Brandy Rayana Norwood, better known by her mononym Brandy, is an American s… Read Full Bio ↴Brandy Rayana Norwood, better known by her mononym Brandy, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and model. She is known for her distinctive sound, characterized by her peculiar timbre, voice-layering, and intricate riffs, which has earned her the title of "the Vocal Bible". As of August 2020, she has sold over 40 million records worldwide, with approximately 8.62 million albums sold in the United States alone. Her work has earned her numerous awards and accolades, including a Grammy Award and an American Music Award.

Born in McComb, Mississippi, Norwood was raised in Carson, California, beginning her career as a backing vocalist for teen groups. After signing with Atlantic Records in 1993, she released her self-titled debut album, Brandy, the following year, which sold six million copies worldwide. Norwood ventured into acting with the UPN sitcom Moesha (1996–2001), which won her an NAACP Image Award, and resulted in numerous other roles, such as the titular character in the television film Cinderella (1997) and Karla Wilson in the slasher film I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998). Her musical breakthrough came with the wildly successful single "The Boy Is Mine" (1998), a duet with fellow R&B contemporary Monica, which went on to become one of the best selling female duets of all time. Her second album, Never Say Never, won Norwood her first Grammy Award. In 2002, Norwood starred in the reality series Brandy: Special Delivery, documenting the birth of her daughter. Her third and fourth albums, Full Moon (2002) and Afrodisiac (2004), were released to critical success.

Norwood served as a judge on the first season of America's Got Talent before being involved in a heavily publicized car accident in 2006. Norwood's fifth album, Human (2008), was released to positive reviews, although it was a commercial failure. In 2010, she returned to television as a contestant on the eleventh season of Dancing with the Stars and starred in the reality series Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business. She was a series regular in the BET series The Game (2012–2015) and released her sixth album Two Eleven (2012) thereafter, both earning her critical praise. In April 2015, Norwood made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago. She starred in and executive produced a sitcom titled Zoe Ever After on BET which premiered in January 2016. In July 2020, Norwood released her seventh studio album, B7, also her first project as an independent artist, to critical acclaim. In 2021, Norwood starred alongside Naturi Naughton, Eve and Nadine Velazquez in American Broadcasting Company's music drama series Queens to critical acclaim.

In June 2022, Norwood announced her major label return after signing with Motown Records under which she is expected to preprare her eighth studio album.

Dance With Us
Brandy Lyrics

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One, two, one, two
(One, two, one, two)
Ladies and gentlemen
(Ladies and gentlemen)
Children of all ages
(Children of all ages, ha, ha)
The party has now begun
(Come on, come on now)

I like this right here
(Come on, come on now)
Bad Boy, baby, Diddy, Brandy, let's go

Uh uh, let's go
Let the East do Harlem shake shake y'all
(Yeah)
Midwest might shakin' head
(Shakin' head)
Go ahead

In the west, might slip it up
(What)
Y'all, but we goin' on
(That's right)
Dance up in here, hands up in here
(Come on, that's right)
Yeah
(Yeah)

And the way we goin' on now
(Come on)
Dirty South ya throw them bows now
(Throw them bows)
Bow Wow to the yippee
(Bow Wow)
Come on, dance with me
Brandy and Diddy
(Brandy, Diddy)

I like the way it's going down
Everybody's hanging out
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
(Come on)
Hey, vibrations all up in the air
Party like we just don't care
Ooh, yeah, yeah
(Come on, I like this, let's go)

Let the DJ spin the record then it's on
(Uh)
The music won't even let you go on
(Yeah)
Relax and let the music take control of you
(Come on)
Oh, baby I just wanna dance with you
(That's right, let's dance, come on)

Everybody's on the floor
People walking through the door
They wanna dance with us
(Let's dance, come on, let's dance)
Got our hands up in the air
Party like we just don't care
Wanna dance with us, dance
(Yeah, let's dance, come on)

Nobody is supposed to do no wrong
(Nobody)
We just wanna have some fun, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Come on)

Leave all your problems at the door
(Yeah)
Leave 'em, get back on the floor
(Yeah, come on)
Come on Mister DJ

Let the DJ spin the record then it's on
(Don't stop)
The music won't even let you go on
(Come on)
Relax and let the music take control of you
(Take over your body)
Oh, baby I just wanna dance with you
(Let's dance, come on, let's dance)

