Lyrics
Don't stop, baby, let the rhythm take your body
Encouragement to let the rhythm influence one's body.
Don't stop, baby, let the music take your soul
Encouragement to let the music affect one's soul.
Don't stop, baby, let the rhythm take your body
Repetition of line 1, emphasizing the impact of rhythm on the body.
Don't stop, baby, let the music take your soul
Repetition of line 2, emphasizing the impact of music on the soul.
I look around, recognize anybody, I
The singer is looking around and trying to recognize someone familiar.
Did you see that girl from the grocery store?
Refers to a girl seen at the grocery store.
Did you make a sound and catch her eye, eye
Asking if any interaction occurred with the girl and if eye contact was made.
And did you let her know that you want some more?
Asking if the singer expressed interest in further interaction.
I tell the lady
The singer addresses a lady, questioning her negative demeanor.
Why d'you always frown and act all jaded?
Asking why the lady always appears unhappy and cynical.
Ohh-hoo, ow, I'm not contagious
Asserts that the singer is not contagious, possibly referring to a positive attitude.
But I got the kind of love that knocks you down
Expresses having a powerful love that can be overwhelming.
I tell the lady
Reiteration of the singer's inquiry about the lady's negative demeanor.
Why d'you always frown and act all jaded?
Repetition of the question about the lady's constant frowning.
Ohh-hoo, ow, I'm not contagious
Reiteration of the statement that the singer is not contagious.
But I got the kind of love that knocks you down
Repetition of the declaration of having a powerful, impactful love.
You're lost and found when you walked to mine
Describes a situation where someone is recognized as if seen before.
Just like you were that girl that you've seen before
Compares the current situation to a past encounter with a familiar girl.
But she won't come down and you're in denial
Suggests that the girl is reluctant to engage or acknowledge the familiarity.
So you got the courage to show her what's in store
Encourages taking the initiative to show what one has to offer.
You tell the lady
Repetition of the singer's question about the lady's negative behavior.
Why d'you always frown and act all jaded?
Reiteration of the query about the lady's constant frowning and negative actions.
Ohh-hoo, ow, I'm not contagious
Reaffirms that the singer is not contagious despite the lady's negativity.
But I got the kind of love that knocks you down
Repetition of the assertion of having a powerful, impactful love.
I tell the lady
Repetition of the singer's address to the lady, questioning her negative demeanor.
Why d'you always frown and act all jaded?
Reiteration of the question about the lady's constant frowning.
Ohh-hoo, ow, I'm not contagious
Reiteration of the statement that the singer is not contagious.
But I got the kind of love that knocks you down
Repetition of the declaration of having a powerful, impactful love.
Don't stop, baby, let the rhythm take your body
Repetition of the encouragement to let rhythm influence the body.
Don't stop, baby, let the music take your soul
Repetition of the encouragement to let music affect the soul.
Don't stop, baby, let the rhythm take your body
Repetition of line 36, emphasizing the impact of rhythm on the body.
Don't stop, baby, let the music take your soul
Repetition of line 37, emphasizing the impact of music on the soul.
Don't stop, baby, let the rhythm take your body
Repetition of line 36, once again emphasizing the impact of rhythm on the body.
Don't stop, baby, let the music take your soul
Repetition of line 37, once again emphasizing the impact of music on the soul.
Don't stop, baby, let the rhythm take your body
Repetition of line 36, emphasizing the impact of rhythm on the body.
Don't stop, baby, let the music take your soul
Repetition of line 37, emphasizing the impact of music on the soul.
You tell the lady
Repetition of the singer's question about the lady's negative behavior.
Why d'you always frown and act all jaded?
Reiteration of the query about the lady's constant frowning and negative actions.
Ohh-hoo, ow, I'm not contagious
Reaffirms that the singer is not contagious despite the lady's negativity.
But I got the kind of love that knocks you down
Repetition of the assertion of having a powerful, impactful love.
(Down, down, down, down)
Repeating the idea of the powerful love knocking someone down.
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