The Teen Beat Song
Teen Beat Vibes: Marvin Gaye's Groovy Message in Detroit Free Press
Lyrics
Hi, I’m Marvin Gaye you know
Introduction by Marvin Gaye, identifying himself.
The Free Press swings pretty good
The Free Press (publication/newspaper) is doing well.
With the Teen Beat
Referring to a section titled "Teen Beat" in the newspaper.
That’s a special page that
That section covers the music industry.
Covers the record beat
Specifically covers news related to records/music.
The "what’s happening" beat
Captures current events or trends.
The "I got a problem" beat, the clothes beat
It addresses personal issues, fashion trends, and the overall youthful culture.
The whole Teen Beat
Encompasses the entirety of the Teen Beat section.
Now catch Teen Beat every Friday
Encourages reading Teen Beat every Friday.
In the Detroit Free Press
Specifically in the Detroit Free Press.
‘Cause, baby, that’s where all the action is
Implying that the Detroit Free Press is where all the exciting news and events are covered.
Ah, so come on, Teen Beat, yeah
An encouragement for Teen Beat to come forward or be active.
Come on, Teen Beat coming on, Teen Beat
Repetition, encouraging the arrival or presence of Teen Beat.
They’re coming on, Teen Beat
Continued anticipation for Teen Beat's presence.
In the Free Press, Teen Beat
Highlighting the Teen Beat's association with the Free Press.
Hey hey hey…oh, the Teen Beat is mighty neat
Praising the appealing nature of the Teen Beat.
And the Free Press, it’s the best
Expressing admiration for the quality of the Free Press.
Hey, Teen Beat it’s mighty neat, oh yeah
Reiterating the attractive quality of the Teen Beat.
Ooh, what’s way in, and what’s way out?
Rhetorical questions about trends - what's popular and what's not.
Who’s talkin’ to you and you talkin’ about?
Asking about the sources of influence or information.
Come on, Teen Beat, they’re coming on
Encouraging the presence or activity of Teen Beat again.
Come on, Teen Beat, they’re coming on
Repeated encouragement for Teen Beat's involvement.
Free Press, Teen Beat
Reiteration of the association between Teen Beat and the Free Press.
Hey hey hey…what’s happenin’? Who’s in town?
Rhetorical questions about ongoing events, seeking information and activities.
Where’s the action? What’s around?
Asking about current happenings and locations.
Come on, Teen Beat, they’re coming on
Encouragement for Teen Beat to be active.
Come on, Teen Beat, they’re coming on
Repeated encouragement for Teen Beat's involvement.
Free Press, Teen Beat
Reiteration of the association between Teen Beat and the Free Press.
Hey hey hey…oh, the Teen Beat
Reaffirming the appealing nature of Teen Beat.
It’s mighty neat
Reiteration of the attractiveness of Teen Beat.
Yes, the Free Press, it’s the best
Repeated admiration for the quality of the Free Press.
Hey hey hey…oh, the Teen Beat, it’s so neat
Reaffirming the appealing nature of Teen Beat.
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