Boogie Wonderland
BB Band Lyrics
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Midnight creeps so slowly into hearts of men who need more than they get
Daylight deals a bad hand to a woman who has laid too many bets
The mirror stares you in the face and says,"Baby, uh, uh, it don't work"
You say your prayers though you don't care; you dance and shake the hurt
Dance, boogie wonderland. Ha, ha, dance, boogie wonderland
Sounds fly through the night; I chase my vinyl dreams to boogie wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland
All the love in the world can't be gone
All the need to be loved can't be wrong
All the records are playing and my heart keeps saying
"Boogie wonderland, wonderland"
Dance, boogie wonderland. Ha, ha, dance, boogie wonderland. Ha, ha
I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland
The BB Band’s song “Boogie Wonderland” encapsulates the feelings of those who seek refuge and solace in dancing. The song speaks to those who need more from life than they receive, those who have lost much, and those whose hearts ache from the pain they carry. The song is set at the midnight hour when men's hearts are filled with nostalgia and a longing for more. The daytime deals a bad hand, leaving women with nothing to show but the pain of their losses. The mirror reflects the inner turmoil, and though one says their prayers, they continue to dance and shake the hurt away. The call to “Dance, Boogie Wonderland” is a beckoning to find solace, peace, and excitement in the world of dance.
The song’s lyrics put forth a message of hope, even in the midst of despair. The world of Boogie Wonderland is one where love is never gone, and the need to be loved is never wrong. The world comes alive as music fills the air, and one’s heart responds with an uncontrollable urge to dance. The song ends with the repetition of finding romance when starting to dance in Boogie Wonderland, as if it’s a magical place where love and happiness are found. The song’s rhythm, melody, and upbeat tone invite people to join in on the celebration that is Boogie Wonderland.
Line by Line Meaning
Dance, boogie wonderland. Ha, ha, dance, boogie wonderland
Let's dance joyfully in this magical place called boogie wonderland.
Midnight creeps so slowly into hearts of men who need more than they get
At midnight, people who feel unfulfilled in life become more aware of their desires.
Daylight deals a bad hand to a woman who has laid too many bets
The day can be unkind to a woman who has taken too many risks and lost in life.
The mirror stares you in the face and says,"Baby, uh, uh, it don't work"
Looking at yourself in the mirror, you realize that what you've been doing is not working.
You say your prayers though you don't care; you dance and shake the hurt
You go through the motions of praying, but it doesn't really matter to you. Instead, you dance and try to shake off the pain.
Sounds fly through the night; I chase my vinyl dreams to boogie wonderland
Music fills the air at night, and I pursue my dream of collecting vinyl records in boogie wonderland.
All the love in the world can't be gone
Love still exists in the world despite its challenges and hardships.
All the need to be loved can't be wrong
It's natural to desire love and human connection.
All the records are playing and my heart keeps saying
"Boogie wonderland, wonderland"
The music is loud and my heart's desire is to dance and feel the magic of boogie wonderland.
I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland
I experience a sense of connection and love when I dance in boogie wonderland.
Dance, boogie wonderland. Ha, ha, dance, boogie wonderland. Ha, ha
Let's keep dancing and enjoying boogie wonderland with laughter and happiness.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jon Lind, Allee Willis
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