Fight For Your Right To Party
Jamie And The First Class Lyrics
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You woke up late for school, man you don't wanna go
You ask your mom please but she still says no
You missed two classes with no homework
Your teacher preaches class like you're some kind of jerk, yeah
So we gotta fight for the right to party, yeah dig it
Over here, yeah, ow, ow, ow
Bring it down, bring it down, yeah, come on, dig it
We gotta special guest here tonight, one time only
Bling Bling is in the house
Well, your mom caught you smokin', man you said no way
Man that hypocrite she smokes two packs a day
Well, livin' at home is such a drag
My old lady threw away my best porno mag, busted
You gotta fight for the right to party, wooh, party
Yeah, now we gotta party, ow, hey, hey, hey, party
Yeah, let's go
Yeah, yeah, hey, hey, yeah, wooh
Yeah, just like that, what I'm talkin' about, busted
The Jamie And The First Class's song "Fight for your right to party" is a classic party anthem that encourages individuals to stand up for their rights to have fun and enjoy their lives. The lyrics tell a story of a rebellious youth who woke up late for school and missed classes, feeling bored and frustrated with their current situation. The youth's mother disapproves of their behavior, but the youth points out their hypocrisy, smoking two packs a day.
The chorus encourages individuals to fight for the right to party and enjoy their lives, despite societal pressures to conform and obey. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody are characteristic of its genre, making it perfect for parties and celebrations.
The lyrics of "Fight for your right to party" reflect the cultural attitudes and values of the 1980s, a decade characterized by boldness, individualism, and hedonism. The song's rebellious message resonated with young people who were looking for a way to express their frustrations and challenge authority.
Interestingly, the song was initially intended as a parody of party anthems, but it quickly became a mainstream hit, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's success catapulted the Beastie Boys to fame, and they went on to become one of the most influential rap groups of all time.
Overall, "Fight for your right to party" is a classic party anthem that encourages individuals to stand up for their right to have fun and enjoy their lives. Its upbeat tempo, catchy melody, and rebellious lyrics make it a timeless classic that continues to inspire and entertain people all over the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Kick it, kick it
Let's get this party started.
You woke up late for school, man you don't wanna go
You overslept and don't feel like going to school.
You ask your mom please but she still says no
Even after asking your mom nicely, she still won't let you skip school.
You missed two classes with no homework
Not only did you miss class, but you also haven't done the homework.
Your teacher preaches class like you're some kind of jerk, yeah
Your teacher is giving you a hard time for being absent.
So we gotta fight for the right to party, yeah dig it
We need to stand up for our right to have a good time.
Now we gotta fight for the right to party
It's time to take action and make sure we can party.
Over here, yeah, ow, ow, ow
Let's make some noise and show our excitement.
Bring it down, bring it down, yeah, come on, dig it
Let's calm down and get into the groove.
We gotta special guest here tonight, one time only
We have a special performer for this party only.
Bling Bling is in the house
We have a flashy and wealthy person attending the party.
Well, your mom caught you smokin', man you said no way
Your mom caught you smoking and you denied it.
Man that hypocrite she smokes two packs a day
Your mom is a hypocrite for smoking when she doesn't let you smoke.
Well, livin' at home is such a drag
Living at home is boring and annoying.
My old lady threw away my best porno mag, busted
Your mom found and threw away your favorite adult magazine.
You gotta fight for the right to party, wooh, party
You need to fight for your right to have a good time and celebrate.
Yeah, now we gotta party, ow, hey, hey, hey, party
Let's start the celebration and party!
Yeah, let's go
Let's do this, let's get hyped up.
Yeah, yeah, hey, hey, yeah, wooh
Let's keep the party going and have fun!
Yeah, just like that, what I'm talkin' about, busted
That's what I'm talking about, our party is a success!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rick Rubin, Adam Horowitz, Adam Yauch
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