Party People
Fergie Lyrics


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Let's go.
St. Louis
Yeah.
Let's go
I told ya I gon' change the game
LA all day
They cant ya boy
I get money
Y'all motherfuckers ain't ready

Just walked through the door
What's it gonna be,
I can't get to the floor
Boys all over me.
What it?s gonna be
Where my party, pa' party party pa' party people at?
Where my party, pa' party party pa' party people at?
Just walked through the door
What's it gonna be,
I can't get to the floor
Girls all over me.
Where my party, pa? party party pa' party people at?
Where my party, pa? party party pa' party people at?

It's Nelly(Wait a minute)
Comin' straight up out the Lou
And all you New Edition rappers better cool it now
For I make a fool of yall,
Paper stacked as tall as Yao Ming
Look at the bling
Settings in rings
Lookin' like basketballs.

Just walked through the door
What's it gonna be,
I can't get to the floor
Boys all over me.
What it?s gonna be
Where my party, pa' party party pa' party people at?
Where my party, pa' party party pa' party people at?
Just walked through the door
What's it gonna be,
I can't get to the floor
Girls all over me.
Where my party, pa? party party pa' party people at?
Where my party, pa? party party pa' party people at?

Where my party people at [Repeat x8]

Well it's Fergie motherfucker
Comin' straight from California
Stuntin' in my loc locs.
Dreamin' bout me M.I.A.,
Boyfriend wonderin' where I'm at,
Cause I'm in the spot spot.
Why he always tryin' to be puttin' me down on lock lock?

Just walked through the door
What's it gonna be,
I can't get to the floor
Boys all over me.
What it?s gonna be
Where my party, pa' party party pa' party people at?
Where my party, pa' party party pa' party people at?
Just walked through the door
What's it gonna be,
I can't get to the floor
Girls all over me.
Where my party, pa? party party pa' party people at?
Where my party, pa? party party pa' party people at?

Patiently waitin' and takin' my time
Watchin' these haters
Don't come with they rhymes
Watchin' these suckers are mimickin', gimmickin'
Then they start fallin' off one at a time.
You can go search but you never could find,
I promise you derrty I'm one of a kind.
Mold is broken, the formulas mine.
I killed the idea and destroyed the design.

I was patiently waitin' and takin' my time
Now that I'm here I'm gettin' my shine.
All of you haters can kiss a behind,
Specifically speakin' I'm talkin' bout mine.
Don't need you to tell me, I know that I'm fine.
I'm killin' it baby so call it a crime.
Yea you watch it I'm stealin' my time
I told you before that big girls don't cry.

Just walked through the door
What's it gonna be,
I can't get to the floor
Boys all over me.
What it?s gonna be
Where my party, pa' party party pa' party people at?
Where my party, pa' party party pa' party people at?
Just walked through the door
What's it gonna be,
I can't get to the floor
Girls all over me.
Where my party, pa? party party pa' party people at?
Where my party, pa? party party pa' party people at?





Where my party people at [Repeated]

Overall Meaning

"Party People" by Fergie is a party anthem that urges everyone present to let loose and have fun. The song starts with a reference to Fergie's hometown of St. Louis and her intention to change the game. She then welcomes everyone to the party and asks where the party people are. The chorus is repetitive, with Fergie asking about the party people and expressing her desire to hit the floor.


The song also includes a verse from Nelly, who hails from St. Louis. Nelly references New Edition, a popular boy band of the 1980s, suggesting that some rappers are trying to imitate their style. He boasts about his wealth and the bling he wears, comparing the size of his diamond settings to basketballs. Fergie's verse is an expression of her confidence and independence, with references to her possible separation from a controlling boyfriend.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's go.
Let us proceed.


St. Louis
Referring to a city in Missouri where Nelly, a rapper who Fergie mentions later in the song, is from.


Yeah.
An informal way of affirming agreement or consent.


Let's go
Repeating the previous sentiment of proceeding.


I told ya I gon' change the game
Fergie promised to revolutionize the game (music industry) and bring something new to the table.


LA all day
Referring to Los Angeles, where Fergie is from.


They cant ya boy
The competition cannot match Fergie's level of talent or success in the music industry.


I get money
Fergie earns a significant amount of money from her music career.


