Fascist Groove Thang

Defying Fascism Through Dance: Heaven 17's Powerful Message
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Lyrics

(Everybody move to prove the groove)

Encouraging everyone to dance and express themselves to validate the groove.

Have you heard it on the news

Asking if the listener has heard about a particular news story.

About this fascist groove thang

Referring to a troubling and oppressive situation as a "fascist groove thang."

Evil men with racist views

Describing those perpetuating the oppressive situation as evil men with racist views.

Spreading all across the land

Indicating the widespread nature of the oppressive views spreading across the land.

Don't just sit there on your ass

Urging people not to be passive but to take action against oppression.

Unlock that funky chaindance

Encouraging people to break free and dance in a liberated way.

Brothers, sisters shoot your best

Calling on brothers and sisters to resist and stand against the oppressive force.

We don't need this fascist groove thang

Expressing a rejection of the fascist groove and its impact.

Brothers, sisters, we don't need this fascist groove thang

Reiterating the rejection of the fascist groove and the need for resistance.


History will repeat itself

Suggesting a historical pattern of repetition and warning about a critical moment approaching.

Crisis point we're near the hour

Referring to a crisis point and the imminent danger.

Counterforce will do no good

Expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of counterforce in the face of impending danger.

Hot you ass I feel your power

Acknowledging the potency of the oppressive force.

Hitler proves that funky stuff

Referencing Hitler as an example of someone who used oppressive tactics but not suitable for everyone.

Is not for you and me girl

Asserting that such tactics are not suitable for the general population.

Europe's an unhappy land

Describing Europe as discontent due to its experience with fascist ideologies.

They've had their fascist groove thang

Stating that Europe has already experienced the negative effects of the fascist groove.


Brothers, sisters, we don't need this fascist groove thang

Reiterating the rejection of the fascist groove and the need for resistance among brothers and sisters.

Democrats are out of power

Noting the absence of Democrats in power.

Across that great wide ocean

Referring to a geographical distance and a political change with Reagan becoming president.

Reagan's president elect

Describing Reagan as a leader with fascist inclinations.

Fascist god in motion

Characterizing Reagan as a leader with a fascist agenda in motion.

Generals tell him what to do

Highlighting the influence of military generals on Reagan's decisions.

Stop your good time dancing

Warning against carefree dancing as it may attract negative attention from the authorities.

Train their guns on me and you

Emphasizing the threat posed by the advancing fascist force.

Fascist thang advancing

Stressing the progression of the oppressive force.


Brothers, sisters, we don't need this fascist groove thang

Reiterating the rejection of the fascist groove and the need for resistance among brothers and sisters.

Sisters, brothers lend a hand

Encouraging mutual support and collaboration against the oppressive force.

Increase our population

Suggesting a need to increase the population as a form of resistance.

Grab that groove thang by the throat

Advocating for a direct confrontation with the oppressive groove and eliminating it.

And throw it in the ocean

Symbolically discarding the oppressive groove by throwing it into the ocean.

You're real tonight you move my soul

Expressing genuine emotions and connection during a dance.

Let's cruise out of the dance war

Proposing an escape from the war-like atmosphere through dancing.

Come out your house and dance your dance

Encouraging people to leave their homes and express themselves through dance.

Shake that fascist groove thang

Specifically targeting and rejecting the fascist groove through dance.

(Shake it!)

An enthusiastic call to shake off the fascist groove through dance.

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