Let's Dance
À×ÃÉ˹(Ramones) Lyrics
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Say that you'll let me have this dance?
Well let's dance; let's dance.
We'll do the twist, the stomp, the mashed potato too.
Any old dance that you wanna do.
Well let's dance; let's dance.
Hey baby yeah you thrill the soul, hold me close, don't you let me go.
Well let's dance.
Let's dance.
Hey baby yeah you swing it right, yes I know that tonight's the night.
Let's dance.
The Ramones' song "Let's Dance" is a high-energy blast of rock n' roll, and the lyrics are all about urging a potential dance partner to take a chance and hit the dance floor. The opening lines of the song immediately establish the tone, with the singer asking the unnamed person if they're willing to take a chance on dancing with him. The chorus, which repeats several times throughout the song, simply urges the listener to dance: "Well let's dance; let's dance."
The verse then presents a series of potential dances that the pair could try out together: "We'll do the twist, the stomp, the mashed potato too. Any old dance that you wanna do." This sense of freedom and spontaneity is key to the song's appeal - it's not about adhering to a particular dance style or following rigid conventions, but just letting loose and having fun with someone who lights up your soul.
As the song goes on, the lyrics become more flirtatious and intimate. The singer tells their partner that they thrill his soul and urges them to hold him close so they won't let go. The offer to walk the listener home suggests a level of trust and connection, as does the line about swinging it right. The song ends with one last exhortation to dance, now with the added emphasis that this is the night to seize the moment and enjoy each other's company.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby won't you take a chance?
The singer is asking their romantic interest to take a risk and dance with them.
Say that you'll let me have this dance?
The singer is requesting permission to dance with their romantic interest.
Well let's dance; let's dance.
The singer is eagerly suggesting that they dance together.
We'll do the twist, the stomp, the mashed potato too.
The artist is suggesting various dance moves that they can do together.
Any old dance that you wanna do.
The artist is giving their romantic interest permission to choose any dance they want to do.
Well let's dance; let's dance.
The singer is eagerly suggesting that they dance together again.
Hey baby yeah you thrill the soul, hold me close, don't you let me go.
The singer is expressing that their romantic interest excites and thrills them and they want to be held tightly during the dance.
Well let's dance.
The artist is suggesting dancing again.
Hey baby if you're all alone, baby you'll let me walk you home.
The artist is offering to escort their romantic interest home if they are alone after the dance.
Let's dance.
The artist is encouraging their romantic interest to dance with them.
Hey baby yeah you swing it right, yes I know that tonight's the night.
The singer is complimenting their romantic interest on their dancing skills and suggesting that tonight is a good night to dance together.
Let's dance.
The artist is eagerly suggesting that they dance together one final time.
Contributed by Anthony D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lifeisacarnival1359
@@DJDanceClassic There are actually two different versions of what happened in the great book "Texas Flood". In one version, SRV quit; in the other, Bowie fired him. Either could be true; Stevie didn't take a lot of crap from people, and Bowie could be a prima donna asshole.
SRV, Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon all said that once Bowie decided he wanted SRV to play on his upcoming album and Stevie agreed , Bowie immediately asked him to join the tour as Bowie's guitarist.
As part of Stevie being in the tour band, Double Trouble would open a select number of shows. Of course, nothing was ever signed to confirm that, and trusting Bowie, Stevie went ahead and began rehearsals with the tour band.
As the start date for the tour got closer, Layton and Shannon said they received no specific tour dates for them to open for Bowie, and Bowie's people would not return phone calls. Layton and Shannon finally realized it wasn't going to happen.
At some point, Stevie was also told that he was not going to be allowed to mention Double Trouble or his own music in interviews before or during the tour. Fed up, Stevie said he quit the tour as the band was about to board the bus for their first flight; Bowie's camp continued to say he was fired, for what they don't specify. Stevie showed up and played at all album sessions and tour rehearsals.
Stevie is quoted as saying he never intended to be no more than a sideman for Bowie, and that he had an album about to be released to promote on his own. Apparently, he expected that when Double Trouble opened for Bowie, they'd play songs from the album to promote it.
Double Trouble's first album was released shortly before the Bowie tour started, and the band launched a massive tour of their own to promote it. The rest is history.
@amelj19
RIP MR. BOWIE. THANK YOU FOR BRINGING JOY TO THE WORLD.
"I sometimes forget
that I was created for Joy.
My mind is too busy.
My Heart is too heavy
for me to remember
that I have been
called to dance
the Sacred dance of life.
I was created to smile
To Love
To be lifted up
And to lift others up.
O’ Sacred One
Untangle my feet
from all that ensnares.
Free my soul.
That we might Dance
and that our dancing
might be contagious."
~Hafiz, Persian 14th Century poet
@liamaes9616
0:17 The second one holding a beer is my grandpa. He died 10 years ago. RIP Poppy, love you always. <3
@drainyou31
I'm really sorry to hear that
@fjl05
was this recorded in Australia?
@marycharitou4458
RIP 🙏🏻😣
@jakobelphick950
@@fjl05 yes
@fjl05
@@jakobelphick950 thanks for the answer but how do you know? just a curious question.
@wibukaminolepofficial
Vocal - 100%
Melody - 100%
Poetry - 100%
Legend - 100%
@imporbalytrollingyoblud
Nice 69 likes
@gregwoodard1775
Guitar playing 0%. Thats Stevie Ray Vaughn
@misjar.
Ever 100% ❤