She performed for Australian Army soldiers ("Diggers") in Iraq and as a result found the decision to entertain the troops at Christmas time lost her some fans. In response,she released a single, Poster Girl, that expresses her support for the soldiers serving Australia around the world, and her pride in being Australian. The video for this song was the #1 video on the Country Music Channel in Australia.
She was briefly married to Mick Albeck, and has a son (Ricky). She lives in New South Wales.
Men Don't Dance Anymore
Beccy Cole Lyrics
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The girls are on the dance floor while you brag about your cars
You don't have to move like Elvis to get out on the floor
Cause men Don't Dance Anymore
Well you shake my nerves and rattle my brain but you just don't docey doe
You're all standing still while the play every song Iknow
Don't you know what those RM Williams boots are really for
Let me show you something that will drive the girls insane
Every woman in this place will want to know your name
Clap your hands, shake your hips, turn around like this
But Men Don't Dance Anymore
Bop Bop A Lula a wap bam boo I think you're almost there
The girls are going crazy but you ain't no Fred Astaire
And now the boys are in a conga line and heading for the door
Men Don't Dance Anymore
Couples on the dance floor that's how it's supposed to be
If you don't know what to do..boys just follow me
Step right, step left, pelvic thrust, shake your head
But Men Don't Dance Anymore
Oh No Men Don't Dance Anymore
Beccy Cole's lively and upbeat song "Men Don't Dance Anymore" is a celebration of dancing and a lament for male dancers. The song opens with the singer speaking to the men who are crowded around the bar, ignoring the dance floor and instead boasting about their cars. The women are dancing, and the singer encourages the men to join them, insisting that they don't have to be expert dancers to participate. However, despite the singer's efforts to persuade them, the men remain rooted to the spot, and the line "Men Don't Dance Anymore" is repeated throughout the song.
The second verse sees the singer attempting to explain the benefits of dancing, promising that it will make the women crazy for the man who takes to the floor. Again, however, the men refuse to budge until the singer demonstrates a few basic dance moves that are met with some success. Even so, the men remain hesitant to fully embrace the joy of dancing, and the song concludes with the observation that "Men Don't Dance Anymore."
Overall, the song expresses the joy and freedom that comes from dancing while bemoaning the stubbornness of men who refuse to participate in this activity. It also highlights the social pressure to conform to gender norms, with the expectation that men should be more interested in material possessions than in creative expression such as dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Well bless my soul what's wrong with you all crowded round the bar
I am surprised and wondering what is the reason for all of you men standing around the bar instead of dancing.
The girls are on the dance floor while you brag about your cars
The women are enjoying themselves on the dance floor while you are more interested in boasting about your vehicles.
You don't have to move like Elvis to get out on the floor
You do not have to dance like Elvis to be able to dance.
Cause men Don't Dance Anymore
Men nowadays have stopped dancing, and it is a pity.
Well you shake my nerves and rattle my brain but you just don't docey doe
I am impressed by you, but disappointed that you cannot do the docey doe dance.
You're all standing still while they play every song I know
Despite playing songs that I am familiar with, you are all remaining stationary.
Don't you know what those RM Williams boots are really for
Do you not realize that the RM Williams boots are meant for dancing?
Let me show you something that will drive the girls insane
Allow me to teach you a dance move that will drive the women crazy.
Every woman in this place will want to know your name
If you perform this dance move, all the ladies here will want to know who you are.
Clap your hands, shake your hips, turn around like this
Perform these steps: applaud your hands, move your hips, turn around like this.
But Men Don't Dance Anymore
However, it is true that men do not dance much anymore.
Bop Bop A Lula a wap bam boo I think you're almost there
Bop Bop A Lula a wap bam boo I believe you are getting close to mastering the move.
The girls are going crazy but you ain't no Fred Astaire
The women are getting excited, but you are not as skilled a dancer as Fred Astaire.
And now the boys are in a conga line and heading for the door
The men are now in a conga line and making their way to the exit.
Men Don't Dance Anymore
As a concluding statement, it is confirmed that men do not really dance anymore.
Couples on the dance floor that's how it's supposed to be
Couples dancing together on the dance floor is how it is ideally meant to be.
If you don't know what to do..boys just follow me
If you are unsure of how to dance, then simply follow my lead, guys.
Step right, step left, pelvic thrust, shake your head
Perform these steps: step to the right, step to the left, pelvic thrust, and shake your head.
But Men Don't Dance Anymore
Men not dancing is lamented again in the last line of the song.
Oh No Men Don't Dance Anymore
A final, saddened statement on men's lack of dancing these days.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: REBECCA DIANE ALBECK, TAMARA JANE SLOPER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Donna Lowe
Hi Thats awesome and very creative ...I loved it Thanksyou Donna
marteast
anyone know if " clown song" is on here or anywhere else? its a beautiful song