Where’s The Party was the fifth track from the True Blue album.
Shortly after returning from Cancun, my mother called to tell me that my father had had a stroke, which left him paralyzed on the right side of his body and blind in his right eye. Needless to say, I moved back home to help take care of him and my mother. My mother had had Parkinson’s disease for several years and was showing signs of severe decline.
I worked full-time, commuting an hour to and from work each day and helping care for my parents at night. My sister took care of them during the day while trying to maintain her own family life. It was completely exhausting for the two of us and one of the most difficult times of our lives.
“Couldn’t wait to get older, Thought I’d have so much fun, Guess I’m one of the grown-ups, Now I have to get the job done. People give me the business, I’m not living in fear, I’m just living in chaos, Gotta get away from here.”
On the weekends, I would make sure to find some time for myself. Whenever I could break away, I would head out to the club and hit the dance floor. During those moments on the dance floor, all of my cares went away, and I was free. During those moments, I prayed to my guardian angels to watch over me and protect my family.
Madonna’s music continued to play a massive part in my life. I always looked to her music for inspiration, courage, and strength.
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WHERE’S THE PARTY?
Working Monday through Friday
Takes up all of my time
If I can get to the weekend
Everything will work out just fine
That’s when I can go crazy
That’s when I can have fun
Time to be with my baby
Time to come undone
Chorus:
Where’s the party, I want to free my soul
Where’s the party, I want to lose control
Where’s the party, I want to free my soul
Where’s the party, I want to lose control
Couldn’t wait to get older
Thought I’d have so much fun
Guess I’m one of the grown-ups
Now I have to get the job done
People give me the business
I’m not living in fear
I’m just living in chaos
Gotta get away from here
(chorus)
Intermediate:
Don’t want to grow old too fast
Don’t want to let the system get me down
I’ve got to find a way to make the good times last
And if you’ll show me how, I’m ready now
Slow down you move too fast
Gonna make the good times last
Gonna let my hair hang down
I’m ready now
(repeat)
Where’s the party
Where’s the party, someone tell me
Where’s the party, come on, come on, come on
Where’s the party
(intermediate)
(chorus)
Slow down you move too fast
Gonna make the good times last
Gonna let my hair hang down
I’m ready now
(repeat)
Where’s the party
Where’s the party, someone tell me
Where’s the party, come on, come on, come on
Where’s the party
We can make it all right
We can make you dance, we can make a party last all night
(repeat until end)