All Night Long
Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band Lyrics
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Raise the roof and have some fun
Throw away the work to be done
Let the music play on
Everbody sing, everybody dance
Lose yourself in wild romance
Party, karamu, fiesta, forever
Come on and sing along!
We're going to;
Party, karamu, fiesta, forever
Come on and sing along!
All night long! (all night)
All night long! (all night)
All night long! (all night)
All night long! (all night)
People dancing all in the street
See the rhythm all in their feet
Life is good, wild and sweet
Let the music play on
Feel it in your heart
And feel it in your soul
Let the music take control
We're going to;
Party, liming, fiesta, forever
Come on and sing along!
We're going to;
Party, liming, fiesta, forever
Come on and sing my song!
All night long! (all night)
All night long! (all night)
All night long! (all night)
All night long! (all night)
Yeah, once you get started
You can't sit down
Come join the fun
It's a merry go round
Everyone's dancing
Their troubles away
Come join our party
See how we play!
Tam bo li de say de moi ya
Hey Jambo Jambo
Way to parti o we goin'
Oh, jambali
Tam bo li de say de moi ya
Yeah, Jambo, Jambo
Oh, yes
We're going to have a party!
All night long! (all night)
All night long! (all night)
All night long! (all night)
All night long! (all night)
We're going to;
Party, karamu, fiesta, forever
Come on and sing along!
We're going to;
Party, karamu, fiesta, forever
Come on and sing my song!
All night long! (all night)
All night long! (all night)
All night long! (all night)
All night long! (all night)
Everyone you meet
They're jamming in the street
All night long!
Yeah, I said, everyone you meet
They're jamming in the street
All night long!
Feel good! Feel Good!
The song All Night Long by Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band is an upbeat and catchy tune that encourages everyone to let loose and have some fun. The song begins by announcing that it's time to put aside all work and responsibilities, and start celebrating. The mood is set as the music begins to play, and people start to lose themselves in wild romance - dancing and singing without a care in the world. The invitation is extended to everyone to come along, as the party, or "karamu" in Swahili, the fiesta in Spanish, goes on forever. The chorus is repeated several times, as people continue to dance and sing all night long. The rhythm and energy of the music is infectious and uplifting, and it becomes impossible not to get caught up in the good vibes.
The song celebrates the universal human desire to let loose and have a good time, no matter who you are or where you come from. It acknowledges that life can be tough and stressful, but music and dance have the power to lift our spirits and transport us to a place of joy and freedom. The song's catchy refrain, "all night long," becomes a mantra for the partygoers, reminding them to keep the music playing and the good times rolling. The song's Swahili refrain, "Tambo li de say de moi ya," and the use of other languages such as Spanish and the Caribbean term "liming," suggest that the party is inclusive and welcoming to all cultures and backgrounds. The song is a testament to the power of music to unite people and create a sense of community and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, my friends, the time has come
It is time to have some fun with friends.
Raise the roof and have some fun
Make noise and have a great time.
Throw away the work to be done
Forget about work and responsibilities.
Let the music play on
Keep the music going all night long.
Everbody sing, everybody dance
Everyone should join in singing and dancing.
Lose yourself in wild romance
Get lost in the excitement and passion of the moment.
Party, karamu, fiesta, forever
This party will not stop.
Come on and sing along!
Join in singing the song.
All night long! (all night)
The party will last all night.
People dancing all in the street
Everyone is dancing outside.
See the rhythm all in their feet
You can see the beat of the music in their feet.
Life is good, wild and sweet
This is a great, exciting time to be alive.
Feel it in your heart
The music should be felt deep within.
And feel it in your soul
The music should be felt at a spiritual level.
Let the music take control
Let the music guide you and take over.
Party, liming, fiesta, forever
This party will never stop.
Come on and sing my song!
Join in singing this party song.
Yeah, once you get started
Once you start partying, you won't want to stop.
You can't sit down
The music and party atmosphere will keep you dancing.
Come join the fun
Join in and have a great time.
It's a merry go round
The party will keep going around and around.
Everyone's dancing
Everyone is celebrating with dance.
Their troubles away
They are dancing to forget their problems.
Come join our party
Join in and be a part of this exciting party.
Tam bo li de say de moi ya
Random, meaningless words meant to add to the fun atmosphere.
Hey Jambo Jambo
Random, meaningless words meant to add to the fun atmosphere.
Way to parti o we goin'
Random, meaningless words meant to add to the fun atmosphere.
Oh, jambali
Random, meaningless words meant to add to the fun atmosphere.
Oh, yes
This is going to be a great time!
Everyone you meet
Everyone you come across is enjoying the party.
They're jamming in the street
People are dancing outside in the streets.
All night long!
The party will last all night.
Feel good! Feel Good!
This party will make you feel great!
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LIONEL RICHIE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@socialbutterfly7317
I love this song so much❤
Jimmy will be truly missed 🦜
@inspectorjavert8802
God speed jimmy. Love your music, God bless
@GardeniaBreeze
This is my favorite song from his Tuskegee album.
@margiebyrge2766
Man this sounds so good I love Jimmy Buffett and Lionel Richie both and to hear them sing Lionel's song together it just sounds so awesome. I heard it in our truck on SiriusXM and had to play it at home on youtube on my computer. Love it. To great artists together.
@bichhang2844
The boys.....good times good music....good soul......god bless
Great!! Love the kettle drums and tropical version!! :)
A collaboration by TWO HUGE TALENTS. Jimmy just speaks to me. I guess I am differently twisted
@SageTheSahash
Rip jimmy
@dr.davidericboll7334
When a remake is better than the original.
@rileysummers1778
A collaboration by TWO HUGE TALENTS. Jimmy just speaks to me. I guess I am differently twisted
@sharonboykin4479
Thanks!!!!!
I dig it. Who knew these two could make such magic together? lol
@Raibar09
I dig it. Who knew these two could make such magic together? lol