Night Fever
Saturday Night Fever Lyrics
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There is movement all around
There is something goin' down
And I can feel it
On the waves of the air
There is dancin' out there
If it's something we can share
And that sweet city woman
She move through the light
Controllin' my mind and my soul
When you reach out for me, girl
And the feelin' is right
I get that night fever, night fever
We know how to do it
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to show it
Here I am
Prayin' for this moment to last
Livin' on the music so fine
Born on the wind
Makin' it mine
Night fever, night fever
We know how to do it
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to show it
In the heat of our love
Don't need no help for us to make it
Gimme just enough
To take us to the mornin'
I got fire in my mind
I get higher in my walkin'
And I'm glowing in the dark
I give you warning
And that sweet city woman
She moves through the light
Controllin' my mind and my soul
When you reach out for me, girl
And the feelin' is right
Night fever, night fever
We know how to do it (Feels like forever, baby, don't you know?)
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to show it
Here I am
Prayin' for this moment to last
Livin' on the music so fine
Born on the wind
Making it mine
Night fever, night fever
We know how to do it (Feels like forever, baby, don't you know?)
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to show it (I'll leave you never, baby, don't you know?)
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to do it (Feels like forever, baby, don't you know?)
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to show it (I'll leave you never, baby, don't you know?)
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to do it
The lyrics to "Night Fever" evoke a sense of excitement and anticipation, as the singer senses something happening all around him and feels it in his bones. On the waves of the air, he hears dancing and feels a connection to the music that he wants to share and steal. The presence of a "sweet city woman" further fuels his desire, as she seems to control his mind and soul. But it is when she reaches out to him and the feeling is right that he experiences a "night fever" that he knows how to do and show. He prays for the moment to last and feels born on the wind, making the music his own.
The song captures the essence of disco culture in the late 1970s, with its emphasis on dancing, romance, and escape from the mundane. The lyrics suggest a sense of abandon and surrender to the music and the moment, as well as an erotic charge between the singer and his object of desire. The repetition of the phrase "night fever" underscores the intensity of the feeling, while the bridge emphasizes the bond between the two lovers and their ability to make music together.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to the ground
Pay attention to what's happening around you
There is movement all around
There is energy and action happening everywhere
There is something goin' down
There's an event or gathering happening
And I can feel it
I sense the excitement and anticipation in the air
On the waves of the air
The atmosphere is electric and charged
There is dancin' out there
People are moving and grooving to the music
If it's something we can share
If it's a communal experience we can participate in together
We can steal it
We can take pleasure in it sneakily and secretly
And that sweet city woman
The dazzling, alluring city girl
She move through the light
She moves elegantly and gracefully in the bright city lights
Controllin' my mind and my soul
She has an irresistible hold over me, mentally and emotionally
When you reach out for me, girl
When you make contact with me, my dear
And the feelin' is right
And the emotions and sensations are perfect
I get that night fever, night fever
I feel the energy and excitement of the night
We know how to do it
We know how to have a good time
Gimme that night fever, night fever
I want to feel that excitement and buzz of the night
Here I am
This is me, in the moment
Prayin' for this moment to last
I hope this special moment can continue
Livin' on the music so fine
Existing in this moment that's enhanced by the beautiful music
Born on the wind
I'm free and spontaneous like the wind
Makin' it mine
I'm owning this experience
In the heat of our love
When we're passionately involved with one another
Don't need no help for us to make it
We can handle this ourselves, without any assistance
Gimme just enough
I only need a small amount to be satisfied
To take us to the mornin'
To keep us going until the morning light
I got fire in my mind
My thoughts are burning hot and intense
I get higher in my walkin'
I feel elevated and confident as I strut around
And I'm glowing in the dark
I'm shining and vibrant, even in the dimly lit environment
I give you warning
I'm about to unleash my full power and energy
Night fever, night fever
This night is electric and exciting
We know how to do it (Feels like forever, baby, don't you know?)
We're experts at having a good time (and we hope it never ends)
Gimme that night fever, night fever
I want to fully experience the thrill of this occasion
We know how to show it (I'll leave you never, baby, don't you know?)
