Slam Dunk The Funk
5ive Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Five bad boys with the power to rock you
Blowing your mind so you gotta get into
Five, whatcha waiting four if you wanna
Three (three)
Two (two)
One let's do it

Do you wanna get freaky

when the five of us make one
You gotta push the good vibe on
If you really wanna feel it
Got da flava in my song
But I really need to know

Do you wanna get down
Do you wanna get funky
Do you wanna get down
Get on down

Slam dunk da funk, put it up
(If you got that feeling)
Slam dunk da funk, put it up
(If you got that feeling)
Slam dunk da funk, put it up
(If you got that feeling)
Slam dunk da funk
(put it up)

You gotta shoot, pass, slam baby time to set it off
I'll be up, up away, above the rim and hook a shot
Ally oop, baby, whoop, there it is and now I gotcha
Three seconds left, it's just enuff for me to rock ya
Now check it, how I flip it rock a beat 'cause
I get with it and everybody wants to be the man
with a hey, yippee yo yippee four quarter slam
everybody grab a party and just get on down

Do you wanna get down
Do you wanna get funky
Do you wanna get down
Get on down

Slam dunk da funk, put it up
(If you got that feeling)
Slam dunk da funk, put it up
(If you got that feeling)
Slam dunk da funk, put it up
(If you got that feeling)
Slam dunk da funk
(put it up)

You wanna know what hits you like a fork lift truck
We got J, AB, Rich, Sean and Scott rocking the extra
Curricular ladies love particular fella
Who knock da meter get the boom shake regular
Five bad boys, honey no, we don't quit til we hit
The rebound sound with a kick
So come on everybody, everybody in tune
As I boom shake n' rock a body
Gimme room

Clap your hands
Stamp your feet
Push it in, pull it out to the beat

Slam dunk da funk, put it up
(If you got that feeling)
Slam dunk da funk, put it up
(If you got that feeling)
Slam dunk da funk, put it up
(If you got that feeling)

Slam dunk da funk
(put it up)

Overall Meaning

"Slam Dunk The Funk" is a party anthem and an invitation to dance and have a good time. The song starts with a catchy chant that builds up excitement and anticipation. It introduces the five members of the group and emphasizes their power to rock the audience's mind. The lyrics play with numbers and countdowns, adding to the song's energetic and playful nature. The chorus consists of the repetition of the title and commands to dance and move to the rhythm.

The verses follow a rap style, with different members taking turns delivering their lines. They talk about their skills on the basketball court, using the imagery of jumping high and making slam dunks to showcase their confidence and dominance. The lyrics also make reference to getting "freaky" and having a "good vibe" that can be achieved through the power of music.

Line by Line Meaning

5 bad boys wit da power to rock you
Five guys with the ability to impress and amaze you.

Blowin ya mind so ya gotta get into
Captivating your attention and making you want to be a part of it.

5 5 what you waiting
Inviting you to join the five bad boys.

4 4 if you want to
Offering a lesser version of the five bad boys to join if the first option is not viable.

3 3
This line doesn't have any significant meaning other than continuing the pattern and rhythm of the song.

2 2
This line also follows the same pattern and rhythm of the song without any specific meaning.

1 let's do it
Encouraging you to take action and join in on the fun.

Do you want to get freaky
Asking if you want to let loose and have a good time.

Well the five of us makes one
Implying that together, the five bad boys are a perfect match and operate as one cohesive unit.

Gotta put the good vibe on
Establishing a positive and energetic atmosphere.

If you really want to feel that
Encouraging you to get into the upbeat vibe and enjoy yourself to the fullest.

Got the flava in my song
Boasting about the exciting and unique flavor in their music.

But I really need to know
Asking you if you are truly ready to let loose and join in.

Do you want to get down
Inviting you to join in on the dancing and fun.

Do you want to get funky
Asking if you want to be a part of the funky and energetic vibe.

Slam dunk da funk
Celebrating their ability to perform a great slam dunk and urging you to do the same.

A put it up
Offering encouragement to put up a great performance alongside them.

If ya got that feelin
If you are feeling the upbeat and energetic vibe, then join in!

You gotta shoot pass slam
Part of the technical process involved in performing a slam dunk in basketball.

Baby time to set if off
Implying that it is time to start the fun and energy of the night.

I be up up away above the rim
Referring to being up in the air during a slam dunk, ready to show off.

And hook a shot
Executing a flawless basketball shot.

Alley oop baby
A term used in basketball to describe a play where a player quickly jumps up to catch and dunk the ball that has been thrown up to them by another player.

Woop there it is and now I got ya
Celebrating a successful alley-oop move.

3 seconds left
Referring to a typical time limit in basketball games.

Is just enough for me to rock ya
Implying that even with limited time, they can still put on an impressive show.

Check it how I flip it
Showing off their unique style and ability to perform.

Rock a beat 'cause I get wit it
Playing some music with an impressive rhythm and beat with the purpose of amazing and impressing the listeners.

You and everybody wants to be the man
Everyone wants to be impressive and feel validated for it.

A well a hey
A filler phrase that doesn't hold any particular meaning.

Yippe yo
Another filler phrase without any specific meaning.

Yippe four quarter slam
A celebratory cheer for a successful and impressive slam dunk, easily visible during the fourth quarter of games.

Everybody grab a party and just get on down
Inviting everyone to join in and celebrate with the group.

By now you want to know
Assuming that the audience is as excited and engaged as they are.

What hits you like a fork lift truck
Promising a high-energy and energetic experience for the listeners.

We got J ab rich sean and scott here
Listing the names of the five bad boys who are putting on the show.

Rockin the extra curricular
Referring to their talented and impressive performance style outside of the usual expectations.

Ladies love particular
Implying that these five bad boys are particular favorites of the women in the audience.

Fellas who knock the meter
Implying that they are excellent at matching the pace and rhythm of their music with their performances.

Get the boom shake regular
Boasting about their ability to bring energy and high spirits to their audience on a regular basis.

Honey no we don't quit
Affirming that they will continue to bring high-energy and excitement to the audience until the end of the night.

Until we hit the rebound
Continuing to push themselves and their energy until the very end of the show.

Sound with a kick
Promising a very exciting and energetic beat to their music and performance.

So come on everybody, everybody in tune
Inviting everyone in the audience to be in tune with the fun and high-energy atmosphere they are creating.

As I boom shake n rock a body gimme room
Boasting about their ability to really get people up and dancing while they perform.

Clap ya hands
Just a simple request to clap hands with them and have some fun.

Move ya feet
Inviting the audience to get up and dance with them.

Push it in
Giving fans encouragement to get into the dancing and performance vibe.

Pull it out
Celebrating their ability to successfully perform and entertain people wherever they go.

Slam slam dunk da funk
Another celebration of their impressive slam dunk abilities and performance style.

(Do you want to get funky)
Repeating the question of whether or not the audience wants to feel a fun and funky atmosphere.

(Get on down)
Encouraging people to join in and get down with the performance.

(If you got that feelin)
Asking again if people feel the upbeat and energetic vibe the five bad boys are bringing.

(Get on down)
Encouraging people to join in on the fun and feel the energy of the music with them.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CRICHLOW, MARTIN, SCHULTZE, VOLLE

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