Blame It on the Boogie
Las seventies Lyrics
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And it wouldn't be a bad thing
But I don′t get no loving
And that's no lie
We spent the night in Frisco
At every kind of disco
From that night I kissed
Don't blame it on sunshine
Don′t blame it on moonlight
Don′t blame it on good times
Blame it on the boogie
That nasty boogie bugs me
But somehow it has drugged me
Spellbound rhythem get me
On my feet
I've changed my life completely
I′ve seen the lightning leave me
My baby just can't take
Her eyes off me
Don′t blame it on sunshine
Don't blame it on moonlight
Don′t blame it on good times
Blame it on the boogie
I just can't, I just can't, I just can′t control my feet
You know that
I just can′t, I just can't, I just can′t control
Sunshine
Don't blame it on moonlight
Don′t blame it on good times
Blame it on the boogie
This magic music grooves me
That dirty rhythm moves me
The devil's gotten to me
Through his dance
I′m full of funky fever
And fire burns inside me
Boogies got me in a
Super trance
Don't blame it on sunshine
Don't blame it on moonlight
Don′t blame it on good times
Blame it on the boogie
Sunshine, Moonlight, Goodtimes, Boogie
Sunshine, Moonlight, Goodtimes, Boogie
Don′t you blame it - sunshine
You just got to - moonlight
You just want to - goodtimes
Yeah - Oh - boogie
Blame it on yourself - sunshine
Ain't nobody′s fault - moonlight
But yours and that boogie - goodtimes
Dancing all night long - boogie
Blame it on yourself - sunshine
Blame it on the boogie - moonlight
Boogie, boogie, boogie - goodtimes
Boogie, boogie, boo - boogie
Ay boogie, boogie, boogie, boogie - sunshine
Ay boogie, boogie, boogie, boo - moonlight
Ay boogie, boo, ay boogie, boo - goodtimes
Ay boogie, boogie, boogie, boo - boogie
The lyrics of "Blame it on the Boogie" by The Jacksons is about addiction to dancing, the temptation of the "dirty rhythm", its power to captivate and seduce, and how it can affect one's relationships. The song begins with the singer expressing his disappointment with his partner, who is always dancing, but not giving him any attention, leading him to the conclusion that their love is over. We then learn that they spent the night in Frisco, dancing in every disco and that's where he kissed their love goodbye. The singer refuses to blame sunshine, moonlight, or good times for his predicament but rather blames the boogie, which he disparages as "nasty". However, he admits that it has somehow "drugged" him and he can't stop moving to the spellbound rhythm.
The second verse sees the singer acknowledging that he has "changed his life completely" and that the fire of the "dirty rhythm" dances within him. He describes how he is "full of funky fever" and how the "boogie's got him in a super trance". At the end of the song, he instructs his listeners not to blame it on the sunshine, not to blame it on moonlight and not to blame it on good times, but to blame it on themselves and the irresistible power of the boogie.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby's always dancing
And it wouldn't be a bad thing
But I don't get no loving
And that's no lie
My partner enjoys dancing all the time and normally that wouldn't bother me. However, as a consequence, I'm not receiving any physical intimacy, and that is true.
We spent the night in Frisco
At every kind of disco
From that night I kissed
Our love goodbye
We went to various clubs in San Francisco that evening. After that night, I knew our relationship was over.
Don't blame it on sunshine
Don't blame it on moonlight
Don't blame it on good times
Blame it on the boogie
That nasty boogie bugs me
But somehow it has drugged me
Spellbound rhythem get me
On my feet
Don't attribute my dancing addiction to external factors like the sun, the moon, or good vibes. The blame lies solely with the groove. Even though the music annoys me, I can't resist it. The melody completely captivates me and compels me to dance.
I've changed my life completely
I've seen the lightning leave me
My baby just can't take
Her eyes off me
My life has changed dramatically since my new love of dancing. I've become less serious and more carefree. My partner is always admiring me due to this transformation.
I just can't, I just can't, I just can't control my feet
You know that
I just can't, I just can't, I just can't control
I can't help my feet from moving to the beat. I've tried, but the rhythm has total control over me.
Sunshine
Don't blame it on moonlight
Don't blame it on good times
Blame it on the boogie
Sunshine isn't responsible for my dancing addiction. It's also not caused by the moonlight or good energy. Instead, the blame is on the rhythm and beat of the music.
This magic music grooves me
That dirty rhythm moves me
The devil's gotten to me
Through his dance
I'm full of funky fever
And fire burns inside me
Boogies got me in a
Super trance
This extraordinary melody inspires me to dance. Even if it's a bit uncouth, it still possesses an irresistible energy. It has a grip on me and is like a seductive devil. My body is full of dance fever, and the wildness of my nature ignites a flame inside me. I'm in a state of trance due to this beat.
Don't blame it on sunshine
Don't blame it on moonlight
Don't blame it on good times
Blame it on the boogie
The blame shouldn't be placed on sunny days, romantic moonlit nights, or fun experiences. Instead, responsibility lies with the melody.
Don't you blame it - sunshine
You just got to - moonlight
You just want to - goodtimes
Yeah - Oh - boogie
Blame it on yourself - sunshine
Ain't nobody's fault - moonlight
But yours and that boogie - goodtimes
Dancing all night long - boogie
The sun isn't the cause, neither is the moon. Similarly, happy moments and excitement aren't responsible. It's only because of the rhythm. Instead, take responsibility for your addiction to happiness. Also, blaming others won't help. The guilt for dancing all night long rests on you.
Blame it on yourself - sunshine
Blame it on the boogie - moonlight
Boogie, boogie, boogie - goodtimes
Boogie, boogie, boo - boogie
Be accountable for your happiness. Acknowledge that dancing is the source of your comfort. Whether it's hard times or happy moments, shake it off and keep moving your body. Enjoy the heydays and step it out to the rhythm.
Ay boogie, boogie, boogie, boogie - sunshine
Ay boogie, boogie, boogie, boo - moonlight
Ay boogie, boo, ay boogie, boo - goodtimes
Ay boogie, boogie, boogie, boo - boogie
The melody is what makes me move. No matter what- whether it's a sunny day, romantic evenings, or happy moments, I love to shake it and groove to this rhythm.
Writer(s): Dave Jackson, Mick Jackson, Elmar Krohn
Contributed by Aaliyah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.