“People dancing all in the street
See the rhythm all in their feet
Life is good, wild and sweet.
Let the music play on (play on, play on)
Feel it in your heart
And feel it in your soul
Let the music take control.”

All Night Long (All Night).
Song lyrics, Can't Slow Down (1983)

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