[Intro] Ohhh yeah! It’s a heatwave, baby… In the hood, we feelin’ good... uh! Come on! [Verse 1] Temperature’s risin’, streets on fire Sweat on my brow, but my mood’s gettin' higher Everybody outside, no one's stayin' in Boombox bumpin’, let the party begin! Granny’s got her fan, kids runnin’ wild Water from the hydrant got ‘em laughin' in a pile The ice cream truck is rollin’ slow But the line’s worth the wait when the sun's this bold oooo hey! [Chorus] Heatwave in the hood! (whoo!) Feelin’ that summer mood (uh-huh) Tempers short, but hearts are wide Just wanna feel that joy outside Get out in it while it lasts The sun don't always hit this fast Heatwave in the hood! Let’s get it while it’s good [musical interlude] [Verse 2] Shiny people in the park all day Barbecue smoke blowin' my way DJs spin while the dancers strut Crop tops, cool shades, shakin’ that butt! Old heads chill in a domino line Sippin’ lemonade and talkin' ‘bout old times Even the street’s got a rhythm and beat Flip-flops clappin’ on the hot concrete oooooo Hey! [Chorus] Heatwave in the hood! (say what?) Feelin’ that summer mood (oh yeah) Tempers short, but don’t you fight Let’s turn this block into delight Get out in it while it’s hot Next week might be rain, might not Heatwave in the hood! And man, it feels so good [Drop] [Bridge] Now don’t be mad, don’t start a scene We got one chance to ride this dream Sun kissin’ every rooftop top We only stop when the boombox stops (never!) [Breakdown – Rap Style or Spoken Funk] Oven-hot, but we ain’t stressin’ — Life too short for all that guessin’ Grab your girl, spin your dude Let the funk attack your attitude Fire in the air, joy on blast Let the memories burn and the bad vibes pass [Final Chorus – Extended] Heatwave in the hood! (uh!) We sweatin’ but feelin’ good Let the sun shine, let it blaze Dancin’ in a golden haze Get out in it while it’s here These are the days we hold dear Heatwave in the hood! Oh yeah, just like we should [Outro] Uh, yeah It’s hot out here... But baby, the vibe is even hotter. Funky in the sun… in the hood… one love. Peace! [Funky ending]
