Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth,_Wind_&_Fire
Discography
Earth, Wind & Fire (1971)
The Need of Love (1971)
Last Days and Time (1972)
Head to the Sky (1973)
Open Our Eyes (1974)
That's the Way of the World (1975)
Spirit (1976)
All 'n All (1977)
I Am (1979)
Faces (1980)
Raise! (1981)
Powerlight (1983)
Electric Universe (1983)
Touch the World (1987)
Heritage (1990)
Millennium (1993)
In the Name of Love (1997)
The Promise (2003)
Illumination (2005)
Now, Then & Forever (2013)
Holiday (2014)
The Classic Christmas Album (2015)
Saturday Nite
Earth Wind & Fire Lyrics
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One, two, three, four
It was Saturday night, the moon was bright shining
Saturday night
Shining down
It was Saturday night, the moon was bright
Shining down, it's harvest light
Music all around to hear, set the stage and atmosphere
Participate in the ego race
Tonight's the night, for you to be
Biggest man in history
Saturday night's your curtain call
You found your place after all
I saw a face now in the crowd
Sayin' nothin', yet talking loud
Life is just a day
Living games we play
London Bridge is fallin' down
Do what Simon says
Doing what you feel
Games can be unreal
Humpty-dumpty when you fall
There be no one here to call
Life is still your mystery
You see, you see, you see
Many friends, who gather 'round
In hope, to feel safe and sound
We emphasize, to make it clear
Our stumbling nation's atmosphere
While looking through the looking glass
Our vision show, a stormy past
When you gonna wake, and see the sun
Stop wasting time and having fun, yeah
Life is just a day
Daily games you play
London Bridge has fallen down
You did what Simon said
Doing what you feel
Games are so unreal
Humpty-dumpty why'd you fall
You see there's no one here to call
Now we've solved this mystery
You see, you see, you see
Doing what you feel be unreal life is just a day
Life is still a mystery daily game we play
Saturday night, tonight's the night
Participate, Saturday night
What you gonna do when the night is blue
When the cloud is gone and your dream is true, ooh yeah
Saturday night, tonight's the night
Participate, Saturday night, yeah
The lyrics to Earth Wind & Fire's "Saturday Nite" start off by describing a night with a bright moon and music all around. The singer invites the listener to engage in the festivities but also warns of the ego race that takes place. The individual is encouraged to be the biggest man in history, to make their mark on the night. The song then goes on to discuss the games we play in life and how they can be unreal. The phrase "London Bridge is falling down" is used as a metaphor for the painful and chaotic experiences we face in life. The singer encourages the individual to do what they feel and to make the most of their time on this earth.
The song overall is an interesting commentary on the nature of life as a game. It highlights the pressure to succeed and the importance of making the most of the time we have. Additionally, the lyrics discuss the concept of the ego and how it can lead to competition and negativity. Earth Wind & Fire's "Saturday Nite" encourages individuals to focus on the positive and to participate fully in life.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two
Counting off the rhythm for the song to begin
One, two, three, four
Introductory beat count for establishing the tempo of the song
It was Saturday night, the moon was bright shining
Setting the scene for the song on a bright Saturday night
Saturday night
Reinforcing the theme of the song being set on a Saturday night
Shining down
Continuing to describe the mood of the night, with the moon 'shining down'
It was Saturday night, the moon was bright
Again emphasizing the setting of the song on a bright Saturday night
Shining down, it's harvest light
Describing the moon's light as being harvest-like, adding to the mood of the song
Music all around to hear, set the stage and atmosphere
Music is prevalent and contributes to the energy of the environment
Many dress to suit their taste
People come dressed in a way that reflects their personal style
Participate in the ego race
The competitive nature of people is highlighted as they try to project themselves as the 'best'
Tonight's the night, for you to be
Emphasizes that 'tonight' is the opportunity for an individual to shine
Biggest man in history
Exaggerated reference to the potential personal impact of the night on an individual
Saturday night's your curtain call
Referring to the end of a performance or act, and tying it to the idea of a memorable night
You found your place after all
