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[[Image:LetsGetItStarted_BEP.jpg|right|thumb|Cover of CD Single "Let's Get It Started."]] |
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| − | '''"Let's Get It Started"''' is the edited radio version of the Black Eyed Peas song "Let's Get Retarded", which appears on their 2003 album Elephunk. The phrase "Let's Get Retarded" is a term used on the West Coast of the United States that means to go crazy on the dance floor, synonymous with "Go Dumb," and "Get Stupid." The colloquial meaning of "retarded", as used in this song, refers to being very carefree and having a good time - and sometimes meaning intoxicated, similar to the colloquial use of getting "blind", "wasted", or "smashed". The phrase is chanted at clubs and dances and used in everyday slang, but the word "Retarded" is offensive to people who see it as put-down of those who are mentally challenged. It was edited because many people find this usage offensive, making the song unsuitable for play at some radio stations and sports games until it was censored. The 2004 song is the fourth single from their 2003 album, Elephunk, and was also included on the Barbershop 2: Back in Business and Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle soundtracks. It gained popularity as the theme song for the 2004 NBA Playoffs on ABC. |
+ | '''"Let's Get It Started"''' is the edited radio version of the Black Eyed Peas song "Let's Get Retarded", which appears on their 2003 album ''[[Elephunk]]''. The phrase "Let's Get Retarded" is a term used on the West Coast of the United States that means to go crazy on the dance floor, synonymous with "Go Dumb," and "Get Stupid." The colloquial meaning of "retarded", as used in this song, refers to being very carefree and having a good time - and sometimes meaning intoxicated, similar to the colloquial use of getting "blind", "wasted", or "smashed". The phrase is chanted at clubs and dances and used in everyday slang, but the word "Retarded" is offensive to people who see it as put-down of those who are mentally challenged. It was edited because many people find this usage offensive, making the song unsuitable for play at some radio stations and sports games until it was censored. The 2004 song is the fourth single from their 2003 album, Elephunk, and was also included on the Barbershop 2: Back in Business and Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle soundtracks. It gained popularity as the theme song for the 2004 NBA Playoffs on ABC. |
| − | A cover by lounge act Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine appeared on the 2005 album Aperitif for Destruction. Also, the song is featured in "Weird Al" Yankovic's "Polkarama!" on his album ''Straight Outta Lynwood''<ref>''Straight Outta Lynwood'' CD credits</Ref> |
+ | A cover by lounge act Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine appeared on the 2005 album Aperitif for Destruction. Also, the song is featured in "Weird Al" Yankovic's "Polkarama!" on his album ''Straight Outta Lynwood''<ref>''Straight Outta Lynwood'' CD credits</Ref>. The song was also played by the Francis Howell North High School marching band at the Bands of America grand national championships in 2005. |
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==Music video== |
==Music video== |
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* Radio-friendly version of "Let's Get Retarded," which appeared on the album, and explaining the (unchanged) line "In this context, there's no disrespect" |
* Radio-friendly version of "Let's Get Retarded," which appeared on the album, and explaining the (unchanged) line "In this context, there's no disrespect" |
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* The line "Let's get ignant..." is often written as "let's get pregnant" online. It instead is slang for "ignorant," as mirrored by the word "stupid" |
* The line "Let's get ignant..." is often written as "let's get pregnant" online. It instead is slang for "ignorant," as mirrored by the word "stupid" |
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| − | * The line "Bob your head like me, Apl.de" is |
+ | * The line "Bob your head like me, Apl.de" is "Bob your head like epilepsy" in the original. |
==See Also== |
==See Also== |
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Revision as of 14:13, 2 April 2007
Cover of CD Single "Let's Get It Started."
"Let's Get It Started" is the edited radio version of the Black Eyed Peas song "Let's Get Retarded", which appears on their 2003 album Elephunk. The phrase "Let's Get Retarded" is a term used on the West Coast of the United States that means to go crazy on the dance floor, synonymous with "Go Dumb," and "Get Stupid." The colloquial meaning of "retarded", as used in this song, refers to being very carefree and having a good time - and sometimes meaning intoxicated, similar to the colloquial use of getting "blind", "wasted", or "smashed". The phrase is chanted at clubs and dances and used in everyday slang, but the word "Retarded" is offensive to people who see it as put-down of those who are mentally challenged. It was edited because many people find this usage offensive, making the song unsuitable for play at some radio stations and sports games until it was censored. The 2004 song is the fourth single from their 2003 album, Elephunk, and was also included on the Barbershop 2: Back in Business and Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle soundtracks. It gained popularity as the theme song for the 2004 NBA Playoffs on ABC.
A cover by lounge act Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine appeared on the 2005 album Aperitif for Destruction. Also, the song is featured in "Weird Al" Yankovic's "Polkarama!" on his album Straight Outta Lynwood[1]. The song was also played by the Francis Howell North High School marching band at the Bands of America grand national championships in 2005.
Music video
The Music video consists of a nighttime setting, in an urban area. Fergie's phone says let's get it started. The Black Eyed Peas, particularly will.i.am, are on a stage doing energetic dances while singing the song. The crowd has about 300 people, occasionally throwing someone into the sky. At the end, a broken piano rewinds how it fell from the sky.
Facts and trivia
- International hit song from the Elephunk album, released in 2003
- Radio-friendly version of "Let's Get Retarded," which appeared on the album, and explaining the (unchanged) line "In this context, there's no disrespect"
- The line "Let's get ignant..." is often written as "let's get pregnant" online. It instead is slang for "ignorant," as mirrored by the word "stupid"
- The line "Bob your head like me, Apl.de" is "Bob your head like epilepsy" in the original.
See Also
References
- ↑ Straight Outta Lynwood CD credits