Slave to the Rhythm
Embracing Heritage: A Journey of Identity and Rhythm
Lyrics
I had a grandfather on my father's side
Introducing the speaker's grandfather from the father's side.
He's ninety-five years old
Stating the grandfather's age as ninety-five.
His great-grandfather came from Nigeria, from the Igbo tribe
Referencing the grandfather's ancestor's origin from the Igbo tribe in Nigeria.
I don't look like my mother and I don't look like my father
Expressing a lack of resemblance to both parents but a strong resemblance to the grandfather.
I look exactly like my grandfather
Continuing the emphasis on resembling the grandfather.
And I act like him
Asserting behavioral similarities with the grandfather.
Do you act all the time?
Questioning whether the listener behaves consistently.
Not all the time, no
Denying constant adherence to a specific behavior.
You work all day and men you know
Referencing the necessity for continuous work and collaboration among men.
The wheels must turn to keep the flow
Highlighting the need for continuous effort to maintain a productive flow.
Oh, oh, oh
Repeating an exclamation, possibly to emphasize a point or a feeling.
Build on up, don't break the chain
Encouraging progression without causing disruptions.
Sparks will fly, when the whistle blows
Anticipating energy or excitement when a task is completed.
Oh, oh
Another exclamation possibly linked to the anticipation of energy or excitement.
Slave to the rhythm
Describing a state of being enslaved or deeply committed to a rhythm or routine.
Oh, oh
Reiterating the feeling of being enslaved or committed to a rhythm.
Slave to the rhythm
Emphasizing dedication to working in sync with a rhythm.
Work to the rhythm, uh-huh
Reaffirming the dedication to working in rhythm.
You build on up, don't break the chain
Encouraging continuous progression without interruptions.
Sparks will fly, when the whistle blows
Anticipating excitement or activity when a task is completed.
Fire burns, heart beats strong
Metaphorical references to fire, emphasizing passion and resilience.
Sing out loud, the chain gang song
Encouraging unity and strength through collective singing.
Oh, oh
Reiteration of being enslaved or deeply committed to a rhythm.
Slave to the rhythm
-Oh, oh
-Slave to the rhythm
-Oh, oh
-Slave to the rhythm
-Oh, oh
-Slave to the rhythm
-Never stop the action
Urging to maintain continuous movement or activity.
Oh, never stop the action
Repeating the encouragement to maintain continuous movement or activity.
Never stop the action
-Keep it up, keep it up
Emphasizing the importance of sustaining action or movement.
Never stop the action
Reiteration of the importance of sustained action or movement.
Slave to the rhythm
Reiteration of being enslaved or deeply committed to a rhythm.
Keep it up, keep it up
Encouraging the continuation of sustained action or movement.
Never stop, never stop
Emphasizing the necessity to persist without interruptions.
Keep it up
Encouraging the continuation of sustained action or movement.
Work to the rhythm
Reaffirming dedication to working in rhythm.
Slave to the rhythm
Reiterating being enslaved or deeply committed to a rhythm.
Live to the rhythm
Emphasizing living in sync with a rhythm.
Love to the rhythm
Stressing the love or passion for living in a rhythmic manner.
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