Off the Wall Lyrics
[Verse 1]
When the world is on your shoulder
Gotta straighten up your act and boogie down
If you can't hang with the feelin'
Then there ain't no room for you in this part of town
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause we're the party people night and day
Livin' crazy, that's the only way
[Chorus]
So tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
And just enjoy yourself
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
Life ain't so bad at all (Live life off the wall)
Live your life off the wall (Live it off the wall)
[Verse 2]
You can shout out all you want to
'Cause there ain't no sin in folks all gettin' loud
If you take the chance and do it
Then there ain't no one who's gonna put you down
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause we're the party people night and day
Livin' crazy, that's the only way
When the world is on your shoulder
Gotta straighten up your act and boogie down
If you can't hang with the feelin'
Then there ain't no room for you in this part of town
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause we're the party people night and day
Livin' crazy, that's the only way
[Chorus]
So tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
And just enjoy yourself
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
Life ain't so bad at all (Live life off the wall)
Live your life off the wall (Live it off the wall)
[Verse 2]
You can shout out all you want to
'Cause there ain't no sin in folks all gettin' loud
If you take the chance and do it
Then there ain't no one who's gonna put you down
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause we're the party people night and day
Livin' crazy, that's the only way
[Chorus]
So tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
And just enjoy yourself (Come on, and)
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
Life ain't so bad at all (Live life off the wall)
Live your life off the wall (Live it off the wall)
[Bridge]
Do what you want to do
There ain't no rules, it's up to you (Ain't no rules, it's all up to you)
It's time to come alive
And party on right through the night (All right)
[Verse 3]
Gotta hide your inhibitions
Gotta let that fool loose deep inside your soul
Wanna see an exhibition (A-hee!)
Better do it now before you get too old
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause we're the party people night and day
Livin' crazy, that's the only way
[Chorus]
So tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
And just enjoy yourself (Come on, and)
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
Life ain't so bad at all (Live life off the wall)
Live your life off the wall
So tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
And just enjoy yourself (Come on, and)
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
Life ain't so bad at all (Live life off the wall)
Live your life off the wall (Live it off the wall)
[Bridge]
Do what you want to do
There ain't no rules, it's up to you (Ain't no rules, it's all up to you)
It's time to come alive
And party on right through the night (All right)
[Verse 3]
Gotta hide your inhibitions
Gotta let that fool loose deep inside your soul
Wanna see an exhibition (A-hee!)
Better do it now before you get too old
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause we're the party people night and day
Livin' crazy, that's the only way
[Chorus]
So tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
And just enjoy yourself (Come on, and)
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
Life ain't so bad at all (Live life off the wall)
Live your life off the wall
So tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf
And just enjoy yourself (Come on, and)
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
Tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf (Yeah)
And just enjoy yourself (Come on, and)
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all (Wanna live)
Tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf (Nine to five)
And just enjoy yourself (Come on, and)
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all (Yeah)
And just enjoy yourself (Come on, and)
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all
If you live it off the wall
Tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf (Yeah)
And just enjoy yourself (Come on, and)
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all (Wanna live)
Tonight, gotta leave that nine to five upon the shelf (Nine to five)
And just enjoy yourself (Come on, and)
Groove, let the madness in the music get to you
Life ain't so bad at all (Yeah)
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Genius Annotation
The title track to Jackson’s breakthrough solo album, “Off The Wall” was released as a single in 1980, with a smooth, upbeat tempo.
The song revolves around the idea of having no worries and living fast, which is precisely how Jackson approached life in his early years until court cases and personal problems slowed him down. This song charted in the top 10 in the US and helped Jackson became the first man to have four top 10 singles from the same album. The song was written by Rod Temperton, the same man who wrote Thriller.
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Horns Arranger
Rhythm Arranger
Vocal Arranger
Synthesizer Programmer
Alto Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Horns
Guitar
Label
Electric Piano
Background Vocals
Bass
Drums
Synthesizer
Percussion
Flugelhorn
Trombone
Trumpet
Recorded At
Allen Zentz Recording, Westlake Audio & Cherokee Studios (Los Angeles)
Release Date
April 10, 1979
Songs That Sample Off the Wall
Enjoy Yourself by Origami Ultra, Intro- Diamonds by RETONIC, Wallz by TroyBoi, If you are hurt by Shittyoldshirt, Just a waste by PinkPantheress, Backdoor Man by Pauline Pantsdown, It's Alright by TLC, Nighttime Maneuvers (Remix) by Little Brother, Stay Away by Rob Odindo (Ft. De La Soul & Pete Rock), 2 AM by Rapsody (Ft. Ab-Soul), Enjoy Ya Self by Chubb Rock, Street Value Of My Name by J$G, Enjoy Yourself by Saint Pepsi, Tonight* by Origami Ultra & GOOD4NOTHING 2 by Bl4ck fezco
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