax.[9]
Larry might also have been bitter after Roger fired him as manager of
his music career, a position Larry had held for several years."
Le Petard
Let me see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Let me see you moving on the dance floor, baby
I want to see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Can I see you moving? on the dance floor, baby?
I want to see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Can I see you moving on the dance floor, baby?
I want to see you dance
Moving on the dance floor
Ooh, the way you move
You're blowing my mind, girl
Let me see you moving on the dance floor, baby
I want to see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Can I see you moving on the dance floor, baby?
Let me see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Ooh, baby
You look so good to me now
Ooh, honey
I want your love so bad
Ooh...
Let me see you moving on the dance floor, baby
I want to see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Ooh, you sexy thing
You're driving me out of my mind, girl
Oh, the way you dance
Ooh, don't you ever stop
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body, Why don't you?
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body, Alright
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it, Good God
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body, chicka-ah-chicka-ah
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body, good God
Let me see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Work your body, work your body, work your body, girl
Let me see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Work your body, work your body, work your body, girl
Let me see you move, dance floor
Night after night, dance floor
Don't you never, never stop, dance floor
You sexy, sexy thing, dance floor
I am falling in love, dance floor
With your sexy, sexy moves, dance floor
You're blowing my mind, my mind, my mind, my mind, girl
Ooh, you blow my mind, girl
Ooh, I love the you move, girl
Let me see you moving on the dance floor, baby
You look so good
I want to see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Cause I like your style
I just don't understand what you're doing to me
The way you move your hips from side to side
Oh...baby, what you're doing to me
You know you're looking good to me
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Shake, shake it, baby, shake it
Shake, shake it, shake it, girl
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body, why don't you
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body
Shake, shake it, baby, shake
Shake, shake it, do it girl
Shake, shake it, mama, shake
Shake your body, oh, baby
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body, shake it girl
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it , shake it girl
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body
Dance
Shucks
Work your body, work your body, work your body, girl
You look so good to me
Let me see you moving on the dance floor, baby
I want to see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Can I see you moving on the dance floor, baby
Let me see you move, dance floor
Night after night, dance floor
Don?t you never, never stop, dance floor
You sexy, sexy thing, dance floor
I am falling in love, dance floor
With your sexy, sexy moves, dance floor
You're blowing my mind, my mind, my mind, my mind, girl
Ooh, you blow my mind, girl
Ooh, I love the you move, girl
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body
Shake, shake it, baby, shake it
Shake, shake it, move it, girl
Shake, shake it, mama, shake
Shake your body, whoa, baby
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body
Shake, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it, shake it, baby
Shake, shake it, mama
Shake your body
Dance floor [Repeat: x 10]
R C Gemma
Só quem viveu essa época irá entender a magia 👏👏👏👏👏
ADALBERTO CALZA
Tive o prazer viver essa época puro funk com Roger - Zapp
Dragon Shiryu
Isso que é Funk de verdade!
Melodias, palmas, linha de baixo envolvente, metaleiras, talk box.
Obrigado, Roger, por essa obra!
61Doof
I'm a 60 year old white metal head that can't get enough of this song. It rocks!!!
Stewart Tatem
I know so amazing congrats for stepping outside your zone, i am vblackband lovr alk types of music including some Metal, but this song is so mesmerizing cannot stop listening to it. 😃
HoneyMFGunz
Music of all kinds just feels good.
gary prater
Congratulations from a person who knows them.
Hassan Shabazz
Metal and funk are in the same music family
Stewart Tatem
Meant to say love all types of music.
David Baldwin
Straight fire. You will never get tired of this kind of music. This will never grow old.