Addams Groove (LP Version) Lyrics
MC Hammer
Lyrics
They do what they wanna do, say what they wanna say
Live how they wanna live, play how they wanna play
Dance how they wanna dance, kick and the slap a friend
The Addams Family!
Now I was cold coolin', you know (maxin' and relaxin')
Just kickin' it around the house (oaktown kicking' it)
When a knock, a knock, a knock and a voice yo!
Can Hammer come out? (what's up?)
Now I don't mind (mind) being a friend
And showin' a little bit of flava (flava)
But Wednesday, Pugsley, Gomez, Fester (oh man)
Man, them some strange neighbours
They do what they wanna do, say what they wanna say
Live how they wanna live, play how they wanna play
Dance how they wanna dance, kick and the slap a friend
The Addams Family!
I remember the day I needed to borrow
A little of pepper (for my chicken)
The next thing you know, comin' at me
Was a hand with the fingers high steppin' (I'm witcha)
Now I tried to play it along (you know)
And act like I was havin' a ball (ha ha)
But what do I see (yo) a perm with feet (cousin it)
Standin' about three feet tall (I'm outta here)
They do what they wanna do, say what they wanna say
Live how they wanna live, play how they wanna play
Dance how they wanna dance, kick and the slap a friend
The Addams Family!
Speakin' and thinkin' about the Addams
You know the Hammer is with it (I'm with it)
Act a fool, no bones, swooop, goofy and randy
You know we kick it (the posse)
Now is the time to get in your mind
It's ok to be yourself (be yourself)
Take foolish pride and put it aside
Like the Addams, yo! they def (that's a family!)
They do what they wanna do, say what they wanna say
Live how they wanna live, play how they wanna play
Dance how they wanna dance, kick and the slap a friend
The addams family
(Addams) Too legit
(Addams) Too legit
(Addams) Too legit (who's too legit?)
(The Addams Family!)
(you know what I'm saying, the Addams)
(Addams) Too legit (Oh yeah)
(Addams) Too legit (Talkin' 'bout the Addams now)
(Addams) Too legit (I'm saying it's the Addams now)
(The Addams Family!)
(yo! take to the bridge)
(Thank you, Fester)
Oh yeah, yeah
Oh, this is the Addams groove right here, ha ha
(Addams) yeah yeah
(Addams) just like that
(Addams) oh yeah
(The Addams Family!) you know you gotta fully understand
They dok what they wanna do, say what they wanna say
Live how they wanna live, play how they wanna play
Dance how they wanna dance, kick and they slap a friend
(The Addams Family!)
(Addams) too legit
(Addams) too legit
(Addams) too legit
I'm tellin' you I saw the hand
(The Addams Family!) Thing, man, I saw
They do what they wanna do, say what they wanna say
Live how they wanna live, play how they wanna play
Dance how they wanna dance, kick and they slap a friend
(The Addams Family) It's the Addams
Yeah, thank you Fester, I needed to go back to the bridge again
Thank you, thank you, now check this out!
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Addams Groove" is a single released by MC Hammer in 1991. It was the theme song for the film The Addams Family, and it appeared on both the soundtrack album and MC Hammer's third studio LP Too Legit to Quit.
Written by Hammer himself, along with Felton Pilate, Louis Freeze and Bobby Ervin, "Addams Groove" features backing vocals from Pilate, Freeze and Deon Estus. The track was produced by Hammer, Pilate and Freeze, who also provided additional instrumentation. The single was released on October 15th, 1991, peaking at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming a top-ten hit in several other countries. With its funky bassline, singalong chorus and memorable lyrics, "Addams Groove" remains an iconic part of MC Hammer's musical legacy. Its accompanying music video featured cameos from members of the cast of The Addams Family, including Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia and Christopher Lloyd. The song's lyrics remain popular today, as they continue to be quoted in various media outlets.