Ben Liebrand (born September 27th 1960 in Nijmegen, The Netherlands) is a d… Read Full Bio ↴Ben Liebrand (born September 27th 1960 in Nijmegen, The Netherlands) is a dance music DJ who is also highly respected for his production skills. As a prolific producer and remixer, he has entered many international Dance and Singles Charts over the years, producing for artists such as Forrest and MC Miker G & DJ Sven and remixing tracks by artists such as Bill Withers, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons and Jeff Wayne. He has also charted on a number of occasions under his own name.

The first DJ to produce an 'End Of Year' megamix and one of the more popular DJs to produce best-selling records, a number of international artists credit him as one of their biggest influences. World-famous DJs and producers, such as Armin Van Buuren and Olav Basoski have cited him as their main reason for entering the music business.

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Conga
Ben Liebrand Lyrics

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Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer

Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger

Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga beat

Everybody gather 'round now
Let your body feel the heat
Don't you worry if you can't dance;
Let the music move your feet

It's the rhythm of the island, and like the sugar cane so sweet
If you want to do the conga, you've got to listen to the beat

Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga beat

Feel the fire of desire, as you dance the night away
Cause tonight were gonna party, 'til we see the break of day

Better get yourself together, and hold on to what you've got
Once the music hits your system, there's no way your gonna stop

Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga beat

Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga beat

Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga beat

Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ben Liebrand's song "Conga" are an invitation to join in on the dance party that's happening. The repetitive chorus, "Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga, I know you can't control yourself any longer," is a challenge to let go and let the rhythm take over. Ben Liebrand may be acknowledging the human tendency to resist letting loose but ultimately, this song is an affirmation that when the music is right, we can't help but dance.

With a classic Latin beat, "Conga" is all about letting the music move you. Liebrand urges listeners to "feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger" and to "let the music move your feet." The song highlights the rhythm of the island, which is like the sugar cane, so sweet. Furthermore, the lyrics also suggest that this night of dancing is just the beginning of an unforgettable party where the music will continue until the break of day.

Line by Line Meaning

Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
Encouraging you to dance and enjoy the beat of the song

I know you can't control yourself any longer
Acknowledging that the rhythm is irresistible and hard to resist

Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Sensory experience of the beat intensifying

Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga beat
Encouraging you to let go and move to the rhythm

Everybody gather 'round now
Inviting everyone to come together and dance

Let your body feel the heat
Encouraging you to let loose and feel the energy of the music

Don't you worry if you can't dance;
Reassuring you that it's okay if you don't know how to dance

Let the music move your feet
Encouraging you to let the rhythm guide your movements

It's the rhythm of the island, and like the sugar cane so sweet
Drawing a comparison between the rhythm of the song and the sweetness of sugar cane from the island

If you want to do the conga, you've got to listen to the beat
Stating that in order to dance to the song, you need to pay attention to the rhythm

Feel the fire of desire, as you dance the night away
Sensory experience of the passion and energy that comes from dancing to the song all night long

Cause tonight were gonna party, 'til we see the break of day
Setting the tone for an all-night party fueled by the song's beat

Better get yourself together, and hold on to what you've got
Encouraging you to gather yourself and enjoy the moment

Once the music hits your system, there's no way your gonna stop
Suggesting that the rhythm is so powerful that it will keep you dancing all night long

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Enrique Garcia

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