whip it good

When a problem comes along....

Very familiar lyrics to one of the great songs of my youth.

Probably, not all would agree. But when I am fortunate enough to be in a car and it comes on the radio, I blast it. My kids give each other an eye-roll, but after a minute or two, start moving and grooving to the beat. I always consider this a psych song. A song that revs you up for something. The band Devo sure did wear funny hats but they got their message across..."just whip it, whip it good." Oh, by the way the song makes no sense.

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Here are the lyrics:



Crack that whip

Give the past a slip

Step on a crack

Break your momma's back



When a problem comes along

You must whip it

Before the cream sets out too long

You must whip it

When something's goin' wrong

You must whip it



Chorus:

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 away

Until they whip it



I say whip it

Whip it good

I say whip it

Whip it good.



Repeat from beginning.

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Grammar Point:

The entire song can be seen as an exclamatory statement. What are exclamations?

List ten words, or statements.

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Definitions:

Familiar: commonly known

Youth: younger years

Blast: to turn up loud (to explode)

Psych(ed): to get pumped up, or excited about something

Message: to communicate information

Sense: an understanding

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Fill in the following sentences, using the words above:



1. Are you ________ with the band Devo?

2. Does the homework make ______ to you?

3. What is your favorite book from your _________?

4. I love the song _________ in a Bottle by the Police.

5. We heard it yesterday on the radio and I had to _______ it.

6. I am always _______ to hear a great tune.











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