Carly Rae Jepsen has received three Juno Awards, a Billboard Music Award, and an Allan Slaight Award, in addition to nominations for Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Polaris Music Prize and People's Choice Awards.
I Didn't Just Come Here to Dance
Carly Rae Jepsen Lyrics
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If you know what I mean
Do you know what I mean?
If you just give me a chance
You'd see what I see
Do you see what I see?
It's your fault
Shine a light
With your eyes into me in the darkness
Hey, Joe's calling me over
Tino is calling me over
I only came here for you (you)
It's you boy, you in the corner
Something is taking me over
I only came here for you (you)
I didn't just come here to dance
If you know what I mean
Do you know what I mean?
If you just give me a chance
You'd see what I see
You'd see what I see
I didn't just come here to dance
If you know what I mean
Do you know what I mean?
If you just give me a chance
You'd see what I see
You'd see what I see
I didn't just come here to dance
No, na-na, na-na, no, na-na
No, na-na, na-na, no, na-na
No, na-na, na-na, no, na-na
No, na-na, na-na, no, na-na
Baby I
I'm not going anywhere without you
Walk me home
'Cause I like every single thing about you
Hey, Joe's calling me over
Tino is calling me over
I only came here for you (you)
It's you boy, you in the corner
Something is taking me over
I only came here for you (you)
I didn't just come here to dance
If you know what I mean
Do you know what I mean?
If you just give me a chance
You'd see what I see
You'd see what I see
I didn't just come here to dance
If you know what I mean
Do you know what I mean?
If you just give me a chance
You'd see what I see
You'd see what I see
I didn't just come here to dance
No, na-na, na-na, no, na-na
No, na-na, na-na, no, na-na
No, na-na, na-na, no, na-na (uh-huh)
No, na-na, na-na, no, na-na
Hey, Joe's calling me over
Tino is calling me over
I only came here for you (you)
It's you boy, you in the corner
Something is taking me over
I only came here for you (you)
I didn't just come here to dance
If you know what I mean
Do you know what I mean?
If you just give me a chance
You'd see what I see
Do you see what I see?
The song "I Didn’t Just Come Here To Dance" by Carly Rae Jepsen is about a woman who came to the club to see a specific guy she has a connection with. The opening lines of the song show her intentions aren't only to dance, but to get closer to someone she's presumably interested in. She's hoping for a chance to show this person what she sees in them. The chorus repeats these lines, emphasizing her intention and hoping the person will understand her.
The verse highlights the effect the person has on her. The person is referred to as "baby boy," indicating a younger man who has sparked something within her. She mentions something about the way he looks at her, as if it's illuminated her in some way, "Shine a light, with your eyes into me in the darkness." She's clearly smitten and can't take her eyes off him, despite other people calling her to dance.
The final verse emphasizes her feelings towards this person. She's not going home without him and will do anything to be with him. This last verse then leads back into the chorus, which repeats the same lines with more emphasis. This person is the reason she's there, and she won't be leaving without them.
Overall, the song is about someone who is deeply infatuated with another person and wants to make a connection with them in a club. The song is upbeat and energetic, reflecting the energy of the club scene.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't just come here to dance
I have come here for something more than just dancing
If you know what I mean
If you understand what I'm trying to say
Do you know what I mean
Do you understand what I'm trying to say
If you just give me a chance
If you just give me an opportunity
You'd see what I see
You'll understand what I understand
It's your fault, baby boy 'cause you're the one that sparked this
You're the reason for my sudden excitement and it's all your fault
Shine a light, with your eyes into me in the darkness
Look at me with affection in the dim light
Hey Joe's calling me over
A friend named Joe is asking me to come over to their place
Tino's calling me over
Another friend named Tino is asking me to come over to their place
I only came here for you
I only came here to see and be with you
It's you boy, you in the corner
You're the guy in the corner that I'm interested in
Something is taking me over
My emotions are overpowering me
Baby I, I'm not going anywhere without you
I won't leave without you
Drive me home, 'Cause I like every single thing about you
Take me home because I really like everything about you
Do you see what I see
Do you understand what I understand
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lukas Loules, Carly Rae Jepsen, Tino Zolfo, Joe Cruz, Wouter Janssen, AGOSTINO TINO ZOLFO, JOSE CRUZ, AGOSTINO ZOLFO
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