Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

Dance the Body Music
Osibisa Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Dance The Body Music - Osibisa

Dance the body music. Make you feel so happy.
Dance the body music. Music makes you happy.

Hear the music play. Feel your body sway.
Hear the DJ say. Oh. what a big smash, big smash.

(repeat *)
(repeat *)

Feel the sexy beat. Warm enough your feet.
Feel your body heat. Oh. what a big smash, big smash.

Dance the body music (Dance the body music)
Make you feel so happy (Make you feel so happy)
Dance the body music (Dance the body music)
Music makes you happy (Music makes you happy)

Happy, so happy ...yea.ae.ae... he
Happy, so happy ...yea.ae.ae... he

(repeat **)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Dance the Body Music" by Osibisa are a celebration of the power of music to uplift and energize the body, mind, and spirit. The song invites the listener to join in the dance and experience the joy that comes from moving to the beat. The repetition of the phrase "Dance the body music" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of physical movement in connecting with the music and feeling its visceral impact.


The lyrics also reference the role of the DJ in creating a big smash hit that gets people moving and feeling good. The line "Hear the DJ say. Oh. what a big smash, big smash." highlights the crucial role that music and dance have in creating a communal experience where people come together to celebrate life and happiness.


Overall, the song is a celebration of the power of music to bring people together, elevate the mood, and create a sense of joy and excitement through dance.


Line by Line Meaning

Dance the body music. Make you feel so happy.
Moving your body to the rhythm of music can bring a lot of happiness and joy.


Hear the music play. Feel your body sway.
When you listen to music, you instinctively start to move and dance with the beat.


Hear the DJ say. Oh. what a big smash, big smash.
The DJ is announcing a popular song that is a big hit and everyone is enjoying it.


Feel the sexy beat. Warm enough your feet.
The music has a seductive rhythm that will make your feet feel warm and want to dance.


Feel your body heat. Oh. what a big smash, big smash.
The excitement of dancing to the music has led to an increase in body temperature, which only adds to the enjoyment of the song.


Dance the body music (Dance the body music) Make you feel so happy (Make you feel so happy) Dance the body music (Dance the body music) Music makes you happy (Music makes you happy)
Repeating the chorus emphasizes that dancing to music is a guaranteed way to have a good time and feel happy.


Happy, so happy ...yea.ae.ae... he Happy, so happy ...yea.ae.ae... he
The singer is expressing the overwhelming feeling of happiness that comes from dancing to great music.




Contributed by Nathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Comments from YouTube:

@NathanDx

Being a young african and learning about osibisa group, it gives me pride in our icons past and courage for my future
I love you Osibisa ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™
Let's keep going Africans โœŠ

I've been grooving osibisa songs all day ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ

@coldacre

I'm from Australia, opposite end of the world. we love Osibisa here. our African brothers from afar

@jsclement3617

I am indian. I am a big fan of osibisa

@pratibhayk5158

After 1979 today i remembered the group Osibisa
And am feeling happy in My old age home.

@RanganathGJ-Mysuru

Me too ๐ŸŽ‰

@ksyvrbc

Memories of Osibisa performing early eighties at RSI stadium, Bangalore. Ojah, Ojah, aaayyyy Ojahโ€ฆ..Aloma kuluwa, kuluwa, kuluwa, Aloma kuluwa๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…

@katkarsunit

I am born in India. When I was in high school, Osibisa had come to India on a tour. I wanted to go to the show but could not. I still have their LP back home in India.

@lydiakarre7048

My dad was always whistling this song every time he was outdoors attending to his gardening...

@mpmp7060

Omg...a long lost favourite group..osibisaโค

@SajidKhan-mf8ts

beautiful music. first time heard this many many years ago guess that was our cassettes era then !

More Comments

More Versions