Let's Get It Started
The Black Eyed Peas
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Let's get it started, in here And the base keep runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and Runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and In this context, there's no disrespect, so When I bust my rhyme, you break your necks We got five minutes for us to disconnect From all intellect collect the rhythm effect Obstacles are inefficient, follow your intuition Free your inner soul and break away from tradition Coz when we beat out, girl it's pullin' without You wouldn't believe how we wow shit out Burn it till it's burned out Turn it till it's turned out Act up from north, west, east, south Everybody, everybody, let's get into it Get stupid Get it started, get it started, get it started Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here Yeah Lose control, of body and soul Don't move too fast, people, just take it slow Don't get ahead, just jump into it Y'all hear about it, the Peas'll do it Get stutted, get stupid You'll want me body people will walk you through it Step by step, like you're into new kid Inch by inch with the new solution Transmit hits, with no delusion The feeling's irresistible and that's how we movin' Everybody, everybody, let's get into it Get stupid Get it started, get it started, get it started Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here Yeah Runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin runnin' and C'mon y'all, let's get koo-koo, uh-huh Let's get koo-koo (in here) I like it koo-koo, uh-huh, let's get koo-koo (in here) I like it koo-koo, uh-huh, let's get koo-koo (in here) oh, oh, oh Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya Let's get ill, that's the deal At the gate, we'll bring the bugged-out drill (just) Lose your mind this is the time Y'all test this drill, just and bang your spine (just) Bob your head like me APL de, up inside your club or in your Bentley Get messy, loud and sick Y'all mount past slow mo in another head trip (so) Come then now do not correct it, let's get ignant let's get hectic Everybody, everybody, let's get into it Get stupid Get it started, get it started, get it started Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here, yeah Koo-koo ah ah ah Koo-koo (in here) let's get koo-koo Koo-koo (in here) Koo-koo ah ah Koo-koo (in here) ah ah ah, ow, ow, ow Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya Runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin', and runnin' runnin'
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Written by: Allan Pineda, George Pajon, Jaime Gomez, Michael Fratantuno, Terence Yoshiaki, Will Adams
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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10 facts about this song
Background Information"Let's Get It Started" is a song by the American group Black Eyed Peas, from their 2003 album "Elephunk."
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Release & RecognitionThe song was released as a single in 2004 and won a Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.
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Controversial Original VersionThe original version of the song was called “Let's Get Retarded”, which was considered insensitive in its portrayal of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Positive MessageThe song's re-titling to "Let's Get It Started" sought to shift to a more positive and inclusive message.
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Commercial SuccessIt reached number one in Australia and number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA.
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Usage in Popular Culture"Let's Get It Started" has been widely used in popular culture such as in films, advertisements, and TV series, including in promotions for the 2004 NBA Playoffs.
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Influence on CareerThe success of the song played a significant role in establishing the Black Eyed Peas as a mainstream act and led to their subsequent global fame.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Let's Get It Started" was filmed in San Francisco, California.
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Collaboration & ProductionThe track was produced by will.i.am, a member of the group, signifying their first successful self-produced hit song.
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Live Performances"Let's Get It Started" is regularly performed live by the Black Eyed Peas during their concerts and has been well received by the audience.
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