Sweat (A la la la la Long)

Inner Circle

About Sweat (A la la la la Long)

"Sweat (A La La La La Long)" is a song by the Jamaican reggae fusion group Inner Circle. It was released in 1992 as the lead single from their album, Bad to the Bone. The song achieved a great success particularly in Europe, where it was a top ten hit in many countries, including Austria, Denmark, Greece, Ireland, Norway, Portugal and Sweden. It topped the charts in Switzerland and Germany for six and twelve weeks, respectively. It was also a hit in Australia, reaching number 2, and New Zealand where it reached number 1. It reached number 3 in the United Kingdom and number 16 in the United States. The song was also ranked number 94 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 1993. 


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I've been watching you
A la la la la long, a la la la la long long li long long long
Come on
A la la la la long, a la la la la long long li long long long
Hey

Standing across the room
I saw you smile
Said I want to talk to you-oo-oo
For a little while

But before I make my move
My emotions start running wild
My tongue gets tied
And that's no lie

Looking in your eyes
Looking in your big brown eyes
Ooh yeah
And I've got this to say to you
Hey!

Girl I want to make you sweat
Sweat till you can't sweat no more
And if you cry out
I'm gonna push it some, more, more

Girl I want to make you sweat
Sweat till you can't sweat no more
And if you cry out
I'm gonna push it
Push it, push it some more

A la la la la long, a la la la la long long li long long long
Come on
A la la la la long, a la la la la long long li long long long

So I said to myself
Does she love me or not?
But the dreads done know
That love is his to get

With a little bit of this
And a little bit of that
My lyric goes on the attack
My tongue gets tied

And that's no lie
Looking in you eyes
Looking in your big brown eyes
Ooh girl
And I've got this to say to you
Hey!

Girl I want to make you sweat
Sweat till you can't sweat no more
And if you cry out
I'm gonna push it some, more, more
Girl I want to make you sweat

Sweat till you can't sweat no more
And if you cry out
I'm gonna push it
Push it, push it some more

A la la la la long, a la la la la long long li long long long
Ooh yeah
A la la la la long, a la la la la long long li long long long
One more time
A la la la la long, a la la la la long long li long long long
Sing it
A la la la la long, a la la la la long long li long long long
Hey

Woo woo woo woo wee yeah
Eyes
Looking in your big brown eyes
And I've got this to say to you
Hey

Girl I want to make you sweat
Sweat till you can't sweat no more
And if you cry out
I'm gonna push it some, more, more

Girl I want to make you sweat
Sweat till you can't sweat no more
And if you cry out
I'm gonna push it
Push it, push it some more

A la la la la long, a la la la la long long li long long long
Yeah
A la la la la long, a la la la la long long li long long long
Push it push it some more

A la la la la long, a la la la la long long li long long long
Alright
A la la la la long, a la la la la long long li long long long
Push it, push it some more

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Inner Circle

Inner Circle are a Jamaican reggae group. The group was originally called The Inner Circle Band and formed in 1968. The band achieved major success in the 1970s with Jacob Miller as their lead singer, but split up after his death in 1980. They reformed in 1986 and had a major hit with the 1987 song "Bad Boys", which serves as the theme song for Fox Network's long-running television program COPS. The band is known for blending pop and rock with reggae. more »

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Written by: Ian Lewis

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Song's General Information
"Sweat (A La La La La Long)" is a reggae fusion hit single recorded by the Jamaican band Inner Circle.
Release Date and Popularity
The song was first released in 1992 as part of the album "Bad to the Bone". It was a major chart success, reaching the top 10 in over 10 countries worldwide.
Songwriters and Producers
"Sweat (A La La La La Long)" was written by the band's members Ian Lewis and Roger Lewis. The record was produced by Touter Harvey, Ian Lewis, and Roger Lewis.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number one on the Dutch Top 40 chart, number 2 in the UK Singles Chart, and number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US among many others.
Impact and Legacy
The song is considered one of Inner Circle's most popular songs and is now a classic within the reggae genre.
Song Meaning
The lyrics of "Sweat (A La La La La Long)" are suggestive and speak about sexual desire and seduction.
Certification
In 1993, it was certified gold in Germany and the United Kingdom and Silver in France.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered the song, including Greek singer Nana Mouskouri and Spanish reggae band, The Jolly Boys.
Music Video
The song's music video, which includes lively dancing scenes, also became popular and contributed to its overall success.
Use in Media
"Sweat (A La La La La Long)" has been featured in many films and TV shows, including "Picture Perfect", "Jungle 2 Jungle", and "Miss Congeniality".
Live Performances
Inner Circle often includes the song as part of its setlist in concerts due to its continued popularity among audiences.
Global Reach
"Sweat (A La La La La Long)" has likely been one of the most internationally recognized hits for Inner Circle, with its melody known by many across various continents.

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