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2005
New York
Estelle & Ido
Friday Night
Elephant Parade Lyrics
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Got my stereo up on 9 (up on 9)
Got my groovy shoes (groovy shoes)
I want to dance with you
Everybody's feeling alright (feeling alright)
I got my leg warmers on (leg warmers on)
I'll wear them all night long
Its friday night (its friday night)
Got my stereo up on 9 (up on 9)
Got my groovy shoes
Got my killer moves
So I pick up the phone
And make all the calls
And you're not home (how would you know when your stereo's up on 9)
And you're not home (how would you know when your stereo's up on 9)
The lyrics of Elephant Parade's song "Friday Night" speak of the excitement and anticipation of the weekend, particularly Friday night, as the perfect opportunity to let loose and dance. The first verse sets up the scene with the singer having their stereo up on 9 and their groovy shoes on, indicating that they are ready to party. The chorus reinforces the idea of Friday night being a time for everyone to feel good and for the singer to show off their dance moves, with the addition of leg warmers and the phrase "killer moves." However, the last two lines of the chorus provide a twist, as the person they were hoping to dance with is not home, despite all their prior calls.
Interestingly, the song seems to heavily reference the 80s, both in its sound and its lyrical content. Leg warmers were a popular fashion trend in the decade, while phrases like "groovy shoes" and "killer moves" feel like they were plucked straight from a John Hughes film. Additionally, the use of a stereo versus a digital device and the repetition of "up on 9" evoke memories of the time when adjusting the volume required a physical button rather than a swipe or tap.
Line by Line Meaning
Its friday night (its friday night)
The singer emphasizes the fact that it's Friday night, setting the scene for the rest of the song.
Got my stereo up on 9 (up on 9)
The singer's stereo is playing at a loud volume, turned up to level 9.
Got my groovy shoes (groovy shoes)
The singer is wearing stylish and fashionable shoes, most likely suitable for dancing.
I want to dance with you
The artist desires to dance in the company of whoever is being addressed in the song.
Everybody's feeling alright (feeling alright)
The artist believes that everyone else is also in a good mood and ready to have a good time on this Friday night.
I got my leg warmers on (leg warmers on)
The singer is wearing leg warmers, which are most likely a fashion accessory for their dance outfit.
I'll wear them all night long
The singer expresses the intention of wearing their leg warmers for the entirety of the night's festivities.
Got my killer moves
The artist is confident in their dance ability and has some impressive moves to show off.
So I pick up the phone
The artist decides to make a phone call to someone.
And make all the calls
The artist proceeds to make several phone calls to various people.
And you're not home (how would you know when your stereo's up on 9)
Despite calling someone, the singer realizes they are not home, but it is unclear how they determined this since their stereo is playing so loudly.
And you're not home (how would you know when your stereo's up on 9)
The artist repeats the previous line, further emphasizing that the person they wanted to contact is not available.
Contributed by Joseph D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.