I think you wanna come over
Yeah, I heard it through the grapevine
Are you drunk? Are you sober?
Think about it, doesn't matter
And if it makes you feel good, then I say do it
I don't know what you're waiting for

Feel my temperature rising
There's too much heat, I'm gonna lose control
Do you want to go higher? Get closer to the fire?
I don't know what you're waiting for

Come join the party, yeah
'Cause anybody just won't do
Let's get this started, yeah
'Cause everybody wants to party with you

Boy, you got a reputation
But you're gonna have to prove it
I see a little hesitation
Am I gonna have to show you
That if it feels right, get on your mark
Step to the beat, boy, that's what it's for

Put your arms around me
When it gets too hot, we can go outside
But for now, just come here, let me whisper in your ear
An invitation to the dance of life

Come join the party
It's a celebration
'Cause anybody just won't do
Let's get this started
No more hesitation
'Cause everybody wants to party with you

Haven't I seen you somewhere before?
You look familiar
You wanna dance? Yeah
I guess I just don't recognize you with your clothes on
What are you waiting for? (Waiting for, for, for, for)

Come join the party
It's a celebration
'Cause anybody just won't do
Let's get this started
No more hesitation
'Cause everybody wants to party with you
Come join the party
It's a celebration
'Cause anybody just won't do
Let's get this started
No more hesitation
'Cause everybody wants to party with you

Boy, you got it
It's a celebration
'Cause anybody just won't do
Let's get it started
No more hesitation
'Cause everybody wants to party with you
Boy, you got it
'Cause anybody just won't do
Let's get it started
No more hesitation
'Cause everybody wants to party with you

Overall Meaning

Madonna's song Celebration is an upbeat and energetic dance track that invites the listener to join the party. The lyrics suggest that the singer is ready and willing to have a good time, regardless of whether the person she's addressing is drunk or sober. There is an underlying theme of sexual tension and desire, as she encourages the person to get closer, step to the beat, and put their arms around her. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the party atmosphere, and it is clear that the singer is not interested in spending the night alone.

The imagery in the song is meant to conjure up a sense of heat and passion, with the singer's "temperature rising" and the suggestion to "get closer to the fire." The lyrics also playfully reference the partygoer's reputation and suggest that they have something to prove in terms of their ability to dance and have a good time. In the end, the song is a celebration of life and the joy of being alive, and it encourages everyone to let loose and enjoy the moment.

Line by Line Meaning

I think you wanna come over
I sense that you desire to spend time with me

Yeah I heard it through the grapevine
Yes, I have heard about it through rumors

Are you drunk? Are you sober?
I'm curious if you have been consuming alcohol or not

(Think about it)
Consider your options carefully

Doesn't matter
It's irrelevant

And if it makes you feel good then I say do it
If something brings you pleasure, I encourage you to partake in it

I don't know what you're waiting for
I don't understand why you are hesitant

Feel my temperature rising
I'm becoming increasingly excited

It's too much heat
The passion is overwhelming

I'm gonna lose control
I'm not sure if I can manage my behavior

Do you want to go higher?
Are you interested in taking things to the next level?

Get closer to the fire
Become more intimately involved with me

I don't what you're waiting for
I am unclear why you are delaying

I'm gonna party
I'm going to enjoy myself and celebrate

(Yeah)
An enthusiastic agreement

'Cause anybody just won't do
I am selective about whom I socialize with

Let's get this started
We should begin without delay

Cause everybody wants to party with you
You are a sought-after social companion

Boy you got a reputation
You have a pre-existing image or reputation

But you're gonna have to prove it
However, you will need to demonstrate it to me

I see a little hesitation
I detect some reluctance

Am I gonna have to show ya
Will I need to give you a demonstration?

That if it feels right
Provided it feels appropriate

Get on your mark
Prepare yourself

Step to the beat boy
Move your body in rhythm to the music

That's what its for
That's the purpose of this celebration

Put your arms around me
Wrap your arms around me

When it gets too hot we can go outside
If it becomes too intense, we can take a break from the party

But for now just come here
However, for now, just come closer to me

Let me whisper in your ear
Allow me to speak to you softly

An invitation to the dance of life
An opportunity to experience the joys of living

Haven't I seen you somewhere before?
Do we share a past connection?

You look familiar
I recognize your face

You wanna dance?
Would you like to dance with me?

Yeah
Yes, I would enjoy that

I guess I just don't recognize you with your clothes on
It's possible that I have never seen you fully clothed before

What are you waiting for?
Why do you hesitate?

Come join the party
Please join me in celebrating

Boy you got it
You possess what it takes

'Cause anybody just won't do
I am selective in my social circle

Let's get it started
We should begin without further delay

No more hesitation
We should act without reluctance

Cause everybody wants to party with you
You are a desirable person to spend time with

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ciaran Lawrence Gribbin, Ian Copeland Green, Madonna L Ciccone, Paul Mark Oakenfold

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