Just Got Paid
N Sync Lyrics


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Thank God that it's Friday night and I
Just-just-just-just-just got paid
Yea, Oh

Just got paid Friday night

Just got paid, Friday night
Party's hoppin', place is right
Booties shaking, all around
Pump that jam, while I'm getting down

Check the mirror, I'm lookin' fly
Round up the posse, jump in my ride
Radio rockin', smooth jams
Feel the rhythm, pump up the sound
I'm feelin' good don't you know I'm grooving
To the beat
I'm groovin', yea, grooving, oh oh oh oh

Just got paid, Friday night
Party's hoppin', place is right
Booties shaking, all around
Pump that jam, while I'm getting down

Some say my solo is impossible
But when I get up on the mic, I'm unstoppable
And it's probably when you hear our voices laid down
You'll be bopping your head to this ill tight sound

Now I know you probably thought ya had me
Played (played)
But the check is in my hand and I got it made(made)
And you'll notice my smile is like cool-aid
Cause I just(just) got(got) paid(paid)

On the floor bumping to the beat
All ways sure looks sweet




Fine young lady, standin' by
Come on baby, sweet like delight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to N Sync’s song “Just Got Paid” describe the feeling of excitement and joy that comes with receiving a paycheck and being able to enjoy a night out with friends. The chorus asserts this feeling with repetition, “Thank God that it's Friday night and I just got paid,” emphasizing that the weekend is the perfect time to celebrate earning a living. The lyrics continue to describe the energy of the party, with the bass “pumping”, people “shaking” their booties, and the overall atmosphere being “right”. The song continues with the singer highlighting their own style and confidence, “Check the mirror, I'm lookin' fly/ Round up the posse, jump in my ride”, suggesting that they are the life of the party. The second verse reinforces this sentiment with the lyrics, “Some say my solo is impossible/But when I get up on the mic, I'm unstoppable”, portraying the singer as talented and unstoppable. The bridge and the final repetition of the chorus both assert the confidence that receiving a paycheck brings, singing “You'll notice my smile is like cool-aid/ Cause I just got paid” and “Thank God that it's Friday night and I just got paid,” reminding the listener of the joy of receiving a paycheck.


This song is a reflection of the cultural significance of Friday paydays and the importance of celebrating being able to earn and enjoy one's earnings. The song’s party anthem style and catchy lyrics have made it a popular choice for DJs and the song has been covered by several musical acts. The song also serves as a reminder of the positive feelings that can come from earning a living and encourages the listener to celebrate this achievement.


Line by Line Meaning

Thank God that it's Friday night and I
Expressing gratitude that it is the weekend and the start of the weekend leisure time


Just-just-just-just-just got paid
Repeating the fact that the singer has recently received their pay


Just got paid Friday night
Reiterating that the singer has just received their paycheck on a Friday night


Party's hoppin', place is right
The party or social event is lively and appropriate for the occasion


Booties shaking, all around
People are dancing and moving their hips to the music


Pump that jam, while I'm getting down
Turn up the volume on the music while the singer dances


Check the mirror, I'm lookin' fly
The singer checks their appearance and finds themselves looking attractive


Round up the posse, jump in my ride
Gather friends and get into the artist's vehicle to go out to the event


Radio rockin', smooth jams
The radio is playing popular and enjoyable music


Feel the rhythm, pump up the sound
Enjoy the beat of the music and turn up the volume


I'm feelin' good don't you know I'm grooving
The singer is feeling happy and dancing to the music


To the beat
The artist is dancing in time with the music


I'm groovin', yea, grooving, oh oh oh oh
Repeating the fact that the singer is enjoying the music and dancing


Some say my solo is impossible
Some people believe that the singer's solo performance is too difficult to accomplish


But when I get up on the mic, I'm unstoppable
Despite this belief, once the singer begins performing, they cannot be stopped


And it's probably when you hear our voices laid down
When the listener hears the group's music tracks recorded, they will enjoy them


You'll be bopping your head to this ill tight sound
The listener will enjoy the group's music so much they will involuntarily dance along


Now I know you probably thought ya had me
Addressing someone who underestimated the singer's abilities


Played (played)
The singer was tricked or taken advantage of


But the check is in my hand and I got it made(made)
Despite being taken advantage of, the artist has received their paycheck and is content


And you'll notice my smile is like cool-aid
The artist is so happy they appear to be smiling brightly like a popular fruit-flavored drink


Cause I just(just) got(got) paid(paid)
Repeating the fact that the artist is happy because they just recently received their paycheck


On the floor bumping to the beat
Dancing and moving to the rhythm of the music on the dance floor


All ways sure looks sweet
The situation and environment are looking especially pleasing


Fine young lady, standin' by
A young and attractive woman is nearby


Come on baby, sweet like delight
Addressing the woman and complimenting her attractiveness and likeable personality




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: GENE GRIFFIN, AARON ROBIN III HALL, JOHNNY KEMP, TEDDY RILEY

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Comments from YouTube:

Yourmotherschesthair

Currently have this song on repeat to calm my 10 month old 😂

Jordan Walsh

I remember listening to this on cd 💿 when I was very young ! Good tune

Maureen Gallegos

I’m 30 and still dancing to my boys !!!! 💃💃❤️ love you lance !!!!

Lance Littleton

Love you too Maureen!

K M

LOL

Wokies ASMR

I'm 30 now and dancing to this again as well!

sleepyval

I get this song stuck in my head every other Friday.

Stephen Ishola

I remember being in middle school jamming to this man… this track was crazy and and I always thought JT and JC were neck and neck when it came to vocals and this is one of the song that proves it.

Shirley Tudhope

Play it every Friday night...Mood enhancer 😂

Sharifah Zahira Syed Iedin

This song is still in my head even after soo long.. JT you're in my heart forever 💕

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