she sings from somewhere you can't see
she sits in the top of the greenest tree
she sends out an aroma of undefined love
it drips on down in a mist from above
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
you hear her calling everywhere you turn
you know you're headed for the pleasure burn
but the words get stuck on the tip of your tongue
she's the real thing but you knew it all along
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
look at you with your mouth watering
look at you with your mind reeling
why don't we just admit it's all over
just the girl u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she sings from somewhere you can't see
she sits in the top of the greenest tree
she sends out an aroma of undefined lust
it drips on down in a mist from above
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
look at you with your mouth watering
look at you with your mind spinnin'
why don't we just admit it's all over
just the girl u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
that u want
she's just the girl, just the girl
Devo - Freedom of Choice Album Lyrics
Devo - Freedom of Choice Lyrics
Writer: GERALD CASALE, MARK ALLEN MOTHERSBAUGH
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Its Not Right
baby baby baby hurt me bad
baby baby
baby baby made me cry
baby
i wanna die
somebody tell me where she's hiding out
i gotta find that cheatin' gal
can't go can't go can't go sleep at night
can't sleep can't sleep
it's not right
sunlight sunlight in my eyes
sunlight
makes me rise
i can't sleep until my baby says it's over
i gotta hear it face to face
i love you darlin' it's a cryin' shame
the way you run around like you're in a big game
i'm so unhappy i could cry every time i think about you
boo hoo
baby baby baby please come back
baby baby
sunlight sunlight in my eyes
sunlight
makes me rise
i can't sleep until my baby says it's over
i gotta hear it face to face
i love you darlin' it's a cryin' shame
the way you run around like you're in a big game
i shoot around in a trance all day and think about you
all the time
i love you darlin' it's a cryin' shame
the way you run around like you're in a big game
it's so unfair that you're so happy when i'm hurtin' inside
i love you darlin' it's a cryin' shame
the way you run around like you're in a big game
i'm so unhappy i could cry every time i think about you
boo hoo
baby baby
baby baby made me cry
baby
i wanna die
somebody tell me where she's hiding out
i gotta find that cheatin' gal
can't go can't go can't go sleep at night
can't sleep can't sleep
it's not right
sunlight sunlight in my eyes
sunlight
makes me rise
i can't sleep until my baby says it's over
i gotta hear it face to face
i love you darlin' it's a cryin' shame
the way you run around like you're in a big game
i'm so unhappy i could cry every time i think about you
boo hoo
baby baby baby please come back
baby baby
sunlight sunlight in my eyes
sunlight
makes me rise
i can't sleep until my baby says it's over
i gotta hear it face to face
i love you darlin' it's a cryin' shame
the way you run around like you're in a big game
i shoot around in a trance all day and think about you
all the time
i love you darlin' it's a cryin' shame
the way you run around like you're in a big game
it's so unfair that you're so happy when i'm hurtin' inside
i love you darlin' it's a cryin' shame
the way you run around like you're in a big game
i'm so unhappy i could cry every time i think about you
boo hoo
Writer: MARK ALLEN MOTHERSBAUGH
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Whip It
Crack that whip
Give the past the slip
Step on a crack
Break your momma's back
When a problem comes along
You must whip it
Before the cream sits out too long
You must whip it
When something's going wrong
You must whip it
Now whip it
Into shape
Shape it up
Get straight
Go forward
Move ahead
Try to detect it
It's not too late
To whip it
Whip it good
When a good time turns around
You must whip it
You will never live it down
Unless you whip it
No one gets their way
Until they whip it
I say whip it
Whip it good
Give the past the slip
Step on a crack
Break your momma's back
When a problem comes along
You must whip it
Before the cream sits out too long
You must whip it
When something's going wrong
You must whip it
Now whip it
Into shape
Shape it up
Get straight
Go forward
Move ahead
Try to detect it
It's not too late
To whip it
Whip it good
When a good time turns around
You must whip it
You will never live it down
Unless you whip it
No one gets their way
Until they whip it
I say whip it
Whip it good
Writer: GERALD CASALE, MARK MOTHERSBAUGH
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Snowball
he's been with the world
and i'm tired of the soup du jour
he's been with the world
i wanna end this prophylactic tour
afraid nobody around here
understands my potato
guess i'm only a spudboy
looking for a real tomato
we're the smart patrol
nowhere to go
suburban robots that monitor reality
common stock
we work around the clock
we shove the poles in the holes
wait a minute
something's wrong
he's the man from the past
he's here to do us a favor
a little human sacrifice
it's just supply and demand
mr. kamikazi mr. dna
he's an altruistic pervert
mr. dna mr. kamikazi
he's here to spread some genes
wait a minute
something's wrong
he's a man with a plan
his finger is pointed at devo
now we must sacrifice ourselves
that many others may live
ok we've got a lot to give
this monkey wants a word with you
and i'm tired of the soup du jour
he's been with the world
i wanna end this prophylactic tour
afraid nobody around here
understands my potato
guess i'm only a spudboy
looking for a real tomato
we're the smart patrol
nowhere to go
suburban robots that monitor reality
common stock
we work around the clock
we shove the poles in the holes
wait a minute
something's wrong
he's the man from the past
he's here to do us a favor
a little human sacrifice
it's just supply and demand
