Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)
Louis Prima · Other Songs - Louis Prima
Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself
It's later than you think.
You work and work for years and years
You're always on the go
Never take a minute off
To busy makin' dough
Some day, you say, you'll have your fun
When you're a millionaire
Imagine all the fun you'll have
In your old rockin' chair
Enjoy yourself it's later than you think
Enjoy yourself while you're still in the pink
The years go by as quickly as a wink
Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself
It's later than you think.
(Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself it's later than you think)
Your heart of hearts, your dream of dreams
Your ravishing brunettes
Has left you now and she's become
Somebody else's pet (pity isn't it)
Lay down that gun, don't try my friend
To reach the great beyond
You'll have more fun by reaching
For a red-head or a blonde
Enjoy yourself it's later than you think
Enjoy yourself while you're still in the pink
The years go by as quickly as a wink
Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself
It's later than you think.
(Enjoy yourself, enjoy yourself it's later than you think)
There's another thing I want to tell you too.
You love somebody very much
You'd like to set the date
But money doesn't grow on trees
So you decide to wait (Foolish Fellow)
You're so afraid that you will bite off
More than you can chew
Don't be afraid, you won't have teeth
When you reach ninety two.
Enjoy yourself it's later than you think
Enjoy yourself while you're still in the pink
The years go by as quickly as a wink
Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy yourself
It's later than you think.
Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy yourself it's later than you think
Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)
Louis Prima's 1942 recording of 'Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)' stands as a quintessential example of the swing era's infectious energy. As a leading figure in the New Orleans jazz revival, Prima blended traditional jazz instrumentation with a vibrant, danceable rhythm that defined the era's popular music. The track features his signature trumpet work and a lively ensemble that propelled the song to the forefront of the dance floor. Released during a period when big bands dominated the airwaves, the recording captures the optimism and rhythmic drive characteristic of mid-1940s American popular music. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke the spirit of the times, offering a timeless snapshot of swing culture that continues to resonate with listeners today.