Y'all motherfuckers ain't ready
The competition and audience are not prepared for the greatness that Fergie has to offer.


Just walked through the door
Fergie has arrived at a party or event.


What's it gonna be,
What is going to happen next?


I can't get to the floor
Fergie is unable to dance or move freely because others are crowding her space.


Boys all over me.
Male individuals are showing her attention and attraction.


What it?s gonna be
Repeating the question of what will happen or be chosen next.


Where my party, pa' party party pa' party people at?
Asking where the people who want to party are located.


Where my party, pa? party party pa' party people at?
Repeating the same previous inquiry.


Girls all over me.
Female individuals are showing her attention and attraction.


It's Nelly(Wait a minute)
Nelly, a rapper from St. Louis, is about to make an appearance or have a verse in the song.


Comin' straight up out the Lou
Nelly is from St. Louis (slang for Lou).


And all you New Edition rappers better cool it now
New Edition was a highly popular R&B group in the 1980s. Nelly is warning other rappers who are attempting to copy their style to stop and come up with something original.


For I make a fool of yall,
Threatening to humiliate other rappers who are not authentic.


Paper stacked as tall as Yao Ming
Yao Ming is a retired basketball player who is very tall, so he is being used as a reference to great wealth.


Look at the bling
Nelly has very expensive jewelry that is sparkling and drawing attention.


Settings in rings
The jewels are luxurious and cut in intricate ways.


Lookin' like basketballs.
The jewelry is so grand that it resembles a basketball, a symbol of wealth and status in hip hop culture.


Where my party people at [Repeat x8]
Repeating the chorus asking where the individual who want to party are located.


Well it's Fergie motherfucker
Introducing herself with confidence and assertiveness.


Comin' straight from California
Fergie is from California and is making it known.


Stuntin' in my loc locs.
Wearing low-cost sunglasses and trying to make them look fashionable and expensive.


Dreamin' bout me M.I.A.,
Fergie has her mind on being a star and being recognized as such.


Boyfriend wonderin' where I'm at,
Her partner is curious about Fergie's whereabouts.


Cause I'm in the spot spot.
Fergie is at the party and is the center of attention.


Why he always tryin' to be puttin' me down on lock lock?
Fergie's partner is always trying to control her and prevent her from doing what she wants, which is partying and having fun.


Patiently waitin' and takin' my time
Fergie is not forcing anything to happen and is waiting for the right opportunity.


Watchin' these haters
Fergie is aware of the people who don't support her and may even harbor negative feelings.


Don't come with they rhymes
Fergie is not threatened by the competition's lyrics or skills.


Watchin' these suckers are mimickin', gimmickin'
Fergie recognizes when other artists are copying her style and using gimmicks to gain popularity.


Then they start fallin' off one at a time.
Once the hype surrounding the imitators fades, they lose their audience and relevance.


You can go search but you never could find,
Fergie is insinuating that people can try to imitate her, but they could never create the same quality of music and image.


I promise you derrty I'm one of a kind.
Promising that she is a unique artist and her music cannot be replicated.


Mold is broken, the formulas mine.
She has broken the mold and created her own style that sets her apart from the crowd.


I killed the idea and destroyed the design.
Fergie has ended the stigmas and outdated standards that were once the norm in the music industry.


Now that I'm here I'm gettin' my shine.
Fergie is finally receiving attention and recognition for her talents in the industry.


All of you haters can kiss a behind,
Fergie is unsympathetic towards any criticism or negativity directed towards her.


Specifically speakin' I'm talkin' bout mine.
Referring to her body, as she is confident in her appearance and does not care what others say.


Don't need you to tell me, I know that I'm fine.
Fergie is content with herself and is not seeking validation from others.


I'm killin' it baby so call it a crime.
Fergie is dominating the music industry with her successful career.


Yea you watch it I'm stealin' my time
Fergie is using her time wisely and taking control of her career and success.


I told you before that big girls don't cry.
Referencing one of Fergie's previous hit songs, which encourages women to be strong and not show vulnerability.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CORNELL(NELLY) HAYNES, J JONES, SEAN GARRETT, STACY FERGUSON

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Feel old...and young at the same time.

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@95benwhit

2023 and this song still slaps

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