S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)
Jordin Sparks
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S.O.S. S.O.S. What's up girlfriend Somethings goin' on You got a look about you Tell me what's wrong (Is that your) boyfriend? Handsome with that girl on the floor We gotta dance now Time to show our weapons of choice S.O.S Is all I need to send Just a little text I'm calling all the girls F.Y.I. You know it's not the end Don't take it lying down No crying now it's your world Let the music play You wont get away Just get the groove And then he'll come back to you again (Let it play!) Let the music play He won't get away This groove he can't ignore He won't leave you anymore (Let it play!) S.O.S. S.O.S S.O.S. That crazy chick Don't know who she's messin' with Look in her eyes She's mentally undressing now (Now listen) girlfriend Let's step back right now Better get your hands off (Yeah) 'cos we' about to get down S.O.S. I'm calling out again Just a little text And you're surrounded by your girls F.Y.I. know how it's gonna end Wont take it lying down No crying now it's your world Let the music play You wont get away Just get the groove And then he'll come back to you again (Let it play!) Let the music play He won't get away This groove he can't ignore He won't leave you anymore Let the music play You won't get away Just get the groove (s.o.s) And then he'll come back to you again (Let it play!) Let the music play He won't get away This groove he can't ignore (s.o.s) He won't leave you anymore (Let it play!) Get it on, no one stands a chance Can't get enough and when we start to dance Come with me now Gonna shake it down (s.o.s) Just blow it up Gonna hit the ground (Hit the ground!) Get it on no one stands a chance Can't get enough (oh whoa) And when we start to dance Come with me now Gonna shake it down (s.o.s) Just blow it up Gonna hit the ground (Hit the ground!) Let the music play You won't get away Just get the groove (s.o.s) And then he'll come back to you again (he'll come back to you oh whoa) Let the music play He won't get away (get away) This groove he can't ignore (s.o.s) He won't leave you anymore (Let it play!) Let the music play You wont get away (s.o.s) Just get the groove And then he'll come back to you again (Let it play!) Let the music play He wont get away (s.o.s) This groove he can't ignore He won't leave you anymore (Let it play!) Let the music play You won't get away (s.o.s) Just get the groove And then he'll come back to you again (No no no) Let the music play He won't get away (s.o.s) This groove he can't ignore He won't leave you anymore (Let it play!)
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Written by: MICH HANSEN, CHRISTOPHER MAYNARD BARBOSA, EDWARD CHISOLM, KEELY MALISE HAWKES, DAVID WILLARD KOPATZ, LASSE KRAMHOFT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Dynamics"S.O.S (Let the Music Play)" was released by Jordin Sparks in 2009, as the second single from her album, "Battlefield".
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genres of dance-pop and synth-pop, showcasing a more upbeat and energetic side of Sparks.
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Inspirational ElementThe song samples "Let The Music Play" by Shannon, a popular dance track from the 1980s, hence the title "S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)".
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Chart PerformanceIt reached Number 1 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart making it her first song to reach such achievement.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Chris Robinson, who has also worked with music industry heavyweights like Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, and Usher.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)" speak to the universal experience of getting over a broken heart by losing oneself in the rhythm and beats of dance music.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by a strong team of professionals including Chris Barbosa, Ed Chisolm, Catherine Smith, Keely Hawkes, Michael Mani, and Jordan Omley.
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Platinum StatusWhile “Battlefield”, the album on which the song appears, went platinum in the U.S., the single "S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)" unfortunately did not chart as high as some of Sparks’ other singles on the Billboard Hot 100.
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International PopularityThe song did well internationally too, reaching the top ten in the UK and Australia and the top twenty in Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand.
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Iconic MovesThe music video even showcases a group of dancers performing the "Dougie", a popular hip-hop dance of the time which added a cultural zeitgeist to the song's appeal.
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Critical Reception"S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)" was received positively by critics, who praised its club-ready production, Sparks' vocal performance and its nostalgic homage to 80s dance music.
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Dove StepThe location for the music video was a warehouse which provided an urban and raw set for the song which features a stylized dance called the Dove Step, performed by Sparks and the dancers.
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