How Do You Do
Party Animals Lyrics


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(How do you do!)
How do you do
Uh huh
I thought why not
Na na
Na na
Just me and you and then we can
Na na
Na na
Just like before and you will say
Na na
Na na
Please give me more and you will think
Na na
Na na
How do you do
Uh huh
I thought why not
Na na
Na na
Just me and you and then we can
Na na
Na na
Just like before and you will say
Na na
Na na
Please give me more and you will think
Na na
Na na
How do you do
Uh huh
I thought why not
Na na
Na na
Just me and you and then we can
Na na
Na na
Just like before and you will say
Na na
Na na
Please give me more and you will think
Na na
Na na
How do you do
Uh huh
I thought why not
Na na
Na na
Just me and you and then we can
Na na
Na na
Just like before and you will say
Na na
Na na
Please give me more and you will think
Na na
Na na
(So are you ready?!)
(We're gonna rock that sound!)
(Just like before!)
(We're gonna rock, we're gonna rock!)
(Rock, rock, rock!)
(Just like before!)
(We're gonna rock, we're gonna rock!)
How do you do
Uh huh
I thought why not
Na na
Na na
Just me and you and then we can
Na na
Na na
Just like before and you will say
Na na
Na na
Please give me more and you will think
Na na
Na na
How do you do
Uh huh
I thought why not
Na na
Na na
Just me and you and then we can
Na na
Na na
Just like before and you will say
Na na
Na na
And you will say
Na na
Na na
And you will say
Na na
Na na
And you will say
And you will say
And you will say
And you will
And you will say
And you will say
And you...
You...
You...
You...
(How do you do!)
How do you do
Uh huh
I thought why not
Na na
Na na
Just me and you and then we can
Na na
Na na
Just like before and you will say
Na na
Na na
Please give me more and you will think




Na na
Na na

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Party Animals' song How Do You Do are repetitive, with the phrase "How do you do" being repeated numerous times, interspersed with "Na na" and "Please give me more". The repeated use of these phrases is meant to create a hypnotic effect, making the listener lose themselves in the rhythm of the song.


The song's repetition of the phrase "Just like before" may suggest that the singer is stuck in a cycle or routine, and is looking for something new and exciting. The repeated use of "Na na" could represent the singer's desire for something more, something indescribable that they can't put into words.


The chorus of the song includes the lines "We're gonna rock that sound/Just like before!" This could suggest that the singer is seeking something familiar and comfortable, but also wants to push the boundaries and create something new.


Overall, the lyrics of How Do You Do convey a sense of restlessness and an insatiable desire for something more exciting and fulfilling.


Line by Line Meaning

(How do you do!)
The song begins with a rhetorical greeting 'How do you do' that doesn't necessarily require an answer from anyone, but aims to introduce the upbeat tune that follows


How do you do
A repeated rhetorical greeting that could be seen as an invitation to join the party or simply as a way to keep the energy up


Uh huh
A short interjection that expresses agreement, approval, or enthusiasm and signals the start of a new phase in the song


I thought why not
A sentence that suggests a spontaneous decision or an impulsive adventure fueled by curiosity, excitement, and willingness to try something new


Na na
A vocalization that serves as a substitute for words, but conveys a sense of rhythm, harmony, and melody that fits the catchy tune


Just me and you and then we can
A proposition that implies a sense of intimacy, confidence, and cooperation that could lead to further interaction, collaboration, or even romance


Just like before and you will say
A memory that evokes a sense of nostalgia, familiarity, and good times, that could be repeated and enjoyed again with the same or a different partner


Please give me more and you will think
A request that suggests an anticipation of pleasure, excitement, and satisfaction that could be multiplied and intensified by adding more elements to the experience


(So are you ready?!)
An exclamation that seeks to involve the listener and raise their level of enthusiasm and engagement with the song, by challenging them to answer positively


(We're gonna rock that sound!)
An assertion that signals an intention to perform energetically, passionately, and loudly, with a sense of pride, determination, and authenticity


(Just like before!)
A reassurance that emphasizes the consistency, continuity, and predictability of the musical style, message, and performance, that could inspire some comfort or safety to the listeners


(We're gonna rock, we're gonna rock!)
A reaffirmation that emphasizes the musical purpose, goal, and identity of the band, that could inspire some loyalty, identification, and belonging among its fans


(Rock, rock, rock!)
An onomatopoeic expression that emphasizes the rhythmic, repetitive, and percussive nature of the music, and encourages the listeners to clap, dance, or sing along


And you will say
Repetition of the line sung earlier, but with a different emphasis, that suggests a step-by-step progression towards an expected outcome or reaction from the partner


And you...
An incomplete sentence that leaves an open question or possibility hanging in the air, and prepares the listener for a sudden change or surprise in the song


You...
A single word that addresses the listener directly and personally, and creates a special connection and involvement between the musicians and their fans




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@slinky8461

Took my way too long to find this..

@morid3938

I have an ish sped up version and I can't find it on youtube lol thank god I downloaded it!

@dontgiveup8048

Ach die Jumpstylezeiten 😂😄🤗

Miss you... Jump jump jump...

@wackymee

this version is the best version ever :D 5/5

@murphicus

Right on! And written by Hans van Hemert (music) & Harry van Hoof (lyrics) - a breakthrough song from The Netherlands into the US Top 40 in 1972

@dibbletiki6077

Woah, did not expect the original to come from 1972. Thanks for providing the original!

@murphicus

"How Do You Do" first performed by Mouth & Mcneil *Netherlands 1972) in English then in German by The Windows - Written by Hans van Hemert and Harry van Hoof. Hans van Hemert was also the producer of Mouth & McNeil. There is also a "Scooter" remix called: "The Question

@xSilentStar

Heard this a few years ago on soundcloud and I just recently remembered it

@JumpeFurby

party animals always rule the happy hardcore nation:D

@SuiGenerisRomance

YES! FINALLY I FIND THIS SONG!!!!!

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