[Intro – 16 bars] [Instrumental] [Tight syncopated bass] [Dry funky drums with ghost notes] [Muted guitar chops] [Short horn stabs] [No vocals] [Verse 1] Step to the left— then I slide to the right Catch that little spark in the middle of the night No time— to follow the line I move when I feel it and the feeling is mine [Short instrumental break] One step— two steps— hold it right there Feel that rhythm floating in the air Don't rush— don't wait Hit that space between the eight [Pre-Chorus] One beat late— one beat early Turn it loose— don't make it pretty Hold that breath— then let it go Right on the edge where the wild things grow [Chorus] Off the beat—HEY! That's where I wanna be Off the beat—YEAH! You can't put a chain on me Push it back— pull it in Leave some space— then hit again Off the beat—HEY! Feel that rhythm underneath [Instrumental Groove – 16 bars] [No vocals] [Syncopated bass and guitar call-and-response] [Horn stabs] [Short funky guitar solo] [Verse 2] Streetlights blink— but I don't slow down Bassline talking while the whole town sleeps Short step— long groove One little twist and I'm back in the mood I don't need a perfect plan Just a dirty little rhythm and a steady hand [Call and Response] [Lead vocal] Can you feel it? [Backing vocals] Feel it! [Lead vocal] Can you move it? [Backing vocals] Move it! [Lead vocal] Don't lose it— [Backing vocals] Don't lose it! [Bridge – Breakdown] [Music suddenly drops out] Wait— Wait— [One beat of silence] NOW! [Full band hit] Leave it hanging for a second or two Then the whole band comes crashing through Push it back— pull it in Let the rhythm start again [Final Chorus] Off the beat—HEY! That's where I wanna be Off the beat—YEAH! Let the rhythm carry me Push it back— pull it in Leave some space— then hit again Off the beat—HEY! Feel that rhythm underneath Off the beat—HEY! Come on and dance with me Off the beat—YEAH! Let it shake— let it breathe [Outro – 8 bars] [Instrumental] [Band hits with syncopated accents] Don't chase it— catch it Don't count it— feel it One—two— HEY! [Final band hit]
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