mr. kamikazi mr. dna
he's an altruistic pervert
mr. dna mr. kamikazi
he's here to spread some genes
wait a minute
something's wrong
he's a man with a plan
his finger is pointed at devo
now we must sacrifice ourselves
that many others may live
ok we've got a lot to give
this monkey wants a word with you
Writer: MARK MOTHERSBAUGH
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Ton O Luv
when love takes a back seat to life
when a man runs away from his wife
that's when you know
he's in the world
when a guy tries to round up his mate
but she's gone and it's gettin' too late
that's when you know
he lost his girl
so it happens
all the time
don't get low
just stand in line
take your turn
now make your move
and crush that doubt
with a ton o' luv
when woman takes a back seat to man
she has to tell him where to go if she can
and she decides
to wear his ring
so it happens
all the time
don't get low
just stand in line
take your turn
now make your move
and crush that doubt
with a ton o' luv
find a girl with the face of a clock
hands move forward 'til you can't stop
she comes from above
with a ton o' luv (12+ times)
when a man runs away from his wife
that's when you know
he's in the world
when a guy tries to round up his mate
but she's gone and it's gettin' too late
that's when you know
he lost his girl
so it happens
all the time
don't get low
just stand in line
take your turn
now make your move
and crush that doubt
with a ton o' luv
when woman takes a back seat to man
she has to tell him where to go if she can
and she decides
to wear his ring
so it happens
all the time
don't get low
just stand in line
take your turn
now make your move
and crush that doubt
with a ton o' luv
find a girl with the face of a clock
hands move forward 'til you can't stop
she comes from above
with a ton o' luv (12+ times)
Writer: GERALD CASALE
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Freedom of Choice
i've seen you doing battle
i've heard them talking war
still i keep on going
though it's different than before
they've been riding high
up where the cold winds blow
miles above that highway
where the rest of us all go
to find out
you have to find out
it's good to find out
before you open your mouth
find out
why don't you find out
you better find out
before you fill in the blanks
go find out what it takes
to make a boy break down and cry
go find out his young mistake
kiss a big return goodbye
find out where it goes
find out faster roads
find out no one knows
find out for yourself
you never try to find
the time it takes to work it out
it's not a waste to taste
the sweat it takes to work it out
you don't need a battle
you don't need a war
you don't need any lessons
to find out what's in store
you've been riding high
you've felt the cold winds blow
now get back on that highway
where the others have to go
and find out
maybe when you do
you'll even find out
you haven't got a clue
unless you find out
it's never like they say
you're gonna find out
they'll take it all away
i've heard them talking war
still i keep on going
though it's different than before
they've been riding high
up where the cold winds blow
miles above that highway
where the rest of us all go
to find out
you have to find out
it's good to find out
before you open your mouth
find out
why don't you find out
you better find out
before you fill in the blanks
go find out what it takes
to make a boy break down and cry
go find out his young mistake
kiss a big return goodbye
find out where it goes
find out faster roads
find out no one knows
find out for yourself
you never try to find
the time it takes to work it out
it's not a waste to taste
the sweat it takes to work it out
you don't need a battle
you don't need a war
you don't need any lessons
to find out what's in store
you've been riding high
you've felt the cold winds blow
now get back on that highway
where the others have to go
and find out
maybe when you do
you'll even find out
you haven't got a clue
unless you find out
it's never like they say
you're gonna find out
they'll take it all away
Writer: Gerald Casale, Mark Mothersbaugh
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Gates of Steel
twist away the gates of steel
unlock the secret voice
give in to ancient noise
take a chance a brand new dance
twist away the gates of steel
twist away
now twist and shout
the earth it moves too slow
but the earth is all we know
we pay to play the human way
twist away the gates of steel
a man is real
not made of steel
but the earth is all we know
we pay to play the human way
twist away the gates of steel
the beginning was the end
of everything now
the ape regards his tail
he's stuck on it
repeats until he fails
half a goon and half a god
a man's not made of steel
twist away
now twist and shout
the earth it moves too slow
but the earth is all we know
we pay to play the human way
twist away the gates of steel
a man is real that's how he feels
unlock the secret voice
give in to ancient noise
take a chance a brand new dance
twist away the gates of steel
twist away
now twist and shout
the earth it moves too slow
but the earth is all we know
we pay to play the human way
twist away the gates of steel
a man is real
not made of steel
but the earth is all we know
we pay to play the human way
twist away the gates of steel
the beginning was the end
of everything now
the ape regards his tail
he's stuck on it
repeats until he fails
half a goon and half a god
a man's not made of steel
twist away
now twist and shout
the earth it moves too slow
but the earth is all we know
we pay to play the human way
twist away the gates of steel
a man is real that's how he feels
Writer: DEBBIE SMITH, GERALD CASALE, MARK ALLEN MOTHERSBAUGH, SUE SCHMIDT
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Cold War
i -i owe-owe you
absolutely nothing
i-i know-know you
positively disagree
i've heard it said that all is fair
in love and war so what's life for
you watch it go out the window
stop and go back for more
more!
