Body Movin'
Beastie Boys
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Ready, one You will do this four times with the left Four with the right Then eight times with both Then repeat Body movin', body movin' A-1 sound, sound so soothing Body movin', body movin' We be getting down and you know we're crush groovin' Now let me get some action from the back section We need body rocking not perfection Let your back bone flip but don't slip a disc Let your spine unwind just take a risk I want to do the freak until the break of dawn Now, tell me party people is that so wrong The ship is docking, inter-lockin' And up-rockin' electro-shocking We're getting down computer action Do the robotic satisfaction All of why'all get off the wall Have a ball and get involved with Body movin', body movin' With the a-1 sound sound so soothing Body movin', body movin' We be getting down and you know we're crush groovin' Stand erect, arms down Swing left arm big same with the right Flame on, I'm gone I'm so sweet like a nice bon bon Came out rapping when I was born Mom said rock it 'til the break of dawn Puttin' bodies in motion cause I got the notion Like Roy Cormier with the coconut lotion The sound of music makin' you insane You can't explain to people this type of mind frame Like a bottle of Chateau Neuf do Pap I'm fine like wine when I start to rap We need body rockin not perfection Let me get some action from the back section Body movin', body movin' A-1 sound, sound so soothing Body movin', body movin' We be getting down and you know we're crush groovin' Left arm ready and one And again, stand erect Mike D with the master plan I said ooh my my and thank you ma'am And when I grab the mic you scream, ooh god damn The creme de la creme is who I am MCA where have you been Packed like sardines in the tin So kick off your shoes and put on your swim fins 'Cause when it comes to quarries I'm known to swim And Adrock light up the place And if you pull my card you pull the ace And if you ask me to turn up the bass And if you play defender I could be your hyper space Body movin', body movin' With the a-1 sound sound so soothing Body movin', body movin ' We be getting down and you know we're crush groovin' You will do eight hops on the left, eight on the right Four left four right, two left, two right Then one each: left, right, left, right Start and land on the balls of the feet Left foot, ready, it's one, two, three, four, five
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Written by: MICHAEL LOUIS DIAMOND, ADAM HOROVITZ, ADAM NATHANIEL YAUCH, MARIO CALDATO JR., TITO PUENTE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Body Movin'" is a song by the three-member American hip hop group, the Beastie Boys. The track was made available to the public on April 23, 1998.
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Album InformationThe song is a part of the fifth studio album of Beastie Boys titled "Hello Nasty" which was released in 1998.
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Genre and StyleDemonstrating the Beastie Boys' diversified sound, "Body Movin'" is a fusion of hip hop and funky beats.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its unique and energetic style, the single only reached #15 on the UK Singles Chart and #22 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Featured ArtistsItalian musician Mario Caldato Jr. is featured as a co-writer and co-producer of "Body Movin'".
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Remix VersionSoon after its initial release, "Body Movin'" got a remix by Fatboy Slim. This version gained significant popularity and was included in the music video for the song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Body Movin'" is highly recognized for its creative narrative. The Beastie Boys pay homage to a 1960s Italian spy film titled "Danger: Diabolik" in their video.
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Award NominationThe song's music video received a nomination for Video of the Year at the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Notable PerformancesBeastie Boys performed "Body Movin'" on several TV shows such as "Late Night with David Letterman and MTV's Fashionably Loud in Miami," showcasing the track's significance in their discography.
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Influence and Legacy"Body Movin'" serves as a significant entry in Beastie Boys' music career. Though it might not have been able to top the charts, it affirmed the group's evolution and their penchant for breaking genre boundaries.
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