Blame It on the Boogie
by The Jacksons
What is “Blame It on the Boogie” really about?
If you’ve ever wondered what “Blame It on the Boogie” by The Jacksons is really about, you’re not alone. Let’s break it down.
Blame It on the Boogie by The Jacksons is a vivacious disco track that encapsulates the irresistible pull of dance music, urging listeners to attribute their uninhibited joy and dancing impulses to the boogie rather than external factors like the sunshine, moonlight, or good times.
So… what’s this song really about?
At the heart of 'Blame It on the Boogie' lies a celebration of dance's power to liberate and enchant. The Jacksons extol the transformative effect of boogie, a kind of dance music, as it compels individuals to move uncontrollably and embrace the moment. The chorus playfully detracts responsibility from natural and joyful human experiences, redirecting it towards the boogie itself, which they personify as an almost mystical force. This narrative serves to not only highlight the potency of music in our lives but also suggests a humorous take on the idea of escapism through dance. It's presented as a carefree remedy to life’s complexities, wrapping listeners in a soundscape of upbeat tempos and rhythmic pulses that symbolize freedom and unadulterated happiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who originally wrote 'Blame It on the Boogie'?
The song was originally written by English singer-songwriter Mick Jackson.
Q: When was 'Blame It on the Boogie' released?
It was released in 1978.
Lyrics to “Blame It on the Boogie”
47 ContributorsBlame It On the Boogie Lyrics
[Break 1: The Jacksons]
I just can't, I just can't
I just can't control my feet
I just can't, I just can't (Yeah)
I just can't (Woo!) control my feet
I just can't, I just can't
I just can't control my feet
I just can't, I just can't
I just can't control my feet
[Hook: The Jacksons]
Sunshine
Don't blame it on the moonlight
Don't blame it on the good times
Blame it on the boogie
Don't blame it on the sunshine
Don't blame it on the moonlight
Don't, on the good times
Blame it on the boogie
[Verse 3: Michael Jackson]
This magic music grooves me, that dirty rhythm fools me
The devil's gotten to me through this dance
I'm full of funky fever, a fire burns inside me
Boogie's got me in a super trance
[Hook: The Jacksons]
Don't blame it on the sunshine
Don't blame it on the moonlight
Don't blame it on the good times
Blame it on the boogie
Don't you blame it, sunshine
Don't blame it on the moonlight
Don't blame it on the good times
Blame it on the boogie
[Break: The Jacksons]
Aaow! (Sunshine)
Hoo! (Moonlight)
Yeah (Good times)
Mmm (Boogie)
You just gotta (Sunshine)
Yeah (Moonlight)
(Good times)
Good times (Boogie)
[Outro]
Don't you blame it (Sunshine)
You just gotta (Moonlight)
You just wanna (Good times)
Yeah, oh (Boogie)
Blame it on yourself (Sunshine)
Ain't nobody's fault (Moonlight)
But yours and that boogie (Good times)
All night long (Boogie)
Can't stop that boogie (Sunshine)
Ain't nobody's fault (Moonlight)
But yours and that boogie (Good times)
Dancin' all night long (Boogie)
Blame it on yourself (Sunshine)
Ain't nobody's fault (Moonlight)
But yours and that boogie (Good times)
Boogie, boogie, boogie, yeah (Boogie)