After becoming a police officer, like his father, during the late 1960s, Money began to be interested in music, and eventually ended his law enforcement career in favor of becoming a musician. He moved to Berkeley, California and became a regular at area clubs, where he eventually got enough attention to secure a recording contract with Columbia Records. Later in the 1970s, he charted with singles such as "Baby Hold On" and "Two Tickets to Paradise". Money continued his successes and took advantage of the MTV music video scene in the early 1980s with his humorous narrative videos for "Shakin'" and "Think I'm in Love", but his career began to fail him after several unsuccessful releases in the mid-1980s, accompanied by his struggles with drug addiction.
Money made a comeback two years later in 1986 and returned to the mainstream rock spotlight with the album Can't Hold Back, which featured a Ronnie Spector duet with "Take Me Home Tonight", which reached the Top 10, along with the hit "I Wanna Go Back". Money followed the album with another Top 10 hit, late 1988's "Walk on Water", but his Top 40 career ended when "I'll Get By" charted in 1992. During the 1990s and 2000s, Money continued to release numerous compilation albums along with several albums featuring new material. Today, he still tours the "Oldies" circuit regularly, often accompanied by other successful rock acts from his era, and has also made several television appearances on American sitcoms. Since 1992, Money has traditionally opened the summer concert season for DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI.
Eddie Money passed away from complications related to esophageal cancer in 2019 at the age of 70.
Where's the Party?
Eddie Money Lyrics
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Cause I'm ready
I said are you ready?
Cause I'm ready
So where's the party
(it's right here)
(it's right here)
Where's the party
(it's right here)
Come on, where's the party
(it's right here)
Said hey-o
(hey-o)
I said hey-o
(hey-o)
I said whoa
(whoa)
Whoa
(whoa)
Whoa
(whoa)
Big tent to have tivo
Everybody else would die
Good times are able to come
Try to get some football on time
At home on the telephone
Better be as high as a kite
Chit chat, can't go for that
We'd rather be listing to one of the radio guys
So where's the party
(it's right here)
Where's the party
(it's right here)
Where's the party
(it's right here)
Are we gonna do some partying tonight?
(yeah)
Tonight!
Said hey-o
(hey-o)
I said hey-o
(hey-o)
I said whoa
(whoa)
Whoa
(whoa)
Whoa
(whoa)
Up beat, everything the same
Can't stop the beat, oh no
Can't track this real trek,
Attitude that live the store
Everybody got their wheels
And the girls are in the healin'
The radio's are what we like
There's a rumor goin' round
'Bout the other side of town
Looking for something good for us
So where's the party
(it's right here)
Where's the party
(it's right here)
Where's the party
(it's right here)
Are we gonna do some partying tonight?
(yeah)
There will be some partying tonight!
Where's the party
(it's right here)
Where's the party
(it's right here)
Hey, where's the party
(it's right here)
I do believe the party is right here
(it's right here)
I said hey-o
(hey-o)
I said hey-o
(hey-o)
I say yeah yeah yeah
(yeah yeah yeah)
I say yeah yeah yeah
(yeah yeah yeah)
Dit-dit-dit-day
I said dit-dit-dit-day
So where's the party
(right here)
Come on, where's the party
(right here)
Come on baby, where's the party
(right here)
Gonna do some partying tonight
Gonna do some partying tonight
Gonna do some partying right here
The lyrics to Eddie Money's song "Where's the Party" are a call-to-action for a good time. Eddie starts off by asking if the listener is ready to party, and asserts that he is ready. He then proceeds to ask where the party is happening, stating that it's right there, encouraging everyone to come together and have fun. He repeats this chorus multiple times throughout the song, setting the tone with an upbeat, catchy rhythm.
As the lyrics continue, Eddie describes the elements that make for a good party. He mentions a "big tent to have tivo" and "getting some football on time", implying that a good party has plenty of entertainment options. He also mentions getting "high as a kite" and some "chit-chat", indicating that a lively atmosphere is crucial to a good party. He emphasizes that everyone is in good spirits, with upbeat music on the radio and everyone laughing and having a good time.
Overall, the song is meant to evoke a sense of excitement and encourage listeners to join in on the fun, wherever it may be happening. Its simple yet effective lyrics and catchy beat make it a perfect party anthem that has stood the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you ready?
Asking if everyone is prepared.
Cause I'm ready
Indicating that the singer is ready to party.
So where's the party
Asking where the party is taking place.
(it's right here)
Answering the question by saying that the party is happening where you currently are.
Everybody, where's the party
Asking everyone present where the party is happening.
Said hey-o
Making a vocal expression of excitement.
(hey-o)
Repeating the vocal expression of excitement.
I said whoa
Expressing surprise.
(whoa)
Repeating the expression of surprise.
Big tent to have tivo
Describing a large gathering that is being recorded for later viewing.
Everybody else would die
Indicating that the party is so much fun that everyone who isn't there would regret missing it.
Good times are able to come
Expressing the idea that the party is a good time.
Try to get some football on time
Trying to watch a football game together.
At home on the telephone
Describing someone who is not at the party but is talking on the phone from home.
Better be as high as a kite
Talking about someone who is very drunk or high.
Chit chat, can't go for that
Suggesting that people should stop talking and start enjoying the party.
We'd rather be listing to one of the radio guys
Saying that people would rather listen to music than idle chatter.
Are we gonna do some partying tonight?
Asking if the partying will continue into the night.
(yeah)
Answering in the affirmative.
Tonight!
Emphasizing that the party is happening later in the evening.
Up beat, everything the same
Describing that the mood is positive and the music is consistent.
Can't stop the beat, oh no
Expressing that the music is so good that it cannot be interrupted.
Can't track this real trek,
Suggesting that the experience of partying cannot be replicated.
Attitude that live the store
Describing the exuberance of the party-goers.
Everybody got their wheels
Referring to everyone having good times.
And the girls are in the healin'
Talking about the women present and their good vibes.
The radio's are what we like
Suggesting that everyone enjoys the music being played.
There's a rumor goin' round
Mentioning that there are unconfirmed reports about a party happening elsewhere.
'Bout the other side of town
Describing the location of the rumored party.
Looking for something good for us
Saying that the party-goers are only interested in good times.
Come on baby, where's the party
Asking someone specifically to reveal where the party is happening.
Gonna do some partying tonight
Stating that there will be more partying in the future.
I do believe the party is right here
Stating that the party is happening where you currently are.
I say yeah yeah yeah
Expressing excitement.
(yeah yeah yeah)
Repeating the expression of excitement.
Dit-dit-dit-day
Making a rhythmic, musical sound.
Come on, where's the party
Encouraging people to reveal the location of the party.
Gonna do some partying right here
Stating that the partying will continue where you currently are.
Contributed by Henry S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David Rock n Roll maniac
R.I.P. moneyman
Probably the most "regular " rock star. And the most fun i ever had was seeing his shows. You will be missed Eddie.
Gang
His shows were the best
Gloveberg
A totally forgotten Money classic. Thanks for uploading this!!!
David Allen
One of the most under rated album of all time
Robert Shepherd
David Allen great guy to meet
William Johnson
Eddie Money- A little bit of rock & a whole lotta soul. Feeling the pain in Coleman, Michigan. Forever in our hearts.
ChitownStever1
Hope he sings this one tonight when I see him. The Money Man!!!
lightmagnet1961
Bring back the cd. This album is epic
Steve Lang
The party is up in Heaven Eddie.....and now you've found it.
Josie Springfield
R I P Eddie Money miss you already saw you in concert twice