Inspiration Behind Celebration:
Celebration was conceived out of spiritual reflection and a moment of musical intuition. Ronald Bell had an image from the moment when God created Adam, with angels celebrating and singing praises. However, during the collaboration of Celebration, Robert Bell recalls one of the band members saying, “come on, let’s celebrate.” Regardless of this disagreement, Celebration has become part of weddings for the past 50 years.
Biblical Application:
The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad. 25 Lord, save us! Lord, grant us success! – Psalm 118:24-25
Exegesis of Celebrate:
Come on and celebrate tonight
‘Cause everything’s gon’ be alright
Come on and celebrate tonight
‘Cause everything’s gon’ be alright
Come on and celebrate, baby
What you say?
It’s okay, baby
Let’s celebrate, oh, yeah
Come on, baby
It’s alright
We’re gonna have a good time
A call to celebrate. Positive energy with a belief that tonight is going to be special. Convincing his own family with optimism. Not maybe, but we will celebrate.
There’s a party goin’ on right here
A celebration to last throughout the years
So bring your good times (Good times) and your laughter too
We gon’ celebrate your party with you
Come on, now
This is party music. Brining the energy and good vibes to this celebration.
Celebration
Let’s all celebrate and have a good time
Celebration
We gon’ celebrate and have a good time
Making a convincing argument that we will have a good time.
Celebrate good times, come on
It’s a celebration
Celebrate good times, come on
Let’s celebrate (Come on)
Celebrate good times, come on
It’s a celebration
Celebrate good times, come on
Let’s celebrate (Let’s celebrate)
The opening chorus is filled with words of celebration.
So bring your good times
We gon’ celebrate your party with you
Come on, now
Come here with a positive mindset.
Celebration
Let’s all celebrate and have a good time, yeah, yeah
Celebration
We gon’ celebrate and have a good time
There are no doubts as good times will happen tonight.
It’s time to come together
We gon’ celebrate and have a good time
Everyone around the world, come on
Inviting others outside to join their party.
Celebrate good times, come on
Let’s celebrate
Celebrate good times, come on
Celebrate good times, come on
Celebrate good times, come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
We’re gonna have a good time
Driving home the positive vibes.
Celebrate good times, come on
It’s a celebration
Celebrate good times, come on
Let’s celebrate (Come on)
Celebrate good times, come on
It’s a celebration
Celebrate good times, come on
Let’s celebrate (Let’s celebrate)
We’re gonna have a good time
When a leader sets the tone, there is no question that this celebration will be successful.
Final Thoughts:
I remember dancing to Celebration for the first time at my sister Kathie’s wedding. This tune hasn’t grown old in the past 40 years since. In a world filled of negativity, its good hear positivity in the form of the song Celebration. If human beings would learn to focus on the good things in life, this world would become a better place to live.
by Jay Mankus
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