It is a midtempo R&B song, in which Beyoncé adopts sensual vocals. The instrumental elements used on it include echoing drum patterns and clapping synthesizers. In "Dance for You", Beyoncé, as the female protagonist, speaks of the love she has for her man and about all the things she will do to show him her appreciation.
It was written by Beyoncé, Terius "The-Dream" Nash and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, while production was handled by the former two.
Dance for You
Beyoncé Lyrics
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Show you how much I appreciate you
Wanna show you how much I'm dedicated to you
Wanna show you how much I will forever be true
Wanna show you how much you got your girl feelin' good
Wanna show you how much, how much you're understood
Wanna show you how much, I value what you say
Not only are you loyal, you're patient with me babe
I wanna show ya how much, I hate being apart
Show ya, show ya, show ya til you're through with me
I wanna keep it how it is, so you can never say how it used to be
Loving you is really all that's on my mind
And I can't help but to think about it day and night
I wanna make that body rock, sit back and watch
Tonight I'm gonna dance for you (ohh ooh ohh ohhh)
Tonight I'm gonna dance for you (ohh ooh ohh ohhh)
Tonight I'm gonna put my body on your body
Boy I like it when you watch me, ah
Tonight it's going down
I'll be rockin' on my babe rockin' rockin' on my babe
Swirlin' on you babe swirlin' swirlin on you babe
Baby lemme put my body on your body
Promise not to tell nobody 'cause
It's bout to go down
You'll never need two, 'cause I will be your number 1
Them other chicks are superficial
But I know you know I'm the one
That's why I'm all into you
'Cause I can recognize that you know that
That's why I'm backin' this thing back
Pop poppin' this thing back
Drop drop drop dropping this thing back
This is for the time, you gave me flowers
For the world, that is ours
For the mulah, for the power of love
I know I won't never ever eh-ever give you up
And I wanna say thank you in case I don't thank you enough
A woman in the street and the freak in the you know what
Sit back sit back it's the pre game show
Daddy you know what's up
Loving you is really all that's on my mind
And I can't help but to think about it day and night
I wanna make that body rock, sit back and watch
Tonight I'm gonna dance for you (ohh ooh ohh ohhh)
Tonight I'm gonna dance for you (ohh ooh ohh ohhh)
Tonight I'm gonna put my body on your body
Boy I like it when you watch me, ah
Tonight it's going down
I'll be rockin' on my babe rockin' rockin' on my babe
Swirlin' on you babe swirlin' swirlin on you babe
Baby lemme put my body on your body
Promise not to tell nobody 'cause
It's bout to go down
I'mma take this time
To show you how much you mean to me
'Cause you all I need
No money can emphasize or describe
The love that's in between the lines
Boy look into my eyes
While I'm grinding on you
This is beyond sex
I'm high on you
If it's real then you know how I feel
Rockin' on you babe
Rockin' rockin' on you babe
Swirlin' on you babe
In my mind all I can think about
Is a frame for our future
And the pictures of the past
And a chance to make this love last
Tonight I'm gonna dance for you (ohh ooh ohh ohhh)
Tonight I'm gonna dance for you (ohh ooh ohh ohhh)
Tonight I'm gonna put my body on your body
Boy I like it when you watch me, ah
Tonight it's going down
I'll be rockin' on my babe rockin' rockin' on my babe
Swirlin' on you babe swirlin' swirlin on you babe
Baby lemme put my body on your body
Promise not to tell nobody 'cause
It's bout to go down
In the song "Dance for You," Beyoncé expresses her love and dedication to her partner. The lyrics describe her desire to show her appreciation, dedication, and loyalty to her partner. She wants to make him feel good and understood by valuing everything he says. She also hates being apart from him and wants to keep their relationship the way it is forever. Beyoncé believes in making her partner feel special and loved by dancing for him, showing off her body to fulfill his desires, and pleasing him. She is grateful for having him in her life and recognizes how much he means to her.
The lyrics of "Dance for You" depict a woman who is truly devoted to her significant other. This R&B song was released in 2011 as part of Beyoncé's album "4." The song was written by Beyoncé along with The-Dream, a popular songwriter, and singer. It received critical acclaim for its sultry and seductive sound.