go-go fight-fight punch
your way to happiness
go-go light-light or
you'll never be a big success
i heard it said that all is fair
in love and war so what's life for
the boy and girl
two separate worlds
the endless tug of war
uh!
go-go fight-fight punch
your way to happiness
go-go light-light or
you'll never be a big success
i've heard it said that all is fair
in love and war so what's life for
i heard it said that all is fair
in love and war so what's life for
the boy and girl
two separate worlds
the endless tug of war
i -i owe-owe you
absolutely nothing
absolutely nothing
i-i know-know you
positively disagree
i've heard it said that all is fair
in love and war so what's life for
you watch it go out the window
stop and go back for more
more!
go-go fight-fight punch
your way to happiness
go-go light-light or
you'll never be a big success
i heard it said that all is fair
in love and war so what's life for
the boy and girl
two separate worlds
the endless tug of war
uh!
go-go fight-fight punch
your way to happiness
go-go light-light or
you'll never be a big success
i've heard it said that all is fair
in love and war so what's life for
i heard it said that all is fair
in love and war so what's life for
the boy and girl
two separate worlds
the endless tug of war
i -i owe-owe you
absolutely nothing
Writer: NED ROBIE
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Dont You Know
every move i make
every rule i break
makes me want it more
every step i take
every new mistake
each revolving door
keeps me searching for you
there's nowhere for you to hide
'cause a feelin's got me reelin'
and i'm twisted up inside
don't you know i got a thing that looks for you
don't you know the way you make me feel about you
don't you know i got a place that waits for you
don't you know that i'm always thinking of you
i got a rocket in my pocket
but i don't know what to do
like a plug without a socket
i'm just waitin' 'round for you
don't you know i got a thing for you
don't you know the way you make me feel about you
don't you know i got a thing that looks for you
don't you know that i'm always thinking of you
i got a rocket in my pocket
i don't know what to do
like a plug without a socket
i'm just waitin' 'round for you
every rule i break
makes me want it more
every step i take
every new mistake
each revolving door
keeps me searching for you
there's nowhere for you to hide
'cause a feelin's got me reelin'
and i'm twisted up inside
don't you know i got a thing that looks for you
don't you know the way you make me feel about you
don't you know i got a place that waits for you
don't you know that i'm always thinking of you
i got a rocket in my pocket
but i don't know what to do
like a plug without a socket
i'm just waitin' 'round for you
don't you know i got a thing for you
don't you know the way you make me feel about you
don't you know i got a thing that looks for you
don't you know that i'm always thinking of you
i got a rocket in my pocket
i don't know what to do
like a plug without a socket
i'm just waitin' 'round for you
Writer: MARK ALLEN MOTHERSBAUGH
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Thats Pep!
vigor vim vitality and punch
the ability to act on a sudden hunch
nerve to tackle the hardest thing
feet that climb and hands that cling
a heart that never forgets to sing
that's pep (3 times)
sand and grit in a concrete base
a friendly smile on an honest face
a spirit that helps when another's down
knows how to scatter the blackest frown
love's it's neighbor love's it's town
that's pep (4 times)
say "i will" for you know you can
look for the best in every man
meet each thundering knockout blow
come back with a smile 'cause you know
you get the best of the whole damn show
that's pep (6 times)
you know thats pep
the ability to act on a sudden hunch
nerve to tackle the hardest thing
feet that climb and hands that cling
a heart that never forgets to sing
that's pep (3 times)
sand and grit in a concrete base
a friendly smile on an honest face
a spirit that helps when another's down
knows how to scatter the blackest frown
love's it's neighbor love's it's town
that's pep (4 times)
say "i will" for you know you can
look for the best in every man
meet each thundering knockout blow
come back with a smile 'cause you know
you get the best of the whole damn show
that's pep (6 times)
you know thats pep
Writer: MARK ALLEN MOTHERSBAUGH
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Mr. Bs Ballroom
three cheers!
