Y.M.C.A.” by Village People, released in 1978, is a lively anthem that became a worldwide sensation. The song’s catchy tune, infectious dance moves, and empowering message helped it become a staple of pop culture, especially within the LGBT community. The dance, which spells out the letters Y-M-C-A with hand gestures, quickly gained popularity and continues to be a favorite at parties and events.
Did You Know?
- Y.M.C.A. was released in 1978 as part of Village People’s album Cruisin’.
- The song is about enjoying time at the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association), and it became an anthem of fun, freedom, and togetherness.
- Y.M.C.A. reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming one of Village People’s most iconic hits.
The song remains a beloved classic, not just for its upbeat melody, but for the positive, inclusive spirit it continues to inspire.
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🎵 Let’s sing along with the lyrics! 🎤
Lyrics
Young man, there’s no need to feel down.
I said, young man, pick yourself off the ground.
I said, young man, ’cause you’re in a new town
There’s no need to be unhappy.
Young man, there’s a place you can go.
I said, young man, when you’re short on your dough.
You can stay there, and I’m sure you will find
Many ways to have a good time.
It’s fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
It’s fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
They have everything for young men to enjoy,
You can hang out with all the boys…
It’s fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
It’s fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
You can get yourself clean, you can have a good meal,
You can do whatever you feel…
Young man, are you listening to me?
I said, young man, what do you wanna be?
I said, young man, you can make real your dreams.
But you got to know this one thing!
No man does it all by himself.
I said, young man, put your pride on the shelf,
And just go there, to the Y.M.C.A.
I’m sure they can help you today.
It’s fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
It’s fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
They have everything for young men to enjoy,
You can hang out with all the boys…
It’s fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
It’s fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
You can get yourself clean, you can have a good meal,
You can do whatever you feel…
Young man, I was once in your shoes.
I said, I was down and out with the blues.
I felt no man cared if I were alive.
I felt the whole world was so jive…
That’s when someone came up to me,
And said, “Young man, take a walk up the street.
There’s a place there called the ‘Y.M.C.A.’
They can start you back on your way.”
It’s fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
It’s fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
They have everything for young men to enjoy,
You can hang out with all the boys…
Y.M.C.A.
It’s fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
Young man, young man, there’s no need to feel down.
Young man, young man, get yourself off the ground.
Y.M.C.A.
It’s fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
Young man, are you listening to me?
Young man, young man, what do you wanna be?
Y.M.C.A.
You’ll find it at the Y.M.C.A.
No man, young man, does it all by himself.
Young man, young man, put your pride on the shelf,
Y.M.C.A.
And just go to the Y.M.C.A.
Young man, young man, I was once in your shoes.
Young man, young man, I was down with the blues.
Y.M.C.A.
It’s fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
