Stayin' Alive
Ozzy & Dweezil Zappa Lyrics
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Alright now, oh, yeah, oh, yeah
Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk
I'm a woman's man, no time to talk
Music's loud and women warm
I've been kicked around since I've been born
And you may look the other way
We can try to understand
The New York Times' effect on man
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother
You're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Feel the city breakin' and everyone is shakin'
And stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ha, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive
Everybody on the dance floor, darlin's
We're goin' to dance with the Devil
Well, I get low and I get high
And if I can't get either, I really try
Got the wings of Heaven on my shoes
I'm a dancin' man and I just can't lose
Now, it's all right, it's okay
I'll live to see another day
We can try to understand
The New York Times' effect on man
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother
You're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Feel the city breakin' and everyone is shakin'
They're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ha, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Ha, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive
It's all right, it's okay
And you may look the other way
We can try to understand
The New York Times' effect on man
It's all right, it's okay
I'll live to see another day
We can try to understand
The New York Times' effect on man
Are you ready, Disco Man
Oh, yeah, all right now
I'm back
The song "Stayin' Alive" by Ozzy and Dweezil Zappa is an energetic and upbeat disco song that celebrates the power of music to uplift our spirits and keep us going. The lyrics are a celebration of the disco culture of the 1970s, with references to dancing, nightlife, and the city of New York. The first stanza sets the tone for the song, with the singer stating that he is a "woman's man" who is always on the move and loves loud music and warm women. He has been kicked around in life, but he is still "stayin' alive."
The chorus of the song is catchy and memorable, with the lyrics encouraging everyone to dance and move to the music, regardless of their background or circumstances. The message is one of positivity and resilience, with the singer reminding us that we can always "stayin' alive" as long as we keep dancing and stay connected to the world around us. The bridge of the song features a call to action for everyone on the dance floor, urging them to keep moving and never give up, even when life gets tough.
Line by Line Meaning
All aboard the disco train
Let's get ready to party and dance to disco music!
Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk, I'm a woman's man, no time to talk
My confident and stylish walk shows that I am popular with women and don't have time for idle conversation.
Music's loud and women warm, I've been kicked around since I've been born
The music is loud and the women are attractive, but I have faced challenges and difficulties throughout my life.
It's all right, it's okay, and you may look the other way
Don't worry, it's all good, and you can pretend not to notice if you want to.
We can try to understand the New York Times' effect on man
Let's make an effort to comprehend the impact that the media has on society.
Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, you're stayin' alive, stayin' alive
Everyone, regardless of gender or familial role, is living and surviving in this fast-paced world.
Feel the city breakin' and everyone is shakin', and stayin' alive, stayin' alive
The energy of the city is intense and contagious, and everyone is dancing and staying alive.
Ha, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive
The rhythm and energy of the music is keeping us alive and energized.
Everybody on the dance floor, darlin's, we're goin' to dance with the Devil
Let's all get on the dance floor and have a wild time, even if it means taking some risks.
Well, I get low and I get high, and if I can't get either, I really try
I experience both good and bad times, and if I can't have either, I still try to make the most of the situation.
Got the wings of Heaven on my shoes, I'm a dancin' man and I just can't lose
I am so confident and skilled at dancing that I feel like I can fly, and I always come out on top.
I'll live to see another day, we can try to understand the New York Times' effect on man
No matter what happens, I will survive and continue to learn about the influence of the media on society.
Are you ready, Disco Man, oh, yeah, all right now, I'm back
Let's get ready to party and dance to the music, because I am back and ready to have a great time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Luther Bledsoe
Finally a version of this video with decent audio quality
Stephen Day
Anyway to get a high quality file of this song
BI Mock
I cheated a little, but the old bootleg I had was pretty decent.
Nathan Spence
This has to be put on spotify
Ziggy Szmulewitz
And Apple Music
July aka: Carrie
I AGREE!
Ainslieberra
Dweezil originally recorded this for his 1991 album Confessions of a Deprived Youth, with Donny Osmond singing the lead. This version uses the same music track but with new vocals.
Ainslieberra
@jamcam9 Ahh, that's interesting.
jamcam9
@zakalwe101 from what I understand this is the original that was recorded for that album, but Ozzy's label blocked it so Donny was brought in last minute.
marcelstjean
Love it.