One Dance
Audrey Hall Lyrics


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One dance, one dance, just won't do.
One dance, one dance, just won't do.
You think once dance will do, then I'll go home with you, you're crazy.

It takes much more you see, just to go out with me, you're crazy.
That man standing in your way, he's my man and he don't play, no, no he don't play.
I just wanted to see what he would do if I danced with another man.
I was flirting with you, just to see what he would do, ooh.
I let you hold my hand, squeeze me with all your might while dancing.
I didn't know my touch turned you on so much, while dancing.
That man standing in your way, he's my man and he don't play.

Ooh, I just wanted to see what he would do if I danced with another man.

I was flirting with you, just to see what he would do, wooh, ooh, wooh, ooh, wooh.

I've got to go right now, but I think I know how you're feeling.
I would like to stay a while, just to console your pride, your feelings.
But that man standing in your way, he's my man and he don't play, no, he don't play.
Ooh, I just wanted to see what he would do if I danced with another man.
I was flirting with you, just to see what he would do, ooh, wooh, wooh, wooh.
One dance, one dance just won't do.
One dance, one dance just won't do.




One dance, one dance just won't do.
One dance, one dance just won't do.

Overall Meaning

The song "One Dance" by Audrey Hall tells the story of a woman who is at a dance club and catches the eye of a man who wants to take her home after one dance. The woman is not interested in him, but she decides to flirt with him just to see how her boyfriend would react. She lets the man hold her hand and dance with her, but ultimately she knows that she belongs to someone else. She eventually tells the man that she has to go and that he needs to understand that the man standing in his way is her boyfriend, who doesn't play games.


This song is about the power dynamics that can exist in relationships and how people use jealousy to test their partner's feelings. The woman in the song is not necessarily trying to be cruel or manipulative, but rather she is looking for reassurance that her boyfriend cares about her. The repeated refrain of "one dance, one dance, just won't do" emphasizes this idea that a single interaction is not enough to validate a relationship, and that trust and commitment are built over time. Ultimately, the song is about the importance of communication and honesty in relationships, even when those conversations may be difficult or uncomfortable.


Line by Line Meaning

One dance, one dance, just won't do.
You think one dance will suffice, but it takes much more to win me over.


You think once dance will do, then I'll go home with you, you're crazy.
Assuming that one dance will lead to intimacy is absurd.


That man standing in your way, he's my man and he don't play, no, no he don't play.
The man you're perceiving as a hindrance is my partner and he doesn't mess around.


I just wanted to see what he would do if I danced with another man.
I was testing my partner's reaction to me dancing with someone else.


I let you hold my hand, squeeze me with all your might while dancing.
I allowed you to hold my hand tightly while we danced.


I didn't know my touch turned you on so much, while dancing.
I was unaware that my touch was arousing you during the dance.


Ooh, I just wanted to see what he would do if I danced with another man.
Once again, I was trying to gauge my partner's reaction if I danced with a different man.


I've got to go right now, but I think I know how you're feeling.
I have to depart at the moment, but I believe I understand your sentiments.


I would like to stay a while, just to console your pride, your feelings.
Although I cannot stay, I wish to comfort your ego and emotions.


One dance, one dance just won't do.
Emphasizing that one dance will not fulfill your desires.


One dance, one dance just won't do.
Reiterating that a single dance is not enough.


One dance, one dance just won't do.
Insisting once again that one dance is not sufficient.


One dance, one dance just won't do.
Continuing to emphasize that one dance will not meet your expectations.




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@djre1697

2021 and this song is still sounding ๐Ÿ”ฅ also the Beres Hammond male perspective cut is ๐Ÿ”ฅ too . Classics tunes can never die.

@66marcia66

facts!!!

@Imforeverenglish

Another epic song discovered via the medium of David Rodigan back in the day .....she is such an underrated talent and her songs just hit the soul

@judyblack3677

2019 and still sounds as good as way back when...... LOVE IT!!

@pixxielonjiot53

2021 luvit ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ

@garysmith124

This takes me back one of the all time greats from a female artist ๐ŸŽค๐ŸŽถ

@isabellacampello5347

Such a classic these songs will never go out of style Iโ€™m 26 and I grew up on these gems

@anaiscatton2234

Still a good tune โค๏ธ

@sugerlipsxjamiewright4170

Great classic track timeless style !โ˜๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅโœŒ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿฅฐ

@sainttoine5791

I was actually at my first reggae party when this song came on and the girl I was dancing with did as the song says. Life imitating art

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