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
"Stayin' Alive" is a disco hit song by the Bee Gees, released in 1977, and it has since become a cultural phenomenon. The lyrics to Ozzy & Dweezil Zappa's song "Stayin Alive" pay homage to the original track while adding a psychedelic twist. The song starts with a call to board the disco train. Its opening line "You can tell by the way I use my walk, I'm a woman's man, no time to talk" could be seen as a nod to the original, which starts with "Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk, I'm a woman's man, no time to talk." The lines indicate a lover of music and nightlife who cares less for words and more about the sensual pleasures that life has to offer.
The lyrics talk about dancing with devil while feeling the city breaking and everyone shaking, signifying the beat and energy of the disco scene taking over. The song also highlights the importance of resilience and the will to survive, echoed in the lines "Whether you're a brother or whether you're a mother, You're stayin' alive." It imbues a sense of confidence and joy, evoking the feeling of being on the dance floor, enjoying life, and not caring about what anyone thinks.
Line by Line Meaning
All aboard the disco train
Let's get ready to party and dance to some disco music
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
I am a confident man who knows how to dance and attract women, and I have been through a lot of trials and tribulations in my life
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 okay if people are not interested in disco music, and we can try to understand the impact of the news media on society
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
Everyone, regardless of gender or background, is dancing and trying to survive in the city to the beat of the music
Everybody on the dance floor, darlin's
We're goin' to dance with the Devil
Everyone is enjoying themselves on the dance floor, regardless of any potential consequences or risks
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
I have experienced both highs and lows in life, but I am always striving to dance and enjoy myself. I feel like I can fly when I dance and I am always successful in doing so.
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
I am able to move on from any setbacks and continue to live life to the fullest. We can reflect on the role of the news media in shaping public opinion.
Are you ready, Disco Man
Oh, yeah, all right now
I'm back
Are you ready to dance and party to some disco music? I am back and ready to have some fun.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb
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