Groove Keeps You Alive 2 by Friday
Groove Keeps You Alive 2
funk
0:002:14
Friday
Oct 22, 2025
Groove Keeps You Alive 2
funk
Lyrics
Description
Call & Response — syncopated phrasing, footstep, clap, guitar, bop
Uh-huh, we drop!)
Late night, subway rain knifes the platform light, Wallets crisped within the city's pocket tight.
Broken street light flickers like a tired eye, Run my feet, find a pocket of thunder in the sky.
Stolen change, late comes piling on the seat, Heart a little shaky, but my two left shoes keep the beat.
Face hits, heart skips, feet flip, I step and I survive. Turn the corner, spin the dial, I keep the groove alive.
When the night pushes down, we push back, When the silence screams loud, we cut back,
When the world gets heavy, shake it out, Come on now, uh-huh, there's the doubt.
Dance the storm away, groove keeps you alive, Move your feet, shake it out,
Uh-huh, we survive.
Neon in a puddle, spit like broken glass, Phone screen lighting, worrying notes of the past.
Mama on the line saying, child, make a plan, I say, put on your coat, let me show you how I stand.
Snap the snare, slap the bass, let the rhythm on the night, Spin those paper trombones and the confetti in the light.
Hustle's there, but so's the fun, it's sticky, it's kind, Stomp the pavement, deal the doubt, leave the fear behind.
Cause it's born to tire, can't she?
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Groove Keeps You Alive
Genre
Funk
Gist
A resilient anthem about facing urban struggles head-on and using music, dance, and groove as a means to overcome doubt, fear, and hardship.
Themes
- Perseverance amid economic and emotional challenges
- Empowerment through rhythm and community call-and-response
- Transforming daily struggles into joyful, defiant celebration
- The healing power of movement and music
Inspiration
Inspired by the user's detailed arrangement notes emphasizing a syncopated, groove-heavy funk track with call-and-response dynamics, the song channels the energy of late-night city life and personal resilience, blending vivid storytelling with infectious rhythms.
Emotional Impact
Listeners are invigorated and uplifted, feeling a sense of communal strength and hope. The song's syncopated phrasing and spirited horn stabs create a vibrant, danceable atmosphere that transforms adversity into celebration, leaving audiences motivated and alive with groove.