The meaning behind the song "The Electric Slide" has been a topic of debate and rumors. Some sources claim that the song is about a vibrator, while others suggest that it is about "positive vibrations" and joy in life. The songs writer has been rumored to have confirmed that it is about a vibrator, but this claim is not universally accepted. In a 2018 interview with The Blast, Marcia Griffiths, who sang the song, stated that it is about "positive vibrations" and that she was offended by the rumors that it is about a vibrator. The song's true meaning remains a matter of interpretation and speculation.