Lyrics
Chorus:
Chorus: Emphasizes the importance of keeping the energy and excitement alive.
You gotta keep it pumpin'. (x4)
-Verse One (Tamika):
Verse One (Tamika): Tamika describes her search for a vibrant place and finding it when introduced to a boy's perfect spot, conveying the lively atmosphere and excitement.
I went out looking for a good place,
-But everywhere I went was dull.
-I went here, and I went there,
-But I never found the stuff.
-But then I met this boy that said
-He had the perfect place,
-That I would just love, yeah.
-He took me in,
-Ooh, let me tell you girlfriend,
-The place was jumping,
-And it was sho 'nuff pumpin'.
-Repeat Chorus
Repeat Chorus: Reiteration of the importance of keeping the energy pumping.
Verse Two (Kandi):
Verse Two (Kandi): Kandi shares her experience of finding a dynamic spot with great music and meeting someone who introduces her to new dance steps, contributing to the energetic vibe of the place.
I found my spot,
-Nothing about the place seemed dull.
-And the stuff I was looking for,
-I found the stuff.
-The sound was hot, like I never heard before,
-The bass was booming,
-There were people all over the dance floor.
-Then I met another guy,
-And he asked me would I like to dance,
-He showed me steps I never seen before.
-I walked in,
-Ooh, let me tell you girlfriend,
-The place was jumping,
-And it was sho 'nuff pumpin'.
-Repeat Chorus
Repeat Chorus: Reiteration of the theme of maintaining a lively atmosphere.
That's the way I like it,
Expresses a personal preference for the energetic and vibrant atmosphere, repeating the desire for things to be "pumpin'."
I like it when it's pumpin'.
-(repeat x4)
-Outro by JD:
Outro by JD: Encourages listeners to pump up the groove they like and mentions specific individuals to pump it up, reinforcing the theme of energetic enjoyment.
If you got a groove that you like and you like it a lot,
-Pump it up, pump it up.
-You know the place with the bass,
-In the neighbourhood hot spot,
-Pump it up, pump it up.
-To the girl in the blue,
-Tell me what 'cha gonna do,
-Pump it up, pump it up.
-And to the negro in red tell me what I said,
-Pump it up, pump it up.
-Repeat Chorus to fade
Repeat Chorus to fade: Final repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the lasting desire for a lively and exciting environment.
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