Word Up!
We're coming upK-k-k-k-keep itKeep it coming upSo do your danceDo your danceDo your dance quick, mamaCome on, babyTell me what's the wordOOW!
Yo pretty ladies around the worldGot a weird thing to show youSo tell all the boys and girlsTell your brother, your sisterAnd your mama, tooCause we're about to throw downAnd you'll know just what to do
Wave your hands in the airLike you don't careGlide by the peopleAs they start to look and stareDo your danceDo your danceDo your dance quick, mamaCome on, babyTell me what's the word
Word upEverybody sayWhen you hear the callYou've got to get it underwayWord upIt's the code wordNo matter where you say itYou'll know that you'll be heard
Now all you sucker DJsWho think you're flyThere's got to be a reasonAnd we know the reason whyYou try to put on those airsAnd act real coolBut you've got to realizeThat you're acting like fools
Give us musicWe can use itWe need to danceWe don't have the timeFor psychological romanceNo romanceNo romanceNo romance for me, mamaCome on, babyTell me what's the word
Word upEverybody sayWhen you hear the callYou've got to get it underwayWord upIt's the code wordNo matter where you say itYou'll know that you'll be heard
W-O-R-D UPW-O-R-D UPW-O-R-D UPW-O-R-D UPW-O-R-D we're coming upDial L for lowK-k-k-keep itKeep it coming upSo do your danceDo your danceDo your dance quick, mamaCome on, babyTell me what's the wordWord upYeah, yeahWord up
Word upEverybody sayWhen you hear the callYou've got to get it underwayWord upIt's the code wordNo matter where you say itYou'll know that you'll be heardWord upEverybody sayWhen you hear the callYou've got to get it underwayWord upIt's the code wordNo matter where you say itYou'll know that you'll be heard