This Night
Mr.D Lyrics


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[Intro - Heavy D talking]
Ugh
Hey, heh ha ha
This one goes out to all those who want to do their own thing why'knowI'msayin?
Tonight is dedicated to you
Do what you want to do, have fun
You call the shots, and it's on me ha HA
Here we go
Bring it onni onni onni onni on one

No matter what they say, no matter what they do
Tonight is your night so do what you want to
Grab a girl, grab a guy, say hi, say ho
Throw your hands in the air and let the music flow
Now here we go, once again it's the man with the wings on the double
Got my shovel and I'm diggin for skins
Now everything is alright, nobody's uptight
Could be the lights but all the girls look right
Now I'm coolin in the corner with a cutie named Judy
and a girl named Sheryl, said she been around the world
Went and strolled on her own through the club on a rub-a-dub tip
tryin to snuggle up wit another honeydip
I see my peoples on the dancefloor doin their thing
As I 'gan to sing, believe me it's a black thing
The party's all jumpin, everything is alright
So do what you want to do 'cause it's your night

[Chorus - The Boyz]
Tonight - This is your night
Tonight - Everything's gonna be - alright
This is your night
Tonight - Everything's gonna be - alright
This is your night
Tonight - Everything's gonna be - alright
This is your night
Tonight - Everything's gonna be - alright

[Heavy D]
I need the dancefloor stacked with back-to-back blacks
and blunts to get contact, some stunts to get tumtaps
The night is still young, the fun is still fun
Everybody move your body, it ain't nuttin but a party
Folks can I get a "ho"? (HO)
Ladies can I get a "oww"? (OWW) so hear me now
It's a regular routine thing where brothers do their thing
It ain't Arsenio, but it's definitely a night thing
The atmosphere is a rap-most-fear
and everybody from nowhere to somewhere is here
So act like you know, and float with the flow
You heard it on stereo, see it on the video
Everybody's workin up a sweat
Even though roughneck is with the roughneck step
The party's all jumpin, everything is right
So do what you want to do 'cause this is your night

[Chorus - The Boyz]
Tonight - This is your night
Tonight - Everything's gonna be - alright
This is your night
Tonight - Everything's gonna be - alright
This is your night
Tonight - Everything's gonna be - alright
This is your night
Tonight - Everything's gonna be - alright

[Heavy D]
I got the goods and the goodies, some brothers be in hoodies
and some girls be in tight jeans, it's part of the night scene
Everybody is freshly dipped
Brothers be at the bar actin like movie stars, set to flip
The whole crowd's in a good groove, eatin the good food
Soul food to keep you in a good mood
Champagne flowin, people hey-hoin
Time just passed without ya even knowin
Party's like pretty sights, late nights
Flexed from a set to the next set, it's aight
The party's only jumpin, everything is tight
So do what you want because it's your night

[Chorus - The Boyz] x2
This is your night
Tonight - Everything's gonna be - alright
This is your night
Tonight - Everything's gonna be - alright
This is your night
Tonight - Everything's gonna be - alright




This is your night
Tonight - Everything's gonna be - alright

Overall Meaning

In Heavy D's song This Night, he encourages his listeners to do what they want to do and have fun. He creates a party atmosphere where everyone can be themselves and enjoy the night. The lyrics are about the freedom to have a good time and to be yourself regardless of what anyone else thinks. Heavy D talks about how the night belongs to everyone and encourages people to grab a girl, grab a guy, say hi, say ho and let the music flow. The song’s chorus, performed by The Boyz, repeats “This is your night; everything's gonna be alright”, reinforcing the idea that everyone can have a good time and leave their worries behind.


Heavy D raps about wanting the dancefloor to be filled with “back-to-back blacks” and “blunts to get contact”. He wants to create an atmosphere where everyone can let loose and have fun. He describes the night as a routine thing where brothers can do their thing without any judgments. Heavy D wants everyone to join in the fun, even encouraging the ladies to shout “oww!” and the guys to shout “ho!”. The party is described as an inclusive place where everyone from “nowhere to somewhere” is welcome.


Overall, This Night is a song about enjoying yourself and letting go of any burdens. Heavy D encourages his listeners to be themselves and have a good time with those around them. The chorus reinforces the idea that this is their night and everything will be okay as long as they let themselves enjoy it.


