Family Force 5 - Wobble Lyrics
Lyrics
Let me see you wobble!
Wobble!
I'm CEO Steve Jobs at the wobs.
I'm hard at work making your thingamabob.
I invented something you ain't never seen before.
It's call the wobble, let me show you some more.
Clack your kneecaps, clack your kneecaps. Clack 'em together.
Today's class is wobology and I'm your professor.
Pop quiz for the kids. Can you do this?
Didn't think so, watch it in slow-mo.
Get get like jell-o jell-o.
Dip dip make it ghetto ghetto.
Work w-work w-work work it like a model.
Look at'cha now.
Let me see ya wobble!
Wobble yer legs.
Wobble yer head.
Throw your arms back and forth like yer huggin' yourself.
Wobble, wobble, wa-wobble, wobble, wa-wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble.
Wobble your legs.
Wobble your head.
Throw your arms back and forth like yer huggin' yourself.
Wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble.
Let me see you wobble!
W-O-double B-L-E (that's right)
Can you wobble? Can you wobble like me? (OK)
W-O-double B-L-E (yeah)
Can you wobble? Can you wobble for me?
Crack a half smile like you was Mona Lisa.
Wild animal, bite off your leash-a.
Loosen up your neck, get your bobble head right.
Wobble it all night. Wobble it aaaall night.
You gon' get in, you gon' get in trouble.
You gon' get in trouble if I don't don't see you wobble.
Yeah, make make a fuss with your body.
It's a bum rush to the floor, it's a party.
Work w-work w-work work it like a model.
Look at'cha now.
Let me see ya wobble!
Wobble your legs.
Wobble your head.
Throw your arms back and forth like ya huggin' on yourself.
Wobble, wobble, wa-wobble, wobble, wa-wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble.
Wobble your legs.
Wobble your head.
Throw your arms back and forth like ya huggin' on yourself.
Wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble.
Let me see you wobble!
W-O-double B-L-E (that's right)
Can you wobble? Can you wobble like me? (OK)
W-O-double B-L-E (yeah)
Can you wobble? Can you wobble for me?
W-O-double B-L-E (that's right)
Can you wobble? Can you wobble like me? (OK)
W-O-double B-L-E (yeah)
Can you wobble? Can you wobble for me?
Wobble!
Let me see you, let me see you ... wobble.
Let me see you, let me see you, let me see you wobble.
Wobble your legs.
Wobble your head.
Throw your arms back and forth like you huggin' on yourself.
Wobble, wobble, wa-wobble, wobble, wa-wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble.
Wobble your legs.
Wobble your head.
Throw your arms back and forth like you huggin' on yourself.
Wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble, wobble.
Let me see you, let me see you, let me see you wobble.
Video
Family Force 5 - Wobble Official Music Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on January 1, 2012, as part of their album *III*, Family Force 5’s "Wobble" bursts forth as an energetic anthem, inviting everyone into a space of uninhibited physical expression. Far from a mere party track, the song, within the context of Family Force 5's faith-infused discography, presents a compelling narrative of liberation and joyful surrender. It embodies the essence of letting go and embracing movement, a concept that resonates deeply with spiritual freedom and celebration.
The core meaning of "Wobble" lies in its persistent call to physical movement, a playful rebellion against stillness and self-consciousness. With lines like "Clack your kneecaps, clack your kneecaps. Clack 'em together," and instructions to "Wobble yer legs. Wobble yer head. Throw your arms back and forth like yer huggin' yourself," the song strips away any pretense of choreographed perfection, championing spontaneous, even awkward, motion. This isn't about looking good; it's about *feeling* good, about allowing one's body to express an inner state of release. The track playfully frames this as a learned discipline, dubbing it "wobology" and declaring the singer "your professor," suggesting that this freedom, while instinctual, can also be intentionally embraced and practiced.
Interpreted through a lens of faith, "Wobble" transcends simple dance instructions to become a powerful metaphor for spiritual freedom and the unbridled joy found in Christ. The relentless call to "wobble" can be seen as an invitation to shed the heavy burdens and self-imposed inhibitions that often prevent us from fully experiencing God's light. Just as the song encourages one to "get get like jell-o jell-o," moving freely and without rigid structure, so too does faith invite us to release control and move in step with the Holy Spirit's leading, yielding to a divine rhythm. This echoes the sentiment found in Galatians 5:1, which declares, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free," urging us to stand firm in this liberty rather than be burdened by a yoke of slavery, whether that be societal expectations, fear of judgment, or internal anxieties.
The playful imagery, such as "Crack a half smile like you was Mona Lisa" and "Loosen up your neck, get your bobble head right," further emphasizes breaking free from stiffness and finding a relaxed, authentic self. This resonates with the biblical encouragement to rejoice always, as Philippians 4:4 commands, "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice." The "wobble" becomes an outward manifestation of an inner joy, a physical outpouring of gratitude and happiness. It recalls the powerful example of King David, who "danced before the Lord with all his might" (2 Samuel 6:14), unconcerned with how he appeared to others, demonstrating a worship that was wholehearted and unreserved. His actions, deemed "undignified" by some, were a pure expression of devotion. Similarly, "Wobble" encourages a kind of spiritual un-self-consciousness, where the focus is on engaging fully in the moment of praise and celebration.
Even the lighthearted threat, "You gon' get in trouble if I don't don't see you wobble," can be re-imagined spiritually. Perhaps the "trouble" is not engaging with the vibrant life and joy that God offers, missing out on the blessing of a spirit unburdened by worry or conformity. The repeated spelling out of "W-O-double B-L-E" functions as a mantra, a simple, memorable way to internalize the message of letting go and embracing joyful movement. Psalms such as 149:3 and 150:4 explicitly call for praising God with dancing, reaffirming that physical expression is a valid and valued form of worship. "Wobble" thus becomes more than just a song; it is a musical call to action, an engaging reminder to embrace the freedom, the joy, and the uninhibited expression that is a hallmark of a life lived in faith, shaking off inhibitions and dancing freely in the light of God's love.