Celebration
Madonna Lyrics


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I think you wanna come over
Yeah I heard it through the grapevine
Are you drunk? Are you sober?
(Think about it)
Doesn't matter
And if it makes you feel good then I say do it
I don't know what you're waiting for
Feel my temperature rising
It's too much heat
I'm gonna lose control
Do you want to go higher?
Get closer to the fire
I don't what you're waiting for

I'm gonna party
(Yeah)
'Cause anybody just won't do
Let's get this started
(Yeah)
'Cause everybody wants to party with you

Boy you got a reputation
But you're gonna have to prove it
I see a little hesitation
Am I gonna have to show ya
That if it feels right
Get on your mark
Step to the beat boy
That's what its for

Put your arms around me
When it gets too hot we can go outside
But for now just come here
Let me whisper in your ear
An invitation to the dance of life

I'm gonna party
(It's a celebration)
'Cause anybody just won't do
Let's get this started
(No more hesitation)
'Cause everybody wants to party with you

Haven't I seen you somewhere before?
You look familiar
You wanna dance?
Yeah
I guess I just don't recognize you with your clothes on
What are you waiting for?

I'm gonna party
(It's a celebration)
'Cause anybody just won't do
Let's get this started
(No more hesitation)
'Cause everybody wants to party with you

Come join the party
(It's a celebration)
'Cause anybody just won't do
Let's get this started
(No more hesitation)
'Cause everybody wants to party with you

Boy you got it
(It's a celebration)
'Cause anybody just won't do
Let's get it started
(No more hesitation)
'Cause everybody wants to party with you
Boy you got it
'Cause anybody just won't do
Let's get it started




(No more hesitation)
'Cause everybody wants to party with you

Overall Meaning

Madonna's song Celebration is an upbeat and energetic dance track that invites the listener to join the party. The lyrics suggest that the singer is ready and willing to have a good time, regardless of whether the person she's addressing is drunk or sober. There is an underlying theme of sexual tension and desire, as she encourages the person to get closer, step to the beat, and put their arms around her. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the party atmosphere, and it is clear that the singer is not interested in spending the night alone.


The imagery in the song is meant to conjure up a sense of heat and passion, with the singer's "temperature rising" and the suggestion to "get closer to the fire." The lyrics also playfully reference the partygoer's reputation and suggest that they have something to prove in terms of their ability to dance and have a good time. In the end, the song is a celebration of life and the joy of being alive, and it encourages everyone to let loose and enjoy the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

I think you wanna come over
I sense that you desire to spend time with me


Yeah I heard it through the grapevine
Yes, I have heard about it through rumors


Are you drunk? Are you sober?
I'm curious if you have been consuming alcohol or not


(Think about it)
Consider your options carefully


Doesn't matter
It's irrelevant


And if it makes you feel good then I say do it
If something brings you pleasure, I encourage you to partake in it


I don't know what you're waiting for
I don't understand why you are hesitant


Feel my temperature rising
I'm becoming increasingly excited


It's too much heat
The passion is overwhelming


I'm gonna lose control
I'm not sure if I can manage my behavior


Do you want to go higher?
Are you interested in taking things to the next level?


Get closer to the fire
Become more intimately involved with me


I don't what you're waiting for
I am unclear why you are delaying


I'm gonna party
I'm going to enjoy myself and celebrate


(Yeah)
An enthusiastic agreement


'Cause anybody just won't do
I am selective about whom I socialize with


Let's get this started
We should begin without delay


Cause everybody wants to party with you
You are a sought-after social companion


Boy you got a reputation
You have a pre-existing image or reputation


But you're gonna have to prove it
However, you will need to demonstrate it to me


I see a little hesitation
I detect some reluctance


Am I gonna have to show ya
Will I need to give you a demonstration?


That if it feels right
Provided it feels appropriate


Get on your mark
Prepare yourself


Step to the beat boy
Move your body in rhythm to the music


That's what its for
That's the purpose of this celebration


Put your arms around me
Wrap your arms around me


When it gets too hot we can go outside
If it becomes too intense, we can take a break from the party


But for now just come here
However, for now, just come closer to me


Let me whisper in your ear
Allow me to speak to you softly


An invitation to the dance of life
An opportunity to experience the joys of living


Haven't I seen you somewhere before?
Do we share a past connection?


You look familiar
I recognize your face


You wanna dance?
Would you like to dance with me?


Yeah
Yes, I would enjoy that


I guess I just don't recognize you with your clothes on
It's possible that I have never seen you fully clothed before


What are you waiting for?
Why do you hesitate?


Come join the party
Please join me in celebrating


Boy you got it
You possess what it takes


'Cause anybody just won't do
I am selective in my social circle


Let's get it started
We should begin without further delay


No more hesitation
We should act without reluctance


Cause everybody wants to party with you
You are a desirable person to spend time with




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ciaran Lawrence Gribbin, Ian Copeland Green, Madonna L Ciccone, Paul Mark Oakenfold

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We need the 4K version of it!

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This should've been a huge hit. Even now it sounds so fresh, fun. upbeat. Queen for sure.

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It was a pretty big hit in 2009.

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