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Dance the Body Music
Osibisa Lyrics


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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.




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Comments from YouTube:

Nathan Dexter

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 💙💙💙
Let's keep going Africans ✊

I've been grooving osibisa songs all day 💃🕺

Pratibha Yk

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

Ranganath GJ Mysuru

Me too 🎉

Lydia Karre

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

mp mp

Omg...a long lost favourite group..osibisa❤

Lulu Adaroz

Lo bailo de los 13 años y ahora sigo bailando con 60 años , gracias OSIBISA Por tu excelente musica. !!!!!

Sreenivas Shenoi

Used to dance without knowing a step, during Xmas blasts with this song at the background releasing negative energy of an year - 1979

Deep Probe

RIP Jake Sollo on bass.

Sam Ndwiga

Sol Armafio on vocals doing a nice job

Tim Dumah

The lead singer is From Antigua. Good friend. His name is Dell Richardson

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