god Friday Night 1999 K-pop Dance Party Anthem
god (지오디)‘s “Friday Night” is a beloved track from their 1999 second studio album, Chapter 2, and was promoted as a successful follow-up single. After gaining initial fame with emotional ballads like ‘To My Mother’ and ‘Love and Remember,’ god, under the guidance of producer Park Jin-young (J.Y. Park), released this exuberant dance party song that powerfully captured the excitement and energy of youth on the weekend.
🎤 The Sense of Freedom “Friday Night” Left Behind
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“Friday Night” allowed god to maintain their image as a warm, relatable national group while simultaneously showcasing their prowess as a powerful hip-hop dance group on stage.
A Perfect Blend of Hip-Hop and Dance
The song is primarily a hip-hop dance track based on the New Jack Swing style popular in the late 1990s U.S.
- Dynamic Structure: The track features the witty lyrics and addictive beat typical of Park Jin-young, dynamically unfolding with the members’ unique rap verses and cheerful vocals. The highly infectious chorus, “My heart, this heart swells up tonight, right aright it’s friday night,” perfectly captures the liberating feeling of a Friday night.
- Relatable Story: The narrative of the five god members cruising to the club after getting paid deeply resonated with the youth of the time, adding to the song’s appeal.
Stage Energy and Performance
On stage, “Friday Night” was characterized by the god members wearing hip-hop attire and performing free-spirited yet powerful choreography. The performance, where the members often interacted with the audience, establishing it as a “party song to enjoy together,” was crucial to its image. It remains one of god’s most bright and joyous hits and is a staple encore song at their concerts today.
📝 M/V & Lyrics
Check out the lyrics capturing the excitement and passion of a Friday night, with the English translation.
| 맘 이맘 부풀어 오르는 이 밤 right alright it’s friday night 감 예감 좋은 예감이 드는 이 밤 tonight’s the night oh friday night yeah 금요일 밤 오늘밤 오 오 늘은 월급탄 밤 기분이 삼삼한 밤 아침부터 왠지 좋은 예감 yeah it’s OK 자 기분좋아 yeah feel alright 자 어디든 가 우리 준이형 태우 호영 데니 다 모두 나갈 준비됐니 어두워진 거리를 미끄러져 나가는 우리들 god 다섯 남자는 주머니 꽉 차 시계는 안봐 멋진 자동차 거리로 나가 지나가는 여인들 yeah 마주치는 시선들 uh you want me I want you too then tell me and I’ll come to you 맘 이맘 부풀어 오르는 이 밤 right alright it’s friday night 감 예감 좋은 예감이 드는 이 밤 tonight’s the night oh friday night uh uh 드디어 도착한 클럽앞에 들어가려고 기다리는 사람들의 줄이 늘어서고 서로 의식하고 저마다 자기들의 무게를 잡고 마음의 준비 시작한다 uh 이제 곧 있으면 시작한다 uh 오늘의 승자는 누구일까 uh 또 어떤 커플이 탄생할까 선수입장 들어간다 자 들어간다 god가 나가 신다 모두 모두 모두 모두 비켜나라 자 울려 퍼지는 음악소리 자 돌아가는 조명들이 금요일 밤이 온걸 알리네 자 어서 이 밤을 즐기세 좋아 기분 좋아 uh 그대와 나 오늘 멈추지마 음악 멋진 음악 yeah 흘러나와 and It’ll I feel alright pump it up everybody say tonight’s the night tonight’s the night hey ho tonight’s the night tonight’s the night pump it up everybody say tonight’s the night tonight’s the night ho ho ho ho tonight’s the night tonight’s the night 이제는 dance time come on stage 어디지 오 저기서 우릴 부르지 우리들을 향해서 손짓하지 자 우리들의 무대다 모두 비켜라 남자들은 비키고 여자들은 남아라 그리고 보아라 you want me baby baby you can have me 맘 이맘 부풀어 오르는 이 밤 right alright it’s friday night 감 예감 좋은 예감이 드는 이 밤 tonight’s the night oh friday night yeah 맘 이맘 부풀어 오르는 이 밤 right alright it’s friday night 감 예감 좋은 예감이 드는 이 밤 tonight’s the night oh friday night yeah | My heart, my heart swells up this night, Right, alright, it’s Friday night! A feeling, a good feeling comes this night, Tonight’s the night! Oh, Friday night, yeah! Friday night, tonight! Oh, tonight is payday night! A night where the feeling’s just right, I’ve had a good feeling since the morning. Yeah, it’s OK! Come on, feel good! Yeah, feel alright! Come on, let’s go anywhere! You guys, Jun-hyung, Tae-woo, Ho-young, Danny, Are you all ready to go out? Sliding down the darkened streets, We, the five guys of god, our pockets Are full, we don’t look at the clock. We go out onto the street in a cool car. The women passing by, Yeah, the eyes meeting theirs, Uh, you want me, I want you too! Then tell me, and I’ll come to you! My heart, my heart swells up this night, Right, alright, it’s Friday night! A feeling, a good feeling comes this night, Tonight’s the night! Oh, Friday night, yeah! Uh, uh, finally arriving! The line of people waiting to enter the club Is stretched out, They’re conscious of each other, Each one putting on airs. The mental preparation begins! Uh, it’ll start soon now! Uh, who will be the winner tonight? Uh, what kind of couple will be born? Players entering! We’re going in! Come on, we’re going in! god is entering! Everyone, everyone, everyone, everyone, step aside! The sound of the music roaring out! The lights spinning around! Announce that Friday night has arrived! Come on, let’s enjoy this night! Good! I feel good! Uh, you and I! Don’t stop tonight! Music, great music! Yeah, it’s flowing out, and I feel alright! Pump it up! Everybody say, Tonight’s the night! Tonight’s the night! Hey ho! Tonight’s the night! Tonight’s the night! Pump it up! Everybody say, Tonight’s the night! Tonight’s the night! Ho ho ho ho! Tonight’s the night! Tonight’s the night! Now it’s dance time! Come on stage! Where is it? Oh, they’re calling us from over there! They’re signaling towards us! Come on, it’s our stage! Everyone step aside! Guys step back! Girls, stay! And watch! You want me, Baby, baby, you can have me! My heart, my heart swells up this night, Right, alright, it’s Friday night! A feeling, a good feeling comes this night, Tonight’s the night! Oh, Friday night, yeah! My heart, my heart swells up this night, Right, alright, it’s Friday night! A feeling, a good feeling comes this night, Tonight’s the night! Oh, Friday night, yeah! |
👑 The Timeless Party Anthem That Transcended Eras
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“Friday Night” proved that god was a versatile group capable of success in both ballads and dance, significantly broadening their musical spectrum. The song became a symbol of Friday night culture in the early 2000s, and its unchanging joy and excitement continue to make it a beloved K-pop dance party textbook for all generations. This track is often the centerpiece of god’s reunion stages, creating a festival where both fans and the artists become one.
🔥 The eternal anthem signaling the start of the weekend! Listen to god’s ‘Friday Night’ and immerse yourself in the passionate youthful energy of 1999!
