Electric Boogie
Marcia Griffiths Lyrics
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You can't see it (it's electric!)
You gotta feel it (it's electric!)
Ooh, it's shakin' (it's electric!)
Jiggle-a-mesa-cara
She's a pumpin' like a matic
She's a movin' like electric
She sure got the boogie
You gotta know it
(It's electric
Boogie woogie, woogie!)
Now you can't hold it
(It's electric
Boogie woogie, woogie!)
But you know it there,
Here, there and everywhere
I've got to move,
I'm going on a party ride
I've got to groove, groove, groove,
And from this music
I just can't hide
Are you comin' with me?
Come let me take you on a party ride
And I'll teach you, teach you, teach you
I'll teach you the electric slide
Some say it's mystic
(It's electric
Boogie woogie, woogie)
You can't resist it
(It's electric
Boogie woogie, woogie)
You can't do without it
(It's electric
Boogie woogie, woogie)
Jiggle-a-mesa-cara she's a pumpin' like a matic
She's movin' like electric
She sure got the boogie
Don't want to lose it
(It's electric
Boogie woogie, woogie)
But you can't choose it
(It's electric
Boogie woogie, woogie)
But you know it's there,
Here, there and everywhere
I've got to move,
Come let me take you on a party ride
And I'll teach you, teach you, teach you
I'll teach you the electric slide
(Boogie woogie, woogie)
You can't see it
(It's electric
Boogie woogie, woogie)
You gotta feel it
(It's electric
Boogie woogie, woogie)
Ooh, it's shakin'
(It's electric
Boogie woogie, woogie)
Jiggle-a-mesa-cara she's a pumpin' like a matic
She's movin' like electric
She sure got the boogie
You gotta know it
(It's electric
Boogie woogie, woogie!)
Now you can't hold it
(It's electric
Boogie woogie, woogie!)
But you know it's there,
Here, there and everywhere
Ola ola eh, ola eh (don dela don deloh!)
Ola ola eh, ola eh (don dela don deloh!)
Ola ola eh, ola eh (don dela don deloh!)
Ola ola eh, ola eh (don dela don deloh!)
Ola ola eh, ola eh (don dela don deloh!)
Overall Meaning
The song "Electric Boogie" by Marcia Griffiths is a popular dance anthem that celebrates the power and energy of electric music. The lyrics describe the feeling of being swept up in the rhythm and movement of the electric slide, a popular line dance from the 1970s that was often performed to the song. The repeated refrain of "it's electric" emphasizes the intangible and irresistible quality of electric music, which can only be felt by fully immersing oneself in its energy.
As the song progresses, the lyrics turn to focus on the experience of going to a party and sharing in the joy and excitement of dancing with others. The singer invites the listener to come along on a "party ride" and learn the electric slide, highlighting the communal aspect of dance and the way that music can bring people together. The final repetition of "ola ola eh, ola eh" adds a playful and celebratory touch, underscoring the carefree and joyful vibe of the song.
Overall, "Electric Boogie" is a catchy and uplifting anthem that celebrates the power of music and dance to fill us with energy and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
It's electric!
The energy and excitement of this music is hard to put into words, but we'll try
You can't see it (it's electric!)
The spirit of this music can't be seen, but it's definitely there
You gotta feel it (it's electric!)
The only way to truly understand this music is to experience it in your body and soul
Ooh, it's shakin' (it's electric!)
The pulsating rhythm and beats of this music will get you moving and grooving
Jiggle-a-mesa-cara
We don't know what this means, but it sure sounds like a fun way to dance
She's a pumpin' like a matic
The music is so infectious that it's making everyone move like a machine
She's a movin' like electric
The music is causing people to move in a way that is both fluid and electric
She sure got the boogie
The person dancing is really feeling the music and letting loose with some serious boogie-ing
You gotta know it (It's electric Boogie woogie, woogie!)
Once you experience this music, you'll understand why it's referred to as electric boogie woogie
Now you can't hold it (It's electric Boogie woogie, woogie!)
The music is so entrancing that it's impossible to resist moving your body to the beat
But you know it there, Here, there and everywhere
This music is everywhere, and once it gets ahold of you, it's hard to escape its pull
I've got to move, I'm going on a party ride
The energy of this music is making me want to dance and party all night long
I've got to groove, groove, groove, And from this music I just can't hide
The music is so infectious that I can't help but dance and move with the groove
Are you comin' with me? Come let me take you on a party ride And I'll teach you, teach you, teach you I'll teach you the electric slide
Come dance with me and I'll show you how to move to this amazing music with the electric slide
Some say it's mystic (It's electric Boogie woogie, woogie)
The energy and power of this music can feel almost otherworldly
You can't resist it (It's electric Boogie woogie, woogie)
This music will make you want to dance whether you like it or not
You can't do without it (It's electric Boogie woogie, woogie)
Once you experience this music, you won't be able to resist coming back for more
Don't want to lose it (It's electric Boogie woogie, woogie)
This music is so good that you'll do anything to keep it going all night long
But you can't choose it (It's electric Boogie woogie, woogie)
The music is in control now, and you're just along for the ride
Ola ola eh, ola eh (don dela don deloh!)
We have no idea what this means but it sure sounds like fun
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Written by: Neville Livingston
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