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Whip It Lyrics by Devo

Pioneers Who Got Scalped

1980

[Verse: Gerald Casale & Mark Mothersbaugh]
Crack that whip, give the past a slip
Step on a crack, break your momma's back

[Chorus: Mark Mothersbaugh & Gerald Casale]
When a problem comes along, you must whip it
Before the cream sets out too long, you must whip it
When something's going wrong, you must whip it

[Post-Chorus: Gerald Casale & Mark Mothersbaugh]
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

[Chorus: Mark Mothersbaugh & Gerald Casale ]
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

[Bridge: Mark Mothersbaugh]
I say whip it, whip it good
I say whip it, whip it good

[Verse: Mark Mothersbaugh & Gerald Casale]
Crack that whip, give the past a slip
Step on a crack, break your momma's back

[Chorus: Gerald Casale & Mark Mothersbaugh]
When a problem comes along, you must whip it
Before the cream sets out too long, you must whip it
When something's going wrong, you must whip it

[Post-Chorus: Gerald Casale & Mark Mothersbaugh]
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 into shape, shape it up, get straight
Go forward, move ahead, try to detect it, it's not too late
To whip it, well, whip it good
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About “Whip It” by Devo

Read the complete lyrics to "Whip It" by Devo from the album "Pioneers Who Got Scalped" in 1980. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, USA, Electronic.

"Whip It" is performed by Devo. from the album "Pioneers Who Got Scalped" in 1980 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Whip It", explore more songs by Devo using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Whip It" is credited to Devo. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Whip It" appears on "Pioneers Who Got Scalped" in 1980.

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