Dancing With Myself
Billy Idol Lyrics


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On the floors of Tokyo
Or down in London town to go, go
With the record selection
And the mirror's reflection
I'm dancing with myself

When there's no-one else in sight
In the crowded lonely night
Well, I wait so long
For my love vibration
And I'm dancing with myself

Oh-oh, dancing with myself (oh-oh-oh)
Oh-oh, dancing with myself (oh-oh-oh)
When there's nothing to lose
And there's nothing to prove (ohh, oh)
Well, I'll be dancing with myself
Oh-oh-oh-oh (oh-oh-oh)

If I looked all over the world
And there's every type of girl
But your empty eyes
Seem to pass me by
Leave me dancing with myself

So let's sink another drink
'Cause it'll give me time to think
If I had the chance
I'd ask the world to dance
And I'll be dancing with myself

Oh-oh, dancing with myself (oh-oh-oh)
Oh-oh, dancing with myself (oh-oh-oh)
When there's nothing to lose
And there's nothing to prove (ohh, oh)
Well, I'll be dancing with myself
Oh-oh-oh-oh (oh-oh-oh)

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh (ohh, oh)
Oh-oh-oh-oh (oh-oh-oh)
Oh-oh-oh-oh-whoa (oh-oh-oh)

(Ta)
(Ta)
(Ta)
(Ta)
(Ta)
(Ta)
(Ta)

Well, if I looked all over the world
And there's every type of girl
But your empty eyes
Seem to pass me by
Leave me dancing with myself

So let's sink another drink
'Cause it'll give me time to think
If I had the chance
I'd ask the world to dance
And I'll be dancing with myself

Oh-oh, dancing with myself
Oh-oh, dancing with myself
If I had the chance
I'd ask the world to dance
If I had the chance
I'd ask the world to dance
If I had the chance
I'd ask the world to dance, ow

Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh

Dancing with myself (oh, my hair's all wet)
Oh-oh, dancing with myself (and I'm sweating)
Oh-oh, dancing with myself (and I'll sweat, sweat, sweat)
Oh-oh, dancing with myself (sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat)
Oh-oh, dancing with myself (sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat)
Oh-oh, dancing with myself (sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat, ohh)

Oh-oh, dancing with myself
Whoa

Oh-oh, dancing with myself
Oh-oh-oh

With myself
Oh-oh-oh





With myself

Overall Meaning

"Dancing With Myself" by Billy Idol is a song about loneliness and the desire for connection. The setting is in Tokyo and London where the singer finds himself alone, waiting for someone to dance with. He turns to dancing by himself, seeing his reflection in the mirror and the crowd around him. The lyrics reveal a deep yearning for love and the feeling of being left out or passed over by others. The song becomes an anthem for self-celebration, a testament to the power of dancing and finding comfort within oneself.


The lyrics talk about how the singer waits for his "love vibration" in the crowded night but eventually realizes that he has to dance with himself. The song conveys a message of self-reliance and self-confidence, urging listeners to dance their own way and find joy within themselves.


The repetitive chorus "dancing with myself" emphasizes the importance of self-expression and self-love. Nevertheless, the singer does not give up the hope of finding someone to dance with, stating that if he had the chance, he’d ask the world to dance. In conclusion, “Dancing With Myself” is a song about the search for happiness and love, the power of self-expression, and the euphoria of dance.


Line by Line Meaning

On the floors of Tokyo
I am dancing on a dance floor in Tokyo


Or down in London town to go, go
I am also dancing in London


With the record selection
I am dancing to the music being played


And the mirror's reflection
I can see myself dancing in the mirror


I'm dancing with myself
I am dancing alone with no one to dance with


When there's no-one else in sight
There is no one around for me to dance with


In the crowded lonely night
Even though there are many people around, I am alone


Well, I wait so long
I have been waiting for a long time


For my love vibration
I have been waiting for the feeling of love


And I'm dancing with myself
In the meantime, I am dancing alone


Oh-oh, dancing with myself (oh-oh-oh)
I am repeating the chorus of the song


When there's nothing to lose
When I have nothing to gain or lose


And there's nothing to prove (ohh, oh)
When there is no need to prove myself to anyone


Well, I'll be dancing with myself
I will continue to dance alone


If I looked all over the world
If I searched all over the world


And there's every type of girl
If I found every kind of girl


But your empty eyes
Your eyes that show no interest or love


Seem to pass me by
You ignore me


Leave me dancing with myself
I am once again dancing alone


So let's sink another drink
Let's have another drink


'Cause it'll give me time to think
Because it will give me time to reflect


If I had the chance
If I had the opportunity


I'd ask the world to dance
I would ask everyone to dance with me


Oh-oh-oh-oh (oh-oh-oh)
Repeating the chorus of the song again


(Ta)
A non-lyrical part of the song


Well, if I looked all over the world
If I searched all over the world


And there's every type of girl
If I found every kind of girl


But your empty eyes
Your eyes that show no interest or love


Seem to pass me by
You ignore me


Leave me dancing with myself
Once again, I am dancing alone


Oh-oh, dancing with myself
Repeating the chorus of the song again


If I had the chance
If I had the opportunity


I'd ask the world to dance
I would ask everyone to dance with me


Dancing with myself (oh, my hair's all wet)
Repeating the chorus of the song again with an additional personal detail


Oh-oh, dancing with myself (and I'm sweating)
Repeating the chorus of the song again with an additional personal detail


Oh-oh, dancing with myself (and I'll sweat, sweat, sweat)
Repeating the chorus of the song again with an additional personal detail


Oh-oh, dancing with myself (sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat)
Repeating the chorus of the song again with an additional personal detail


Oh-oh, dancing with myself (sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat)
Repeating the chorus of the song again with an additional personal detail


Oh-oh, dancing with myself (sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat, ohh)
Repeating the chorus of the song again with an additional personal detail


Oh-oh, dancing with myself
Repeating the chorus of the song again


Whoa
An interjection expressing surprise or amazement.


With myself
Again stating that I am dancing alone




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billy Idol, Tony James

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