[Intro] (Analysis: Solid drum break leads into a heavy slap bass groove. Bright synthesizer stabs and scratch guitar set the high-energy 1982 atmosphere.) [Verse 1: Male Group Harmony] (Analysis: The entire group sings in tight, soulful harmony from the start, creating a powerful wall of sound.) Step out tonight, the neon's bright and gold A million stories waiting to be told From the corner to the center of the street The rhythm of the city’s under our feet [Pre-Chorus 1] I hang around all day long Got nothing else to do I spend so much of my time Checking it out with you [Chorus] It’s driving me crazy Watching all those girls go by And I don’t mean maybe Watching all those girls go by [Verse 2: Male Group Harmony] (Analysis: Continuing the group harmony style. Every line is delivered with rich, gospel-influenced layered vocals.) They’re walking tall, they’re moving with the style Every glance is like a summer smile Diamond eyes reflecting in the light Keeping us watching all through the night [Pre-Chorus 2] I hang around all day long Got nothing else to do I spend so much of my time Checking it out with you [Chorus] It’s driving me crazy Watching all those girls go by And I don’t mean maybe Watching all those girls go by [Verse 3: Solo Lead Vocal] (Analysis: The energy shifts to a smooth, charismatic solo tenor. More space for rhythmic phrasing.) Now look over there, she’s got that magic touch I never knew I’d like it quite this much A silhouette against the evening glow She’s got the moves that everybody knows [Pre-Chorus 3] I hang around all day long Got nothing else to do I spend so much of my time Checking it out with you [Chorus] It’s driving me crazy Watching all those girls go by And I don’t mean maybe Watching all those girls go by [Bridge: Instrumental Break] (Analysis: An extended funk breakdown. The focus is on the syncopated rhythm section and melodic synth brass hooks.) [Verse 4: Solo Lead Vocal] (Analysis: Staying with the solo lead. This section builds anticipation for the final group sections.) The music’s playing, echoing through the park We’re staying out until the after-dark Every block has got a brand new scene Like a picture from a silver screen [Pre-Chorus 4] I hang around all day long Got nothing else to do I spend so much of my time Checking it out with you [Chorus] It’s driving me crazy Watching all those girls go by And I don’t mean maybe Watching all those girls go by [Verse 5: Male Group Harmony] (Analysis: The finale. The group returns for a final, triumphant harmonic verse to bring the energy to its peak.) We’re standing here, just taking in the view Me and the boys, we know just what to do The city pulse is beating in our soul This feeling’s got us under its control [Pre-Chorus 5] I hang around all day long Got nothing else to do I spend so much of my time Checking it out with you [Chorus / Outro] It’s driving me crazy Watching all those girls go by (Oh, watching them go by!) And I don’t mean maybe Watching all those girls go by (Don't you see them walking?) It’s driving me crazy Watching all those girls go by... (Look at that girl, look at this girl!) [End]
