All Night Long (All Night) (Original Demo Version) Lyrics
Lionel Richie
Lyrics
Well, my friends, the time has come
Raise the roof and have some fun
Throw away the work to be done
Let the music play on
Everybody sing, everybody dance
Lose yourself in wild romance
We're going to party karamu, fiesta, forever
Come on and sing along
We're going to party karamu, fiesta, forever
Come on and sing along
All night long, all night, all night long, all night
All night long, all night, all night long, oh yeah
People dancing all in the street
See the rhythm all in their feet
Life is good, wild and sweet
Let the music play on
Feel it in your heart and feel it in your soul
Let the music take control
We're going to party liming, fiesta, forever
Come on and sing along
We're going to party liming, fiesta, forever
Come on and sing my song
All night long, all night long, yeah
All night long, yeah, all night long
Yeah, once you get started you can't sit down
Come join the fun, it's a merry go round
Everyone's dancing their troubles away
Come join our party see how we play
Oh Yeah, we're gonna have a party
All night long, all night, all night long, yeah
All night long, all night, all night long
We're going to party karamu, fiesta, forever
Come on and sing along
Going to party karamu, fiesta, forever
Come on and sing my song
All night long, all night, all night long, all night
All night long, all night, all night long, oh
All night, all night, all night, all night
All night, all night, all night, all night
Everyone you meet they're jamming in the street
All night long, yeah
I said, everyone you meet they're jamming in the street
All night long, be good, feel good
All night, all night, all night
All night, all night, all night
All night, all night, all night
Song & Lyrics Facts
Released in 1983, Lionel Richie’s “All Night Long (All Night)” is a classic hit from his second solo album Can't Slow Down. Written by Richie himself, the song was recorded with the help of James Anthony Carmichael and members of the band The Commodores.
It became one of Richie's most successful singles, reaching number one on three Billboard charts, as well as becoming a top 10 hit in six other countries. The lyrics are about a man who wants to party all night long with his lover, encouraging them to dance and forget their worries. The original demo version of the song has been praised for its upbeat energy and catchy chorus, making it an enduring favorite.