All Party Animals songs are produced by the duo Flamman & Abraxas
(There have been several other groups called Party Animals, including the 1974 one-hit-wonder band who released the song In Zaire, the official song of the "Rumble In The Jungle" boxing event between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Kinshasa.)
Have You Ever Been Mellow
Party Animals Lyrics
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have you ever tried?
have you ever been happy
just to hear a song?
Have you ever been mellow
have you ever tried?
have you ever been happy
just to hear a song?
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Have you ever been mellow
Have you ever been happy
have you ever been mellow
have you ever been happy
Have you ever been mellow
have you ever tried?
have you ever been happy
just to hear a song?
The song "Have You Ever Been Mellow" by Party Animals is actually a cover of the original song by Olivia Newton-John released in 1975. The lyrics are simple and straight to the point, asking the listener if they have ever experienced being mellow or happy just from listening to a song. The song is a call to enjoy life's simple pleasures and finding happiness in the little things.
The phrase "Have You Ever Been Mellow" became a cultural phenomenon in the 70s and was associated with the hippie and disco culture of that time. The song captures the carefree nature of the times where people were out to party and have fun. The original song by Olivia Newton-John was immensely popular and reached number one in the US charts.
The Party Animals' version gives the song a new life by turning it into a dance track. The Dutch group adds a pumping bassline and electronic beats to the classic tune, making it a party anthem for the rave scene. The song was a hit in Europe and topped the charts in countries like The Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark.
Overall, "Have You Ever Been Mellow" is a song that encourages people to live in the moment and enjoy the simple things in life. It's a reminder that happiness can be found in unexpected places, like listening to a catchy tune.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever been mellow
Have you ever felt calm and serene?
Have you ever tried?
Have you ever made an effort to feel that way?
Have you ever been happy
Have you ever experienced joy?
just to hear a song?
Simply by listening to a melody?
Have you ever been mellow
Have you ever felt calm and serene?
Have you ever tried?
Have you ever made an effort to feel that way?
Have you ever been happy
Have you ever experienced joy?
just to hear a song?
Simply by listening to a melody?
Have you ever been mellow
Have you ever felt calm and serene?
Have you ever been happy
Have you ever experienced joy?
Have you ever been mellow
Have you ever felt calm and serene?
Have you ever been happy
Have you ever experienced joy?
Have you ever been mellow
Have you ever felt calm and serene?
Have you ever tried?
Have you ever made an effort to feel that way?
Have you ever been happy
Have you ever experienced joy?
just to hear a song?
Simply by listening to a melody?
Contributed by Aiden S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@KS-kb4zt
Greetings to Dutch people from Poland. I worked in Jan van Haaften apples and pears in Wadenoien. It was great time. Pole & Dutch two brothers.
@MrIkgewoon
+KS hey dude i live next to wadenoien (wadenoijen) :D
@KS-kb4zt
+MrIkgewoon Ask Jan van Haaften about Stofer. He used to call me this name.
@jeltesneek
Haha cool dat ik een Nederlander zie hier! :D
@murielle.5x
+jeltesneek ik ook hoor Cx
@jimmyboom1795
Muriëlle Boon en ik ook
@rantoespe
Heard that song when I came first time to NL. Had beautiful plans with beautiful people. Now everything has gone and I'm chilling at home. Melancholy & memories, grateful for the beautiful time! One love ❤️
@wiedietie
These were the days that,
When you heard a good song on the radio, you hit the REC. button
@silentgamergirl4308
haha yep and the good old Rewind button was the BIC pen lol good times
@laurasanchez7105
@Silent Gamer Girl Damn I feel old but that's before my time, at first I didn't even know what you meant lol