Dancing Queen
Amanda Seyfried & Stellan Skar Lyrics
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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 the place to go
Where they play the right music, getting in the swing
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 them on
Leave them 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
Digging the dancing queen
"Dancing Queen" is a classic pop-disco tune by the Swedish band ABBA, released in 1976. The song begins with the upbeat and memorable melody that continues for the duration of the song. The lyrics are written from the perspective of a young woman who loves to dance and let loose on the town. The song's opening line, "Ooh, you can dance, you can jive," sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics that discuss the joys of disco music, the excitement of the dance floor, and the allure of youth and beauty.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Dancing Queen" in reference to the girl who loves to dance. She is described as being young and sweet, only seventeen, and able to feel the beat from the tambourine. The song suggests that she is a bit of a tease, gets men's attention, and is always on the lookout for a dance partner. Overall, the song captures the excitement and freedom of youth, living in the moment, and having fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, you can dance, you can jive
Expressing the joy of watching someone move effortlessly to music
Having the time of your life
Enjoying the moment without any worries or cares
Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene
Observing a girl who is captivating and entertaining to watch
Digging the dancing queen
Appreciating the skill of the girl dancing and enjoying the experience of watching her
Friday night and the lights are low
Setting the stage for a night of fun and excitement
Looking out for the place to go
Searching for the perfect venue to spend the night
Where they play the right music, getting in the swing
Finding a place where the music is perfect for dancing and having a good time
You come to look for a king
Having high expectations and looking for the perfect partner to dance with
Anybody could be that guy
Feeling optimistic about finding the right partner, believing that anyone could be the one
Night is young and the music's high
The night is just getting started and the music is loud and energizing
With a bit of rock music, everything is fine
Feeling that the right music can solve any problem and make everything better
You're in the mood for a dance
Feeling the urge to move to the music and have a good time
And when you get the chance
Waiting for the perfect opportunity to dance and fully enjoy the experience
You are the dancing queen
Feeling confident and proud of your dancing skills and ability to captivate the audience
Young and sweet, only seventeen
Being young and full of energy, with a bright future ahead
Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
Enjoying the rhythm and energy of the music and letting it carry you away
You're a teaser, you turn them on
Being playful and flirty, and making others feel attracted to you
Leave them burning and then you're gone
Making a lasting impression on others with your charm and then moving on to the next thing
Looking out for another, anyone will do
Being open to new experiences and partners, and not limiting yourself to one person
Digging the dancing queen
Enjoying the experience of watching and appreciating the dancing queen's skills and beauty
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus, Stig Erik Leopold Anderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
loveballetmuch
I love how Stellan answered that question. He was most proud of his sons characters as people and not their achievements.
Marcello Bomfim
Why people think that there is something wrong with being single? Leave him alone…
Morticia Gomez616
Because it’s not right to be single.... what’s wrong with you?
Mari
no one has claimed that the single was anything wrong !!!!!!!
Ashley Stevens
I don’t think he puts that much importance on getting married (or the institution of it). I think he wants the long term commitment. A lifelong partner. He may get married to his forever person eventually, but marriage is a piece of paper and isn’t all that important/harped on in Swedish culture. He definitely wants kids, but he’s still waiting to find the right person, and I’m not convinced he is going to find that person in the entertainment industry. I think it’s more likely that he will end up with someone who is not in the public eye. He wants someone down to earth and who he can have an actual family life with, not all in the public eye.
I don’t think that’s too much to ask for and I really hope he finds it. Everything that I know of him says he’s a great man, so he definitely deserves it.
lstarsabb
@vaskylark I get the value of marriage and not taking it forgranted but i don't like the toxic religion. I think it's super petty to ice someone out just because they don't fit the perfect religion picture because NO ONE fits that. I'm glad you left that church.
vaskylark
@Ann-Christine Nilsson Absolutely. That's not what we were talking about though, but obviously that is correct. What I meant though is that take my situation for example: I'm Catholic, and in my religion divorce isn't recognized or okay, so if I blew it with my husband then I'd be going against my church and I wouldn't be able to remarry in the church again. I'd also probably be kicked out of it. Now, I'm not that religious, spiritual yes for sure, but I don't regularly attend anymore but I do have a healthy respect for marriage, so I'm likely to work harder before I ever divorced. That's really all I meant. I think many jump into marriage too fast and then also jump out of marriage too fast too. That shows lack of respect for marriage on both counts. That's why ya see people with four failed marriages and planning their fifth wedding. It's ridiculous. It's better to wait until you are sure ya met Mr. or Mrs Right, and then wait longer before taking the plunge. To each his/her own though.
Ann-Christine Nilsson
@vaskylark Being in a relationship in general regardless if you are married or not is hard.
vaskylark
Nobody should get married if they don't value the institution of marriage. Marriage is hard. I know, I've been married for thirty years. If marriage doesn't mean much to you then you absolutely will fail at it because it is so hard. You have to value the sanctity of marriage in order to have a long, fruitful marriage. Don't marry if you don't feel the same, or have a good divorce attorney all lined up before you take the plunge.
Cynthia Holmes
I think the reason alex hasn't married is because he hasn't found the right woman for him to settle down and have a family with he's right to not just to settle for less 🤔🚶♂️💑💏👨👧👧