Blame It on the Boogie
The Footnotes Lyrics
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Blame it on the boogie is an upbeat and funky disco song by The Footnotes. The song's lyrics are about losing oneself in the rhythm of dancing and letting go of all worries and problems. The line "Don't blame it on sunshine, don't blame it on moonlight, don't blame it on good times, blame it on the boogie" suggests that the joy of dancing and the music itself is responsible for the euphoria felt while on the dance floor rather than external factors.
The song encourages listeners to embrace the freedom and joy of dancing, creating an atmosphere of happiness and celebration. The Footnotes use the lyrics to connect with their audience, urging them to let down their guards and dance away their troubles. The bridge of the song repeats the phrase "sunshine, moonlight, good times, boogie" creating a further connection with the audience through the repetition of a catchy and memorable hook.
Overall, the song Blame it on the boogie is a call to action for listeners to let go of their worries and immerse themselves in the music, celebrating the freedom and joy of dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't blame it on the sunshine
Don't attribute our carefree attitude to the sunny weather
Don't blame it on the moonlight
Don't say our behavior is influenced by the romantic atmosphere created by the moonlight
Don't blame it on the good times
Don't say our wild behavior is due to the positive experiences we're having
Blame it on the boogie
Instead, attribute our uninhibited party spirit to the lively beat of the music
Don't you blame it on the sunshine
Reiterating that the sunshine is not the reason behind our wild behavior
Don't you blame it on the moonlight
Reiterating that the moonlight is also not the reason behind our wild behavior
Don't you blame it on the good times
Reiterating that our positive experiences are not behind our wild behavior
Blame it on the boogie
Reiterating that the lively beat of the music and our dancing are the reasons behind our wild behavior
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David John Jackson Rich, Elmar Krohn, Hans Kampschroer, Michael George Jackson Clark, Thomas Meyer
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