About The Song

“All Night Long (All Night)” is a song by Lionel Richie from his second solo album, “Can’t Slow Down”. The song was released in 1983 and combines Richie’s soulful Commodores style with Caribbean influences. The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on three Billboard charts (pop, R&B and adult contemporary). The lyrics of the song invite the listener to a party with music, dancing, and fun all night long. The song was written by Lionel Richie himself and was the lead single from his second solo album. The song has been remastered and is available on YouTube.

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Lyrics

Well, my friends, the time has come
To raise the roof and have some fun
Throw away the work to be done
Let the music play on
(Play on, 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)
All night long! (all night, all night)
All night long! (all night, all night)
All night long! (all night, all night)

People dancing all in the street
See the rhythm all in their feet
Life is good, wild and sweet
Let the music play on
(Play on, 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 my song!

All night long! (all night, all night)
All night long! (all night, all night)
All night long! (all night, all night)
All night long! (all night, all night)

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!

Tam bo li de, say de moi ya. Yeah jambo jambo
Way to party oh we’re going, oh jambali
Tam bo li de, say de moi ya. Yeah jambo jambo

Oh, yes
We’re gonna have a party!

All night long! (all night, all night)
All night long! (all night, all night)
All night long! (all night, all night)
All night long! (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!