We know how to have a great time and we'll always be together
Gimme that night fever, night fever
I'm craving that electric energy of the night
We know how to do it
We're experts at having fun and enjoying ourselves in this moment
Contributed by Alexis S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@juannavarro1998
Listen to the ground
There is movement all around
There is something goin' down
And I can feel it
On the waves of the air
There is dancin' out there
It's somethin' we can't share
We can't steal it
That sweet city woman
She moved through the light
Controlling my mind and my soul
When you reach out for me, yeah
And the feelin' is right
Then I get night fever, night fever
We know how to do it
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to show it
Here I am
Prayin' for this moment to last
Livin' on the music so fine
Borne on the wind
Makin' it mine
Night fever, night fever
We know how to do it
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to show it
In the heat of our love
Don't need no help for us to make it
Gimme just enough
To take us to the mornin'
I got fire in my mind
I get higher in my walkin'
And I'm glowin' in the dark
Give you warnin'
Sweet city woman
She moves through the light
Controlling my mind and my soul
When you reach out for me
And the feelin' is right
Night fever, night fever
We know how to do it
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to show it
Here I am
Prayin' for this moment to last
Livin' on the music so fine
Borne on the wind
Makin' it mine
Night fever, night fever
We know how to do it
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to show it
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to do it
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to show it
Gimme that night fever, night fever
We know how to do it
@tonymanero8540
It seems like yesterday, when this movie changed my life. I was exactly 19 years old just like the character, and yes, I dressed like this and had a DA haircut. Even the Jewelry. And the platform shoes, until I got my Capezios. I also drank seven and seven and hung around a bunch of crazy friends. And we ate burgers at the same White Castle.
The great times I had, will never be matched by anyone today. I danced all over New York, and New Jersey. I danced in Florida Discos and in Acapulco, Mexico. I was at most of all the top clubs in Manhattan. Clubs like The Fun House, Electric Circus, Adams Apple, The Red Parrot, Limelight, Studio 54, Regines, New York New York, Chevys, Bonds, Magique, Shout, and Roseland. In fact I met Madame Regine the owner of Regines. What a classy woman. She asked me how I liked her place. She just recently passed away.
And one of the owners of the Fun House, who was gay tried to pick me up in Fort Lauderdale. This was the disco that Madonna was dating the DJ. He sent two of his boys to ask me to have a drink with him. When I explained to him that I was straight, he asked me that I was familiar to him. I stated that I went to his club a lot, and that's how he knew me. So what does he do. He tries to set me up on a date with France Joli. You remember her with her hit, Come to Me. Yeah dumb me, I didn't go on the date since I was seeing someone.
But there were other discos in other parts of the city I liked to visit, like Elephas, Lemon Tree, Plaza Suite, Romeo and Juliets, Banana's, L' Amour, The Arena and yes 2001 Odyssey. When I wanted to dance Latin, Side Street in The Bronx and Ochentas in Manhattan were my choices. The Jersey Shore had some nice discos too. Montego Bay, Casablanca, D'Jais, Surf Club, Temptations and The Sundance were my place to go. But I did have a personal favorite in the Bronx, called Strawberries Disco. It became like one of two home discos for me. Everyone knew me here. And yes, I had a girl wipe the sweat off my forehead after dancing. I even had two older nurses both proposed marriage to me. And a big limo one night stopped there and a man asked the coat check lady about me, but I wasn’t there. She told me the next night.
But there were two other areas that I have to mention, since they also had some of the greatest discos. Westchester County and Long Island was rich with discos. Discos like Hoops, 2nd Floor, Fonzies, Lallipop, The Riviera, Peach Trees, Fudgies, January's, Marty and Lenny's, 21 North and The Milky Way In Westchester. And in Long Island, the list was too long for me to list. These were my favorites. Cherry's was like my other home disco. I dated the hottest waitress here, so I knew everyone there. She was my Stephanie. She also wanted to be an actress, and she was some dancer. Her mom was in the TV business as a hair stylist. My first real love. She broke my heart just like in the movie. Also, The Trammps performed there regularly, and were a bunch of nice guys. One New Years Eve, the stage almost collapsed from how crowded it was. I was dancing right next to them.
