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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