What One Dance Can Do
Beres Hammond Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
What one dance can do
(What one dance can do)
One dance can do
One dance can do
Oh listen up
She came back wanting for more (for more)
Now I don't know what it is that I've got
What she whispered, it was so nice, so nice
But her man is sitting across the way
And he could hear the things I say
Now he watches from the corner of his eyes
So a move like this would be so unwise
Ooh, ooh, he's standing in my way
Standing in my way, yeah hey
You could see
She was more than ready
To make the move with me anytime
Not even thinking of the consequences, oh no, no
So I had to think quickly
'Cause her man, his face was looking oh so mean
As if anytime he could create a scene
So gently I pushed her away
Oh, oh, he wants to spoil the play
He's standing in my way, yeah
He's standing in my way, woii
Now, I understand how he feels
But I wish he'd give me a little room
I know he's got himself a raw deal
But I'd like to leave with this lady soon
I didn't mean to be so unkind
But I had more than two, but one was looking fine
Big spender he was, had to have his own way
Thought he'd leave, but he stayed, ooh ooh
Still standing in my way
Standing in my way
Standing in my way, hey
Standing in my way (standing)
Standing in my way
That's what one dance can do
Standing in my way
One dance can do
Standing in my way
Still standing in my way
After one dance on the floor
She came back wanting for more
Beres Hammondβs βWhat One Dance Can Doβ tells the story of a man who attracts the attention of a woman while dancing at a party. He is drawn to her, and after dancing with her, she returns for more. However, the womanβs jealous and angry partner intervenes and stands in the singer's way, threatening to ruin any potential for a relationship or romance. The song is a cautionary tale about the powerful effects of dancing and how it can lead to unintended consequences - in this case, a potentially violent confrontation. The lyrics illustrate the singer's inner conflict as he is torn between his desire for the woman and his respect for her partner. Overall, the song is a poignant commentary on the complications of the human relationship and the emotional complexities that can arise from something as simple as a dance.
One interesting fact about Beres Hammondβs βWhat One Dance Can Doβ is that it was a hit song in Jamaica in the late 1980s and helped to establish Hammond as one of the countryβs leading reggae artists. The song was also a success in the US, helping to introduce Hammond and his music to an international audience. Another fact about the song is that it incorporates elements of traditional Jamaican music, such as a strong emphasis on percussion and a catchy, upbeat melody. The song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including John Holt and Sly and Robbie.
Another fascinating aspect of βWhat One Dance Can Doβ is how well it captures the experiences and emotions of young people in early adulthood. The song deals with common themes such as love, passion, jealousy, and heartbreak, making it relatable to a wide audience. The lyrics are simple yet effective, and the melody is catchy and easy to remember. Overall, βWhat One Dance Can Doβ is a classic example of a timeless reggae hit that continues to resonate with fans of the genre today.
Chords: D, A, E, G, F#m, Bm.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to tell you a story about (story about)
Beres Hammond is about to narrate an experience that tells a story
What one dance can do (What one dance can do)
The song explores what impacts a single dance can have
One dance can do
The repetition of this line emphasizes the significance of a single dance
Oh listen up
Beres Hammond wants the listener to pay attention as the story unfolds
After one dance on the floor
The lady danced with Beres Hammond, and they had a good time
She came back wanting for more (for more)
The lady was impressed with Beres Hammond and desired more attention from him
Now I don't know what it is that I've got
Beres Hammond is confused about why the lady wants more of him
What she whispered, it was so nice, so nice
The lady whispered to Beres Hammond and made him feel good
But her man is sitting across the way
The lady's partner is watching them from a distance
And he could hear the things I say
Beres Hammond is aware that the lady's partner can hear him and doesn't want to upset him
Now he watches from the corner of his eyes
The lady's partner is keeping a close watch on them, but not directly looking at them
So a move like this would be so unwise
Beres Hammond knows that making advances towards the lady in the presence of her partner is not wise
Ooh, ooh, he's standing in my way
The lady's partner is blocking Beres Hammond and preventing him from spending more time with the lady
Standing in my way, yeah hey
The repetition of this line shows that the lady's partner is still blocking Beres Hammond
You could see
It was evident that the lady was interested in Beres Hammond
She was more than ready
The lady was eager to leave with Beres Hammond
To make the move with me anytime
The lady was willing to leave with Beres Hammond at any time
Not even thinking of the consequences, oh no, no
The lady wasn't concerned about what would happen if her partner saw her leaving with Beres Hammond
