Y.M.C.A
The Town Criers Lyrics
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I said, young man, pick yourself off the ground
I said, young man, 'cause you′re in a new town
There's no need to be unhappy
Young man, there's a place you can go
I said, young man, when you′re short on your dough
You can stay there, and I′m sure you will find
It's fun to stay at the YMCA
It′s fun to stay at the YMCA
They have everything for you men to enjoy
You can hang out with all the boys
It's fun to stay at the YMCA
It′s fun to stay at the YMCA
You can get yourself clean, you can have a good meal
You can do what ever you feel
Young man, are you listening to me?
I said, young man, what do you want to be?
I said, young man, you can make real your dreams
But you got to know this one thing
No man does it all by himself
I said, young man, put your pride on the shelf
And just go there, to the YMCA
I'm sure they can help you today
It′s fun to stay at the YMCA
It's fun to stay at the YMCA
They have everything for you men to enjoy
You can hang out with all the boys
It's fun to stay at the YMCA
It′s fun to stay at the YMCA
You can get yourself clean, you can have a good meal
You can do what ever you feel
Young man, I was once in your shoes
I said, I was down and out with the blues
I felt no man cared if I were alive
I felt the whole world was so tight
That′s when someone came up to me
And said, young man, take a walk up the street
There's a place there called the YMCA
They can start you back on your way
It′s fun to stay at the YMCA
It's fun to stay at the YMCA
They have everything for you men to enjoy
You can hang out with all the boys
YMCA, it′s fun to stay at the YMCA
Young man, young man, there's no need to feel down
Young man, young man, pick yourself off the ground
YMCA, it′s fun to stay at the YMCA
Young man, young man, are you listening to me
Young man, young man, what do you wanna be?
YMCA, you'll find it at the YMCA
No man, young man, does it all by himself
Young man, young man, put your pride on the shelf
YMCA, and just go to the YMCA
Young man, young man I was once in your shoes
Young man, young man I was down with the blues, YMCA
The song "Y.M.C.A." by The Village People is an anthem for young men who feel lost and lonely, offering them hope by directing them to the YMCA. The lyrics encourage young men to pick themselves up off the ground and go to the YMCA, where they will find camaraderie among other men and a supportive environment. The song reminds listeners that they don't have to do everything on their own, and that the YMCA is a place where they can get the help they need to achieve their dreams.
The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus have made it an enduring favorite at parties, sporting events, and other gatherings. It has been covered by numerous artists and has been featured in numerous movies, TV shows, and commercials.
Line by Line Meaning
Young man, there's no need to feel down
Don't be sad, there's no need for it.
I said, young man, pick yourself off the ground
Get up and start again.
I said, young man, 'cause you′re in a new town
Being in a new place can be hard, but don't worry.
There's no need to be unhappy
Just be happy!
Young man, there's a place you can go
You have options.
I said, young man, when you′re short on your dough
When you don't have money.
You can stay there, and I′m sure you will find
If you stay, you'll enjoy it.
Many ways to have a good time
You'll have lots of fun.
It's fun to stay at the YMCA
The YMCA is a great place to be.
They have everything for you men to enjoy
There's something for everyone there.
You can hang out with all the boys
You can make friends with other men.
You can get yourself clean, you can have a good meal
You can shower and eat there.
You can do what ever you feel
You can have fun doing anything you want.
Young man, are you listening to me?
Are you paying attention?
I said, young man, what do you want to be?
What are your dreams and goals?
I said, young man, you can make real your dreams
You can achieve anything you want.
But you got to know this one thing
There's one important thing to keep in mind.
No man does it all by himself
Everyone needs help sometimes.
I said, young man, put your pride on the shelf
Don't be too proud to ask for help.
And just go there, to the YMCA
Just go to the YMCA and ask for help.
I'm sure they can help you today
They are there to help.
Young man, I was once in your shoes
I went through what you're going through.
I said, I was down and out with the blues
I was feeling sad and hopeless.
I felt no man cared if I were alive
I felt like no one cared about me.
I felt the whole world was so tight
I felt trapped and alone.
That′s when someone came up to me
Someone helped me.
And said, young man, take a walk up the street
They told me about the YMCA.
There's a place there called the YMCA
The YMCA is in that area.
They can start you back on your way
They can help you get back on track.
YMCA, it′s fun to stay at the YMCA
The YMCA is a great place to be.
Young man, young man, there's no need to feel down
Don't be sad, there's no need for it.
Young man, young man, pick yourself off the ground
Get up and start again.
Young man, young man, are you listening to me
Are you paying attention?
Young man, young man, what do you wanna be?
What are your dreams and goals?
YMCA, you'll find it at the YMCA
The YMCA is where you can find what you need.
No man, young man, does it all by himself
Everyone needs help sometimes.
Young man, young man, put your pride on the shelf
Don't be too proud to ask for help.
YMCA, and just go to the YMCA
Just go to the YMCA and ask for help.
Young man, young man I was once in your shoes
I went through what you're going through.
Young man, young man I was down with the blues, YMCA
I was feeling sad and hopeless, but the YMCA helped me.
Writer(s): Jacques Morali, Victor Willis, Henri Belolo
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