Do You Wanna Dance
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Baby, I gotta ask you
Do you wanna dance
Because I'm in the mood
I've been watching
From across the room
The way you're moving
I could get into you
Tonight is the night I wanna dance with you
My heart is beating faster than I want it to
'Cause the music is right and the groove starts to move
Can I find a way to get down with you
Put your hand in mine, yeah
Let me look into your eyes
Let's not waste any time, girl
'Cause this feeling's so strong that I can't deny

Baby, I gotta ask you
Do you wanna dance
Because I'm in the mood
I've been watching
From across the room
The way you're moving
I could get into you

I look in your eyes and my world starts to shake
Intoxicating me with every move you make
Come and get down with your favorite tune
I feel the need to get with you soon
Ooh, you're looking so fine
And I'm liking the way that you move
Girl, you're making me high
And there's nothing I wouldn't do to you

Baby, I gotta ask you
Do you wanna dance
Because I'm in the mood
I've been watching
From across the room




The way you're moving
I could get into you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 98°'s song "Do You Wanna Dance" depict a narrator who notices a person across the room and asks them if they want to dance. The singer is nervous and hesitant, but their desire to dance with this person outweighs their apprehension. The lyrics are full of palpable excitement and energy, as the singer's heart beats faster and they feel intoxicated by the other person's movements. They don't want to waste any time, and want to get down with their favorite tune. The song is a classic representation of young love and the rush of adrenaline that comes with the initial attraction.


Overall, the song is a feel-good, danceable pop tune that captures the carefree spirit of the 90s. It's a song that sparks a sense of nostalgia for the era in which it was released, and has become a staple of throwback playlists and dance parties. The catchy melody and upbeat tempo make it an ideal song for dancing, and the lyrics embody the exhilaration of youthful romance.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, I gotta ask you
I need to consult with you


Do you wanna dance
Would you like to dance?


Because I'm in the mood
I feel like dancing right now


I've been watching
I've been observing


From across the room
From a distance


The way you're moving
Your movements


I could get into you
I find you attractive and could be interested in you


Tonight is the night I wanna dance with you
I want to dance with you tonight


My heart is beating faster than I want it to
I am feeling excited


'Cause the music is right and the groove starts to move
The music is enjoyable and making me want to dance


Can I find a way to get down with you
How can we dance together?


Put your hand in mine, yeah
Hold my hand


Let me look into your eyes
I want to gaze into your eyes


Let's not waste any time, girl
We shouldn't delay


'Cause this feeling's so strong that I can't deny
I am strongly attracted to you


I look in your eyes and my world starts to shake
You have a powerful effect on me


Intoxicating me with every move you make
Your movements are captivating me


Come and get down with your favorite tune
Let's dance to one of your favorite songs


I feel the need to get with you soon
I really want to be with you


Ooh, you're looking so fine
You look great


And I'm liking the way that you move
Your dancing is impressive


Girl, you're making me high
I am feeling exhilarated because of you


And there's nothing I wouldn't do to you
I am deeply interested in you




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RONALD BELL, JAMES TAYLOR, GEORGE BROWN, ROBERT BELL, CLAYDES SMITH, ROBERT MICKENS, EUMIR DEODATO, ANDERS SVEN BAGGE, LAILA BAGGE, JOCELYN MATHIEUX GUERIDON, SAMUEL BARNES, JEAN CLAUDE OLIVIER

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