Celebration
Kooland the Gang 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 gonna celebrate your party with you, come on

Celebration
Let's all celebrate and have a good time
Celebration
We gonna 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 gonna celebrate your party with you

Come on now
Celebration
Let's all celebrate and have a good time, yeah, yeah
Celebration
We gonna 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
Ooh, ooh, ooh, hoo
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 gonna be all right

Let's celebrate
Celebrate good times, come on {Let's celebrate}
Ooh, hoo, hoo
Celebrate good times, come on





Let's have a great time, celebrate
Celebrate good times, come on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kool and the Gang's song "Celebration" call for everyone to come together and celebrate good times. The song is an upbeat representation of the joy and energy that comes with getting together with friends and loved ones to enjoy each other's company. The song calls for the listener to let go of their worries and have a good time, emphasizing that it is up to the listener to decide what brings them pleasure. The repeated calls to celebrate are an invitation to join in on the party and enjoy life.


The song has become an iconic party anthem and has been played at numerous celebrations since its release in 1980. It has been used in a variety of films, including "Kingpin" and "The Emoji Movie," and has been covered by numerous artists, including Kylie Minogue and Little River Band. One of the reasons that "Celebration" has become such a popular song is its universal lyrics, calling for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together and enjoy life's simple pleasures.


The catchy and upbeat tune of "Celebration" is accompanied by a simple chord progression that emphasizes the joyous mood of the song. The melody of the song is driven by the use of keyboards, guitar, and horn sections, which combine to create a lively and infectious sound. Overall, the song is a celebration of the simple joys of life and the importance of coming together to celebrate and enjoy each other's company.


Line by Line Meaning

Yahoo!
An expression of excitement and anticipation for the upcoming celebration.


This is your celebration
Highlighting that this celebration is special and personal to the listener.


Celebrate good times, come on / Let's celebrate
Encouraging listeners to join in the celebration and enjoy themselves.


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 gonna celebrate your party with you, come on
Setting the scene for the party that's happening and making it clear that everyone is invited.


Celebration / Let's all celebrate and have a good time / Celebration / We gonna celebrate and have a good time
Reiterating that this is a time to celebrate and emphasizing the importance of having a good time.


It's time to come together / It's up to you / What's your pleasure / Everyone around the world, come on
Encouraging listeners to put aside their differences and enjoy the party in their own way.


We're gonna have a good time tonight / Let's celebrate, it's all right
Reassuring listeners that everything is okay and that they should enjoy themselves without worry.


Ooh, ooh, ooh, hoo / Ooh, hoo, hoo
Vocalizations meant to enhance the celebratory atmosphere.


‘Cause everything's gonna be all right / Let's celebrate
Reinforcing the idea that the celebration is a time for joy and that everything will work out in the end.


Let's have a great time, celebrate
Encouragement to make the most of the celebration.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: Claydes Smith, Ronald Bell, George Brown, Robert Bell, Earl Toon, Eumir Deodato, DENNIS Thomas, James Taylor, Robert Mickens

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