In the '80s, he became part of the club singer scene, where he met Teddy Riley. He hit #10 on the Hot 100 in 1988 with the Riley-produced "Just Got Paid." The song also went to #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. His only other Hot 100 entry was its follow-up, "Birthday Suit," which climbed to #36 in 1989.
Kemp was found dead on April 16, 2015 off the coast of Montego Bay, Jamaica. It was believed that he was walking on some rocks, lost his balance, fell, hit his head, and drowned.
Just Got Paid
Johnny Kemp Lyrics
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Oh, yeah
Ooh, yeah
Feels good, feels good
Oh
Just got paid, it's Friday night
Party huntin', feelin' right
Know one thing (I'm gonna be) I'm gettin' down
Check the mirror, I'm lookin' fly
Round up your posse, jump in my ride
Radio rockin', a monster jam
Feel the rhythm, pump up the sound
I'm feelin' so good
Don't you know I'm just groovin' to the beat?
I'm groovin', groovin'
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Just got paid (just got paid) Friday night (Friday)
Party huntin', (party huntin') the bass is right (feelin' alright)
Booty shakin', all around (all around baby)
Poured one drink, now I'm gettin' down
On the floor, rockin' to the beat
Ooh-wee, you sure look sweet
Fine young lady standin' by
Come on baby, sweet eye delight
Come here girl
You look so sweet when you're movin' to the beat
I'm tired of all these boring parties
Why don't we get on down?
Come on let's get on down now
Just got paid, it's Friday night (money in my pocket)
Party huntin', place is right (place is right)
Booty shakin', all around (love the way you move girl)
Poured one drink, now I'm gettin' down
Get down
Say ho
You say it
Say ho, ho
Ho, ho
Say ho
Ho-oh
On the floor (on the floor)
Rockin' to the beat (rockin' baby)
Ooh-wee (always)
Sure look sweet (sure is sweet)
Fine young lady standin' by (young lady standin' by)
Come on baby, we'll be out tonight
Look me in my eye
Just got paid, it's Friday night (can't refuse it)
Party huntin', place is right
(Money in my pocket) Booty shakin', all around
(Show you a good time)
Poured one drink, now I'm gettin' down (gettin' down, yeah)
Gettin' down
Say ho
Ho, ho
Say ho, ho
Ho, ho, ho
Say ho
Ho-oh
Teddy, you play it
Shake it up, shake it up
I just got paid
I'm feelin', I'm feelin' nice
Just got paid, it's Friday night (Friday)
Party huntin', place is right (tell me where to party is)
Booty shakin', all around (Tell me where to party, ow)
Poured one drink (come on) now I'm gettin' down (gettin' down)
Just got paid it's Friday night (it's Friday)
Party huntin', place is right (I'm gonna some good time tonight)
(Havin' a good time baby) Booty shakin', all around
Poured one drink, now I'm gettin' down (I'm gettin' down)
Said I just got paid (gettin' gettin' gettin' down)
It's Friday night (gettin' gettin' gettin' down)
Party huntin', place is right (yeah)
Booty shakin', all around
Poured one drink, now I'm gettin' down
Gettin' down, uh
I said gettin' down, down
Gettin' down, down
The song "Just Got Paid" by Johnny Kemp is an upbeat track that captures the essence of Friday night and the joy of receiving one's paycheck. The lyrics describe a person who has just been paid and is in high spirits, ready to party and have a good time. The excitement of the weekend is palpable as the person gets ready to hit the town, and their confidence grows as they look in the mirror and prepare to meet up with their friends. The rhythm of the music and the energy of the lyrics perfectly capture the essence of Friday night revelry and the joy of letting loose after a long week of work.
The lyrics continue to focus on the person's excitement as they arrive at the party and begin to dance to the music. They feel empowered and confident as they move to the beat, and they are captivated by the sight of an attractive woman who is also dancing. The lyrics build to a crescendo as the person's excitement and enthusiasm reach new heights, and they encourage the woman to come closer and dance with them. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and a quick guitar riff that perfectly captures the energy and excitement of the track.
