Dancing Queen
ABBA/Musicfire.in Lyrics


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Ooh
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen
Friday night and the lights are low
Looking out for a place to go
Where they play the right music
Getting in the swing
You come to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music's high
With a bit of rock music
Everything is fine
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance

You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet
Only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen

You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
Looking out for another
Anyone will do
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance

You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet
Only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene




Digging the dancing queen
Digging the dancing queen

Overall Meaning

The song "Dancing Queen" by ABBA is about a young girl who loves to dance, and is having the time of her life doing so. The lyrics describe her as being young and sweet, at only seventeen years old. The opening lines of the song express the joy and freedom that comes with dancing, encouraging listeners to join in and jive along with the rhythm. The chorus repeats the phrase "You are the dancing queen," emphasizing the confidence and vitality of the singer.


The verses set the scene for the story, describing a Friday night where the lights are low and everyone is looking for a place to go where they can hear the right music and dance the night away. The lyrics suggest that anyone could be the dancing queen's partner, as the night is young and the music is high. The bridge of the song describes the singer as a "teaser" who turns people on with her dancing, only to leave them burning for more. The song ends by repeating the chorus, reminding listeners of the infectious and joyful energy of the dancing queen.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh
Expression of excitement or anticipation


You can dance
You have the ability and freedom to dance


You can jive
You can move rhythmically to the music


Having the time of your life
Enjoying oneself tremendously


Ooh, see that girl
Expression of admiration towards a girl


Watch that scene
Observe the dancing at the location


Digging the dancing queen
Enjoying the performance of the girl who is dancing amazingly


Friday night and the lights are low
Describing the setting of a typical dancing event


Looking out for a place to go
Seeking out a venue to dance at


Where they play the right music
Looking for a place where the type of music one wants to dance to is being played


Getting in the swing
Getting into the groove of the dance


You come to look for a king
Looking to find the perfect dancing partner


Anybody could be that guy
Expressing the openness towards finding a dancing partner


Night is young and the music's high
It's early in the night and the music is loud and exciting


With a bit of rock music
Describing the type of music being played


Everything is fine
Everything is enjoyable and going well


You're in the mood for a dance
Being in the mindset to dance and have fun


And when you get the chance
When the opportunity arises


You are the dancing queen
Referring to the girl who is dancing amazingly


Young and sweet
Describing the girl's youthful and charming traits


Only seventeen
Revealing the girl's age


Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
Enjoying the rhythm and sound of the tambourine


You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
Referring to the girl's ability to attract and excite others through her dance


Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
Leaving a lasting impression on others before moving on


Looking out for another
Seeking out another dancing partner


Anyone will do
Being open to dancing with anyone


Digging the dancing queen
Still enjoying and admiring the girl's dance performance




Lyrics © DistroKid, CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus, Stig Erik Leopold Anderson

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