Kings of Leon is an American rock band formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1… Read Full Bio ↴Kings of Leon is an American rock band formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1999. The band is composed of brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill, and their cousin Matthew Followill. The band's early music was a blend of Southern rock and garage rock with blues influences, but it has evolved throughout the years to include a variety of genres and a more alternative, arena rock sound. Kings of Leon achieved initial success in the United Kingdom with nine Top 40 singles, two BRIT Awards in 2008, and all three of the band's albums at the time peaked in the top five of the UK Albums Chart. Their third album, Because of the Times, reached No. 1.

After the release of Only by the Night in September 2008, the band achieved chart success in the United States. The singles "Sex on Fire", "Use Somebody", and "Notion" all peaked at number one on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart. The album was their first platinum-selling album in the United States, and the best-selling album of 2008 in Australia, being certified platinum nine times. The band's fifth album, Come Around Sundown, was released on October 18, 2010. Their sixth album, Mechanical Bull, was released on September 24, 2013. The seventh studio album, Walls, was released on October 14, 2016. Their eighth studio album, When You See Yourself, was released on March 5, 2021. The group has 12 Grammy Award nominations, including 4 wins.

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Studio albums
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Come Around Sundown (2010)
Mechanical Bull (2013)
Walls (2016)
When You See Yourself (2021)

Celebration
Kings of Leon Lyrics

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Hang your weary head you seem defeated
Like the little girl you've been with cheated
And in the conversation had to go too far
Now your dropped off drunk in the back of your heart

So dry your lily eyes don't be so cruel
Using all you know it's meant for fools

See you're smoking up in the parking lot
Shake your little butt, show 'em what you got
Hot and the men all want and the chase is on?
Now your flag is flying in the dark and cold

So dry your lily eyes don't be so cruel
Using all you know it's meant for fools

It's in a celebration
There's something in the air
A little celebration
There's something in the air

Are y'all giving up? Don't want to know now
And everybody sees everybody in your town
Oh, and the small town girl she went and got a bar
She gonna shake it off she gonna give 'em what she's got

So dry your lily eyes don't be so cruel
Using aw you know, I said it's meant for fools

This is a celebration
There's something in the air
A little celebration
There's something in the air
This is a celebration
There's something in the air

A little celebration
There's something in the air

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kings of Leon's song Celebration describe a person who seems defeated and heartbroken, perhaps after being cheated on. The person is advised to dry their eyes and not be too hard on themselves, as using all their knowledge and experience is meant for fools. As the song progresses, the person is encouraged to let loose and celebrate life. They are told to shake their butt and show what they've got. Finally, the song declares that there is something in the air, and that this is a celebration.

The lyrics of the song seem to be a call to let go of one's worries and embrace life, just as the person in the song is encouraged to shake off their sadness and celebrate. The lines about using all one's knowledge being meant for fools suggest that sometimes it is better to simply let go and enjoy life rather than being too cautious or rigid. The repeated refrain of "there's something in the air" builds a sense of excitement and anticipation, creating a mood of celebration and joy.

Overall, Kings of Leon's Celebration is a song about letting go of sadness and embracing life, about celebrating what we have and not getting too caught up in our worries and troubles.

Line by Line Meaning

Hang your weary head you seem defeated
You seem tired and lost, as if you have given up

Like the little girl you've been with cheated
You feel betrayed, like a child who has been let down

And in the conversation had to go too far
Things got heated and words were exchanged that shouldn't have been

Now your dropped off drunk in the back of your heart
You are lost in your own emotions, drowning in your own pain

So dry your lily eyes don't be so cruel
Don't be so hard on yourself, don't give up hope

Using all you know it's meant for fools
Don't rely solely on what you know, sometimes it's not enough

See you're smoking up in the parking lot
You're trying to escape and find some peace of mind

Shake your little butt, show 'em what you got
Be confident and let your true self shine

Hot and the men all want and the chase is on?
You are desirable and being pursued, but is it what you really want?

Now your flag is flying in the dark and cold
Your true nature is shining through, even in tough times

Are y'all giving up? Don't want to know now
Are you giving up on yourself and your dreams? It's time to face that question

And everybody sees everybody in your town
Everyone knows everyone's business, you can't hide from the truth

Oh, and the small town girl she went and got a bar
Even in a small town, you can make your own way and find success

She gonna shake it off she gonna give 'em what she's got
She's going to let go of her self-doubt and give it her all

This is a celebration
This is a moment to be celebrated, despite the hardships

There's something in the air
There is a sense of something new and exciting on the horizon

A little celebration
Let's take a moment to celebrate the good things in life

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CALEB FOLLOWILL, JARED FOLLOWILL, MATTHEW FOLLOWILL, NATHAN FOLLOWILL

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