Reinforcing the idea that 'tonight' is significant, and provides an opportunity for personal discovery
I saw a face now in the crowd
The presence of a face in the crowd, without contributing further detail
Sayin' nothin', yet talking loud
Contradiction in the person's behavior - not saying anything, but still drawing attention
Life is just a day
Life is fleeting and temporary, echoing the idea of 'make the most of tonight'
Living games we play
Life can feel like a game, with rules and strategies to be successful
London Bridge is fallin' down
A reference to a traditional children's song, indicating that traditional structures can crumble
Do what Simon says
Reference to a popular children's game, tying back into the idea of games in life
Doing what you feel
Encourages people to follow their instincts and feelings
Games can be unreal
Highlighting that games in life can feel illusory or misleading
Humpty-dumpty when you fall
Reference to a traditional nursery rhyme character, indicating a potential failure or collapse
There be no one here to call
Echoing a sense of isolation or loneliness in life's struggles
Life is still your mystery
Life contains unexplained elements or qualities, challenging people to pursue knowledge and understanding
Many friends, who gather 'round
Describing friends and company as important components of life
In hope, to feel safe and sound
People gather together in the hope of finding safety and comfort
We emphasize, to make it clear
A statement of importance for emphasis and clarity
Our stumbling nation's atmosphere
A theme of social commentary, describing a feeling of 'stumbling' in society at large
While looking through the looking glass
Evaluating a situation or society from a detached, objective perspective
Our vision show, a stormy past
Reflecting on a difficult or troubled history
When you gonna wake, and see the sun
Urging people to wake up and become aware of their surroundings
Stop wasting time and having fun, yeah
A call to action to stop wasting time and take action
Saturday night, tonight's the night
Repeating the theme that 'tonight' is significant
Participate, Saturday night
Urging people to participate actively in the night's activities
What you gonna do when the night is blue
Referencing a moody or melancholic atmosphere later in the night
When the cloud is gone and your dream is true, ooh yeah
The idea that the night may hold a dream or hope for people
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Philip Bailey, Al McKay, Maurice White
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@smokinjz
It was Saturday nite,
the moon was bright
Shining down, it's harvest light
Music all around to hear, set the stage
And atmosphere-many dress to suit
Their taste, participate in the ego race
Tonite's the night, for you to be
Biggest man in history
Saturday nite's your curtain call
You found your place after all
I saw a face in the crowd
Sayin' nothin', yet talking loud
Life is just a day
Living games we play
London Bridge is fallin' down
Do what Simon says
Doing what you feel,
Games can be unreal
Humpty-Dumpty when you fall
There be no one here to call
Life is stil your mystery
You see, you see, you see
Many friends, who gather 'round
In hope, to feel safe and sound
We emphasize, to make it clear
Our stumbling nations atmosphere
While looking thru the looking glass
Our vision show, a stormy past
When you gonna wake, and see the sun-
Stop wasting time and having fun
Life is just a day
Daily games we play
London Bridge has fallen down
You did what Simon said
Doing what you feel
Games are so unreal
Humpty-Dumpty why'd you fall
You see there's no one here to call
Now we've solved this mystery
You see, you see, you see
@Charles-tt3dr
RIP to the ancestor Maurice White who transitioned 5 years ago today.
@kenperkins7921
The SUPER 70S, MUSIC WAS SO GRANDTHAT ALL OTHERS WERE NOT NECESSARY!😊
@TWATCU
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💔💔💔💔😢😢😢😢 Maurice White. You left is tooooo sound. You are missed
@bkrain7817
🙏🏽💫🕊🎶🌷💕Thank u Maurice 4 the gift of your wonderful music
@LooseBooty-ik5cs
@@TWATCUAnd his brother Fred, on drums...R.I.P
@theresajackson1514
Did you hear that horn section in the beginning (powerful), can't say enough about the harmony...BEST BAND EVER.💕
@danablake9349
That horn arrangement held you hostage indeed.
@dbrown5784
I seriously think that Popeyes stole that horn sample for their "I love that chicken from Popeyes " song
@TonyGPizza
Farewell Fred, and thank you for the drum work that blasted off "Getaway," "September," the magisterial "Serpentine Fire" and "Fantasy" and all EWF's mighty hits. His drum opening on this song was a party starter all by itself.
@jaywad8876
Yeah I know