Line by Line Meaning
Just got paid, it's Friday night
I just received my paycheck and it's Friday, so I'm ready to go out and have fun
Party huntin', feelin' right
Looking for a good party to attend tonight and feeling excited
Body shakin', all around (body shakin' all around)
My body is moving to the beat of the music and I'm having a great time
Know one thing (I'm gonna be) I'm gettin' down
The only thing I know for sure is that I'll be dancing and having a good time
Check the mirror, I'm lookin' fly
I'm checking my appearance in the mirror and feeling confident and attractive
Round up your posse, jump in my ride
Gather your friends and get in my car so we can go to the party together
Radio rockin', a monster jam
The radio is playing an awesome song that's getting me pumped up for the party
Feel the rhythm, pump up the sound
I'm really feeling the music and turning up the volume to get into the groove
I'm feelin' so good
I'm in a really good mood
Don't you know I'm just groovin' to the beat?
I'm dancing to the rhythm of the music and having a great time
Just got paid (just got paid) Friday night (Friday)
Repeating the idea of receiving my paycheck on a Friday night
Party huntin', (party huntin') the bass is right (feelin' alright)
Looking for a good party where the music is hot and the atmosphere is fun
Booty shakin', all around (all around baby)
Dancing and moving my body to the music
Poured one drink, now I'm gettin' down
Drinking a little bit and feeling more relaxed, ready to dance even more
On the floor, rockin' to the beat
Dancing on the floor and matching my moves to the rhythm of the music
Ooh-wee, you sure look sweet
Expressing my appreciation for the attractiveness of someone nearby
Fine young lady standin' by
There is an attractive girl nearby
Come on baby, sweet eye delight
Inviting the girl to dance with me and acknowledging her beauty
Come here girl
Asking the girl to come closer and dance with me
You look so sweet when you're movin' to the beat
Complimenting the girl's dancing and expressing my attraction to her
I'm tired of all these boring parties
Expressing dissatisfaction with past parties and hoping that this one is more fun
Why don't we get on down?
Suggesting that we dance and have a good time
Money in my pocket
Feeling financially secure and able to afford to have a good time
Show you a good time
Promising to make sure that the people around me have a good time and enjoy themselves
Gettin' down
Continuing to dance and have a good time
Say ho
Making an exclamation of excitement and energy
Gettin' gettin' gettin' down
Emphasizing that I'm really getting into the groove and having a good time dancing
Tell me where to party is
Asking for suggestions on where to find a good party
Come on
Encouraging someone to join me in dancing and having a good time
Uh
Expressing a moment of excitement and enthusiasm
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gene Griffin, Aaron Robin Hall, Johnny Kemp, Teddy Riley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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✝️✝️🕊🕊REST IN
🌹🌹⛪️⛪️PEACE,
Mr. Johnny Kemp,
In The 'NAME' Of Our
✝️✝️🕊🕊LORD,
Jesus Christ Of Nazareth.
AMEN.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💯💯
Mr. Johnny Kemp,
You will FOREVER Be 'REMEMBERED' By THIS 🔊🔊🎶🎶Song that You Created,
Mr. Johnny Kemp.
AMEN.
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@A_AriesWorld
My son got his first paycheck today at the age of 14 . He is working with Summer Youth here in NYC. I played this song for him this morning as I watch him check his acct for his money . With the biggest grin on his face he danced to this song. I’m so happy for my baby 🥺
@mchlmancilla
Happy for him, nothing better than getting your first pay check, but did he ask you "who is FICA and why is he taking my money"> 😆
@duienestanfield1332
Congratulations! To you both! This song always gets me moving on a pay day or any day for that matter
@TrishLan93
@@mchlmancilla hahahaha that’s too funny 😂
@tamaragravelle8232
Congrats Dad❤good job..fun ❤
@ronnieking3848
Lol, I used to dance to this song when I got paid in the early 90s. It makes you feel you really accomplished something. Congrats to your son. 💃
@truchretienne8889
If they dropped this on radio today, 2023, without an intro, most people would think it was new. They’d never believe how old this is. It would track still.
@mikemackintosh8950
Probably 😂🤣
@suhaahmad007
Classics never get old ❤❤❤
@inezgrayson3186
@@mikemackintosh8950😊nn
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