he’s sittin’ in the office,
sayin’ nothin’, keepin’ thin
watchin’ people chasin’ hours,
tryin’ hard but never win
his eyes are driftin’ nowhere,
his voice is quiet and still
no one, no one really knows
what’s up or what he feels
but then, the night is fallin’,
and the city starts to shine
yeah, it’s his primetime, baby —
and there’s no more holdin’ time
he goes dancin’, dancin’
feelin’ that funky sound
groovin’, movin’,
he’s breakin’ outta bounds, yeah
dancin’, dancin’
feel that funky sound
groovin’, movin’
funk is what he found
when the sun goes down,
it pulls him to the street
the rhythm’s deep inside his veins,
he’s movin’ to the beat
and once again it’s night time,
and the city starts to glow
it’s his dance time, baby,
and there’s nothin’ sayin’ no
he goes dancin’, dancin’
feelin’ that funky sound
groovin’, movin’,
he’s breakin’ outta bounds, yeah
dancin’, dancin’
feel that funky sound
groovin’, movin’
funk is what he found
and when they ask him,
“what’s goin’ on within?”
he smiles and whispers,
“baby — rhythm is my sin”
he just wants dancin’, dancin’,
feelin’ that funky sound
groovin’, movin’,
he’s breakin’ outta bounds, yeah
dancin’, dancin’,
feel that funky sound
groovin’, movin’,
funk is what we found
we’re dancin’, dancin’,
feelin’ that funky sound
groovin’, movin’,
we’re breakin’ outta bounds, yeah
dancin’, dancin’,
feel that funky sound
groovin’, movin’,
funk is what we found
One man wants - a bank full o’ gold,
Thinks that’s how - you rule the world.
Dreams so big — he lost his soul,
Got that glitter, but no glow.
Another man - chasin’ power and fame,
Feels like love - comes with a name.
Tryna fill that hole inside,
But it never feels the same.
And we, we watch ‘em all,
Restless hearts, we feel that call.
We want the same, yeah, after all
But tell me, what’s it for?
So listen, brother, here’s the thing:
We got what we need — that’s everything, ‘cause
We got the groove
let’s move,
Yeah, we got the groove
let’s move,
So come on, shake it,
Feel that rhythm’s truth,
We got the groove,Ooooh,
we got the groove.
One girl dreams — of diamonds that shine,
Showin’ off — like “look what’s mine.”
Flexin’ bright, but missin’ light, Baby,
that ain’t right.
Another queen in her SUV,
Drivin’ round for all to see
shops 'til she drops, can’t let it be
But that ain’t really free.
And we, we watch ‘em all,
Restless hearts, we feel that call.
We want the same, yeah, after all —But tell me,
what’s it for?
So listen, brother, here’s the thing:
We got what we need — that’s everything, ‘cause
We got the groove
let’s move,Yeah,
we got the groove
let’s move,
Come on now, shake it,
Feel that rhythm’s truth,
We got the groove,
We got the groove.
We got the groove
let’s move, (oh yeah)
We got the groove
let’s move, (say what?)
Come on, shake it,Follow that truth,
We got the groove,
We got the groove...Yeah...
we got the groove.
Laugh your soul right out your skin,
shake it loose, let that joy begin.
Laugh so loud the walls give way,
feel how wild life starts to play.
Laugh when you hit the stage tonight,
and your notes don’t land just right.
Laugh when the crowd don’t catch your beat,
and the band keeps rollin’ on their feet.
Laugh when you’re not on the list,
and no one knows who you even is.
Laugh when they feel ashamed for you,
’cause you’re just doin’ what you do.
Laugh your soul right out your skin,
shake it loose, let that joy begin.
Laugh so loud the walls give way,
feel how wild life starts to play.
Laugh when your name’s on the line,
and every dime’s on borrowed time.
Laugh when you trade your crown for fun,
and dance right through what can’t be done.
Laugh your soul right out your skin,
shake it loose, let that joy begin.
Laugh so loud the walls give way,
feel how wild life starts to play.
Laugh when you do what no one dares,
when they all stare like nobody cares.
Laugh when you trip and lose your cool,
that’s how the brave ones bend the rules.
Laugh out loud in the desert heat,
in the jungle or an empty street.
Laugh when everybody’s feeling down,
’cause you’ll be that beloved clown.
Laugh your soul right out your skin,
shake it loose, let that joy begin.
Laugh so loud the walls give way,
feel how wild life starts to play.
Laugh your soul right out your skin,
shake it loose, let that joy begin.
Laugh so loud the world can hear,
that’s the sound of being here.
Uhh! Come on, Sista!
Shout it out — let it out!
(Yeah, yeah — that’s the funky vibe!)
How long have you been waitin’
for this funky day to shine?
Where everything just feels so right,
and the whole wide world is mine.
We ain’t talkin’ ’bout no blues,
from yesterday or long before.
We talkin’ ’bout this moment, girl
the one you can’t ignore!
You let the doubts just fade away,
you feelin’ good and fly.
Yeah, that’s the funky way,
and baby — so am I!
Live that funky day, Sista,
'cause now it’s here to stay
Love that funky way, Baby,
you’re gonna light the way!
Live that funky day, Sista,
Yeah, the groove's here to play
Love that funky way, Baby,
and everything’s okay.
How long did you keep waitin’
to say it loud and proud
that you’re more than good enough,
and you stand out from the crowd.
Yeah, it’s been a long, long ride,
but it brought you home again
You found what you were lookin’ for
the key to your funky flame.
Now let those doubts just drift away,
you’re feelin’ good and free.
Yeah, that’s the funky way,
and girl - you got the key!
Live that funky day, Sista,
the rhythm’s here to stay!
Love that funky way, Sista,
you make it shine all day!
Live that funky day, Sista,
come on and let it play!
Love that funky way, Baby,
everything’s okay.
Uhh — yeah, that’s the funky way!
Sista — shine your light today!
Woo! Keep it funky, keep it true
’cause the groove’s inside of you!