Everybody's on the floor, people walking through the door
They wanna dance with us
(Come on, let's dance, come on, let's dance come on)
Got our hands up in the air, party like we just don't care
Wanna dance with us
(Put your hands in the air, yeah, come on)

Everybody's on the floor, people walking through the door
They wanna dance with us
(Let's dance, come on, let's dance, come on)
Got our hands up in the air
(Put your hands in the air)
Party like we just don't care
(Yeah)
Wanna dance with us, ooh, oh yeah

Yo, yo
I'm going, going back, back
Let's dance to the music just like that
Movin' 'round, shakin' up, yeah, I like that
It's a party so I know you like that

Come on, I wanna see you dance some more
Keep it goin', y'all move with the jam, come on
'Til the morning, screaming out hey's and oh's
I don't think they understand
Get up, let's dance, come on

Everybody's on the floor
I don't want nobody to disturb my groove
They wanna dance
(Let's dance, come on, let's dance, come on)
Dance, dance
(Yeah)

Hands up in the air like we just don't care
Baby, I just wanna dance all night with you
Yeah, yeah
(Let's dance, come on, let's dance, come on)
Everybody's on the floor
(Don't stop)

They wanna dance with me and you
(Come on, don't stop)
So, come on through
(Come on)
Party, party
(Don't stop, come on)
They wanna dance
(Don't stop)

Everybody's on the floor, people walking through the door
(Brandy)
They wanna dance with us
(Bow Wow, Diddy)
Dance, dance
Got our hands up in the air
(Wild Thornberrys)

Party like we just don't care
(Let's dance)
Wanna dance with us
(We are goin' wild, baby)
Oh, dance with us
(Yeah, come on, don't stop now)

Everybody's on the floor, people walking through the door
They wanna dance with us
(I like the way you sing, girl)
Wanna dance with us
(I like the way you sing, girl, sing that song)

Got our hands up in the air
(Don't stop, put your hands in the air)
Party like we just don't care
(Like you just don't care)
Wanna dance with us
(Come on, let's go)
Dance with us
(Come on)

Let's go, come on
Let's go, come on
Let's go, come on
Put your hands in the air
Let's go, come on
Let's go, come on

We gon' party like we just don't care
Ha ha ha ha, yeah
As we proceed to give you what you need
It's another Bad Boy production feel me

We won't stop, we can't stop
We don't even know how to stop
My name is Diddy

You know what my name is
Let's go, I like this

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Dance With Us" by Brandy featuring Diddy are an invitation to the listener to let loose and enjoy the party. The song starts with a call to action, inviting everyone to dance and have fun. The lyrics then describe the various dance styles from different regions of the United States, like the Harlem Shake, the Midwest Head Shake, and throwing bows in the Dirty South. The chorus urges everyone to get on the dance floor, and the bridge encourages the audience to leave their problems at the door and let the music take control. The rap from Diddy in the middle of the song fuels the party vibe, and the song ends with a continuation of the invitation to dance with Brandy and Diddy.

The song was released in 2004 on Brandy's fourth studio album "Afrodisiac." "Dance With Us" was a moderate success in the United States, but it became very popular in Japan, where it peaked at number 11 on the Oricon charts. Brandy performed the song at the Japan MTV Awards and on Japanese TV shows. Besides Japan, the song also had some success in the United Kingdom, where it reached number 20 on the UK R&B Chart.

Line by Line Meaning

One, two, one, two
Let's count us in, get ready to move

Ladies and gentlemen
Addressing the audience, it's showtime

Children of all ages
No one's left out, all welcome to party

The party has now begun
Let's get the festivities underway

I like this right here
This music is hitting the spot

Bad Boy, baby, Diddy, Brandy, let's go
Shout out to the label, let's get it started

Let the East do Harlem shake shake y'all
Call and response to get the crowd moving

Midwest might shakin' head
Different regions dance differently, but it's all good

Go ahead
Encouragement to dance and have fun

In the west, might slip it up
Some people might mess up their moves, but it's all good

Y'all, but we goin' on
We'll keep the party going no matter what

Dance up in here, hands up in here
Instructions to dance and get hands in the air

