Lyrics
Why have a song if you ain't gonna sing?
Expressing the importance of singing in a song.
Make a move, do your thing
Encouraging someone to take action and express themselves.
It don't really matter if you're out of tone
Indicating that being in tune is not crucial; enjoy the moment.
So enjoy yourself all afternoon
Suggesting to have a good time throughout the afternoon.
I'm putting my foot down
Asserting a decision or taking a stand.
I swing my thing back around
Returning to one's original self or style.
And play my favorite tune
Choosing to play a preferred or cherished music.
That we've begun, that I know
Referencing the start of a shared experience.
Wipe up the shoes if you ain't gonna dance
Advising to dance instead of being passive.
Free your mind, take a chance
Encouraging to free the mind and take risks.
What are you doing? Just hanging around
Questioning someone's idleness; suggesting action.
Show your hip – go down town
Encouraging a confident and lively attitude, possibly in a social setting.
I'm putting my foot down
Reiterating a decision to assert oneself.
I swing my thing back around
Returning to one's original self or style again.
And play my favorite tune
Choosing to play a preferred or cherished music again.
That we've begun, that I know
Referencing the continuation of a shared experience.
I'll bet you sooner than later
Expressing confidence in predicting an outcome.
Head out in of the sand
Encouraging to face reality or confront challenges.
Stop lying in the ghetto
Advising to stop pretending or avoiding difficult situations.
Sipping whiskey with my crackers and spill
Describing a scene of socializing with a diverse group of people.
Why wear the ring if it ain't gonna shine
Raising a question about the purpose of wearing a ring.
Tell your man you're worth doing
Encouraging to communicate one's worth to a partner.
Why ever hide it? It ain't gonna buzz
Questioning the need to hide something that won't create a sensation.
Kiss and hide in fear his love
Suggesting a playful approach to love and intimacy.
I'm putting my foot down
Reiterating a decision to assert oneself once more.
And swing my thing back a..
Returning to one's original self or style once more.
I'm putting my foot down
Reaffirming the decision to assert oneself.
And switch this hit back a..
Reaffirming the decision to switch back to a preferred style.
And blame my own damn tone
Acknowledging personal responsibility for one's tone or actions.
Though really that man I know
Acknowledging awareness of oneself or a situation.
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