Ian Campbell, who often goes by the alias Ice MC, was born in England but h… Read Full Bio ↴Ian Campbell, who often goes by the alias Ice MC, was born in England but his parents are from Jamaica. He got his nickname Ice when he was in high school. He was interested in clubs and breakdancing when he met Roberto Zanetti in Italy. They got together and made a single called Easy. The genre that Campbell is most popular in is reggae. The single was very successful all over Europe, but it was not considered to be Eurodance. Later in the early nineties, Roberto Zanetti met Alexia who became the future vocalist of their Eurodance hits. His album Ice' N' Green released in 1994 was extremely successful and the two most successful songs were Think About the Way and It's a Rainy Day featuring Alexia. Other successful songs from the same album include Take Away the Colour, Russian Roulette, Dark Night Rider, and Run Fa Cover.

Although the main genre for these songs is Eurodance, it does have a considerable amount of Italian influence. This is especially prevalent in Dark Night Rider and It's a Rainy Day. But Think about the Way and It's a Rainy Day were so successful that many Eurodance fans still listen to them. In 1994, due to some legal issues, Ice MC separated from Roberto Zanetti and Alexia. In 1996, Ice MC struck back with a new album called The Dredatour. The hit song of the album was the pure Eurodance song Give me the Light, but the album itself wasn't particularly successful. After this, many thought that Campbell had caused irreparable damage to his career.

At the end of 2002 he decided to return to Italy and to contact Robyx (Roberto Zanetti) again. Together, they decided to realize a new project. Ice and Robyx started by writing some new material and, at the beginning of 2004, they withdrew into the studio to record a new album.

Happy Weekend
Ice MC Lyrics

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Gits down
Gits down
Gits down
Gits down

I can't stop my body
When I feel to have a happy weekend
Weekend, weekend, weekend

Come on, let's work, baby
Come on, let's work, baby
Come on, let's work

Ah, come on
Ah, come on

Ice MC's here. Yeah, he's back
And I'm coming at you with a slickly made track
Took it easy, but now I return
And I'm coming back strong, to make suckers burn and learn
Hard work pays, check what I say
Gets good results at the end of the day
I work all week with Rob, my friend
And, when friday comes, we rock the weekend

Come on, baby
Come on

Over!
Over!

Discotheques, wine bars, italian chicks
That's how my weekend starts and kicks off
I leave the stress of the week behind
I enjoy myself and I'm feeling fine
When I go out at night, I don't drink and drive
'Cause I love my life, I wanna stay alive
So, just take your time and just stay in line
And remember this

I can't stop my body
When I feel to have a happy weekend
I can't stop my feet
When I hear the beat of a dancing weekend
Weekend, weekend, weekend

Ah, come on
Ah, come on

Wake up: it's monday morning
Throw off the covers, stretch and start yawning
Time to work, but you don't wanna go
You fall off the bed and then open the window
Thinking that the week's gonna be real long
But you're thinking 'bout the weekend, so you hold on strong
Every day of the week, you cuss and sneer
But, don't worry, 'cause the weekend's near

I can't stop my body
When I feel to have a happy weekend
I can't stop my feet
When I hear the beat of a dancing weekend
Weekend, weekend, weekend

Come on, baby
Come on

Happy weekend!

Sunday: over
Monday: we work!
Tuesday: we work!
Wednesday: we work!
Thursday: we work!
Friday: we work!
Saturday: over
Happy weekend!

I can't stop my body
When I feel to have a happy weekend
I can't stop my feet
When I hear the beat of a dancing weekend

I can't stop my body
When I feel to have a happy weekend
I can't stop my feet
When I hear the beat of a dancing weekend
Weekend, weekend, weekend
Weekend, weekend, weekend

Over!

Over!
Over!

Overall Meaning

The song "Happy Weekend" by Ice MC is a celebration of the joy and excitement that comes with the arrival of the weekend. The repetition of "Gits down" and "Come on, let's work" at the beginning of the song creates an energetic and upbeat mood. Ice MC raps about the importance of hard work during the week, and how it pays off when Friday comes around. The weekend is portrayed as a time to let loose and enjoy oneself, with mentions of discotheques, wine bars, and Italian chicks. Ice MC encourages listeners to have a good time, but also to be responsible and safe by not drinking and driving.

The chorus of the song, "I can't stop my body when I feel to have a happy weekend," expresses how the feelings of happiness and freedom are impossible to resist when weekend comes. The song also highlights the contrast between the monotony of weekdays and the excitement of the weekends. The ending of the song with "over" sets up the repetition of "Happy Weekend!" at the end, serving as a celebratory conclusion to the joy of the weekend.

Line by Line Meaning

Gits down
Repetitive phrase meant to get the listener excited and ready to dance

I can't stop my body When I feel to have a happy weekend Weekend, weekend, weekend
I'm compelled to move my body when I'm in the mood to have a good time on the weekend

Come on, let's work, baby Come on, let's work
Let's get to work and enjoy the fruits of our labor during the weekend

Ah, come on Ah, come on
A cheer or encouragement to start the party

Ice MC's here. Yeah, he's back And I'm coming at you with a slickly made track Took it easy, but now I return And I'm coming back strong, to make suckers burn and learn Hard work pays, check what I say Gets good results at the end of the day I work all week with Rob, my friend And, when friday comes, we rock the weekend
Ice MC is returning with a new song that celebrates the hard work that he and his friend have put in during the week so they can enjoy the weekend and forget their stress

Over! Over!
The party is coming to an end

Discotheques, wine bars, italian chicks That's how my weekend starts and kicks off I leave the stress of the week behind I enjoy myself and I'm feeling fine When I go out at night, I don't drink and drive 'Cause I love my life, I wanna stay alive So, just take your time and just stay in line And remember this
Ice MC likes to celebrate the weekend by visiting nightclubs and enjoying the nightlife with friends, but is responsible and cautious to ensure his safety

Wake up: it's monday morning Throw off the covers, stretch and start yawning Time to work, but you don't wanna go You fall off the bed and then open the window Thinking that the week's gonna be real long But you're thinking 'bout the weekend, so you hold on strong Every day of the week, you cuss and sneer But, don't worry, 'cause the weekend's near
Mondays can be tough but the thought and anticipation of the upcoming weekend keeps Ice MC pushing through the week

Happy weekend!
A celebratory exclamation to kick off or end the weekend

Sunday: over Monday: we work! Tuesday: we work! Wednesday: we work! Thursday: we work! Friday: we work! Saturday: over Happy weekend!
A recitation of the days of the week and their work schedule with a reminder to enjoy the weekend

I can't stop my body When I feel to have a happy weekend I can't stop my feet When I hear the beat of a dancing weekend Weekend, weekend, weekend
A reminder that the instinct to dance and have a good time during the weekend is natural and enjoyable

Come on, baby Come on
A cheer or encouragement to keep the party going

Over! Over! Over!
The song and dance party has ended

Writer(s): Roberto Zanetti, Ian Colin Campbell

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