The song celebrates a lively night of dancing and partying. At first, the speakers urge everyone to join in and move to the music. The mood becomes increasingly carefree: people stop asking questions, dance together, and let the night carry them along. Near morning, the narrator still does not want to leave and describes feeling as if time has stopped.
โEverything happens by itselfโ is the songโs central idea. It suggests that, in the excitement of the party, people can stop planning and simply follow the moment. The earth turning โby itselfโ and glasses filling โby themselvesโ extend this idea playfully; they are not meant as literal descriptions. The image of music directing the narratorโs body suggests being so absorbed in dancing that movement feels automatic.
The repeated invitation to โlet yourself goโ can mean relaxing and enjoying the music without overthinking. The song presents this freedom as joyful and communal: everyone is included, and nobody is left alone. Still, โeverything happens by itselfโ may also be an exaggeration of the party mood rather than a serious claim that choices do not matter. The lyrics focus on pleasure in the moment, while leaving open what the morning after might feel like.