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Rhythm Of The Night
DeBarge Lyrics


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When it feels like
The world is on your shoulders
And all of the madness
Has got you goin' crazy

It's time to get out
Step out into the street
Where all of the action
Is right there at your feet,
Well




I know a place where we can
Dance the whole night away
Underneath the electric stars
Just come with me and we can
Shake your blues right away
You'll be doin fine once the music starts, oh!

To the beat of the rhythm of the night
Dance until the morning light
Forget about the worries on your mind
We can leave them all behind
To the beat of the rhythm of the night..
Oohh the rhythm of the night, ooohh yeah

Look out on the street now
The party's just beginning
The music's playing
A celebration's starting

Under the streetlights
The scene is being set
A night for romance
A night you won't forget, so

Come join the fun
This ain't no time to be staying home
Mmm, there's too much going on, oh!
Tonight is gonna be a night like you've never known
We're gonna have a good time the whole night long, oh!

To the beat of the rhythm of the night
Dance until the morning light
Forget about the worries on your mind
We can leave them all behind
To the beat of the rhythm of the night..
Oohh the rhythm of the night, ooohh yeah

Come join the fun
This ain't no time to be staying home
Mmm, there's too much going on...oh!
Tonight is gonna be a night like you've never known
We're gonna have a good time the whole night long, oh!

To the beat of the rhythm of the night
Dance until the morning light
Forget about the worries on your mind
We can leave them all behind
To the beat of the rhythm of the night..
Oohh the rhythm of the night, ooohh yeah

Oohh baby, aww darlin, oohhh baby, wooooooooo

la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la
The music's playin!
It's a celebration!
The music's playin, everybody dance!

To the beat of the rhythm of the night
Dance until the morning light
Forget about the worries on your mind
We can leave them all behind
To the beat of the rhythm of the night..
Oohh the rhythm of the night, ooohh yeah

Overall Meaning

DeBarge's song "Rhythm Of The Night" is an upbeat song that encourages listeners to forget their worries and join the party. The lyrics speak to a sense of feeling weighed down by the problems and madness of the world, with the world feeling like it's on your shoulders. However, the song encourages listeners to step out onto the street and join the celebration. The electric stars and streetlights illuminate the scene of the party, which is set up for romantic possibilities.


The song speaks to the idea of living in the moment, forget about all the worries, and to embrace the rhythm of the night, the music, and the good times. The song is meant to inspire and make people feel alive with its dancing beats and carefree lyrics. The song is a call to dance, have fun, and celebrate life through music on the streets at night. The song is an instant feel-good hit that can make anyone want to dance.


Line by Line Meaning

When it feels like
When you feel like


The world is on your shoulders
You have a lot of responsibility or stress


And all of the madness
And all of the craziness


Has got you goin' crazy
Starts to make you feel crazy


It's time to get out
It is time to exit your current situation


Step out into the street
Go outside and into the public area


Where all of the action
Where everything is happening


Is right there at your feet,
Is easily accessible


I know a place where we can
I know of a location where it is possible to


Dance the whole night away
Dance for the entire evening


Underneath the electric stars
Underneath the glowing electric lights


Just come with me and we can
Come with me and we will be able to


Shake your blues right away
Get rid of all your sadness


You'll be doin fine once the music starts, oh!
You will feel better when the music starts playing


To the beat of the rhythm of the night
Dancing with the rhythm of the night music


Dance until the morning light
Continue to dance until the sun comes up


Forget about the worries on your mind
Do not worry about your troubles


We can leave them all behind
We can forget about the problems we have


Look out on the street now
Look around into the public area now


The party's just beginning
The party is only starting


The music's playing
The music is currently being played


A celebration's starting
A party is starting


Under the streetlights
Under the street lights


The scene is being set
The environment is being created


A night for romance
A night for love and intimacy


A night you won't forget, so
A night that you will remember


Come join the fun
Come and have fun


This ain't no time to be staying home
This is not a good time to stay at home


Mmm, there's too much going on, oh!
There are too many exciting things happening to miss out, oh!


Tonight is gonna be a night like you've never known
Tonight will be an unforgettable evening


We're gonna have a good time the whole night long, oh!
We are going to have a great enjoyable and entertaining evening


Oohh baby, aww darlin, oohhh baby, wooooooooo
Expressions of endearment or affection


la la la la la la la
Syllable to represent singing without words


La la la la la la la la la la
Extended syllable to represent singing without words


The music's playin!
The music is playing!


It's a celebration!
It is a party!


Everybody dance!
Everyone is dancing!


Oohh the rhythm of the night, ooohh yeah
The music beats and rhythms of the evening




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Realsongs
Written by: Diane Warren

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