Line by Line Meaning
I just wanna
I want to express my love and appreciation for you
Show you how much I appreciate you
I want to demonstrate my gratitude for everything you do
Wanna show you how much I'm dedicated to you
I want to prove my devotion and commitment to you
Wanna show you how much I will forever be true
I want to assure you that I will always be faithful and loyal
Wanna show you how much you got your girl feelin' good
I want to let you know that you make me happy
Wanna show you how much, how much you're understood
I want to show you that I comprehend and empathize with your feelings and thoughts
Wanna show you how much, I value what you say
I want to demonstrate that I appreciate your insights and opinions
Not only are you loyal, you're patient with me babe
You're not only faithful but you're also understanding and tolerant with me
Wanna show you how much, I really care about yo heart
I want to express my deep concern for your emotions and well-being
I wanna show ya how much, I hate being apart
I want to convey how much I dislike being away from you
Show ya, show ya, show ya til you're through with me
I want to keep demonstrating my love and appreciation for you until you're sick of it
I wanna keep it how it is, so you can never say how it used to be
I want our relationship to remain the same and not deteriorate over time
Loving you is really all that's on my mind
All I think about is how much I love you
And I can't help but to think about it day and night
My love for you consumes me and I think about it constantly
I wanna make that body rock, sit back and watch
I want to impress you with my dancing skills and see your reaction
Tonight I'm gonna dance for you (ohh ooh ohh ohhh)
This evening, I will perform a special dance for you
I'mma take this time
I want to dedicate this moment to you
To show you how much you mean to me
I want to express how important you are to me
'Cause you all I need
You're the only one I need in my life
No money can emphasize or describe
Money can't quantify or express
The love that's in between the lines
The love that exists beyond words
Boy look into my eyes
I want you to gaze into my eyes to see how much I care for you
While I'm grinding on you
While I'm dancing seductively on you
This is beyond sex
This is more than just a physical act
I'm high on you
Being around you makes me feel elevated and blissful
If it's real then you know how I feel
If this love is genuine then you already understand my emotions
Rockin' on you babe
Moving sensually on you
Swirlin' on you babe
Spinning around on you flirtatiously
In my mind all I can think about
All that occupies my thoughts
Is a frame for our future
I picture us having a bright future together
And the pictures of the past
Remembering our memories and moments together
And a chance to make this love last
An opportunity to sustain and preserve our love
Promise not to tell nobody 'cause
Don't share this moment with anyone else because
It's bout to go down
Something incredible is about to happen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BEYONCE KNOWLES, TERIUS NASH, CHRISTOPHER STEWART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I just wanna show you how much I appreciate you, yes
Wanna show you how much I'm dedicated to you, yes
Wanna show you how much I will forever be true, yes
Wanna show you how much you got your girl feeling good, yes
Wanna show you how much, how much you understood, yes
Wanna show you how much I value what you say
Not only are you loyal, you're patient with me babe, yes
Wanna show you how much I really care about your heart
Wanna show you how much I hate being apart, yes
Wanna show you show you show you till you through with me
I wanna keep it how it is but you can never say how it used to be!
Loving you is really all that's on my mind
And I can't help but to think about it day and night
I wanna make that body rock
Sit back and watch!
Tonight I'm gonna dance for you, oh
Tonight I'm gonna dance for you, oh
Tonight I'm gonna put my body on your body
Boy, I like it when you watch me, ah
Tonight it's going down
I'll be rocking on my babe, rocking, rocking on my babe
Swirling on my babe, swirling, swirling on my babe
Baby, let me put my body on your body
Promise not to tell nobody
'Cause it's about to go down
You'll never need two 'cause I will be your number one
Them other chicks are superficial
But I know you know I'm the one
That's why I'm all into you
'Cause I can recognize that you know that
That's why I'm backing this thing back
Pop-popping this thing back
Drop, drop, drop-dropping this thing back
This is for the time you gave me flowers
For the world that is ours
For the mula, for the power of love
And no I won't never ever e-ever give you up
And I wanna say thank you in case I don't thank you enough
A woman in the street and a freak in the you know what
Sit back, sit back, it's the pre-game show
Daddy, you know what's up
Loving you is really all that's on my mind
And I can't help but to think about it day and night
I wanna make that body rock
Sit back and watch
Tonight I'm gonna dance for you, oh
Tonight I'm gonna dance for you, oh
Tonight I'm gonna put my body on your body
Boy, I like it when you watch me, ah
Tonight it's going down
I'll be rocking on my babe, rocking, rocking on my babe
I'll be swirling on my babe, swirling, swirling on you, babe
I wanna put my body on your body
Promise not to tell nobody
'Cause it's about to go down
I'm a take this time to show you how much you mean to me
'Cause you are all I need
No money can emphasize
Or describe
The love that's in-between the lines
Boy look into my eyes
While I'm grinding on you
This is beyond sex
I'm high on you
If it's real then you know how I feel
Rocking on you, babe, rocking, rocking on you, babe
Swirling on you, babe
In my mind all I can think about is a frame for our future
And the pictures of the past and a chance to make this love last
Tonight I'm gonna dance for you, oh
Tonight I'm gonna dance for you, oh
Tonight I'm gonna put my body on your body
Boy I like it when you watch me, ah
Tonight it's going down
I'll be rocking on my babe, rocking, rocking on my babe
I'll be swirling on my babe, swirling, swirling on my babe
I wanna put my body on your body
Promise not to tell nobody
'Cause it's about to go down
Watch me p-pop it, p-pop it for you, baby
Drop it, drop it, drop it, drop it for you, baby
Watch it, watch it, watch it, watch me roll it, baby
Wanna make that body rock
Sit back and watch me
Watch me p-pop it, p-pop it for you, baby
Drop it, drop it, drop it, drop it for you, baby
Watch it, watch it, watch it, watch me roll it, baby
Wanna make that body rock
Sit back and watch me
@karlenekirk4263
January 2024 and still one of my favorite Beyonce songs😊
@user-kp7zw3qz5w
Sameeeee
@EvelynSilke-wf3bb
Yessssss
@catoriwatson8811
Thisssss
@JC-nt1pw
Hey guys! 😅
@John_R_Jackson_III
I can’t listen to this song without thinking of my wife. When we was just dating one night she played this song and did a nice little dance for me and now after some years we are married and still going strong just like when we first met. We still do spontaneous things just like it was the first day. Just felt like getting that off my chest
@ashleyjones5824
Beautiful 🥰
@stephaniemartinez5241
Thats beautiful!!
@AugustLady77
That’s beautiful 😍
@siimazion2492
Woow