And the way we goin' on now
The music and party atmosphere is kicking off

Dirty South ya throw them bows now
Call to action for the Southern crowd to dance aggressively

Bow Wow to the yippee
Shout out to Bow Wow and his signature catchphrase

Come on, dance with me
Invitation to dance and enjoy the moment

Brandy and Diddy
Acknowledgment of the featured artists and their contribution

I like the way it's going down
Enjoying the energy and mood of the party

Everybody's hanging out
Everyone's chilling and having fun

Hey, vibrations all up in the air
Ambience and mood are just right

Party like we just don't care
Let go and enjoy the moment without worrying

Let the DJ spin the record then it's on
Let the music take over and set the tone

The music won't even let you go on
The beat is irresistible, forcing you to dance

Relax and let the music take control of you
Surrender to the music and let it move you

Oh, baby I just wanna dance with you
Suggestion to enjoy the music together

Everybody's on the floor
Everyone's getting down

People walking through the door
More people joining the party

They wanna dance with us
Acknowledging the popularity of their vibe

Got our hands up in the air
Showing excitement and involvement

Wanna dance with us, dance
Chorus repeating the party invitation

Nobody is supposed to do no wrong
It's all acceptable and fun, no judgment here

We just wanna have some fun, yeah, yeah, yeah
Emphasizing the pure enjoyment of the night

Leave all your problems at the door
Forget your worries outside and be present here

Get back on the floor
Join the party and have fun

Come on Mister DJ
Addressing the DJ, start the party

Everybody's on the floor, people walking through the door
Repeating the scene of the atmosphere

Got our hands up in the air, party like we just don't care
Repeating the chorus to the exciting music

Wanna dance with us
Repeated invitation to join the festivities

Yo, yo
Casual call to grab attention

I'm going, going back, back
Interpolating Outkast's "Ms. Jackson" with emphasis on dancing

Let's dance to the music just like that
Suggestion to dance simply and with ease

Movin' 'round, shakin' up, yeah, I like that
Enjoying the fun and energetic mood

It's a party so I know you like that
We're all here to enjoy the party vibe

Come on, I wanna see you dance some more
Encouragement to keep the party going

Keep it goin', y'all move with the jam, come on
Keep the music playing and the crowd moving

'Til the morning, screaming out hey's and oh's
Party and dance until the morning, having a good time

I don't think they understand
Others might not understand the party vibe, but it's all good

Get up, let's dance, come on
Another invitation to party and dance

I don't want nobody to disturb my groove
Don't let anyone ruin the good mood

They wanna dance
Others want to join in the party and dance

Dance, dance
Encouraging more participation in the party

Hands up in the air like we just don't care
Repeating the popular chorus

Baby, I just wanna dance all night with you
Emphasizing to enjoy the music and fun together

They wanna dance with me and you
Recognizing the popularity of their party vibe

So, come on through
Invitation to join the party and have fun

Party, party
Emphasizing the fun and energetic atmosphere

Wild Thornberrys
Reference to the animated show and its enthusiastic nature

Oh, dance with us
Repeating the invitation to join the party and dance

I like the way you sing, girl
Complimenting Brandy's singing and the music

Sing that song
Encouragement to keep the good music playing

Put your hands in the air
Sign of excitement, fun, and involvement

Like you just don't care
Repeating the chorus to the party beat

Let's go
Continuation of the party and energetic mood

Dance with us
Repeating the invitation and call to have fun

Let's go, come on
Urging the crowd to join the party and dance

We gon' party like we just don't care
Enjoy the music and good times as if nothing else matters

Ha ha ha ha, yeah
Laughing and having a good time

As we proceed to give you what you need
Continuing to provide the party and dance music

It's another Bad Boy production feel me
Shout out to the record label and their style

We won't stop, we can't stop
The party and good times will keep going

We don't even know how to stop
Too much energy and fun to slow down

My name is Diddy
Introducing himself and his presence in the party

You know what my name is
Confident assertion of his fame and popularity

Let's go, I like this
Final call to action and appreciation of the party and music

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, SOUND OASIS PRODUCTIONS, LLC
Written by: SEAN COMBS, RAHMAN MUHAMMAD GRIFFIN, MECHALIE JAMISON, MECHALIE S JAMISON, DANTE NOLEN, VARICK SMITH, NISAN STEWART

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