Addams Groove

MC Hammer

About Addams Groove

"Addams Groove" is a single performed by hip-hop artist MC Hammer that was released as the theme song to the 1991 film The Addams Family. The song was his last top ten hit in the United States and was the recipient of the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song at the 12th Golden Raspberry Awards in 1991. The song was also parodied by Italian comedy music duo Giovanni Alamia & Tony Sperandeo with the title of "Rap Ghiaccio" and was taken from their album of the same year of the release of the song "Brutti, sporchi e monelli".  


Year:
2000
3:57
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They do what they want to do, say what they want to say
Live how they want to live, play how they want to play
Dance how they want to dance, kick and the slap a friend
The Addams family

Now I was cold coolin', you know (maxin' and relaxin')
Just kickin' it around the house (Oaktown kicking' it)
When a knock, a knock, a knock and a voice yo!
Can hammer come out? (what's up?)
Now I don't mind (mind) being a friend
And showin' a little bit of flava (flava)
But Wednesday, Pugsley, Gomez, Fester (oh man)
Man, them some strange neighbors

They do what they want to do, say what they want to say
Live how they want to live, play how they want to play
Dance how they want to dance, kick and the slap a friend
The Addams family

I remember the day I needed to borrow
A little of pepper (for my chicken)
The next thing you know, comin' at me
Was a hand with the fingers high steppin' (I'm witcha)
Now I tried to play it along (you know)
And act like I was havin' a ball (ha ha)
But what do I see (yo) a perm with feet (cousin it)
Standin' about three feet tall (I'm outta here)

They do what they want to do, say what they want to say
Live how they want to live, play how they want to play
Dance how they want to dance, kick and the slap a friend
The Addams family

Speakin' and thinkin' about the Addams
You know the hammer is with it (I'm with it)
Act a fool, no bones, swooop, goofy and randy
You know we kick it (the posse)
Now is the time to get in your mind
It's okay to be yourself (be yourself)
Take foolish pride and put it aside
Like the Addams, yo! they def (that's a family!)

They do what they want to do, say what they want to say
Live how they want to live, play how they want to play
Dance how they want to dance, kick and the slap a friend
The Addams family

(Addams) too legit
(Addams) too legit
(Addams) too legit (who's too legit?)
(the Addams family)
(you know what I'm saying, the Addams)
(Addams) too legit (oh yeah)
(Addams) too legit (talkin' 'bout the Addams now)
(Addams) too legit (I'm saying it's the Addams now)
(the Addams family)
(yo! take to the bridge)
(thank you fester)

Oh yeah, yeah
Oh, this is the Addams groove right here, ha ha

(Addams) yeah yeah
(Addams) just like that
(Addams) oh yeah
(the Addams family) you know you gotta fully understand

They do what they want to do, say what they want to say
Live how they want to live, play how they want to play
Dance how they want to dance, kick and they slap a friend
(the Addams family)

(Addams) too legit
(Addams) too legit
(Addams) too legit
I'm tellin' you I saw the hand
(the Addams family) thing, man, I saw

They do what they want to do, say what they want to say
Live how they want to live, play how they want to play
Dance how they want to dance, kick and they slap a friend
(the Addams family) it's the Addams

Yeah, thank you fester, I needed to go back to the bridge again
Thank you, thank you, now check this out

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MC Hammer

Stanley Kirk Burrell (born March 30, 1962), better known by his stage name MC Hammer (or simply Hammer), is an American rapper, entrepreneur, spokesman and actor. He had his greatest commercial success and popularity from the late 1980s until the mid-1990s. Remembered for a rapid rise to fame, Hammer is known for his hit records (such as "U Can't Touch This" and "2 Legit 2 Quit"), flamboyant dance movements, choreography and trademark Hammer pants. Hammer's superstar-status and entertaining showmanship made him a household name and hip hop icon. He has sold more than 50 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: FELTON PILATE, STANLEY KIRK BURRELL, VIC MIZZY

Lyrics © NEXT DECADE ENTERTAINMENT,INC., BMG Rights Management

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10 facts about this song

Release Category
"Addams Groove" is a song by American rapper MC Hammer. It was released in 1991 as a single from his fourth studio album, "Too Legit to Quit".
Inspiration Category
The song was inspired by the famous American Television fiction series, the Addams Family. It was particularly pegged off the 1991 film adaptation of the series.
Chart Performance Category
"Addams Groove" did exceptionally well in charts around the world. It peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in Australia, New Zealand, and Sweden.
Music Video Category
The music video of the song features several of the main characters from the Addams Family film dating back to 1991.
Recognition Category
Apart from its chart success, "Addams Groove" also won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song in 1991.
Controversies Category
Despite its commercial success, the song has been heavily criticized over the years, with many considering it to be one of the worst songs ever created.
Unique Style Category
The song was noted for its unique blend of rap and pop elements, combined with humorous lyrics based on the eccentricities of the Addams Family characters.
Movie Feature Category
"Addams Groove" was also featured in the opening sequence of the 1991 "Addams Family" movie.
Collaborations Category
The song featured contributions from singer Rahsaan Patterson and MC Hammer collaborators, James Earley and Felton Pilate.
Song Reception Category
Despite criticisms, the song continues to be a popular choice during Halloween parties because of its thematic relation to the spooky, kooky nature of the Addams Family. The song is considered a cult classic by many.

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