Discography
Albums;
1959-Let's All Sing with the Chipmunks
1960-Sing Again with the Chipmunks
1960-Around the World with the Chipmunks
1961-The Alvin Show
1962-Christmas with the Chipmunks, Vol. 1
1962-The Chipmunk Songbook
1963-Christmas with the Chipmunks, Vol. 2
1964-The Chipmunks Sing the Beatles Hits
1965-The Chipmunks a Go-Go
1965-The Chipmunks Sing with Children
1968-The Chipmunks See Doctor Dolittle
1969-The Chipmunks Go to the Movies
1980-Chipmunk Punk
1981-A Chipmunk Christmas
1981-Urban Chipmunk
1982-Chipmunk Rock
1982-The Chipmunks Go Hollywood
1984-Alvin and the Chipmunks: Original Television Soundtrack Recording
1987-The Chipmunk Adventure
1990-Rockin' Through the Decades
1992-In Low Places (Label: Sony Wonder, ASIN B0000028T3)
1992-Greatest Hits
1993-The Alternative Alvin (Label: SST, SST 226)
1993-Alvin's Christmas Carol
1993-Sing-Alongs
1994-Here's Looking at Me!
1995-Alvin's Daydreams
1995-Chipmunk Celebration
1995-Easter Chipmunk
1995-When You Wish Upon A Chipmunk
1995-A Very Merry Chipmunk
1995-The Very Best of The Chipmunks
1996-Club Chipmunk: The Dance Mixes
1998-The A-Files: Alien Songs
1999-Greatest Hits: Still Squeaky After All These Years
2003-Merry Christmas from the Chipmunks
2004-Little Alvin and the Mini-Munks
Singles;
1958-"The Chipmunk Song" (US #1)
1959-"Alvin's Harmonica"
1960-"Ragtime Cowboy Joe"
1960-"Alvin's Orchestra"
1960-"Alvin for President"
1962-"America the Beautiful"
1960-"Rudolph, the Red-Reindeer"
1962-"The Alvin Twist"
1963-"Alvin's All Star Chipmunk Band"
1963-"Eefin' Alvin"
1963-"The Night Before Christmas"
1964-"All My Lovin'" (Beatles cover)
1965-"Do-re-mi"
1965-"I'm Henry VIII"
1968-"If I Could Talk to the Animals"
1968-"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"
1980-"You May Be Right"
1980-"Call Me"
1981-"On The Road Again"
1981-"I Love A Rainy Night"
1982-"Heartbreaker"
1982-"E.T. And Me"
1983-"We're The Chipmunks/Beat It" (Michael Jackson cover)
1984-"Let's All Be There" (for NBC)
1985-"What Were You Doing At The Time?"
1985-"Sunday Bloody Sunday" (U2 cover)
1987-"The Girls of Rock & Roll"
1990-"Jingle Bells Finale"
1993-"Achy Breaky Heart" (Billy Ray Cyrus cover; 45, 1993, Epic 74776)
1994-"I Don't Want To Be Alone For Christmas (Unless I'm Alone With You)" (actually performed by James Ingram)
1996-"Macarena"
2002-"In Charge but Not Involved"
2003-"Remember A Day"
Stayin' Alive
The Chipmunks Lyrics
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I'm a woman's man, no time to talk.
Music loud and women warm.
I've been kicked around since I was born.
And now it's all right, it's O.K.
And you may look the other way.
We can try to understand
Whether you're a brother
Or whether you're a mother,
You're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Feel the city breakin'
And ev'rybody shakin'
And we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha,
Stayin' alive.
Stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha,
Stayin' alive.
Well now, 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.
You know it's all right, it's O.K.
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 ev'rybody shakin'
And we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha,
Stayin' alive.
Stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha,
Stayin' alive.
Life goin' nowhere.
Somebody help me.
Somebody help me, yeah.
Life goin' nowhere.
Somebody help me, yeah.
Stayin' alive
Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk,
I'm a woman's man, no time to talk.
Music loud and women warm.
I've been kicked around since I was born.
And now it's all right, it's O.K.
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 ev'rybody shakin'
And we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha,
Stayin' alive.
Stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha,
Stayin' alive.
Life goin' nowhere.
Somebody help me.
Somebody help me, yeah.
Life goin' nowhere.
Somebody help me, yeah.
Stayin' alive
Life goin' nowhere.
Somebody help me.
Somebody help me, yeah.
Life goin' nowhere.
Somebody help me, yeah.
Stayin' alive
The Chipmunks' song "Stayin' Alive" is a cover of the famous disco tune by the Bee Gees. The lyrics describe a man who is confident in his ability to attract women and is focused on his own success, with no time for small talk. He has been through tough times but is now doing well and people may choose to ignore him. The chorus talks about uniting regardless of gender or sibling status, and feeling the pulse of the city. The repetition of "ah ha ha ha stayin' alive" underscores the idea of enduring through life's struggles. The final lyrics introduce a note of desperation and the plea for help when life seems to be going nowhere.
The opening line of the song, "well, you can tell by the way I use my walk," refers to the swaying hip movement of John Travolta's character Tony Manero in the film Saturday Night Fever, which popularized the disco movement. The line "music loud and women warm" is likely a reference to the hedonistic atmosphere of disco clubs. The New York Times is mentioned as having an effect on people, which could refer to the power of the media and the cultural influence of the city. The phrase "wings of heaven on my shoes" could be interpreted as a feeling of freedom and boundless energy, which is reflected in the dance moves of the disco era.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, you can tell by the way I use my walk,
I'm a woman's man, no time to talk.
I have a confident stride and am a ladies' man who is too busy to converse.
Music loud and women warm.
I've been kicked around since I was born.
I enjoy loud music and am used to enduring hardship.
And now it's all right, it's O.K.
And you may look the other way.
Everything is good now and you can ignore it if you want.
We can try to understand
The New York Times' effect on man.
We can attempt to comprehend how the media has an impact on individuals.
Whether you're a brother
Or whether you're a mother,
You're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Regardless of your role in life, you are persevering and surviving.
Feel the city breakin'
And ev'rybody shakin'
And we're stayin' alive, stayin' alive.
Amidst the chaos of the urban environment, we are staying alive and keeping our heads up.
Ah, ha, ha, ha,
Stayin' alive.
Stayin' alive.
Ah, ha, ha, ha,
Stayin' alive.
We are staying alive and maintaining our positive spirit.
Well now, I get low and I get high
And if I can't get either I really try.
I experience both ups and downs, but always make an effort to persevere.
Got the wings of heaven on my shoes
I'm a dancin' man and I just can't lose.
I feel light and free like I have wings, and my love of dance helps me push through.
You know it's all right, it's O.K.
I'll live to see another day.
Everything will be alright, and I will survive to see another day.
Life goin' nowhere.
Somebody help me.
Somebody help me, yeah.
I feel like my life is stagnant and need someone to assist me.
Stayin' alive
I am persevering and surviving.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb
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