Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. The s… Read Full Bio ↴Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. The self-described "rock and roll band with horns" began as a politically charged, sometimes experimental, rock band and later moved to a predominantly softer sound, generating several hit ballads. They had a steady stream of hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Second only to The Beach Boys in Billboard singles and albums chart success among American bands, Chicago is one of the longest-running and most successful rock groups in history.

According to Billboard, Chicago was the leading US singles charting group during the 1970s. They have sold over 38 million units in the US, with 22 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 multi-platinum albums. Over the course of their career they have had five number-one albums and 21 top-ten singles.

There are at least two artists with this name:
1. A popular American rock band
2. A psytrance artist
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3. A Japanese vocalist named CHICACO but weirdly gets redirected here. She's been active in LYDIA GRAVE and the touhou arrangement circle ESQUARIA.

The second Chicago is a psytrance artist, the pseudonym of David Potter Christman. He is a member of 1200 Micrograms

In The Mood
Chicago Lyrics

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Always been the kind of girl to hold it back
When you know that you want to
Someone always had to tell you where it's at
Now you know that you want to

Somethin' in the music's gonna make you move
Now you know that you want to
The rhythm's gonna put the woman in the mood

Now you definitely want to

In the mood, in the mood
In the groove, in the mood
You got yourself an attitude
In the mood, in the mood

In the groove, in the mood
You got yourself an attitude

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chicago's song In the Mood, from their album Chicago VII released in 1974, speak of a woman who has always been reserved and hesitant to let loose and enjoy herself fully. However, something in the music that she is listening to has finally awakened her desire to move and dance. The rhythm and beat of the music are bold enough to stir up her emotions, and she becomes more confident and assertive - she now has an attitude. The repetition of the chorus "In the mood, in the groove, you got yourself an attitude" emphasizes this newfound confidence and excitement she feels.

The song has a disco-infused sound with an upbeat tempo that embodies the era's emphasis on dancing and having a good time. The lyrics fit well with the overall mood of the disco scene, where people let loose and danced away their troubles. The song's message is that sometimes all it takes is a great beat to set the mood and make you feel energized and excited - this is the essence of disco.

Overall, the lyrics of In the Mood celebrate a woman's newfound liberation and self-assurance as she gets lost in the music and lets it take her to new heights of enjoyment and self-expression.

Line by Line Meaning

Always been the kind of girl to hold it back
You've always been a bit reserved and hesitant in expressing your desires

When you know that you want to
Even when you know what you want, you tend to hold back

Someone always had to tell you where it's at
You often needed direction from others to figure out what you really want

Now you know that you want to
You've finally come to terms with your desires and you're ready to express them

Somethin' in the music's gonna make you move
There's something in the music that's going to inspire you to let loose and express yourself

Now you know that you want to
You've finally realized what you want and you're ready to go for it

The rhythm's gonna put the woman in the mood
The music has the power to make you feel sensual and ready to party

Now you definitely want to
You're really feeling the vibe of the music and you're fully committed to letting loose

In the mood, in the mood
You're feeling the vibe and energy of the moment

In the groove, in the mood
You've hit your stride and you're fully immersed in the music

You got yourself an attitude
You're feeling confident and ready to show off your moves

In the mood, in the mood
You're still feeling the energy and excitement of the moment

In the groove, in the mood
You're still fully immersed in the music and letting it move you

You got yourself an attitude
You're still feeling confident and ready to keep dancing and enjoying the music

Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Kanjian Music, Shapiro Bernstein & Co Inc, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joseph C. Garland

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