Addams Groove
MC Hammer
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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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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".
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Inspiration CategoryThe 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.
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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.
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Music Video CategoryThe music video of the song features several of the main characters from the Addams Family film dating back to 1991.
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Recognition CategoryApart from its chart success, "Addams Groove" also won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Original Song in 1991.
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Controversies CategoryDespite 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.
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Unique Style CategoryThe 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.
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Movie Feature Category"Addams Groove" was also featured in the opening sequence of the 1991 "Addams Family" movie.
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Collaborations CategoryThe song featured contributions from singer Rahsaan Patterson and MC Hammer collaborators, James Earley and Felton Pilate.
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Song Reception CategoryDespite 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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