Dance Commander
♪ Electric Six Lyrics
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Giving out the order for fun
You must have been a dance commander
You know that he's the only one
Who gives the orders here?
Alright
Who gives the orders here?
Alright
It would be awesome
If we could dance
It would be awesome, yeah
Let's take the chance
It would be awesome, yeah
Let's start the show
Because you never know
You never know
You never know
Until you go
Alright
Alright
Who gives the orders here?
Who gives the orders here?
The lights are strong
The orders are in
The dance commanders are ready to sin
Radio message from HQ
Dance commander, we love you
Let's get this party started right y'all
Let's get this party started right
I went to the store to get more fire!
To start the war
Everybody in the store was whack
I feel like heading straight for a heart attack
Girls are pretty
Girls are nice
Take your chances
Roll the dice
Take your chances
It would be awesome
If we could dance
It would be awesome, yeah
Let's take the chance
It would be awesome, yeah
Let's start the show
Because you never know
You never know
You never know
Until you go
I want to make it last forever
I want to make it last forever
I want to make it last forever
I want to make it last forever
I want to make it last forever
I want to make it last forever
I want to make it last forever
I want to make it last forever
I want to make it last forever
I want to make it last forever
I want to make it last forever
I want to make it last forever
I want to make it last forever
I want to make it last forever
I want to make it last forever
Oh, baby
Alright
Alright
You must have been a dance commander
You must have been a dance commander
You must have been a dance commander
You must have been a dance commander
Come on
Come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on
The lyrics to Electric Six's song "Dance Commander" speak of a person who seems to have been in control of the fun and excitement of a party or dance event. The singer describes this person as a "dance commander," someone who had the authority to issue orders that would determine the direction and vibe of the gathering. The phrase "Giving out the order for fun" implies that this person was responsible for ensuring that everyone was having a good time. The chorus of the song poses the question "Who gives the orders here?" twice, emphasizing the importance of the "dance commander" figure and their role in creating a memorable experience.
The rest of the song speaks to the excitement and unpredictability of a party atmosphere, with the singer urging listeners to take a chance and let loose. The line "Because you never know / Until you go" suggests that there could be amazing experiences waiting for those who are willing to participate fully. Additionally, there is some commentary on gender relations, as the singer notes that "Girls are pretty / Girls are nice," but ultimately encourages the listener to "Take your chances / Roll the dice" and participate in the party.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dance Commander" celebrate the fun and excitement of a social gathering, while also acknowledging the power dynamics and unpredictability of such events.
Line by Line Meaning
You must have been a dance commander
You were definitely the one leading the dance floor
Giving out the order for fun
Handing out dance moves like candy, just for the fun of it
You know that he's the only one
Everyone knows that you are the true dance commander
It would be awesome
Wouldn't it be great
Let's take the chance
Let's give it a shot
Let's start the show
Time to get this party started
Because you never know
You never know what could happen
Until you go
Until you try it out yourself
The lights are strong
The lighting is intense and captivating
The orders are in
The dance moves have been given and it's time to follow through
The dance commanders are ready to sin
The dancers are ready to let loose and have a wild time
Radio message from HQ
Communication from the headquarters of the dance floor
Dance commander, we love you
The crowd is showing their appreciation for the amazing dance moves
Let's get this party started right
It's time to really kick off this event with a bang
I went to the store to get more fire!
I went out to get more energy to bring to the dance floor
To start the war
To start the dance battle
Girls are pretty
The ladies are looking particularly fine tonight
Girls are nice
The women are kind and enjoyable to be around
Take your chances
Risk it all and see what happens
I want to make it last forever
I wish this amazing night could never end
Oh, baby
Expressing a sense of affection or admiration towards someone
Come on
Encouraging everyone to join in the fun
Everybody in the store was whack
Everyone at the store was boring and uninteresting
I feel like heading straight for a heart attack
I am so excited and energetic that it feels like it could be too much for my heart to handle
Alright
Expressing affirmative agreement and excitement
Who gives the orders here?
Who is the boss of this dance floor?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY SELPH, CORY MARTIN, JOSEPH FREZZA, STEPHEN NAWARA, TYLER SPENCER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CoRLex-jh5vx
The complete lack of emotion in his eyes contributes so much to the whole sketch. He's not happy to be singing about his space pants. He genuinely just needs to inform the world.
@carringtonbibuld2181
i want to like this but yer at 666 and that'd be rude
@melissap.6271
🤣🤣
@mohammedashian8094
I mean it is SPACE PANTS!
@Boobalopbop
He didn’t choose the space pants. The space pants chose him.
@mohammedashian8094
@@Boobalopbop whoa that’s how some deep shit right there
@davidwarburton2915
Bless Peter Dinklage for going for it. You can’t half-ass a sketch like this. You gotta space pants the bejeesus outta this.
@JamesVibe
Hysterical comment!!! Lol
@tchallaokonkwo1098
he actually has alot of rhythm as well..
@IkeofCrimea
Dude is a consummate actor, being able to do this whole thing with a straight face