DeVaughn's musical story began with his mother's vinyl collection. "I always loved music so I would sneak into her record collection when she wasn't around and play her stuff." DeVaughn's father, noted jazz musician Abdul Wadud was also an influence. DeVaughn knew at an early age that he would become an entertainer.
DeVaughn graduated from High Point High School in Beltsville, Maryland; then headed to nearby Coppin State. It was the first day of college that changed the course of his life. "I saw a group of guys standing outside singing, Boyz II Men style," remembers DeVaughn. "I just went up there and started harmonizing with them. Before I knew what was going on, I was in a group, cutting class to write lyrics and record." After winning $2,000.00 in a talent show at Bar None, a Washington D.C. nightclub, DeVaughn decided to go for broke and invested all of his winnings into a CD burner. Several independent releases led to a showcase with Jive Records, and the career was on it's way.
Friday
Raheem DeVaughn Lyrics
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(ladies and gentlemen take it to the dance floor right now)
What can make me feel this way
(we gonna do a so so now)
(we gonna party like a three day weekend)
It's Friday night and I got stacks
The club was crunk, jammed packed
T-Pain Buy a Drink playin' in the back
Girl tell me your name again cause I forgot
It's way too many ya'll up in this spot
But you can love club, come round 3
Lose your girlfriends n you can leave with me
First round up your friends
Jump in the car
Take her to the club
Take her to the bar
Take her to the floor
Let em know who you are
Party like a Rock Star
[Chorus x4]
Let's shut the club down
We gonna shut the club down (aye)
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way
Friday, Friday, Friday, (woah oh) Friday, Friday
Man I like my beat down low
I'm a drive slow
Let that man open up my door
VIP so in we go
The whole damn club's like a video
Saturday night and I got stacks
The whole dance floor was jammed packed
Mr. DJ what jam is that
Raheem DeVaughn there palyin in the back
First round up your friends
Jump in the car
Take her to the club
Take her to the bar
Take her to the floor
Let em know who you are
Party like a Rockstar
[Chorus x4]
Let's shut the club down
We gonna shut the club down (aye)
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way
Friday, Friday, Friday (woah oh) Friday, Friday
(bring it back)
[Chorus x4]
Let's shut the club down
We gonna shut the club down (aye)
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way
Friday, Friday Friday, (woah oh) Friday, Friday
[Chorus x8]
Let's shut the club down
We gonna shut the club down (aye)
Don't wanna go home but ya gotta leave
Get up outta here
I'm Tipsy, Tipsy, Tipsy
Gotta Go
Gotta leave
And I'm Tipsy, Tipsy, Tipsy
The song "Friday" by Raheem DeVaughn is an upbeat and fun tune that celebrates the start of the weekend. The lyrics are an anthem to partying and having a good time regardless of the day of the week. The chorus repeats the phrase "Let's shut the club down, we gonna shut the club down," which emphasizes the desire to make the most out of the night.
The first verse describes the excitement of being out with friends in the club. The singer has a lot of money to spend and is enjoying the music, drinks, and the company of a girl he met there. He invites her to party with him but not before making sure she's free of any obligations. The second verse follows the same formula but takes place on Saturday night. The only difference is that this time, the DJ is playing Raheem DeVaughn's music, adding a self-referential touch to the song.
Overall, the message of the song is to enjoy the moment and not worry about the consequences. The lyrics reflect the idea that the weekend is a time to be carefree and have fun. The repetition of the phrase "Friday, Friday" is reminiscent of the internet meme that became popular in the early 2010s, further emphasizing the happy-go-lucky tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess you'd say
The singer is introducing the theme of the song and sets the scene for a night out.
What can make me feel this way
The singer is asking the question of what makes him feel so good and alive on this particular night.
It's Friday night and I got stacks
The singer has plenty of money to spend and is ready to party on this exciting Friday night.
The club was crunk, jammed packed
The club is very busy and lively, full of excitement and good vibes on this Friday night.
Mrs. Bartender what drink is that
The singer is asking for a specific drink or cocktail from the bartender in the club.
T-Pain Buy a Drink playin' in the back
The singer hears this song playing in the club and is enjoying the party atmosphere.
Girl tell me your name again cause I forgot
The singer is talking to a girl and asking her to remind him of her name, as there are a lot of people in the club.
It's way too many ya'll up in this spot
The singer is acknowledging that there are a lot of people in the club, making it hard to remember everyone.
But you can love club, come round 3
The singer is suggesting that the girl he's talking to can stay until later and have a good time with him at the club.
Lose your girlfriends n you can leave with me
The singer is telling the girl that she can leave with him if she leaves her girlfriends and has a good time with him.
First round up your friends
The singer is encouraging people to get their friends together and have a good time at the club.
Jump in the car
The singer is suggesting that people get in their cars and head to the club.
Take her to the club
The singer is suggesting that the people he's talking to take someone they like or are interested in to the club with them.
Take her to the bar
The singer is encouraging people to take their date or interest to the bar in the club and get them a drink.
Take her to the floor
The singer is encouraging people to take their date or interest to the dance floor and have a good time.
Let em know who you are
The singer is encouraging people to express themselves and show others who they really are.
Party like a Rock Star
The singer is encouraging people to party hard and enjoy themselves as if they were rock stars.
Let's shut the club down
The singer is suggesting that the partygoers should end the night with a bang and leave the club in style.
We gonna shut the club down (aye)
The singer is repeating his suggestion for people to have a great time at the club and leave it in a memorable way.
Man I like my beat down low
The singer is describing his preference for music with a bass-heavy beat, which he enjoys listening to in the club.
I'm a drive slow
The singer is suggesting he will take his time when driving home from the club, possibly due to how much he's had to drink.
Let that man open up my door
The singer is requesting someone open his car door for him, potentially showing off his elevated status in society.
VIP so in we go
The singer is suggesting he has access to VIP treatment in the club and is therefore able to enjoy his night to the fullest extent.
The whole damn club's like a video
The singer is describing how the club is a lively and vibrant visual experience, much like a music video.
Saturday night and I got stacks
The singer has more money to spend on this Saturday night and is ready to party once again.
The whole dance floor was jammed packed
The club is once again packed full of people on this Saturday night, creating a bustling and exciting atmosphere.
Mr. DJ what jam is that
The singer is asking the DJ to name the track he's playing as he's enjoying it and wants to know what it is.
Raheem DeVaughn there palyin in the back
The singer is saying that his own music is playing in the club and feels pleased about it.
Don't wanna go home but ya gotta leave
The singer is suggesting that he doesn't want to leave the club yet, but it's time for him to go home.
Get up outta here
The singer is telling himself and others to leave the club and start moving on with the rest of their night or lives.
I'm Tipsy, Tipsy, Tipsy
The singer is indicating that he's had a few too many drinks and is feeling quite dizzy or intoxicated.
Gotta Go
The singer is telling himself and others that it's time to leave the club and head home.
Let's shut the club down
The singer repeats his suggestion for people to party hard and leave the club in a memorable way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RAHEEM DAVAUGHN, KELLY HOLLAND, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR., RONALD WHITE
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