Other disco's like Uncle Sams, Metro 700, La'tique, Chaz, 231, Zachary's, Channel 80 and my Hampton's favorites La'Plaz and Lemans gave me great memories. And let us not forget about Summers Beach, Hot Dog Beach and Neptune Beach. Nothing better to not only dance at the bar, but bring Pina Colada's to the beach.
There were so many discos in the late 1970's and early 1980's. I had a disco for every night even on Monday. I still remember watching the movie. What a great thing for the young generation, as this movie just pushed young people to dance. There was nothing better than to do the Hustle, with a dance partner, girlfriend or even a stranger that you just met. I remember dancing the Hustle, with two young women at the Copacabana Club at the same time. it seemed like we danced together for years. And I remember like it was yesterday, after we ended our dance to Barry Manilow's Copacabana, how they looked dumbfounded. They asked me who was I. And I stated Tony. We actually got an ovation from the crowd. You will never see that today. I watch young people today, who can't get off their cell phones, and who is just not in good shape for their age. This disturbs me. I would never trade those days with the present. I continued to dance, and was invited on a local dance show on TV, The Soap Factory Dance Show, after being seen by a female employee of the show. She stated her boss, who was the producer, needed to watch me dance, and she later became my dance partner. Unfortunately she hurt her back and couldn't continue. I then became a regular dancer for the show. I was put with the cute twins to dance with. That was in 1978, and I met the likes of Blondie, Musique, Melba Moore, Karen Young, Amii Stewart, Anita Ward, Patrick Hernandez, A young Stephanie Mills, and Peaches and Herb. In fact, Youtube now has some videos of those shows. And in the video of Karen Young singing Hot Shot, I was dancing the hustle, on the left side on the stage with my partner. And in other videos on Youtube I am dancing with the cute twins. What great times.
Even after the show was replaced, I continued to Dance, by going to Fred Astaire Studios, so to learn some dances from the old days. I remember walking up the stairs to the studio, and being met by the most beautiful blonde young lady I had ever seen. And I still remember dancing with her, since she wanted to check out my skills. And my God, we were both made for each other. It was effortless, and she was so beautiful. We had incredible chemistry together. Unfortunate for me it was her last week since she was going to dance in a Broadway Show. But she then introduced me to the owner, in her own right was a super looking blonde older lady. So she wanted to see for herself what her instructor was so excited about. So she wanted me to dance with another instructor, so to see what kind of dancer I was. After my audition, she offered me a contract to be a dance instructor instead, which I had to turn down due to I just bought my own business. So again, I was dancing ballroom, in such places like The Waldorf Astoria, The Playboy Club in Great Gorge, NJ and at The Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami, Florida. The friends that I made because of my dancing, was priceless. Friends from all over............New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Florida, Michigan and Philadelphia. To have the times I had with these great people were incredible.
And yes, my name is really Tony and 100% Italian American. But my family only called me Anthony. And yes, people start identifying me as Tony Manero, after they watched me dance. I would start and the floor would clear for me. And I did win a dance trophy which I still have from a disco. But I would never wear that white suit. And at my wedding, the D.J and band I had, played music from Saturday Night Fever, and I was introduced as Tony, and performed a solo routine in front of 350 guests. I hope this wasn't too long for some, but when I think of those days, it brings a smile to my face. And I wish the young people of today could of had that those great times.
And Thank You Mr. Travolta for doing a great job as Tony Manero. And to the writers who wrote the screenplay which was so strange how it was so similar to myself, and the disco life. And I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife Kelly who was one lovely lady. And for your loss of your son. May they both Rest In Peace.🙏🙏🙏
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@ethanadams460
the world will never be like this again, ever.
@nelsonvilche2349
0:56 agree
@tomace7924
I would agree. Every thing is now corporate and artificial. There’s no originality or anything organic anymore.
@fredmarks5381
Good!
@Racedoc
Sadly the worst is yet to come.
@unclewreck7901
☝🏾
@BobJones-nk6nl
He's the king of the 70s. My older brother was wearing bell bottom jeans, high heel shoes, and gold chains. He still keeps them in his closet. Those were the days.
@mikelepadovano9802
I am born 1948 and for me 50s were the best than 60s than 70s and 80s were the last ok decade after that not so good and now it’s the worst
@maydanlex
@@mikelepadovano9802 While I did love the 70's I think every generation says that. Love the one your in.