Gene began to play the drums from … Read Full Bio ↴born in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.
Gene began to play the drums from the age of four although his first job was in a music store.
While still at school he met Earl Klugh with whom he formed a group.
By the mid-70's Gene was playing drums for Earl professionally, Earl also helping to secure Gene a solo recording deal with Capitol in the early 80's.
His three albums were 'It's Just The Way I Feel' (1981), including 'Before You Break My Heart' (ably assisted vocally by the Ridgeway Sisters), 'Party In Me' (1982) and 'Tired Of Being A Nice Guy' (1983) including the excellent 'Take Back My Love'.
He also played drums with Roy Ayers on 'Don't Stop The Feeling'.
In 1994, he released 'Groove with You', credited to the Gene Dunlap Band, on Avenue Jazz Records, but shortly after gave up performing to teach inner city youth in Detroit.
In April 2000, he returned with his second Avenue Jazz album, 'Tales of the Phatman'.
Party In Me
Gene Dunlap Lyrics
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Where the people look so fine
And the music can′t be beat
Everybody's dancin′
Singing songs and romancin'
Meet me there at midnight and my dreams will be complete
You bring out the party in me
If we keep our bodies moving
Dancing our sorrows away through the night
If you keep the party in me then we′re sure you get it right!
Don′t look so tired and blue
You don't have to be alone cause I love to be with you
Drop your tears and sorrows you can leave them behind
Cause I′m about to make you move with a better state of mind
You bring out the party in me
If we keep our bodies moving
Then the morning light we'll see
Dancing our sorrows away through the night
If you keep the party in me then we′re sure to get it right
We're sure to get it right
Don′t you know that you bring out the party in me
If we keep our bodies moving
Then the morning light we'll see
Dancing our sorrows away through the night
If you keep the party in me then we're sure to get it right
We′ll get it right
If we keep our bodies moving
Then the morning light we′ll see
Dancing our sorrows away through the night
If you keep the party in me
I need to, need to, need to, need to
Need, need, need, need, need, need, need, need
Bae
Get it right
Oh I know we'll get it right
Oh I know we′ll get it right
Oh with the party in me
We're sure to get it
Get it right
Keep the party in me
Ooooh
The lyrics of Gene Dunlap's song "Party in Me" suggest that there is a place up the street where people are enjoying themselves, dancing, singing songs, and having a good time. The singer invites someone to join him there, promising that if they keep their bodies moving, they will see the morning light and dance their sorrows away through the night. The singer suggests that if the person brings out the party in him, they can be sure to get it right. The lyrics encourage the listener to let go of their sadness and enjoy the moment with the singer.
The lyrics indicate a desire to escape from the trials and tribulations of daily life and find solace in dancing, music, and romance. The singer promotes partying as a means of achieving happiness and overcoming sadness. The lyrics suggest that the key to having a good time is to keep moving, to dance through the night until the morning light. The song invites the listener to bring out the party in the singer, suggesting that the power to have a good time lies in the hands of the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
There is a place up the street
The song is about a specific place that's near where the singer and listener live.
Where the people look so fine
The people at the place are attractive.
And the music can′t be beat
The music at the place is great.
Everybody's dancin′
People are dancing all around at this place.
Singing songs and romancin'
People are enjoying themselves and being romantic toward each other.
Meet me there at midnight and my dreams will be complete
The singer wants the listener to meet them at this place at midnight so they can fulfill their dreams.
You bring out the party in me
The listener makes the singer feel ready to dance and have fun.
If we keep our bodies moving
As long as they keep dancing, they'll feel better.
Then the morning light we'll see
They'll keep dancing until sunrise.
Dancing our sorrows away through the night
They're going to let go of their pain with dancing.
If you keep the party in me then we′re sure you get it right!
If the listener keeps the fun vibe going, everything will be okay.
Don't look so tired and blue
The listener seems sad and the singer wants to help.
You don't have to be alone cause I love to be with you
The singer wants to be there for the listener, so they don't feel alone.
Drop your tears and sorrows you can leave them behind
The singer wants the listener to stop being sad and leave their problems behind.
Cause I′m about to make you move with a better state of mind
The singer thinks dancing will make the listener feel better.
We're sure to get it right
They believe everything will work out.
Don't you know that you bring out the party in me
The listener makes the singer ready to dance and have fun.
We’ll get it right
They'll make everything better with dancing.
I need to, need to, need to, need to
Need, need, need, need, need, need, need, need
Bae
The singer is just repeating that they really need to dance.
Oh I know we'll get it right
They're confident that everything will be okay.
Oh I know we′ll get it right
They're confident that everything will be okay.
Oh with the party in me
The singer can only have fun and dance with the listener's help.
We're sure to get it
Get it right
Keep the party in me
Ooooh
If they just keep dancing and having fun, everything will work out.
Writer(s): Gene Dunlap
Contributed by Abigail H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pedrosalini3
Lyrics:
There is a place up the street
Where the people look so fine
And the music can't be beat
Everybody's dancin'
Singing songs and romancin'
Meet me there at midnight and my dreams will be complete
You bring out the party in me
If we keep our bodies moving
Then the morning light we'll see
Dancing our sorrows away through the night
If you keep the party in me then we're sure to get it right
Don't look so tired and blue
You don't have to be alone cause I love to be with you
Drop your tears and sorrows you can leave them behind
Cause I'm about to make you move with a better state of mind
You bring out the party in me
If we keep our bodies moving
Then the morning light we'll see
Dancing our sorrows away through the night
If you keep the party in me then we're sure to get it right
[Instrumental]
You bring out the party in me
If we keep our bodies moving
Then the morning light we'll see
Dancing our sorrows away through the night
If you keep the party in me then we're sure to get it right
@aaronflowers8881
He was one of my teachers in high school. I didn't know he had been a musician for that many years.
@nathanmurage
Going home - The Avalanches 😍
@raphaeldouek3074
God the bass is amazing, if you don't shake your head listening to this you're not human
@ichigoto13
I've been looking for this since 10 years
@ecoo911
Very good, behold: the golden age of music. Today can’t compare at all
@olsoulboy
From a great period in soul / jazz/funk...when the old skool was full of great artists like drummer GENE DUNLAP, HARVEY MASON, LENNY WHITE, NDUGU, all drummers who put the soul in jazz dance records.....Brilliant music.
@soulman9879
NO～🎵SOUL MUSIC🎵👍
@omoniyikaye
Not forgetting late great Alphonzo Mouzon and legendary Norman Connors.
@owenvaughan732
very literal album cover
@trevorh5765
Every time I listen to this song I want to listen to more of Gene Dunlap's discography but I just get distracted by this song and listen to this song again.