Musically incorporating R&B infused beats, the song portrayed the image of Madonna as a black artist, since her picture did not appear on the single cover. However this misconception was cleared later when Madonna convinced Sire executives to allow her to shoot a music video for the song. The low-budget music video directed by Ed Steinberg portrayed Madonna and her friends singing and dancing in a club to the song. The video helped to promote the song and Madonna as an artist further.
Critically the song failed to garner any acclaim. Since it was released only in the United States, it charted on the dance charts but failed to enter the official Billboard Hot 100 chart. However Madonna performed the song in a number of live appearances. It was used as the final song for The Girlie Show World Tour and was one of the songs performed by Madonna at the 2006 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
Everybody
Madonna Lyrics
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Yeah, I've been watching you
Yeah, I know you wanna get up
Yeah, come on
Everybody come on, dance and sing
Everybody get up and do your thing
Everybody come on, dance and sing
Let the music take control
Find a groove and let yourself go
When the room begins to sway
You know what I'm trying to say
Come on take a chance
Get up and start to dance
Let the DJ shake you
Let the music take you
Everybody come on, dance and sing
Everybody get up and do your thing
Everybody come on, dance and sing
Everybody get up and do your thing
Let your body take a ride
Feel the beat and step inside
Music makes the world go 'round
You can turn you troubles upside down
Gonna have to change your mind
Gonna leave your troubles behind
Your body gets the notion
When your feet can make the motion
Everybody come on, dance and sing
Everybody get up and do your thing
Everybody come on, dance and sing
Everybody get up and do your thing
Dance and sing, get up and do your thing
Dance and sing, get up and do your thing
Dance and sing, get up and do your thing
Dance and sing, get up and do your thing
I know you've been waiting (yeah)
Yeah, (I see you sittin' there) I've been watching you
(Across the room) yeah (yeah)
(I've been watchin' you) I see you sittin' there by yourself (yeah)
Yeah (come on) come on (come on)
Everybody come on, dance and sing
Everybody get up and do your thing
Everybody come on, dance and sing
Everybody get up and do your thing
Everybody come on, dance and sing (dance and sing, get up and do your thing)
Everybody get up and do your thing (dance and sing, get up and do your thing)
Everybody come on, dance and sing (dance and sing, get up and do your thing)
Everybody get up and do your thing (dance and sing, get up and do your thing)
Everybody come on
everybody you can do your thing
Everybody come on
everybody you can do your thing
Everybody come on (dance and sing, get up and do your thing)
everybody you can do your thing (dance and sing, get up and do your thing)
Everybody come on (dance and sing, get up and do your thing)
everybody you can do your thing
The lyrics of Madonna's song Everybody are all about inviting people to come together, dance and enjoy the music, with lyrics like "Let the music take control" and "Find a groove and let yourself go." Madonna sings that she has been watching and waiting for people to join in the dancing and encourages them to let their bodies take a ride and feel the beat. She emphasizes the idea that music makes the world go 'round and can turn your troubles upside down. Madonna emphasizes the power of music and dancing to let people forget about their problems and let loose in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you've been waiting
I see you sitting alone and waiting for an opportunity to break free.
Yeah, I've been watching you
I have been keeping an eye on you, waiting for you to take the initiative.
Yeah, I know you wanna get up
I understand that you want to get up and start moving.
Yeah, come on
Don't hold back, it's time to start dancing and singing!
Everybody come on, dance and sing
Invitation to everyone to join in the moment and dance and sing.
Everybody get up and do your thing
Everyone has his/her own special talent, let them show it off.
Let the music take control
Let the music guide you and relinquish control.
Find a groove and let yourself go
Get into your rhythm and just let your body move to the music.
When the room begins to sway
As the music takes over, the atmosphere gradually changes.
You know what I'm trying to say
You understand the vibe and the encouraging call to come alive.
Come on take a chance
Don’t hesitate, take a risk and just let loose.
Get up and start to dance
It’s time to stand up and move to the beat, forget about everything else.
Let the DJ shake you
Allow the beats of the DJ to reverberate deep in your soul.
Let the music take you
Abandon yourself to the music and let it carry you away.
Let your body take a ride
Allow your body to move and follow the music, taking control.
Feel the beat and step inside
Understand the rhythm and the groove, then begin to participate.
Music makes the world go 'round
Music has the power to influence moods and bring people together.
You can turn your troubles upside down
Give yourself permission to stop worrying and have a good time.
Gonna have to change your mind
You need to adjust your thinking about the situation and not be afraid.
Gonna leave your troubles behind
Put your worries aside and focus on having fun.
Your body gets the notion
Your body is starting to feel the excitement and can sense the time is ripe.
When your feet can make the motion
Once the rhythm takes over, your feet will do the rest.
Everybody come on (dance and sing, get up and do your thing)
The call is getting louder, there's no time to waste, just dance and sing!
Everybody you can do your thing
Everyone has the talent to participate, it's time to show what you're made of.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Madonna Ciccone
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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The single that started it all...