Célébration
Oldfield Sally Lyrics


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Hey! It's a clear night!
Can you feel the starlight and it's magical action on your brain?
Come on! Come on! you gotta let it begin,
You gotta let your life win,
You got, you got nothing more to lose!
Come on! Come on! You're gonna die one day,
You don't know where or when; there are no survivors!
Hey! Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!
Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!

Come on! Come on! Bring your broken heart!
Bring your life that's torn apart.
Ain't you bored with the fighting and the blame?
Come on! Come on! Let your tears fall!
They're just a love call, let 'em, let 'em mingle with the rain!
Come on! Come on! If you feel like no-one,
It don't care for names, it's a hungry flame!
Hey! Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!
Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!

See the fire upon the hill! It's your life, it's burning still,
Can you hear the call of the wild wind?
Come on! Come on! Do you wanna be the one
Who can laugh and sing in the sun,
Or do you wanna be the one who holds the gun?
Come on! Come on! You're gonna die one day,
You don't know where or when; there are no survivors!
Hey! Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!
Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!

Hey! Hey! It's a clear night!
Can you feel the starlight and it's magical action on your brain?
Come on! Come on! you gotta let it begin,
You gotta let your life win,
You got, you got nothing more to lose!
Come on! Come on! You're gonna die one day,
You don't know where or when; there are no survivors!
Hey! Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!
Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!

Come on! Come on! Bring your broken heart!
Bring your life that's torn apart.
Ain't you bored with the fighting and the blame?
Come on! Come on! Let your tears fall!
They're just a love call, let 'em, let 'em mingle with the rain!
Come on! Come on! If you feel like no-one,
It don't care for names, it's a hungry flame!
Hey! Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!
Hey! Come on! Come on! Wo'nt you join in the celebration!
Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!
Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!
Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!
Hey! Hey! Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!
Hey! Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!
Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!
Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!
Hey! Hey! Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!
Hey! Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!
Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!
Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!




Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!
Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!

Overall Meaning

The song "Celebration" by Oldfield Sally is a call to embrace life and all of its ups and downs. It begins with an exclamation about the clear starry night and how it sets up the ideal atmosphere for a celebration. The lyrics urge the listener to let go of their inhibitions and join in the festivities because life is short and unpredictable. The chorus repeats several times, inviting the listener to join in the celebration.


The second verse encourages you to bring your broken heart and torn life to the celebration. It asks the listener to let their tears fall and mingle with the rain, implying that it's okay to let out your emotions in this celebratory environment. The lyrics suggest that the celebration accepts everyone, regardless of their name or background. The song then encourages the listener to choose wisely in their life and examine if they see themselves as someone who can laugh and sing in the sun or someone who holds the gun. The chorus repeats, and the song ends with a final plea to join in the celebration.


Overall, "Celebration" is a powerful song that urges listeners to make the most of their lives and seize the opportunities around them. Life is filled with both positive and negative experiences, and this song encourages people to come together and celebrate both.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey! It's a clear night!
The song starts acknowledging the pleasant weather, setting the tone for a joyous celebration.


Can you feel the starlight and it's magical action on your brain?
The lyrics ask if the listeners are aware of the magical powers that starlight has on the human mind.


Come on! Come on! you gotta let it begin,
The artist is urging the audience to start the celebration without further delay.


You gotta let your life win,
The listeners are encouraged to take control and steer their lives to success.


You got, you got nothing more to lose!
The song reminds the audience that they have nothing else to lose but everything to gain by participating in the celebration.


Come on! Come on! You're gonna die one day,
As a reminder of the fleeting nature of life, the song urges the audience to live life to the fullest.


You don't know where or when; there are no survivors!
The lyrics point out that life is unpredictable and that no one is immortal.


Hey! Hey! Come on! Come on! Won't you join in the celebration!
The chorus is repeated several times to bring attention to the invitation to participate in the celebration.


Come on! Come on! Bring your broken heart!
The singer is encouraging those who feel brokenhearted to attend the celebration.


Bring your life that's torn apart.
The singer is urging those who feel their lives are falling apart to the celebration.


Ain't you bored with the fighting and the blame?
The lyrics point out that life is too short to be wasted with fighting and blaming.


Come on! Come on! Let your tears fall!
The artist is urging people to let go of their pain, and if they must, cry it out.


They're just a love call, let 'em, let 'em mingle with the rain!
The lyrics suggest that tears are not a sign of weakness and should not be suppressed but viewed as a natural part of the healing process.


Come on! Come on! If you feel like no-one,
The lyrics acknowledge that some may feel alone and unloved, urging them to join in the celebration.


It don't care for names, it's a hungry flame!
The celebration doesn't discriminate against anyone based on their name, color, or creed; it welcomes everyone with open arms.


See the fire upon the hill! It's your life, it's burning still,
The fire on the hill represents the energy and passion within the listeners to live their lives to the fullest.


Can you hear the call of the wild wind?
The lyrics ask if the listeners feel the wild and untamed energy of nature, adding to the celebration's essence.


Do you wanna be the one, Who can laugh and sing in the sun,
The lyrics pose a thought-provoking question to the audience, asking if they'd rather be happy and alive, or unhappy and in despair.


Or do you wanna be the one who holds the gun?
The lyrics question if the listeners want to be destructive and cause harm.


Come on! Come on! You're gonna die one day,
The reminder of the fleeting nature of life calls out for the audience's immediate participation in the celebration.


You don't know where or when; there are no survivors!
The reality of life's unpredictability is emphasized once again.


Hey! Come on! Come on! Wo'nt you join in the celebration!
The chorus repeats to remind everyone to join the celebration.


Hey! Hey! It's a clear night!
The song ends on a similar note, acknowledging the beautiful night and the good cheer with which the celebration ends.




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Comments from YouTube:

@horsthoffmann8195

Wahnsinn, Gänsehaut, irre, wo ist unsere Jugend geblieben??? Tränen laufen über die Wangen, danke dafür liebe Sally

@bibib.5216

Ich liebe diesen Song, er gibt mir Lebensfreude

@kavmaz

we had soooo much fun dancing to this in the Rajneesh commune in Freo! happy days where we learnt to celebrate life. Musicians like this are magical beings on the planet! Thankyou Sally!!!

@premyatro

Amazing you are the first comment here. This was much played in Medina Rajneesh in Suffolk Yay!

@21Marierose

Always loved the celebration album. Thanks sharing with us

@philippelombard4551

So beautiful !

@SarahKuehbacher82

I love this song!
I hear it again and again

@amineurin

i really love this album ...every song was an offer. to be honest it changed my life!

@thomasgarbe8354

I always thought it far preferable to "laugh and sing in the sun", but now, I realise, one has to grow up, "hold the gun" and defend yourself and your lot. Otherwise you're taken to the cleener.

@ty148jgt4

A great song to listen to when you're feeling down

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