[Intro] (Linn Drum punchy patterns and a heavy Steinberger slap bass lock into a tight 115BPM groove. Minimoog synth bass doubles the low end. Sharp Prophet-5 brass stabs and Oberheim synth chords drop on the one. Hand claps accent every backbeat with spacey ARP Odyssey filter sweeps.) (LEAD) Yeah! Check the box! (GROUP) TURN IT UP! (LEAD) Come on, get down! [Verse 1] (THICK LAYERED NASAL BARITONE MALE LEAD VOCALS) Step inside the groove that makes you lose control Let the heavy rhythm capture your entire soul The bass is ticking steady knocking at your feet Ain't nobody moving till the track is complete (GROUP) DON'T STOP! [Verse 2] (THICK LAYERED NASAL BARITONE MALE LEAD VOCALS) People gather round to feel the sonic heat Spreading through the block and rolling down the street Got the power running all through the night Everything we're doing is feeling so right (GROUP) SO RIGHT! [Pre-Chorus] (LOW-PITCHED MALE HARMONY) The clock is turning and the heat begins to rise You can see the passion shining in everybody's eyes (LEAD) Get ready now! (GROUP) GET READY! [Chorus] (LOW-PITCHED MALE HARMONY CHORUS) ROCK THE FUNK BOX ALL NIGHT LONG! (LEAD) DANCE TO THE RHYTHM OF THE SONG! ROCK THE FUNK BOX ALL NIGHT LONG! (LEAD) METROPOLIS GROOVE KEEPS US STRONG! ROCK THE FUNK BOX! [Verse 3] (THICK LAYERED NASAL BARITONE MALE LEAD VOCALS) Fellas on the corner looking extra clean Finest dancers that you've ever seen Moving to the left and sliding to the right We're gonna keep it heavy until the morning light (GROUP) SLIDE NOW! [Verse 4] (THICK LAYERED NASAL BARITONE MALE LEAD VOCALS) Music taking over every single floor When the chorus hits you'll be asking for more No time for relaxation, no time to slow down We've got the biggest sound in this whole town (GROUP) BIG SOUND! [Bridge 1: Rap & Call and Response Section] (The melodic synths back off, leaving a raw, punchy Linn Drum beat, hand claps, and a highly syncopated Steinberger bassline. Biting cutting guitar scratches lock into the pocket. The lead delivers a rhythmic rap, trading sharp chants with the group.) (LEAD RAP) Throw your hands up high if you feel the beat! (GROUP) WE FEEL IT! (LEAD RAP) Move your body now and stomp your feet! (GROUP) WE STOMP IT! (LEAD RAP) NYC is jumping to the ultimate sound! (GROUP) ROCKING THE TOWN! (LEAD RAP) Nobody sits down when the box comes around! (GROUP) TURN IT UP! TURN IT UP! [Pre-Chorus] (LOW-PITCHED MALE HARMONY) The clock is turning and the heat begins to rise You can see the passion shining in everybody's eyes (LEAD) Sing it out! (GROUP) SING IT! [Chorus] (LOW-PITCHED MALE HARMONY CHORUS) ROCK THE FUNK BOX ALL NIGHT LONG! (LEAD) DANCE TO THE RHYTHM OF THE SONG! ROCK THE FUNK BOX ALL NIGHT LONG! (LEAD) METROPOLIS GROOVE KEEPS US STRONG! ROCK THE FUNK BOX! [Verse 5] (THICK LAYERED NASAL BARITONE MALE LEAD VOCALS) Watch the rhythm syncopate and blend so fine Connecting your thoughts right into mine The bassline is driving, a powerful force Keeping us moving on a steady course (GROUP) STAY ON COURSE! [Verse 6] (THICK LAYERED NASAL BARITONE MALE LEAD VOCALS) The night is getting late but the energy stays high Shouting out loud to the midnight sky Grab your partner now, don't you leave them behind The perfect groove is what we designed (GROUP) LETS GO! [Bridge 2: Low-Voice Harmony Section] (The rhythm track strips down to a minimal, liquid Minimoog sub-bass and steady hand claps. The entire vocal group enters with a deep, resonant, ground-crawling low-pitched harmony.) (GROUP HARMONY) FEEL THE LOW END... LET IT FLOW THROUGH YOU... (LEAD) Oh yeah, all the way down! (GROUP HARMONY) DEEP RESONANCE... KNOW WHAT TO DO... (LEAD) Keep it steady, y'all! (GROUP HARMONY) HEAVY BOTTOM POCKET... LOCK IT IN TIGHT... (LEAD) We're gonna rock it right! [Chorus] (LOW-PITCHED MALE HARMONY CHORUS) (The full production explodes back in at maximum volume. Massive Prophet-5 brass stabs strike on every beat while Oberheim chords swell gloriously in the background.) ROCK THE FUNK BOX ALL NIGHT LONG! (LEAD) DANCE TO THE RHYTHM OF THE SONG! ROCK THE FUNK BOX ALL NIGHT LONG! (LEAD) METROPOLIS GROOVE KEEPS US STRONG! ROCK THE FUNK BOX! [Outro] (The driving Steinberger bassline and Minimoog synth bass carry the groove forward. Sharp NY cutting guitar scratches interlock with punchy hand claps. The nasal baritone lead delivers soulful ad-libs while the group chants the hook over spacey ARP Odyssey filter sweeps as the drums fade.) (LEAD): Just rock it... don't stop it... (GROUP): ROCK THE FUNK BOX... (LEAD): Keep that rhythm moving... (GROUP): ALL NIGHT LONG... (Final heavy bass pop and Prophet-5 brass hit.)
