You Gotta Fight For Your Right To Party
Beastie Boys · Other Songs - Beastie Boys
Kick It!!
You wake up late for school and you don't wanna GO
You ask your mom please but she still says NO!
You miss two classes and no homework
But the teacher preaches class like he's some kind of jerk
chorus: You gotta fight
For your right
To PARTY
Your pops caught ya smoking and he said no WAY
That hypocrite smokes two packs a day
man Livin' at home is such a drag
your mom threw away your best porno mag (Busted)
Chorus
Get out of this house if thats the clothes you're gonna wear
I'll kick you out of my home if you don't CUT THAT HAIR
your mom busted in and said whats that NOISE?
Mom you're just jealous it's the BEAST-IE-BOYS
chorus 2x
You wake up late for school and you don't wanna GO
You ask your mom please but she still says NO!
You miss two classes and no homework
But the teacher preaches class like he's some kind of jerk
chorus: You gotta fight
For your right
To PARTY
Your pops caught ya smoking and he said no WAY
That hypocrite smokes two packs a day
man Livin' at home is such a drag
your mom threw away your best porno mag (Busted)
Chorus
Get out of this house if thats the clothes you're gonna wear
I'll kick you out of my home if you don't CUT THAT HAIR
your mom busted in and said whats that NOISE?
Mom you're just jealous it's the BEAST-IE-BOYS
chorus 2x
You Gotta Fight For Your Right To Party
Released in 1986 on the Beastie Boys' debut album Licensed to Ill, this track stands as a defining anthem of the hip-hop era. The song blends aggressive rap delivery with a driving, funk-infused rhythm that established the group's signature sound. Its themes of consumerism and the right to celebrate resonated deeply with a generation, becoming an enduring symbol of New York hip-hop culture. The recording features the trio's signature vocal interplay and instrumental flair, cementing their status as pioneers who bridged the gap between punk rock energy and modern rap. It remains a cornerstone of their discography and a staple in the broader history of popular music.