Dancing Queen
ABBA ABBA Lyrics
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You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen
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
In ABBA's classic hit "Dancing Queen," the lyrics describe a night out dancing and the feelings of excitement and joy that come with it. The chorus of the song, "You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen," highlights the feeling of being carefree and in the moment while dancing. The lyrics describe a scene where everyone is searching for a place to go and a sound that's right, and once they find it, they're swept up in the rhythm and joy of the music. The song also references the act of "teasing" others and leaving them burning, which could be interpreted as a form of flirtation or simply the way the dancer moves on to the next partner on the dance floor.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh
Expressing excitement and awe.
You can dance
You have the ability to move your body rhythmically.
You can jive
You can dance energetically, especially to popular music.
Having the time of your life
Experiencing the best moment in your life.
Ooh, see that girl
Exclaiming upon spotting a girl.
Watch that scene
Observe the surrounding activity with interest.
Digging the dancing queen
Enjoying the young and attractive girl who is dancing well.
Friday night and the lights are low
Describing the atmosphere at a particular time and place.
Looking out for a place to go
Seeking a suitable destination.
Where they play the right music
Where they play the type of music that you enjoy dancing to.
Getting in the swing
Starting to move rhythmically.
You come to look for a king
You are searching for a man who will treat you like royalty.
Anybody could be that guy
Any man could fill the role of a king for the evening.
Night is young and the music's high
Plenty of time to enjoy the evening and its entertainment.
With a bit of rock music
Playing some modern music.
Everything is fine
The environment, music, and company are all enjoyable.
You're in the mood for a dance
You feel the urge to express yourself through dancing.
And when you get the chance
Waiting for an opportunity to dance.
You are the dancing queen
You are the young and attractive girl who is dancing well and enjoying herself.
Young and sweet
Describing the subject's youthfulness and pleasantness.
Only seventeen
Stating the subject's age to emphasize their youthfulness.
Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
Suggesting that the music is energizing and enjoyable.
You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
You have an attractive and engaging presence that captures people's attention.
Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
You interact briefly with people and then leave them wanting more.
Looking out for another
Seeking another individual to engage with.
Anyone will do
Not being picky about who you interact with, just looking for someone to have fun with.
Digging the dancing queen
Enjoying the subject's dancing and entertaining presence.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus, Stig Erik Leopold Anderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sugarhiccup108
I'm twelve and I love LOVE Abba's songs so so much.
I'm so grateful that they created good songs in the past. I really dislike my generation's songs.
Today's songs are all about getting wasted, scoring hot chicks and sex.
I'm very disappointed. :(
What has the world come to?
EDIT: After two, cringe-worthy and horrendously repugnant years, I have returned. Seriously, nobody could ask for a worse concoction.
this is one of the cringiest comments with the most upvotes i have ever made pls forgive me
@sugarhiccup108
I'm twelve and I love LOVE Abba's songs so so much.
I'm so grateful that they created good songs in the past. I really dislike my generation's songs.
Today's songs are all about getting wasted, scoring hot chicks and sex.
I'm very disappointed. :(
What has the world come to?
EDIT: After two, cringe-worthy and horrendously repugnant years, I have returned. Seriously, nobody could ask for a worse concoction.
this is one of the cringiest comments with the most upvotes i have ever made pls forgive me
@sugarhiccup108
I'm still here.
@chinaguy7711
Stephanie Kwan u should listen to 'come undone'
@SaleneOS
theplaylistprincess You don't like female rappers? What, are the male ones perfectly fine? Because honestly I can't tell whether your sexist, ignorant, or just like stating YOUR personal opinion and hoping everyone else listens along. The songs of our generation are a tad disconcerting, but honestly enjoy some of them
@RyanWOboryshko
Green Carrot So you know the musical tastes of all other 12 year olds? Wow dude.
@sugarhiccup108
Sanctus Infernum Probably.
@goingunder2548
Imagine being 17 when this was released in 1976 and now you’re 62 listening to it again. I can’t imagine the feels 😢
@cstrattonjones
I was 11, and it’s still as good now.
@barrycaughtry-guest
I was 16 so am now 61. It still sounds as wonderful today as it did back then.
@UEFAEURO-lx2yh
I'm 17 years old and I love this song 💋