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Written by Rodney Jerkins, Michael Jackson
A little bit info about the song:
Originally recoreded during the "Dangerous" session in 1991 with L.A. Reid
and Babyface, "Slave To The Rhythm" is a taut robo-pop rhythm track in which
Jackson narrrates a story about a woman trapped in stifling circumstances. At
home and work, the protagonist is compelled to "dance" to the needs of
controlling men, while her own desires are ignored. In a brief moment of respite,
she escapes and "dance[s] to the beat of her own". Jackson tells her story in a
passionate vocal, capped by his trademak syncopated beat-boxing and grainy ad
libs.
Source: "Xscape" album
[Hoo! Hoo! Hooo]
She dances in the sheets at night
She dances to his needs
She dances 'til he feels just right
Until he falls asleep
She dances at the crack of down
And quickly cooks his food
She can't be late, can't take too long
The kids must get to school
She’s a slave to the rhythm
'Cause she’s a slave to the rhythm of
'Cause she’s a slave to the rhythm
A slave to the rhythm of
The rhythm of love
The rhythm of love
'Cause she’s a slave to the rhythm
'Cause she’s a slave to the rhythm of
'Cause she’s a slave to the rhythm
A slave to the rhythm of
The rhythm of love
The rhythm of love
She dances for the man at work
Who works her overtime
She can't be rude as she says
"Sir, I must be home tonight!"
She dances to the kitchen stove
Dinner is served by nine
He says his food’s an hour late
She must be out her mind
'Cause she’s a slave to the rhythm
'Cause she’s a slave to the rhythm of
'Cause she’s a slave to the rhythm
A slave to the rhythm of
The rhythm of love
The rhythm of love
(Oooo)
'Cause she’s a slave to the rhythm
'Cause she’s a slave to the rhythm of
'Cause she’s a slave to the rhythm
A slave to the rhythm of
The rhythm of love
The rhythm of love
She works so hard
Just to make her way
For the men who just don't appreciate
And though he takes her love in vain
Still she could not stop, couldn't break his chains
She danced the night that they fell out
She swore she dance no more
But then she did, he did not quit
As she ran out the door
She danced through the night in fear of her life
She danced to a beat of her own
She let out a cry and swallowed her pride
She knew she was needed back home, home
‘Cause she’s a slave to the rhythm
‘Cause she’s a slave to the rhythm of
‘Cause she’s a slave to the rhythm
A slave to the rhythm of
The rhythm of love
The rhythm of love
‘Cause she’s a slave to the rhythm
‘Cause she’s a slave to the rhythm of
‘Cause she’s a slave to the rhythm
A slave to the rhythm of
The rhythm of love
The rhythm of love
She's a slave to the rhythm
She's a slave to the rhythm of
She's a slave to the rhythm
A slave to the rhythm of
The rhythm of love
The rhythm of love
‘Cause she’s a slave to the rhythm
She's a slave to the rhythm of
‘Cause she’s a slave to the rhythm
A slave to the rhythm of
The rhythm of love
The rhythm of love
She's a slave to the rhythm
She's a slave to the rhythm of
A slave to the rhythm
A slave to the rhythm of
The rhythm of love
The rhythm of love
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