they're yellin' again
three cheers!
they'll be at it to the end
so drink some big beers and go crazy tonight
they're all dressed up and they'll be gettin' it tonight
big swingers in double knits tonight
big babies gonna get in a fight
actin' crazy bustin' up the chairs
doubled over gettin' sick on the stairs
they know the limits 'cause they cross them every night
the dull sensations as it turns real hot
why, the guys in the back with their heads on the floor
surrounded by their buddies they're all hollerin' for more
whoa whoa whoa
it's mr. b's ballroom
party time turn the music up loud
party time lose your head in the crowd
yellin' laughin' tryin' hard to act smart
put 'em under pressure and you watch them fall apart
freeze! come on out of there
freeze! you ain't goin' nowhere
freeze! put your hands on your head
freeze!
it's mr. b's ballroom
whoa whoa whoa
it's mr. b's ballroom
(repeat)
they're yellin' again
three cheers!
they'll be at it to the end
so drink some big beers and go crazy tonight
they're all dressed up and they'll be gettin' it tonight
big swingers in double knits tonight
big babies gonna get in a fight
actin' crazy bustin' up the chairs
doubled over gettin' sick on the stairs
they know the limits 'cause they cross them every night
the dull sensations as it turns real hot
why, the guys in the back with their heads on the floor
surrounded by their buddies they're all hollerin' for more
whoa whoa whoa
it's mr. b's ballroom
party time turn the music up loud
party time lose your head in the crowd
yellin' laughin' tryin' hard to act smart
put 'em under pressure and you watch them fall apart
freeze! come on out of there
freeze! you ain't goin' nowhere
freeze! put your hands on your head
freeze!
it's mr. b's ballroom
whoa whoa whoa
it's mr. b's ballroom
(repeat)
Writer: G.V. CASALE, M. MOTHERSBAUGH
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Planet Earth
i heard a girl in a dress
say her face was a mess
i heard there's no reason why
i heard that now's the time to buy
on planet earth
i'll probably stay
on planet earth
it's a place to live your life
where pleasure follows pain
people go insane
fly around in planes
pray that it won't rain
drive around in cars
get drunk in local bars
dream of being stars
well i lived all my life on planet earth
i saw a girl lose all control
when she lost her new mink stole
i saw her try to catch a man
things i couldn't understand
on planet earth
i'll probably stay
on planet earth
it's a place to live your life
where pleasure follows pain
people go insane
fly around in planes
pray that it won't rain
drive around in cars
get drunk in local bars
dream of being stars
well i lived all my life on planet earth
i saw a man on a stage
scream "put me back in my cage"
i saw him hang by his tie
i saw enough to make me cry
on planet earth
on planet earth
i lived all my life on planet earth
i lived all my life on planet earth
on planet earth
(repeat)
say her face was a mess
i heard there's no reason why
i heard that now's the time to buy
on planet earth
i'll probably stay
on planet earth
it's a place to live your life
where pleasure follows pain
people go insane
fly around in planes
pray that it won't rain
drive around in cars
get drunk in local bars
dream of being stars
well i lived all my life on planet earth
i saw a girl lose all control
when she lost her new mink stole
i saw her try to catch a man
things i couldn't understand
on planet earth
i'll probably stay
on planet earth
it's a place to live your life
where pleasure follows pain
people go insane
fly around in planes
pray that it won't rain
drive around in cars
get drunk in local bars
dream of being stars
well i lived all my life on planet earth
i saw a man on a stage
scream "put me back in my cage"
i saw him hang by his tie
i saw enough to make me cry
on planet earth
on planet earth
i lived all my life on planet earth
i lived all my life on planet earth
on planet earth
(repeat)
Writer: G.V. CASALE
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Copyright: Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Freedom of Choice (stylized as F R E E D O M O F C H O I C E) is the third studio album by the American new wave band Devo, released in May 1980 on Warner Bros. Records. The album contained their biggest hit, "Whip It", which hit No. 8 and No. 14 on the Billboard Club Play Singles and Pop Singles charts, respectively. Freedom of Choice peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart.
Performed By:
DevoGenre(s): New wave, synth-pop
Producer(s): Devo, Robert Margouleff
Length: 32:14
Released: May 16th, 1980
Year: 1980