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Zhané (pronounced Jah-Nay) was an American R&B/hip hop soul group, best known for their 1993 hit "Hey, Mr. D.J." Other popular hits include "Groove Thang" and "Sending My Love," both released in 1994. The group was part of Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit collective.
Hey Mr. DJ
Zhane Lyrics
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Now do it
Here is something that's gonna make you move and groove
Hey, DJ, keep playing that song, all night
On and on and on
Everybody move your body
Now do it
Hey DJ keep playing that song, all night
On and on and on (on and on and on and on)
It's Friday night and the weekend's here
I need to unwind, where's the party, Mr. DJ, DJ?
I am ready to call my friends
So we could all get down
Where's the party, hey, Mr. DJ
Hey, Mr. DJ
(You can get this started)
Everybody's ready to party
All night, all night (come on, all night)
All the girls are ready
(So we can all get to it)
So we can party 'til the break of dawn, oh
Everybody move your body
Now do it
Here is something that's gonna make you move and groove
Hey, DJ, keep playing that song, all night
On and on and on (on and on and on and on)
Everybody move your body
Now do it
Here is something that's gonna make you move and groove
Hey, DJ, keep playing that song, all night
On and on and on (on and on and on and on)
It's Friday night and the weekend's here
I need to unwind, where's the party, Mr. DJ?
I am ready to call my friends
So we could all get down
Where's the party, hey, Mr. DJ?
Hey, Mr. DJ
(You can get this started)
Everybody's ready to party
All night, all night (come on, all night)
All the girls are ready
(So we can all get to it)
So we can party 'til the break of dawn, oh (hey)
Once again, it's on, yo, Zhané, blow the horn
Let the DJ know to keep playing your song
Maybe I'll browse, snatch up the blouse
Rip the foul, huh, and get rub-a-dub style
'Cause your body won't move if it can't feel the groove
So K. Boogie had to show and prove
Hey, now we're feeling the vibe
Rolling wit' the flava, feeling alright
Ho, yo, there's a party over here
Yo, oh no, the party's over there
Call up your friends, let 'em know Fam's tagging along
Hey, DJ keep playing that song (come on)
Everybody move your body (come on)
Now do it (groovy)
Here is something that's gonna make you move and groove
Hey, DJ, keep playing that song, all night
On and on and on (DJ, keep it funky)
(On and on and on and on)
Everybody move your body (everybody, come on)
Now do it (groovy)
Here is something that's gonna make you move and groove (groovy)
Hey, DJ, keep playing that song, all night
On and on and on (DJ, keep it funky)
(On and on and on and on)
Do it, something, oh, yeah, oh
The lyrics to Zhané's "Hey Mr. DJ" is one that celebrates the weekend and the joy that comes with unwinding from the stress of the week. The upbeat tempo of the song sets the mood for a night of partying, and the lyrics encourage everyone to dance and let loose. The chorus of the song repeatedly calls on the DJ to keep playing the song, and the lyrics of the verses revolve around the desire to find the party and get down with friends.
The song is a celebration of party culture, and the chorus of the song refers to the importance of music in setting the mood for a night of dancing and having fun. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of friends in enjoying a night out. The verses talk about the desire to find the party and the excitement that comes with getting together with friends. The rap interlude towards the end adds an additional layer to the song, with the rapper calling on the DJ to keep the party going and encouraging everyone to dance.
Overall, "Hey Mr. DJ" is a fun and energetic song that captures the essence of weekend party culture. It's a song that encourages everyone to let their hair down and dance the night away with friends.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody move your body
Encouragement to dance
Now do it
Immediate command to dance again
Here is something that's gonna make you move & groove
The music being played will make people want to dance
Hey D.J. keep playing that song, all night
Asking the DJ to keep playing the current song the whole night
On and on and on
Reiterating the request for the music to continue all night
It's Friday night and the weekend's here
Acknowledging the start of the weekend and the time to party
I need to unwind, where's the party, Mr. D.J.
Expressing the desire to relax and party with friends
I am ready to call my friends
Excited to invite friends to join the party
So we could all get down
Referring to dancing and having fun
Where's the party, hey Mr. D.J.
Asking the DJ to let them know where the party is
You can get this started
Empowering the DJ to begin the party
All the girls are ready
All of the women attending are prepared to party
So we can party 'till the break of dawn, oh
Planning to dance and have fun for the entire night
Once again, it's on, yo Zhane blow the horn
Getting ready to party again, and asking someone to start the celebration
Let the D.J. know to keep playing your song
Instructing the DJ to maintain the current energy and rhythm by continuing to play their preferred music
Maybe I'll browse, snatch up the blouse
Thinking about browsing and choosing clothing to wear to the party
Rip the foul, ho
Using slang to suggest that they might be aggressive or assertive when dancing
And get rub-a-dub style
Explaining how they plan to dance
Cause your body won't move
Stressing the importance of music in motivating people to dance
If it can't feel the groove
Highlighting how the rhythm of the music is essential for a good dancing experience
So can't boogie, have to show and prove
Suggesting that people should showcase their best dance moves to impress others
Hey, now I'm feeling the vibe
Announcing that they are in tune with the music and ready to dance
Rolling wit the flava
Going with the flow of the music
Feeling alright
Feeling good and happy about the party atmosphere
Ho, yo, there's a party over here
Informing others that the party is happening where they are
Yo, oh no, the party's over there
Correcting a mistake and indicating where the party is really happening
Call up your friends, let 'em know
Encouraging people to invite friends to the party
Fam's tagging along
Informing that they are bringing their family or friends to the party
Everybody move your body
Repeating the earlier message of encouraging people to dance
Here is something that's gonna make you move & groove
Repeating the message that the music being played will encourage people to dance
Hey D.J. keep playing that song, all night
Repeating the request for the DJ to play the current song for the whole night
On and on and on
Reiterating the request for the music to continue all night
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Keir Gist, Anthony Bahr, Renee Andrea Neufville, Jean Norris, Zane Grey, Leon Ware
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