Razzle Dazzle
1998 London Cast Lyrics


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On your mark (on your mark!)
Get set (get set!)
Now ready (ready!) go!
Everybody razzle dazzle
Everybody razzle dazzle
Everybody razzle dazzle

If it's all night long
Now here's a dance (a-waka-do, waka-do)
Everyone can do (a-waka-do, waka-do)
It's the hipster's dance (a-waka-do, waka-do)

And the square cats too (a-waka-do, waka-do)
Won't you take a chance (a-waka-do, waka-do)
This is all you do (a-waka-do, waka-do)
You just take your baby

Don't you leave that spot
Then you dance like crazy
Give it all you got
That's the razzle dazzle

If your ready or not
On your mark (on your mark)
Get set (get set)
Now ready (ready) go!

Everybody razzle dazzle
Everybody razzle dazzle
Everybody razzle dazzle
If it's all night long

Let's get together (get together)
One, two and three (one, two and three)
Jumping to the setter (to the setter)
Just you and me (just you and me)

Put your best foot forward (waka-do, waka-do)
Baby can't you see (baby can't you see)
When you hear them holler
And you ain't nowhere

Honey, you just foller
'Cause we're sure not square
That's the razzle dazzle
Well, it's everywhere

On your mark (on your mark)
Get set (get set)
Now ready (ready) go!

Everybody razzle dazzle
Everybody razzle dazzle
Everybody razzle dazzle

If it's all night long
Everybody razzle dazzle
Everybody razzle dazzle
Everybody razzle dazzle

A-going on and off
If it's all night long




That's the razzle dazzle
Razzle dazzle song

Overall Meaning

The song "Razzle Dazzle" from the 1998 London Cast is an upbeat tune that encourages everyone to dance and have fun. The opening lines prompt listeners to get ready for the dance, and then the song dives into describing the "hipster's dance" and how it is accessible to everyone, even "square cats."


The chorus repeats the phrase "everybody razzle dazzle" while emphasizing that the fun will last all night long. The second verse adds more detail to the dance's steps - dancers need just to take their baby to a spot and dance like crazy. The bridge further encourages participation, with lines like "put your best foot forward" and "when you hear them holler."


In summary, "Razzle Dazzle" is an energetic song that encourages everyone to let loose and have fun dancing.




Line by Line Meaning

On your mark (on your mark!)
Get ready to start the dance


Get set (get set!)
Prepare yourself for the upcoming dance


Now ready (ready!) go!
Start the dance now


Everybody razzle dazzle
Everyone should dance with style and energy


If it's all night long
The dance will continue for a long time


Now here's a dance (a-waka-do, waka-do)
This is the specific dance being referred to


Everyone can do (a-waka-do, waka-do)
This dance is accessible to everyone


It's the hipster's dance (a-waka-do, waka-do)
This dance is popular among the hip crowd


And the square cats too (a-waka-do, waka-do)
Even those who are not hip can participate


Won't you take a chance (a-waka-do, waka-do)
Why not try this dance?


This is all you do (a-waka-do, waka-do)
The dance is easy, just follow these steps


You just take your baby
Grab a partner to dance with


Don't you leave that spot
Stay in place while dancing


Then you dance like crazy
Dance with wild abandon


Give it all you got
Put in maximum effort


That's the razzle dazzle
That's the energetic and stylish dance


If your ready or not
Whether you are prepared or not


Let's get together (get together)
Join forces and dance together


One, two and three (one, two and three)
Counting the beats of the music


Jumping to the setter (to the setter)
Moving in rhythm with the music


Just you and me (just you and me)
Let's dance together


Put your best foot forward (waka-do, waka-do)
Dance to the best of your ability


Baby can't you see (baby can't you see)
Acknowledge the energy and excitement of the dance


When you hear them holler
In response to the cheering and clapping


And you ain't nowhere
When you feel like you are not doing well


Honey, you just foller
Keep dancing and making noise


'Cause we're sure not square
Don't be stiff and boring, this dance is for everyone


Well, it's everywhere
This dance is popular and happening all around


A-going on and off
The dance comes and goes, but it's always fun


That's the razzle dazzle
That's the energetic and stylish dance


Razzle dazzle song
This is the catchy tune that accompanies the dance




Lyrics Ā© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRED EBB, JOHN KANDER

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