Have Fun
Diana Ross Lyrics

Hey, everybody
The singer addresses the listeners and starts the cheerful song.

Have fun again
The singer wants the listeners to feel happy and joyful, just like they maybe have experienced before.

I want you to have fun
The singer expresses a sincere wish for everyone to enjoy life.

Have fun again
Repetition of line 2, reinforces the artist's message of joy and happiness.

I want you to have fun
Repetition of line 3, emphasizes the artist's desire for the listeners to experience fun and enjoyment.

Just like little children
The singer compares the type of happiness she wants to the untainted and pure joy of children.

Like the little children
Repeating line 6 reinforces the simile, adding emphasis and clarity.

Know how they have fun
The artist notes how children find enjoyment, likely intending to suggest adults should aim for a similar approach - without overthinking or over complicating things.

Meanwhile back at the ranch
An idiom often used to shift the topic from one thing to another, that will introduce a somewhat surprising or humorous statement.

You're unhappy, now here's your chance
The artist addresses anyone feeling unhappy, possibly making reference to life's difficulties, then suggests they seize this opportunity to have a good time.

Don't you let the pressure appear
The singer advises against allowing stress or pressure to overshadow the time meant for enjoyment.

Make your lifestyle hectic all year
The artist suggests that in the pursuit of having a fulfilling life, one should include some fun always, not just once in a while.

Have fun again
Repeat of line 2, reinforces the singer's message.

I want you to have fun
Repetition of line 3, reminds the listener of the singer's desire.

Money won't be enough
The singer asserts that having money alone will not guarantee happiness or satisfaction.

When the going gets tough, it's rough
The artist states a common phrase, emphasizing the difficulty of life, that may require one to have some fun to help deal with it.

Try to cuddle with your business
The artist appears to mean that one can become too involved with work and forget to enjoy life.

And you'll see that love is priceless
The singer suggests that by substituting work alone with love and other fun experiences, one may begin to discover more happiness in their life.

If you don't believe what I say
The singer assumes her audience may have initial doubts or skepticism about her message.

Just experiment one day
The artist suggests that the listener tests the idea out, possibly by taking a break from their work or day-to-day routine to do something fun.

I think that you will agree
The artist expresses confidence that the listener will come to a similar conclusion as her if they try having fun.

That we need some kind of relief
The artist asserts that sometimes, everyone needs to get away from the stress of life, work, or family and have some fun.

Relif, relief
Repetition of a related word, possibly intended to highlight the importance of the message.

Have fun again
Repetition of line 2, reinforces the message of joy and happiness.

I want you to have fun
The singer's desire for the listener to experience happiness is again repeated, with emphasis.

Fun, fun, fun, fun
Repetition of the word, probably to emphasis the need to engage in activities that evoke the feeling of fun.

Have fun
Repeat of the message, reinforcing its importance.

Have fun, have fun, have fun
Repetition of the message intensifies its importance, stressing the significance of having fun.