In various combinations and guises, the group had already played a long time together before the "crystalization event" in July 2000 on the slopes of the famous volcano Mt. Hood. Since then they have performed for audiences of all ages and socioeconomic groups, mostly playing close to home and for many years distributing recordings like itinerant madmen, for free.
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Saturday Nite
Blitzen Trapper Lyrics
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Shake it on a Saturday night
You don’t have to play the crowd
But if you ‘re gonna say it
Say it out loud
Cheap ride, running and
Leaving town and hoping to fly
And there’s only so much room in the sky
This love is gonna move you like a wind chime
Gonna toss you like the ocean til you’re mine oh mine
There’s a bright light shining white
Gotta lead my people through the night
If you wanna make change, better rearrange
Cause there’s not a lot of land in sight
Jump down, turn around
Shake it on a Saturday night
You don’t have to play the crowd
But if you ‘re gonna say it
Say it out loud
The lyrics to Blitzen Trapper's "Saturday Nite" are an invitation to let go and dance the night away without caring about what other people think. The opening lines "Jump down, turn around, Shake it on a Saturday night" is a reference to a traditional African American folk song called "Cotton-Eyed Joe," which is often played at barn dances and square dances. In this context, the song is about using dance as a way to escape the monotony of everyday life.
The following lines "You don’t have to play the crowd but if you’re gonna say it, say it out loud" suggest that the song is also about self-expression and being true to oneself. The singer is encouraging the listener to speak their mind and stand up for what they believe in, even if it means going against the grain.
The second verse "Cheap ride, running and leaving town and hoping to fly but everybody’s dying to try and there’s only so much room in the sky" acknowledges the dream of getting away and making something of oneself. However, the reality is that many people have the same aspiration, and there is only so much room at the top.
The bridge "This love is gonna move you like a wind chime, gonna toss you like the ocean till you’re mine oh mine, there’s a bright light shining white, gotta lead my people through the night" is a metaphor for love as a powerful force that can move people and change the world. The singer feels a responsibility to lead others and make a difference.
Overall, "Saturday Nite" is a catchy, upbeat tune with an inspirational message about self-expression, individuality, and the power of love to move people. It encourages listeners to let go and dance their cares away.
Line by Line Meaning
Jump down, turn around
Get up and start moving, turn around and change direction
Shake it on a Saturday night
Dance on Saturday night and have fun
You don’t have to play the crowd
You can dance as you like, don’t have to follow the crowd
But if you ‘re gonna say it
But if you have something to say…
Say it out loud
… then say it loud and clear
Cheap ride, running and
Going on a trip without a lot of money or resources, running away
Leaving town and hoping to fly
Hopeful to find success and happiness elsewhere
But everybody’s dying to try
Everyone has dreams and hopes to fulfill
And there’s only so much room in the sky
But there are only limited opportunities to achieve those dreams and hopes
This love is gonna move you like a wind chime
This love will flow through you softly and gently like a wind chime in the wind
Gonna toss you like the ocean til you’re mine oh mine
This love is going to make you feel like you’re being tossed around by the waves of the ocean until it finally becomes yours
There’s a bright light shining white
There is a bright and optimistic future ahead
Gotta lead my people through the night
I have to guide and inspire others through difficult times
If you wanna make change, better rearrange
If you want to make changes in your life, you need to reorganize and make new plans
Cause there’s not a lot of land in sight
Because there are limited resources and opportunities available
Contributed by Jeremiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.