Ozomatli is a seven-piece band playing primarily Latin, hip hop, and rock music, formed in 1995 in Los Angeles. They are known both for their vocal activist viewpoints and their wide array of musical styles - including salsa, jazz, funk, reggae, rap, and others. The group formed in 1995 and has since released seven studio albums. The group is also known for advocating for farm-workers' rights and immigration reform. The band has performed in various countries all over the world, including China, Tunisia, Jordan, and Burma.
In 1998, Ozomatli released its self-titled debut album, and soon after opened for Carlos Santana on his Supernatural world tour. The group released Embrace the Chaos in 2001, followed by Street Signs in 2004. Don't Mess with the Dragon followed in 2007, which saw the band experimenting with a more diverse array of musical styles. The group composed music for Happy Feet 2 and recorded Ozomatli Presents Ozokidz, a family-friendly album. Since 2011, Ozomatli has also served as the in-house band for stand-up comedian Gabriel Iglesias' television show, Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up Revolution.
Ozomatli is the debut studio album by the Latin funk band Ozomatli, released on June 16, 1998 on Almo Sounds. The song "Cut Chemist Suite" was featured on the soundtrack for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3.
I solve my problems and I see the light
We got a lovin' thing, we gotta feed it right
There ain't no danger we can go too far
We start believin' now that we can be who we are
Grease is the word
They think our love is just a growin' pain
Why don't they understand it's just a cryin' shame
Their lips are lyin' only real is real
We stop the fight right now
We gotta be who we feel
Grease is the word
Grease is the words is the word
That you heard, it's got groove, it's got meanin'
Grease is the time is the place is the motion
Grease is the way we are feelin'
We take the pressure and we throw away
Conventionality belongs to yesterday
There is a chance we can make it so far
We start believin' now that we can be who we are
This is a life os illusion
Wrapped up in troubles laces in confusion
What are we doin' here?
Grease is the word is the word is the word..
(This car could be automatic, systematic, hydromatic..)
Why it's greased lightnin'!
I'll get some overhead lifters and four-barrel quads, oh yeah
(Greased lightning, go greased lightin'!)
A fuel-injection cut-off with chrome-plated rods, oh yeah
(Greased lightnin', go greased lightnin'!)
With a four-speed on the floor,
They'll be waitin' at the door
Ya know that ain't no shit when we're getting' lots
Of tit in greased lightnin'
Go go go go
Go go go go
Go go go go
Go, greased lightnin'
You're burnin' up the quarter mile
(Greased lightnin', go greased lightnin'!)
Go, greased lightnin', you're coastin' through the heat lap trial
(Greased lightnin', go greased lightnin'!)
You are supreme
The chick'll cream
For greased lightnin'
Go go go go
Go go go go
I'll get some purple frenched tail-lights
And thirty-inch fins, oh yeah
(Whooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
A palomino dashboard and dual muffler
Twins, oh yeah
(Whooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
With new pistons, plugs and shocks
You can get off the rocks
Ya know I ain't braggin',
She's a real pussy waggon
Greased lightnin'
Go go go go
Go go go go
Go go go go
Go go go go
Go, greased lightnin'
You're burnin' up the quarter mile
(Greased lightnin', go greased lightnin'!)
Go, greased lightnin', you're coastin' through the heat lap trial
(Greased lightnin', go greased lightnin'!)
You are supreme
The chick'll cream
For greased lightnin'..
Summer lovin', had me a blast
Summer lovin', happened so fast
I met a girl crazy for me
Met a boy cute as can be
Summer days driftin' away to
Uh-oh those summer nights
Well-a well-a well-a uh
Tell me more tell me more
Didja get very far?
Tell me more tell me more
Like does he have a car?
She swam by me, she got a cramp
He ran by me, got my suit damp
I saved her life, she nearly drowned
He showed off, splashing around
Summer sun, something's begun
Then uh-oh
Those summer nights
Well-a well-a well-a uh
Tell me more tell me more
Was it love at first sight?
Tell me more tell me more
Did she put up a fight?
I took her bowling at the arcade
We went strolling, drank lemonade
Then we made out under the dock
We stayed out till ten o'clock
Summer fling, don't mean a thing, but uh-oh
Those summer nights
(Woh woh woh)
Tell me more tell me more
But ya don't have to brag
Tell me more tell me more
'Cause he sounds like a drag
He got friendly, holding my hand
She got friendly, down in the sand
He was sweet, just turned eighteen
Cos she was good, ya know what I mean?
Oh summer heat, boy and girl meet, then
Oh-uh, those summer nights
(Woh woh woh)
Tell me more tell me more
How much dough did he spend?
Tell me more tell me more
Could she get me a friend?
It turned colder, that's where it ends
So I told her, we'd still be friends
Then we made our true love vow
Wonder what she's doin' now
Summer dreams, ripped at the seams, but
Ooh! Those summer ni-ights!