Reasons
Faithless Lyrics

Reasons to be cheerful, one, two, three
There are multiple positive things to focus on right now, so let's list them off.

It's a Saturday night
The current moment is a weekend evening, which typically brings about opportunities for excitement and fun.

Uh uh, it's a Saturday night
Yes, it really is the weekend and people are ready to let loose and have a good time.

Full crew stepping at the function
Everyone is present and accounted for, ready to participate in the festivities.

Keith Lawrence is a weapon of mass destruction
The DJ Keith Lawrence is immensely talented and capable of igniting the crowd with his music selections.

Brixton DJ and he played the funk, son
Keith Lawrence hails from Brixton and specializes in playing funky beats that get people dancing.

A local hero yo, but now he ain't unsung
Keith Lawrence is beloved in the local community and recognized for his contributions to the music scene.

Jimmy brought rum, he looking for clean cups
One of the party-goers, Jimmy, has brought a supply of rum and is searching for appropriate cups to drink it from.

No snacks here, you won't be dancing on peanuts
There are no measly snacks available - only substantial, hot food that will give party-goers strength to keep dancing.

Strictly hot food, keep you nice and strong
The food available is fresh, hot, and designed to give energy for long-lasting enjoyment.

So you can go on and on and last long
By fueling up with good food, people can party for longer without getting tired or fatigued.

Every time I hear this song, this song
The lyrics are indicating that whenever the particular song being played begins, the artist is filled with excitement and anticipation.

I will be played deep brown, the place teared down
The song is so good and so popular that it inspires wild dancing (and possibly destruction) from the audience.

Dangerous on the door, seen it all before
The person watching the entrance to the party is experienced and skilled at keeping things under control and maintaining safety.

Coats and bags on the floor by the decks
People have taken off their outerwear and set it aside near the DJ equipment.

Me next to DJ, I carry the swing
The artist is positioned near the DJ booth and is getting into the rhythm of the music.

[Incomprehensible] as he exercising
The artist is moving and dancing with the music, in sync with the DJ's choices.

Everybody moving as a unified swing
All the party-goers are dancing together in harmony, following the beat and enjoying themselves collectively.

Gentle up and down fingertips rolling salsa
The music has a salsa beat and the singer is interpreting it through their hand movements as they dance.

Mark and Devo in the corner, heading on in by the speaker
Two party-goers named Mark and Devo are over by the sound system, likely enjoying the music and dancing nearby.

Dressed cool, never known to freak
Mark and Devo are stylishly dressed and cool in demeanor - not prone to making a fuss or causing a scene.

Outside by the pool on chairs and bars stools
There is also an outdoor area where people are relaxing on chairs and stools near the pool.

Are the lovers long term manually discovered
There are couples present who are either long-term partners or who may have only recently discovered each other.

Some for romance, sum in each others pants
Some of the couples are there for romantic reasons, while others may be engaging in sexual activity.

Some debutantes with pool side veterans
There are also new faces mingling with those who are regulars at the pool and familiar with the scene.

What better than you catch a cross delta
It is an opportune moment to cross paths with someone you may not have expected to see or meet.

And grab a kiss with the moon? That's the number what a
The singer seems to be alluding that this moment of meeting someone unexpectedly is magical, like being able to steal a kiss from the moon.

Food still hot 'cause your pot's still steaming
The food is still very fresh because it had just recently been cooked and is still steaming hot.

Casey screaming, he's not doing the cleaning
Someone named Casey is upset because they don't want to clean up after the party is over.

While he's leaning back with a large grin left
Despite his protest, Casey is still having a good time and smiling with everyone else at the party.

After him party would simply start again
Even after this party ends, the group will likely continue to socialize and enjoy themselves in other settings.

This is how I make the party sway
The artist believes that they have a unique style and energy that contributes positively to the atmosphere of the party.

Yo, I got more styles than Amsterdam got ashtrays
The artist is boasting about their ability to bring different kinds of energy and excitement to the party, with a metaphor referencing Amsterdam's reputation for smoking culture.

I blaze in the shadows with my compadres
The artist enjoys being somewhat hidden or in the background, but is still connecting with their close friends and allies.

And I stay close to home where I'm known to praise
Despite their confidence and social skills, the singer ultimately prefers to stay in familiar surroundings and with familiar people.