The Dawn
Various Artists Lyrics

Oh Oh
Generic vocalizations to create a specific atmosphere.

Ohhhhhhh
A drawn-out exclamation to express excitement.

Oh no no no
A quick exclamation to imply a sense of disbelief or disappointment.

Out on the weekend
Setting the scene for what follows, suggesting it is taking place during a weekend.

Let them in, get the lights, let party begin
Instructions to prepare the venue and get ready to start the party.

Mix a little love, get the mood jumpin
Suggesting that love and positive energy are needed to get the party started.

From New York to Miami by ten
Implies a sense of urgency to get to the party by a specific time, from two major US cities.

I think I'm ready to go
Personal contemplation that the artist is ready to start the party and have a good time.

Hot, every time that we hit up our spot
Every time the group goes to this venue, it is a hot spot for partying.

See everyone in line, and they payin a lot
Observing the people in line waiting to enter the venue, and that they are paying a high price to attend the party.

‘Cept their payin for the night
Qualifying the previous observation, specifying that the price people are paying is for attending the party for the night.

cuz the drinks are fixed
Implies that people are paying a high price for drinks, which is predetermined and fixed.

But the music is free
Contrasting the fixed drink prices with the fact that the music is free, and people can have a good time without paying for it.

You want it, you got it
A promise to provide what people want, which is a good time.

You need it, but you know you gotta have it boy
Acknowledging that people need a good time, and implying that they will pursue it no matter what.

The music is freein'
Suggesting that the music frees people to have a good time without worrying about the cost.

(Out on the weekend, Out on the weekend, weekend)
Repeating the opening line to reinforce that the party is happening on the weekend.

This is for the girls comin' from NYC
A shout-out to the girls who came from New York City, as they are part of the party and should feel included.

I'm feelin' you like yous family
Expressing a sense of familial connection to the girls from NYC, reinforcing the idea that everyone at the party is part of a larger family.

And everybody down from LA to DC
Acknowledging the people who came to the party from other major US cities like Los Angeles and Washington DC.

Rockin' to the same old *story*
Suggesting that everyone at the party is united by a common thread or story that brings them together to have a good time.

This is for the kids in the clubs and the street
Expanding the scope of the shout-outs to include any younger people who go to clubs or frequent the streets, as they are also part of the party.

Turn the volume up 3 db
An instruction to turn the volume up for a better party atmosphere.

Get on the dance floor where the music is free
Encouraging people to get on the dance floor and enjoy the free music provided at the party.

Slip, run it till the dawn's gone with me
Inviting people to slip into a good time, and keep it going until dawn breaks and the party is over.

Now all my ladies, Move it to the front, show 'em what you got
Encouraging the female party-goers to move to the front of the dance floor and show off their moves.

Fellas? Oh, like that (scratched: All my ladies, A-A-All my ladies-Oh... ah
Encouraging the male party-goers to take note of the ladies who are moving to the front of the dance floor, implying that they like what they see.

And all my ladies say (Ah, Ah)
Responding to the ladies who moved to the front of the dance floor by acknowledging them with an exclamation.

And all the fellas say (Ah, Ah)
Similarly, acknowledging the male party-goers who responded positively to the ladies on the dance floor.

Everybody say (Ah, Ah)
Encouraging everyone at the party to make some noise and have a good time.

Come dance with me, ohh (Ah Ah)
Inviting people to dance with the singer to have a good time together, reinforced with an exclamation.

And the story goes
Referring back to a common story or thread that connects everyone at the party, perhaps hinting that everyone is there to have a good time together.

Just like this we let ‘em in and set it off
Describing the process of letting people into the party venue and starting the party off with a bang.

Till the morning there'll be no lettin off
Implies that the party will keep going all night until morning, without stopping or letting up.

Dollars dropping onto the tabletop
Observing that people are spending a lot of money at the party, as evidenced by money being dropped onto tables or other surfaces.

*But* Once again you can shake your thang and there ain't no cost
Contrasting the high cost of drinks and other expenses at the party with the fact that people can still have a good time by dancing and enjoying the music for free.