Let's Groove – English Lyrics

• By: Earth, Wind and Fire

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of English language through Earth, Wind & Fire's "Let's Groove." This timeless anthem, with its straightforward and uplifting lyrics, offers an excellent opportunity to learn common English phrases related to dancing, celebration, and unity. Its clear message and infectious rhythm make it easy to follow along, helping you grasp everyday expressions and the nuances of expressing pure joy and shared happiness in English.

[English]

♪ We can boogie down, down, oh-oh down ♪

♪ The boogie sound, down, oh-oh down ♪

♪ The boogie sound, down, oh-oh down ♪

♪ The boogie sound, down, oh-oh down ♪

♪ Let's groove tonight ♪

♪ Share the spice of life ♪

♪ Baby, slice it right ♪

♪ We're gonna groove tonight ♪

♪ Let this groove get you to move ♪

♪ It's alright, alright, alright ♪

♪ Let this groove set in your shoes ♪

♪ So stand up ♪

♪ Alright, alright ♪

♪ Gonna tell you what you can do with my love ♪

♪ Alright ♪

♪ Let you know, girl ♪

♪ You're looking good ♪

♪ You're out of sight ♪

♪ Alright ♪

♪ Just move yourself ♪

♪ And glide like a 747 ♪

♪ And lose yourself ♪

♪ In the sky ♪

♪ Among the clouds in the heavens, god ♪

♪ Let this groove light up your fuse ♪

♪ It's alright, alright, alright ♪

♪ Uh-oh-uh ♪

♪ Let this groove set in your shoes ♪

♪ So stand up ♪

♪ Alright, alright ♪

♪ Let me tell ya what you can do with my love ♪

♪ Alright ♪

♪ Gotta let you know, girl ♪

♪ You're looking good ♪

♪ You're out of sight ♪

♪ Alright ♪

♪ Just tell the DJ ♪

♪ To play your favorite tune ♪

♪ Then you know it's okay ♪

♪ What you found is happening now ♪

♪ Let this groove get you to move ♪

♪ It's alright, alright, alright ♪

♪ Yeah, let this groove set in your shoes ♪

♪ So stand up ♪

♪ Alright, alright ♪

♪ You will find peace of mind on the floor ♪

♪ Take a little time ♪

♪ Come and see, you and me ♪

♪ Give a little sign ♪

♪ I'll be there after a while ♪

♪ If you want my love ♪

♪ We can boogie on down ♪

♪ Down, boogie on down ♪

♪ Down, boogie on down ♪

♪ Down, boogie, boogie on down ♪

♪ On down ♪

♪ Let's groove tonight ♪

♪ Share the spice of life ♪

♪ Baby, slice it right ♪

♪ We're gonna groove tonight ♪

♪ Let this groove light up your fuse ♪

♪ It's alright, alright, alright ♪

♪ Baby slice it right ♪

♪ Let this groove set in your shoes ♪

♪ We're gonna groove tonight, hey ♪

♪ Let this groove light up your fuse ♪

♪ It's alright, alright ♪

♪ Let this groove set in your shoes ♪

♪ It's alright, alright, alright ♪

♪ Hey ♪

♪ Alright, uh ♪

(funky music)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
groove /ɡruːv/ B1	noun - a rhythmic pattern in music verb - to dance or move in a rhythmic way
boogie /ˈbʊɡi/ B1	verb - to dance energetically noun - a style of dance or music
light /laɪt/ A2	verb - to make something bright or illuminate noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible
share /ʃɛr/ A2	verb - to have or use something with others
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position or place
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - having the qualities required for a particular role
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a point of time as measured in hours and minutes
sight /saɪt/ B2	noun - the ability to see
peace /piːs/ B1	noun - a state of tranquility or quiet
favorite /ˈfeɪvərɪt/ A2	adjective - preferred before all others of the same kind
slice /slaɪs/ B1	verb - to cut something into slices

Key Grammar Structures

• Let's groove tonight

  ➔ Imperative mood used to give a suggestion or command

  ➔ The phrase "Let's" is a contraction of "Let us," used to make a suggestion or invitation.

• Share the spice of life

  ➔ Imperative verb "Share" used to encourage or suggest sharing

  ➔ The word "Share" is a command, urging someone to participate actively in sharing.

• Let this groove get you to move

  ➔ Using "get" to indicate causing someone to start doing something

  ➔ The verb "get" here is used to express causing or encouraging someone to start moving or acting.

• It's alright, alright, alright

  ➔ Repetition of the phrase emphasizes affirmation and reassurance

  ➔ The repetitive structure reinforces a positive and reassuring message to the listener.

• And glide like a 747

  ➔ Use of "like" for comparison to illustrate the act of gliding smoothly

  ➔ The word "like" is used to compare the act of gliding to a Boeing 747 plane's movement, emphasizing smoothness.