Line by Line Meaning

No matter what they say, no matter what they do
Ignore the criticism or expectations of others and do what makes you happy


Tonight is your night so do what you want to
This is a special occasion for you to exercise your freedom and indulge in what you enjoy


Grab a girl, grab a guy, say hi, say ho
Meet new people and socialize while having a good time


Throw your hands in the air and let the music flow
Lose yourself in the music and let it guide your body movements


Now everything is alright, nobody's uptight
The mood is carefree and everyone is relaxed


Could be the lights but all the girls look right
The atmosphere is conducive to having a good time and enjoying the company of others


Now I'm coolin in the corner with a cutie named Judy
The singer is taking a break and casually chatting with someone they find attractive


And a girl named Sheryl, said she been around the world
The artist is meeting people who have diverse life experiences and perspectives


Went and strolled on her own through the club on a rub-a-dub tip
Sheryl is enjoying dancing to reggae music by herself


tryin to snuggle up wit another honeydip
Sheryl wants to dance with another attractive person at the club


I see my peoples on the dancefloor doin their thing
The singer's friends are enjoying themselves and letting loose on the dance floor


As I 'gan to sing, believe me it's a black thing
The artist is celebrating African American culture and the joy of partying


The party's all jumpin, everything is alright
The party is energetic and thriving with positivity


So do what you want to do 'cause it's your night
The singer encourages the listener to enjoy the party to the fullest and make it their own experience


I need the dancefloor stacked with back-to-back blacks
The singer prefers to dance with black people and wants a crowd of them on the dance floor


and blunts to get contact, some stunts to get tumtaps
The artist enjoys smoking marijuana and performing dance stunts while partying


The night is still young, the fun is still fun
There's plenty of time to continue enjoying the party and having a great time


Everybody move your body, it ain't nuttin but a party
The focus of the night is having fun and letting loose, enjoying the music and dancing


It ain't Arsenio, but it's definitely a night thing
The party may not be hosted by a celebrity, but it's still an exciting and memorable experience


The atmosphere is a rap-most-fear
The atmosphere is filled with confidence and enthusiasm for rap music and culture


and everybody from nowhere to somewhere is here
The partygoers are from diverse backgrounds and geographic locations


So act like you know, and float with the flow
Go with the rhythm and energy of the party and enjoy the moment


You heard it on stereo, see it on the video
The party and its music are so good, they could be broadcasted on radio or TV


Everybody's workin up a sweat
Partygoers are dancing and exerting energy


Even though roughneck is with the roughneck step
Even those who may not be skilled in dancing are still having a good time with their own moves


Brothers be at the bar actin like movie stars, set to flip
Some people are showing off and acting like celebrities or VIPs at the bar


The whole crowd's in a good groove, eatin the good food
Everyone is enjoying the music, food and overall vibe of the party


Soul food to keep you in a good mood
The food is delicious and has a comforting effect on the partygoers


Champagne flowin, people hey-hoin
Champagne is being poured and people are cheering and celebrating


Time just passed without ya even knowin
The party is so enjoyable and engrossing that time seems to have flown by unnoticed


Party's like pretty sights, late nights
The party is aesthetically pleasing and goes late into the night


Flexed from a set to the next set, it's aight
The music is transitioning smoothly and it's okay


The party's only jumpin, everything is tight
The party remains lively and enjoyable


So do what you want because it's your night
The artist reminds the listener to make the most of their time at the party and make it their own experience




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RODNEY LYNN TEMPERTON, EDWARD THEODORE RILEY, ROBERT EARL BELL, RONALD N. BELL, GEORGE MELVIN BROWN, MEEKAAEEL ABDUL MUSAWWIR MUHAMMAD, DWIGHT MYERS, CLAYDES EUGENE SMITH, JAMES WARREN TAYLOR, DENNIS THOMAS, EARL TOON

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Comments from YouTube:

Code Mtz

She’s dressed the same as John Bender from The Breakfast Club😂

Innis Mor

A trip and an homage all in one. Well played (by Aly Donaghue, Mr. D's real life daughter).]
Character's name is Amanda Susan Sullivan .... they wanted to get the initials down.

MommyOfZoe&Liam

Wait is that the same kid that plays Faith? They sound the same. Are the characters supposed to be sisters? I assume they must be real life sisters. They have that same raspy undertone in their voices.

Anick Gauthier

Amanda Susan and Faith don’t play sisters on they show, they are whoever Mr D’s real life daughters, so yup real life sisters!

Innis Mor

@Anick Gauthier Uh-huh. Aly and Faith Donaghue, respectively. They are both brilliant. Show's now done.

m0i_stur

I dotn wanna be mean, but if she trying to look cool in detention, it ain't working. She lookin like a homeless person. I dont know why, but the gloves says it all

Dante Elexie

Watch the movie breakfast club, it'll make sense after

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