So I had to think quickly
Beres Hammond realized that he needed to think fast and come up with a plan
'Cause her man, his face was looking oh so mean
The lady's partner looked angry, and Beres Hammond was afraid he might become violent
As if anytime he could create a scene
Beres Hammond thought the lady's partner might cause a commotion
So gently I pushed her away
Beres Hammond asked the lady to move away from him slowly
Oh, oh, he wants to spoil the play
The lady's partner is trying to ruin things for Beres Hammond and the lady
He's standing in my way, yeah
The lady's partner is still blocking Beres Hammond from leaving with the lady
He's standing in my way, woii
The repetition of this line emphasises that the lady's partner is still blocking Beres Hammond
Now, I understand how he feels
Beres Hammond empathized with the lady's partner
But I wish he'd give me a little room
Beres Hammond wanted the lady's partner to give him space to leave with the lady
I know he's got himself a raw deal
Beres Hammond thinks that the lady's partner was not treating her right already
But I'd like to leave with this lady soon
Beres Hammond wants to leave with the lady he danced with
I didn't mean to be so unkind
Beres Hammond didn't have the intention of being nasty to the lady's partner
But I had more than two, but one was looking fine
Beres Hammond danced with more than two ladies, but this particular lady caught his attention
Big spender he was, had to have his own way
The lady's partner was a big spender and liked to get things done his way
Thought he'd leave, but he stayed, ooh ooh
The lady's partner didn't leave, and Beres Hammond needed him to leave before he could leave with the lady
Still standing in my way
The lady's partner was still blocking Beres Hammond from leaving with the lady
Standing in my way
The repetition of this line shows that the lady's partner is still a hindrance to Beres Hammond
That's what one dance can do
Beres Hammond emphasizes the impact a single dance can have
Standing in my way
The lady's partner is still blocking Beres Hammond
One dance can do
The repetition of this line emphasizes the impact one dance can have
Standing in my way
The lady's partner is still a hindrance to Beres Hammond
Still standing in my way
The lady's partner is still blocking Beres Hammond from leaving with the lady
After one dance on the floor
The lady danced with Beres Hammond, and they had a good time
She came back wanting for more
The lady was impressed with Beres Hammond and desired more attention from him
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alexander Greggs, Dennis Shaw, Ian Dyer, Sandy Smith, Willie Lindo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@crazyhandshands9028
Bless and be thankful in the eyes of the most high, respectively most desirable .
"IΒ have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.
The life I now live in the body,
I live by faith in the Son of God,
who loved me and gave Himself for me."
~ Galatians 2:20 ~
@Unknown-ly2vj
Lyrics
I'd like to tell you a story about (story about)
What one dance can do
(What one dance can do)
One dance can do
One dance can do
Oh listen up
After one dance on the floor
She came back wanting for more (for more)
Now I don't know what it is that I've got
What she whispered, it was so nice, so nice
But her man is sitting across the way
And he could hear the things I say
Now he watches from the corner of his eyes
So a move like this would be so unwise
Ooh, ooh, he's standing in my way
Standing in my way, yeah hey
You could see
She was more than ready
To make the move with me anytime
Not even thinking of the consequences, oh no, no
So I had to think quickly
'Cause her man, his face was looking oh so mean
As if anytime he could create a scene
So gently I pushed her away
Oh, oh, he wants to spoil the play
He's standing in my way, yeah
He's standing in my way, woii
Now, I understand how he feels
But I wish he'd give me a little room
I know he's got himself a raw deal
But I'd like to leave with this lady soon
I didn't mean to be so unkind
But I had more than two, but one was looking fine
Big spender he was, had to have his own way
Thought he'd leave, but he stayed, ooh ooh
Still standing in my way
Standing in my way
Standing in my way, hey
Standing in my way (standing)
Standing in my way
That's what one dance can do
Standing in my way
One dance can do
Standing in my way
Still standing in my way
After one dance on the floor
She came back wanting for more
@bkrharold
Seems like it was cut short just when there was a really good solo instrumental playing. This was my first time hearing this, and it is really good. I used to think UB40 were great but this beats them hands down.
@asantewaaoppong2753
real trumps imitation any day.
@leepreston2056
what planet are the 335 ppl who have disliked?
@gazabless7717
Those were the ones standing in the way
@badbwoy8768
+G A Z A B L E S S lol good response brethren
@gazabless7717
+Anonymiss Miss ππππ
@leepreston2056
+G A Z A B L E S S π
@Shameika10
on a planet far away from here, dem signal bad dem couldn't hear it properly. kmt looooooooool
@shelleythebest
What 1 dance can do?. Well, 19 years together, 3 beautiful children and marriage. Thank you Beres.
@javandrayton770
@@jay-ug7esI know that's right jamie garner..