This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Oh
Oh
Yo, pretty ladies around the world
Got a weird thing to show you
So tell all the boys and girls
Tell your brother, your sister
And your mama too
We're about to go down
And you know just what to do
Wave your hands in the air
Like you don't care
Glide by the people
As they start to look and stare
Do your dance, do your dance
Do your dance quick, mama
Come on baby
Tell me what's the word
Chorus
Word up (up, up), everybody say
When you hear the call
You've got to get it underway
Word up (up, up)
It's the code word
No matter where you say it
You know that you'll be heard
Now all you sucker DJ's
Who think you're fly
There's got to be a reason
And we know the reason why
You try to put on those airs
And act real cool
But you got to realize
That you're acting like fools
If there's music we can use it
We're free to dance
We don't have the time for
Psychological romance
No romance, no romance
No romance for me, mama
Come on baby
Tell me what's the word
Chorus
Oh
Oh
Chorus (x2)
Oh
Yo, pretty ladies around the world
Got a weird thing to show you
So tell all the boys and girls
Tell your brother, your sister
And your mama too
We're about to go down
And you know just what to do
Wave your hands in the air
Like you don't care
Glide by the people
As they start to look and stare
Do your dance, do your dance
Do your dance quick, mama
Come on baby
Tell me what's the word
Chorus
Word up (up, up), everybody say
When you hear the call
You've got to get it underway
Word up (up, up)
It's the code word
No matter where you say it
You know that you'll be heard
Now all you sucker DJ's
Who think you're fly
There's got to be a reason
And we know the reason why
You try to put on those airs
And act real cool
But you got to realize
That you're acting like fools
If there's music we can use it
We're free to dance
We don't have the time for
Psychological romance
No romance, no romance
No romance for me, mama
Come on baby
Tell me what's the word
Chorus
Oh
Oh
Chorus (x2)
Lyrics submitted by Jeffyhash
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