Vengaboys are a eurodance band that came to prominence in 1997. They were f… Read Full Bio ↴Vengaboys are a eurodance band that came to prominence in 1997. They were formed by Dutch DJ's Danski (Dennis van den Driesschen) and Delmundo (Wessel van Diepen), who toured Spanish beach parties in a bus. They formed in 1992 and gained four dancers during 1995-96. Some of their most successful singles include "Uncle John from Jamaica", "We're Going to Ibiza", "Boom Boom Boom Boom" and "We Like to Party". Like in Spanish, the V is pronounced with a soft B sound, as such- "Bengaboys", which could be translated as "The 'Come on' Boys". A guest-singer from Spain, for the producer's previous project Nakatomi, kept repeatedly singing "¡Venga!" ("Come on!") in their songs. This led to the name 'Vengaboys' as their following project.

Never critically acclaimed, the group continued making records that were distinctly "Eurodance", following in the footsteps of previous Dutch-Dance sensations 2 Unlimited. The ploy worked and by the beginning of the year 2000, the group had achieved 4 top 10 entries, including 2 number ones (Boom Boom Boom Boom and We're Going to Ibiza). The group's success continued throughout the beginning of the 21st century, with the "Platinum Album" (their third album release) going top 10, spawning 3 big hits (Kiss, Shala Lala and Uncle John From Jamaica) and 2 lesser known tracks (Cheekah Bow-Bow, which included their fifth cyber-member Cheekah, and the ballad Forever As One, which gained more notoriety for its video, which was banned after the group used unlicensed pictures of them meeting pop group Westlife). By mid-2001, after nearly 10 top 10 hits, the group partly disbanded and went back to working on the club scene.

Members
* Robin Pors (Sailor outfit) (1997-1999)
* Kim Sasabone (1997-2004)
* Roy Den Burger (Cowboy outfit) (1997-2004)
* Denise van Rijswijk (1997-2002)
* Yorick Bakker (Sailor outfit) (1999-2002)
* Mark (2002-2004)
* Lilly (2002-2004)
* Travis McQueen (2000-2001)

1997 2001 2007

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Ho Ho Vengaboys!
Vengaboys Lyrics

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Okay... Party People Are You Ready?
Cause I Am!
Here We Go!

Wow!

Yes! Come Now!

If You Wanna Feel Like Me To
Open Up Your Heart And Be True
This Is The Way To Be Free
So Come With Us And You'll See

The Party's Pumpin Tonight
Cause The Vengaboys Do Allright
If You Really Want Us To Stay
Then Let Me Hear You Say

Chorus:
Ho Ho Vengaboys
Say Ho Ho Vengaboys
Ho Ho Vengaboys
Say Ho Ho Vengaboys - Say What?
Ho Ho Vengaboys
Say Ho Ho Vengaboys
Ho Ho Vengaboys
Say Ho Ho Vengaboys - Say What?

Hahaha

Wow

We're Taking Over This Place
And Put A Smile On Your Face
So Say Your Worries Goodbye
And Let Us Take You High

So Now You Know We're The Best
Gonna Put You To The Test
Get All Your Friends On The Floor
Because We Say It Once More

Chorus 2x

Wow!

Wow!

Party People Are You Ready?
Cause I Am!

Here We Go!

Hey Ho! - Hey Ho
Hey Ho! - Hey Ho
Hey Ho! - Hey Ho
Hey Ho! - Hey Ho

If You Wanna Feel Like Me To
Open Up Your Heart And Be True
This Is The Way To Be Free
So Come With Us And You'll See

The Party's Pumpin Tonight
Cause The Vengaboys Do Allright
If You Really Want Us To Stay
Then Let Me Hear You Say

Chorus 2x

Overall Meaning

The Vengaboys’s song, “Ho Ho Vengaboys” is an upbeat dance song that inspires listeners to let go of their worries and have a good time. The lyrics are an invitation to come along with the Vengaboys to experience freedom and a carefree attitude. The opening lines, “Party People Are You Ready? Cause I Am! Here We Go!”, welcomes the listener to join the party.

The chorus, “Ho Ho Vengaboys, Say Ho Ho Vengaboys” is an infectious and easy to remember call-and-response refrain that captures the mood of the song. It encourages listeners to participate and be a part of the party. The second verse, “We're Taking Over This Place, And Put A Smile On Your Face, So Say Your Worries Goodbye, And Let Us Take You High,” reiterates the theme of letting go of worries and living in the moment.

Overall, the song’s lyrics uplift and motivate people to have a good time without overthinking everything. It’s a fun, carefree song that’s perfect for dancing and letting loose.

Line by Line Meaning

Okay... Party People Are You Ready?
Are you excited and prepared to indulge in a party mood?

Cause I Am!
I am enthusiastic about the party!

Here We Go!
Let's start the party!

If You Wanna Feel Like Me To
If you want to feel the way I'm feeling.

Open Up Your Heart And Be True
Be honest with yourself and let your emotions flow.

This Is The Way To Be Free
This is the way to liberate yourself.

So Come With Us And You'll See
Join us, and you'll experience it yourself!

The Party's Pumpin Tonight
Tonight's party is going to be electrifying.

Cause The Vengaboys Do Allright
Because we, the Vengaboys, have got it all sorted out.

If You Really Want Us To Stay
If you want us to continue performing.

Then Let Me Hear You Say
Then express it out loud and clear!

Chorus: Ho Ho Vengaboys Say Ho Ho Vengaboys
Sing along with us and say Ho Ho Vengaboys!

Ho Ho Vengaboys Say Ho Ho Vengaboys - Say What?
Sing it again with us! Say What?

We're Taking Over This Place
We are dominating the party!

And Put A Smile On Your Face
Making you happy is our goal.

So Say Your Worries Goodbye
Forget your stress and have a good time.

And Let Us Take You High
Let us elevate your enthusiasm and spirit.

So Now You Know We're The Best
Now you know that we are the ultimate party makers!

Gonna Put You To The Test
We are going to challenge you to have fun!

Get All Your Friends On The Floor
Get all of your companions on the dance floor.

Because We Say It Once More
We will say it one more time!

Chorus 2x
Sing it loudly! Chorus 2x!

Hey Ho! - Hey Ho
Sing along with us! Hey Ho! - Hey Ho

Hey Ho! - Hey Ho
Hey Ho! - Hey Ho.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EELKE A. KALBERG, SEBASTIAN MOLIJN

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