Party Lights
Claudine Clark Lyrics
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(They're red and blue and green) the lights
(Everybody in the crowd's there) mama, I want to go, go,
(They really make a scene) go, go, go, go, yeah, yeah (mama, mama)
Well, mama dear, tell me, do you hear?
They're partying tonight
I tell you, I can't sleep
Whoa, oh, I see the party lights (mama, mama)
I see the lights, I see the party lights
They're red and blue and green
Everybody in the crowd's there
But you won't let me make a scene
Well, mama dear, look here, oh dear
There goes Mary Lou
I see Tommy and Joe, oh, oh, and Betty and Sue
Oh, oh, and there goes my boyfriend too
I see the lights
I see the lights, I see the party lights
They're red and blue and green
Everybody in the crowd's there
But you won't let me make a scene
Listen to the party, mama!
Well, mama dear, look here, oh dear
I'm feeling oh-so blue
They're doin' the twist, the fish, the mashed potatoes too
I'm here-a lookin' at you
I see the lights
I see the lights, I see the party lights
They're red and blue and green
Everybody in the crowd's there
But you won't let me make a scene
They're doin' the fish, they're doin' the twist
The watusi, the mashed potatoes
I see the lights, I see the lights
They're doin' the bop, I want to go (mama, mama)
I want to go (see the lights, I see the party lights)
I want to go
I want to go (they're red and blue and green)
I really love it
The song "Party Lights" by Claudine Clark is about a girl who is watching from her window as the party lights across the street shine bright. She wants to go and join the party, but her mother won't let her. The party lights are represented by vibrant colors of red, blue, and green, which creates a lively and exciting atmosphere. The song depicts the era of the 1960s, where the youth was all about fun and parties, and the different popular dance styles such as the twist, the fish, the mashed potatoes, and the bop.
The first verse starts with the words "Party lights, I see the party lights" and follows it up with "They're red and blue and green." The lights refer to the party ambiance, where the multicolored lights set the mood for a lively and exciting party. The chorus is repeated twice throughout the song, and the girl is insistent on joining the party, as she says, "Mama, I want to go, go" and "I want to go, I really love it."
The second verse mentions some of the people who are at the party, such as Mary Lou, Tommy, Joe, Betty, and Sue, and the girl's boyfriend too. She is incredibly excited and wants to join the fun, but her mother is still holding her back. The lyrics that follow describe how the people at the party are dancing various moves such as the twist, the fish, the mashed potatoes, the watusi, and the bop.
Overall, the song "Party Lights" is about the vibrant and exciting nightlife of the 1960s, and the restrictions that young people faced from their parents. The song's upbeat tempo and lively chorus evoke a sense of excitement and joy, capturing the mood of the partygoers.
Line by Line Meaning
(Party lights, I see the party lights) whoa
Excitedly stating that there are party lights visible
(They're red and blue and green) the lights
Describing the colors of the party lights
(Everybody in the crowd's there) mama, I want to go, go,
Expressing the desire to attend the party
(They really make a scene) go, go, go, go, yeah, yeah (mama, mama)
Highlighting the liveliness of the party
Well, mama dear, tell me, do you hear?
Asking mother if she can hear the party
They're partying tonight
Confirming that there is a party happening
I tell you, I can't sleep
Explaining the excitement that the party brings
Because across the street
Identifying the location of the party
Whoa, oh, I see the party lights (mama, mama)
Excitedly pointing out the party lights to mother
But you won't let me make a scene
Acknowledging that mother won't allow attendance of the party
There goes Mary Lou, I see Tommy and Joe, oh, oh, and Betty and Sue
Listing the people the singer knows who are attending the party
Oh, oh, and there goes my boyfriend too
Pointing out that the singer's significant other is present at the party
Listen to the party, mama!
Urging mother to hear the party happening
I'm feeling oh-so blue
Expressing sadness at not being able to attend the party
They're doin' the twist, the fish, the mashed potatoes too
Listing some of the party dances
I'm here-a lookin' at you
Directly addressing mother about the desire to attend the party
They're doin' the fish, they're doin' the twist
Reiterating popular dances being performed at the party
The watusi, the mashed potatoes
Listing more party dances
I see the lights, I see the lights
Reiterating excitement about the visible party lights
They're doin' the bop, I want to go (mama, mama)
Referring to another dance and re-expressing desire to attend party
I want to go (see the lights, I see the party lights)
Expressing again the want to attend the party
I want to go
Reiterating once more the desire to attend the party
(they're red and blue and green)
Describing once again the colors of the party lights
I really love it
Declaring love for the party atmosphere
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Claudine Clark
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Dianna Penza
I remember listening to this song after school on my record player!!!! Oh those wonderful years.
Jeanette Ivy
Yes indeed, wonderful years. Gone are the days. Wide eyed innocence of youth. A simpler time and era. Memories...
Kevin Clark
This is my grandmother, she taught me how to play piano
Here's Johnny!!!
Adore this song n wished could make a modern remix of it. My Grandma played boogie woogie piano n for silent films in depression era Grand Rapids. Taught WWII Marine Dad too.
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Anthony Ramirez
You are a lucky individual...and, Blessed...
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Corey Summers
You should be proud !!! Such an awesome song!!!!
Gloria Peebles
I so wanted to grow up when this came out .I used to sing this to my mom cause I wanted to go to parties
Jeanette Ivy
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A Marmot
One of my all-time favorites. The energy is amazing. A great singer and a rockinβ tune. I heard it when it first came out and have loved it ever since.
Wondering Aloud
Her vocal intro alone is worth the price of admission