The word "Muppet" itself was said by Henson to have been created by combining the words "marionette" and "puppet"; however, Henson was also known to have stated that it was just something he liked the sound of, and he made up the "marionette/puppet" story while talking to a journalist because it sounded plausible.
Muppets are distinguished from ventriloquist "dummies", which are typically animated only in the head and face, in that their arms or other features are also mobile and expressive. Muppets are typically made of softer materials. They are also presented as being independent of the puppeteer, who is usually not visible, hidden behind a set or outside of the camera frame.
Night Life
The Muppets Lyrics
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And play me my music, yeah!
Gimme my night life
Talk me that guitar
And roll me that boogie, yeah!
Gimme my night life
We'll rock until dawn
And if you can't dig it, baby
I'm movin' on
Sing me the good times
'Cause I need the feelin', yeah
Gimme my night life
Gimme my night life
Gimme my night life
And if you can't dig it, baby
I'm movin' on
Sing me the good times
'Cause I need the feelin', yeah
Gimme my night life
Gimme my night life
The Muppets' song Night Life is an anthem to the joys of a good night out with friends and music. The lyrics speak to a desire for the simple pleasures of life - hanging out with those who matter, listening to music that makes you feel alive and dancing in the moonlight until dawn. The song captures the infectious energy of a fun night out, with its upbeat tempo and catchy chorus. The lyrics also suggest a certain restlessness and a need for escape from the stresses of everyday life - "If you can't dig it, baby, I'm movin' on" - which further enhances the sense of freedom and liberation that the song celebrates.
Line by Line Meaning
Gimme my good friends
I want to spend my night with my close friends.
And play me my music, yeah!
I want to hear my favorite music tonight.
Gimme my night life
I want to experience a vibrant nightlife.
Talk me that guitar
Play some excellent guitar music to impress me.
And roll me that boogie, yeah!
I want to dance to groovy music tonight.
Gimme my night life
I want to be out and about tonight and experience life.
Dance in the moonlight
Let's dance under the beautiful moonlight.
We'll rock until dawn
We'll keep dancing until the sun comes up.
And if you can't dig it, baby
If you don't like it, I will move on.
I'm movin' on
I will leave if you don't enjoy my night life.
Sing me the good times
Let's enjoy this night to the fullest.
'Cause I need the feelin', yeah
Because I want to feel alive and happy.
Gimme my night life
I need to experience the thrill of a lively nightlife.
Gimme my night life
I want to live my life and have fun tonight.
Gimme my night life
Give me a chance to experience an exciting nightlife.
Contributed by Arianna L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MarquisVonMonster
Back when muppets and rock n roll ruled the world.
Dan Linares
Miss piggy: they don’t have to play this loud.
Kermit: it’s OK. they don’t mind
Malvavisco
This is the ‘80s in a nutshell
- The•Last•Crow -
If I ever get the chance, I'm going have this exact bus recreated and travel the streets with a bunch of people controling muppets in the back. Imagine how tripped out that'd be to see.
I'm sure somebody has done it already though... lol
B Reiffen
When I was in College back in the 2000s. I was riding my bike through the streets of Boston right by the clubs, Fenway Park, and the North End with this me blasting this song on my Walkman.
(MP3 players were brand new and fairly expensive at the time and Nobody would use a discman while riding a bike)
Jason Vyzer
As a kid, I thought this music was SO cool
crimsonwerecat
I demand an electric mayhem entire album!
Stephanie Evjen
Well, wait no more: an Electric Mayhem album is officially coming tomorrow!!
Fromond
Think of this from a real life perspective, your cruising down London and then you see this bus full of muppets go past playing loud music with chickens at the back and some random bird-like creature (Gonzo) hanging on right at the front.
Bradley Pilkerton
Rest in peace Jim Henson aka Kermit the frog Dr. Teeth rowlf Ernie from sesame Street