Bounce

A. K. A. F. A. D. Style Series II:  Thrilla in Manila © 2013

Written by Glen Yumang Manese

A. k. a. (F. A. D.) Filipino American Dream

 

“Are you ready to rumble? Let’s get this started, Driven, Director and poor Charlie. Turn on the lights, camera and action. Hit the lights already, Chuck.”

 

F. A. D. enters the boxing ring.

 

“No holding back, here’s one I call...”

Bounce © 2013

 

One day, we’re going to meet.

One day, we’re going to collide.

One day, we’re going to go heads up.

Today is that day.

I’m going to bounce you right off this stage.

You better be prepared.

You better be scared.

You better be steady.

You better be ready.

You better be tough.

You better be rough.

You better have your game face on.

Turn the volume up.

Give me some bass.

Turn the treble down.

Turn the treble back up.

 

I’m ready to bounce.

I’m ready to meet.

I’m ready to collide.

I’m ready go heads up.

I’m ready to bounce.

I’m ready to meet.

I’m ready to collide.

I’m ready go heads up.

 

Get ready to move.

Get ready to dance.

Get ready to...

Get pumped up.

Let me hear some noise.

Let me hear your voice.

Let me hear you...

Get pumped up.

I want to see a sea of hands.

Let’s stay in control.

Let’s stay...

Stay pumped up.

Let’s stay in order.

Let’s stay with the beat.

Let’s stay...

Stay pumped up.

 

I’m ready to bounce.

I’m ready to meet.

I’m ready to collide.

I’m ready go heads up.

I’m ready to bounce.

I’m ready to meet.

I’m ready to collide.

I’m ready go heads up.

 

One day, we’re going to meet.

One day, we’re going to collide.

One day, we’re going to go heads up.

Today is that day.

I’m going to bounce you right off this stage.

You better be prepared.

You better be scared.

You better be steady.

You better be ready.

You better be tough.

You better be rough.

You better have your game face on.

Turn the volume up.

Give me some bass.

Turn the treble down.

Turn the treble back up.

 

I’m ready to bounce.

I’m ready to meet.

I’m ready to collide.

I’m ready go heads up.

I’m ready to bounce.

I’m ready to meet.

I’m ready to collide.

I’m ready go heads up.

Reviews

[Neha agrawal]

This piece has a high-energy, competitive, and almost theatrical vibe—perfect for a hype-up speech, a wrestling promo, a sports anthem, or even lyrics for an intense rap or electronic track. Here are some thoughts:

### **Strengths:**
- **Repetition & Rhythm:** The recurring lines ("I’m ready to bounce...", "One day, we’re going to meet...") create a chant-like momentum, making it easy for a crowd to join in.
- **Commanding Tone:** The "you better be..." lines are direct and confrontational, great for psyching up an opponent or firing up a team.
- **Audience Engagement:** Phrases like *"Let me hear some noise"* and *"I want to see a sea of hands"* are perfect for live performances or motivational speeches.

### **Possible Tweaks (if refining):**
- **Flow Variation:** Some lines could be tightened for smoother delivery (e.g., *"I’m ready go heads up"* might sound sharper as *"I’m ready to go heads up"*).
- **Imagery:** Adding a few more concrete visuals (e.g., *"I’ll send you flying like a wrecking ball"*) could amplify the impact.
- **Pacing:** The back-to-back repetition of the chorus works for a song, but for spoken word, slight variation could keep it fresh.

### **Potential Uses:**
- **Wrestling/Fight Promo:** The aggression and challenge fit perfectly.
- **Workout Anthem:** The commands (*"Get pumped up"*) are gym-ready.
- **Music:** Could work as lyrics for hype-driven hip-hop, dubstep, or rock.

Overall, it’s bold, energetic, and feels like a call to action—ideal for riling up a crowd or intimidating competition. If this is for a performance, lean into the theatrics! 🔥🎤