Studio album by Kool & the… Read Full Bio ↴Jump to: navigation, search Open Sesame
Studio album by Kool & the Gang
Released November 1976
Genre Funk, disco
Length 35:03 (LP),
51:33 (CD)
Label De-Lite
Producer Kool and the Gang
Kool & the Gang chronology
Love & Understanding
(1976) Open Sesame
(1976) The Force
(1977)
Open Sesame is the tenth studio album by the funk band Kool & the Gang, released in 1976. The album yielded the hit title track, "Open Sesame", which achieved some success, first as a top ten R&B single, then later as part of the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack.[2] "Super Band" also reached the R&B top twenty. The album was the second of two albums released by the band in 1976
Open Sesame
Kool & the Gang Lyrics
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Get down with the genie.
"Shazam"
"Groove with the genie."
Open sesame of love.
Get down with the genie.
Get down with the genie.
Get down with the genie.
"I am the genie of sound."
"Everybody get down hooah!"
Open sesame of love
"Abracadabra"
"Get on your camel and ride"
Open sesame of love
'Alakazam"
Get down with the genie.
The lyrics of Kool & The Gang's song Open Sesame appear to encourage the listener to let go of their inhibitions and embrace the power of positivity and love. The phrase "open sesame" is a reference to the tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, where the password "open sesame" is used to unlock a hidden treasure trove. In this context, it seems to mean that love is the key to unlocking happiness and fulfillment. The verses also use the terms "genie" and "shazam," which are both associated with magic and wishes coming true. The chorus repeats the phrase "get down with the genie," urging the listener to dance and groove to the music.
The lyrics also make reference to exotic elements, such as camels and Middle Eastern-sounding incantations like "alakazam" and "abra cadabra." These phrases, as well as the use of a "genie of sound," create an atmosphere of mystery and wonder. The song seems designed to transport the listener to a place where the worries of the world can be forgotten in favor of joy and celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
Open sesame
Groove with the genie.
Get down with the genie.
Join in and dance to the music.
Shazam
Express excitement and awe with a catchphrase.
Open sesame of love.
This song is the key to unlock your heart to love.
Fly - open up your mind.
Expand your thinking and let your imagination soar.
I am the genie of sound.
The music is magical and I am the mastermind behind it.
Everybody get down hooah!
Everyone should dance and have a good time.
Abracadabra
Another magical catchphrase of wonder and amazement.
Get on your camel and ride
Embark on a journey and enjoy the ride through the music.
Alakazam
Another catchphrase that expresses wonder and amazement.
Open sesame of love
The song acts as a key to unlock the love hidden within your heart.
Get down with the genie.
Join in the fun and dance to the magical music.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RONALD BELL, GEORGE BROWN, DENNIS RONALD THOMAS, CLAYDES SMITH, ROBERT EARL BELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@joannehines7806
Anyone listening to this masterpiece has a true appreciation for musicianship!! Horns forever!! 💘 it!
@garysmith8073
if you were in the marching band at school, Always you pay Homage to this song.
@backroads6695
This is still a legendary classic!
@meyerj75
Kool and the Gang sound better than Chicago even though they both employ horns. Still, the brass arrangements from both bands is strong!
@helenahall4893
@Gary Smith, played clarinet for Camden High, in Camden NJ back in the late eighties.
@MrJeremyLewis81
👋from the Trumpet section
@philhatfield8905
This is an eight minute EARGASM! 'Kool' was one of the best bass guitar players ever!
@pamelabraden8760
THIS IS THE CUT RIGHT CHERE!!! LOVE IT! I'm a big Kool and the Gang fan. Also, love Earth, Wind, and Fire and James Brown and all of his great bands!! "Open Sesame" is a serious JAM!! The arrangement on this is POWER!
@tbarnett984
You got it sister, this is the toughest stuff around, Kool & The Gang been killin' everybody, lol.
@sharonmaynard1
I was twelve when this released, I’m 55 today, and it still sounds as good!