Célébration
Kool & the Gang猀 Lyrics

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(Yahoo)
This is your celebration
(Yahoo)
This is your celebration

Celebrate good times, come on
Let's celebrate
Celebrate good times, come on

Let's celebrate

There's a party going on right here
A celebration to last throughout the years
So bring your good times and your laughter too
We gon' celebrate your party with you, come on now

Celebration
Let's all celebrate and have a good time
Celebration
We gon' celebrate and have a good time

It's time to come together
It's up to you
What's your pleasure?
Everyone around the world, come on

(Yahoo)
It's a celebration
(Yahoo)

Celebrate good times, come on
It's a celebration
Celebrate good times, come on
Let's celebrate

There's a party going on right here
A dedication to last throughout the years
So bring your good times and your laughter too
We gon' celebrate and party with you, come on now

Celebration
Let's all celebrate and have a good time, yeah, yeah
Celebration
We gon' celebrate and have a good time

It's time to come together
It's up to you
What's your pleasure?
Everyone around the world, come on

(Yahoo)
It's a celebration
(Yahoo)
It's a celebration

Celebrate good times, come on
Let's celebrate, come on now
Celebrate good times, come on
Let's celebrate

We're gonna have a good time tonight
Let's celebrate, it's all right
We're gonna have a good time tonight
Let's celebrate, it's all right, baby

We're gonna have a good time tonight (celebration)
Let's celebrate, it's all right
We're gonna have a good time tonight (celebration)
Let's celebrate, it's all right

(Yahoo)
(Yahoo)

Celebrate good times, come on (let's celebrate)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Celebrate good times, come on
It's a celebration

Celebrate good times, come on (let's celebrate)
Come on and celebrate tonight (celebrate good times, come on)
'Cause everything's gon' be all right

Let's celebrate
Celebrate good times, come on (let's celebrate)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Celebrate good times, come on

Let's have a great time, celebrate

Overall Meaning

The song "Celebration" by Kool & the Gang is a timeless classic that encourages people worldwide to celebrate their existence, their achievements and life in general. The song's opening line, "Yahoo, this is your celebration," sets the tone for the rest of the upbeat track. It is a call to action, beckoning the listener to join in and rejoice. The lyrics talk about people coming together, regardless of their nationality or background. Everyone should have a good time, and nothing should prevent them from doing that. The song's repetitive nature adds to its appeal and makes it easy for people to sing along while they're partying. Overall, the song presents a positive message that has resonated with people of all ages and backgrounds for over four decades.

One of the notable things about "Celebration" is its universal appeal. The song has been covered by countless artists and used in numerous films and commercials. The song's popularity was so vast that it earned the band their first and only US no.1 hit, a feat that the group cherishes even to this day. The song's infectious beat and energetic lyrics made it a favorite among wedding bands and bar mitzvahs. Additionally, the song was a hit in the R&B, pop charts, and even international charts. It continues to be a favorite among people of all ages and backgrounds due to its timeless message.

Line by Line Meaning

(Yahoo) This is your celebration
This moment belongs to you and it's time to celebrate

Celebrate good times, come on. Let's celebrate
Let's enjoy the good times and celebrate together

There's a party going on right here. A celebration to last throughout the years
There's a lively gathering that will continue to be remembered and enjoyed

So bring your good times and your laughter too. We gon' celebrate your party with you, come on now
Bring your happiness and joy to add to the celebration, and we'll enjoy your event with you

Celebration. Let's all celebrate and have a good time
This is a celebration that we should all join and relish

It's time to come together. It's up to you. What's your pleasure? Everyone around the world, come on
We should unite and celebrate together, and you're welcome to experience what pleases you. Everyone from everywhere should participate

(Yahoo) It's a celebration
Once again, this is a celebration that should be enjoyed

We're gonna have a good time tonight. Let's celebrate, it's all right
Tonight, we're going to enjoy ourselves and celebrate, everything is fine

Celebrate good times, come on (let's celebrate)
Let's celebrate and enjoy ourselves

'Cause everything's gon' be all right
Don't worry, everything is going to be fine

Let's have a great time, celebrate
Let's all have a great time and celebrate

Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Eumir Deodato, Robert Bell, Dennis Thomas, Earl Toon, Robert Mickens, James Taylor, George Brown, Claydes Smith, Ronald D. Bell

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