Can't Stop the Feeling / This Is What You Came For
Anthem Lights Lyrics
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It goes electric, wavy, when I turn it on
All through my city, all through my home
We're flying up, no ceiling, when we in our zone
Baby, this is what you came for
Lightning strikes every time she moves
She got that sunshine in her pocket
I feel that hot blood in my body when it drops
And everybody's watching her
But she's looking at you, oh, oh
Dance, dance, dance
You, oh, oh
Dance, dance, dance
We go fast 'til they can't replay
It's in the air, it's in my blood, it's rushing on
Who knows why it's gotta be this way
I fly so high, no ceiling
Under the lights when everything goes
Nowhere to hide when I'm getting you close
When we move, well, you already know
Just imagine, just imagine, just imagine (just imagine)
Nothing I can see but you wnen you dance, dance, dance
Feeling good, good, creeping up on you
So just dance, dance, dance, come on
All those things I shouldn't do
But you dance, dance, dance
And ain't nobody leaving soon, so keep dancing
I can't stop the feeling
You, oh, oh
Dance, dance, dance
I can't stop the feeling
You, oh, oh
Dance, dance, dance
I can't stop the feeling
You, oh, oh
Dance, dance, dance
I can't stop the feeling
You, oh, oh
Dance, dance, dance
Got this feeling in my body
Got this feeling in my body
Wanna see you move your body
Got this feeling in my body, come on
The lyrics of "Can't Stop the Feeling / This Is What You Came For" by Anthem Lights are a homage to the power of music and the euphoric feeling that it can bring. The song opens with the line "I got this feeling, inside my bones," which refers to the exhilaration that comes from being swept up in a catchy beat. This feeling is compared to electricity and waves, signifying the intensity of the sensation. The song suggests that this feeling is not limited to one place, but is experienced throughout the city and at home, indicating the widespread joy that music can bring. The lyrics "We're flying up, no ceiling, when we in our zone" further reinforce the idea that music can make people feel like they are buoyant and limitless.
The song transitions into the chorus with the line "Baby, this is what you came for." The following lyrics describe the effect that a woman has on the singer; her movements are compared to lightning and she exudes positivity and soulfulness. The reference to "hot blood" implies a sexual attraction, while the line "But she's looking at you" indicates that the woman is not the focus of the singer's attention but is instead a facilitator of the feeling that he is experiencing. The chorus then encourages the listener to dance, reinforcing the idea that this feeling can be amplified through movement.
The remainder of the song emphasizes the power of music to bring people together and create a sense of community. The lines "All those things I shouldn't do / But you dance, dance, dance" suggest that when people are enjoying themselves, societal norms become less important. The final repetition of the chorus, "Got this feeling in my body / Wanna see you move your body / Got this feeling in my body, come on," is a command to let go and fully embrace the power of music.
Line by Line Meaning
I got this feeling, inside my bones
I have an exciting, electric feeling that runs through my body.
It goes electric, wavy, when I turn it on
The feeling intensifies and becomes wavy like electric currents when I feel it strongly.
All through my city, all through my home
This feeling is everywhere, both in my city and in my home.
We're flying up, no ceiling, when we in our zone
When we're in a state of excitement and joy, it feels like we're flying upwards without limitations.
Baby, this is what you came for
This is the reason why you're here, to experience this exciting feeling with me.
Lightning strikes every time she moves
She is so electrifying that it feels like lightning striking every time she moves.
She got that sunshine in her pocket
She has a bright, positive spirit that radiates like sunshine.
Got that good soul in her feet
She has a soulful, captivating energy that is felt through her dancing.
I feel that hot blood in my body when it drops
When the energy drops or intensifies, I feel it deeply in my body like hot blood rushing through me.
And everybody's watching her
Everyone is captivated by her dancing and energy.
But she's looking at you, oh, oh
Despite everyone watching her, she only has eyes for you.
Dance, dance, dance
Let's dance and keep the energy flowing.
We go fast 'til they can't replay
We dance so fast and with so much energy that they can't keep up and replay our movements.
It's in the air, it's in my blood, it's rushing on
The excitement and energy is everywhere, in the air and flowing strongly through my body.
Who knows why it's gotta be this way
It's unclear why the energy and excitement has to be this intense, but it just is.
I fly so high, no ceiling
The excitement and energy is so intense that I feel like I'm flying with no limitations.
Under the lights when everything goes
When we're under the spotlight and everything else fades away, we can fully experience the energy and excitement.
Nowhere to hide when I'm getting you close
When we're close, there's nowhere to hide from the intense energy and excitement that surrounds us.
When we move, well, you already know
Our movements are already filled with energy and excitement.
Just imagine, just imagine, just imagine (just imagine)
Let's keep the energy and excitement going by imagining more possibilities and feeling them within us.
Nothing I can see but you when you dance, dance, dance
When you're dancing, my focus is entirely on you and the energy that you're radiating.
Feeling good, good, creeping up on you
The positive and exciting energy is slowly catching on to you and making you feel good.
So just dance, dance, dance, come on
Join me in dancing and feeling the energy and excitement flow through us.
All those things I shouldn't do
Despite knowing that there are things I shouldn't do, the energy and excitement of the moment takes over.
But you dance, dance, dance
You're right there with me, dancing and feeling the energy and excitement.
And ain't nobody leaving soon, so keep dancing
Everyone is caught up in the moment and won't be leaving anytime soon, so let's keep dancing and feeling the energy and excitement.
I can't stop the feeling
The energy and excitement is so intense that I can't stop feeling it.
Got this feeling in my body
The energy and excitement is so strong that I can physically feel it in my body.
Wanna see you move your body
I want to see you dancing and feeling the energy and excitement just like me.
Got this feeling in my body, come on
The energy and excitement is still strong and I want us to keep dancing and feeling it together.
Contributed by Kennedy L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@josiahkolar1716
I'm a simple man. When I see a new Anthem Lights video, I give it a thumbs up.
@AnthemLightsOfficial
Haha thanks man!
@hannahslankard8584
My ears are so blessed....
@AnthemLightsOfficial
:)
@AnthemLightsOfficial
Aww :)
@ajimaglanque
1:24 - 1:30 is gold!
Huhu I love you Anthem Lights! And you too Landon Austin! <3
@baileystroup189
that's how it's DONE. Y'all are AMAZING.
@AnthemLightsOfficial
Thanks dude!
@TheJoshuaIsAwesome
Chad is my favorite. His voice is so versatile and those high notes though.
@AnthemLightsOfficial
That's so kind!