[Intro]
Hey-aye-aye-aye (Hey!)
Hey-aye-yea-yea (Uh-oh-oh-oh-oh!)
Hey-aye-aye-aye (Uh-oh-oh-oh-oh!)
Hey-aye-aye-yea (Uh-oh-oh-oh-oh!)
[Verse 1]
Hey now, here we go, let's start the show
Those that know me call me 'Lo
But you can call me The Soul Machine
Watch: HEEEEYYYY YEE-EH-YEAH-EE-YEAH-YEAH-YEAH
See what I mean?
Four million flavors of the Southern soul flower
But the power that you get from the heart of a human being
Only the mind is mechanic
The dynamic happens when the divine starts to intervene
Have mercy if I seem to be heavy, I don't mean to be heavy
But just let me say this last thing
There's a beginning and an ending
And the message I'm sending is "Make the most of the in-between"
[Pre-Chorus]
It's like I'm standing on my tippy-toes to touch a star (A star)
Trying to catch joy in a glass jar
And, yes, by far, I'm so much further than they are
[Chorus]
Hey!
Turn the radio on, let the music play
If I could, I'd dance my life away
And if you can't seem to find any words to say
Make a joyful noise, look around, it's another day
[Verse 2]
Hey, now! When you see me, you would know that you saw me
Because he always got on his game and his good shoes
Difficult to stop creating, can't wait
'Cause they came to see Dr. Green tell 'em the good news
Isn't it ironic how it feels so good
But I was only just singing the blues?
I wouldn't open my mouth about it at all
If I thought that I was only just singing to fools
Have mercy if I seem to be heavy, I don't mean to be heavy
Maybe, 'Lo, you should lighten up
I really would, if I could
But I really don't think that anybody'd shell out enough
And I really think true wealth is home and happiness and health
(And health) A little cash and you'll need nothing else
And, as far as me being good, I can't help myself
[Chorus]
Hey!
Turn the radio on, let the music play
If I could, I'd dance my life away
And if you can't seem to find any words to say
Make a joyful noise, look around, it's another day
[Verse 2]
So when you really, really need you some soul
I mean, dead serious, damn near 'bout to die 'bout some
Don't be too proud to turn the radio way up loud
Close your eyes and have fun
I used to feel like God was gonna call me too soon
The reason why I had to have my son
And every time I've ever opened my mouth
And said something 'bout living, was to earn me one
Have mercy if I seem to be heavy, I don't mean to be heavy
Wait, I'm almost done
And God can truly work a miracle
Look at me, isn't it obvious that I'm one? (Whew!)
And I sing because I'm happy
And I sing because I'm free (I'm free!)
And this my own little thing, yes, I agree
But, don't you want your kids to grow up to be just like me? (Woo!)
[Chorus]
Hey!
Turn the radio on, let the music play
If I could, I'd dance my life away
And if you can't seem to find any words to say
Make a joyful noise, look around, it's another day
[Outro]
{*Cee-Lo scatting 'til fade*}
