2005–10: Early work and Tyler Perry's House of Payne
McClain was discovered in 2005 by a music executive who heard her sing and encouraged director Rob Hardy to audition her for his 2005 feature film The Gospel alongside Boris Kodjoe and Idris Elba. Her role caught the attention of Tyler Perry, who cast her as Jazmine Payne in the television series Tyler Perry's House of Payne.
She appears in the movie Daddy's Little Girls. Her real sisters, Sierra and Lauryn, play her older sisters in the film. Her father, Michael McClain, is a music producer. Her mother, Shontell, is a songwriter. McClain appeared in and guest starred in various other shows and movies such as Hannah Montana, NCIS and the 2009 film Hurricane Season. She also appeared in the movie Grown Ups as Charlotte McKenzie. In the same year, she landed a recurring role as Kiara on Jonas L.A. and was featured on the soundtrack
2011–present: A.N.T. Farm and music career
McClain appeared on the Disney Channel series Wizards of Waverly Place in 2011 as Tina in the two-part episode "Wizards vs. Angels". She plays an angel. In 2011, McClain was cast as the lead role in the Disney Channel series A.N.T. Farm along with Sierra McCormick, Jake Short, Carlon Jeffery, and Stefanie Scott. For the show, McClain recorded a cover of Taio Cruz's "Dynamite". She also sings the series theme song, "Exceptional". China Anne's first music video, for "Dynamite", premiered on July 23, 2011 on the Disney Channel. After less than a week, more than 1 million views on youtube.com were reported. She has appeared in an episode of PrankStars.
As of June 14, 2011, McClain was signed with Hollywood Records.
The A.N.T. Farm soundtrack is to be released on October 18, 2011, featuring China Anne's version of 'Dynamite' by Taio Cruz
China Anne McClain was born in Atlanta, Georgia where she also goes to school. Both of her sisters also act. She enjoys reading. The Hunger Games and the Twilight series are among her favorites. along with the Percy Jackson series. She enjoys listening to music by Plies.
Dancing With Myself
China Anne McClain Lyrics
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I ain't gonna lose it all tonight!
No, I'm not gon' fight it, totally excited,
Just to be here underneath the lights!
See my heart is goin' bum bum de de de de pum pum
Like a city never sleeps!
And my head is going bum bum de de de de pum pum
Turn it up and blast the- blast the beat!
Dancing by myself, I don't need no help!
Wishin' you were here, to see me.
Dancing by myself, got nobody else,
But I don't really care, believe me
Just keep!
D-d-d-d-dancin'
D-d-d-d-dancin'
D-d-d-d-dancin'
By myself!
D-d-d-d-dancin'
D-d-d-d-dancin'
D-d-d-d-dancin'
By myse-e-elf!
In China Anne McClain's song "Dancing With Myself," the singer expresses the joy of dancing alone without needing anyone's company. The song is upbeat and energetic, with the lyrics describing how the singer is not upset that her partner did not show up, and is instead excited to be dancing under the lights all by herself. The singer's heart and head are both pounding with the beat of the music, and she feels like the city never sleeps. She does not need anyone's help to dance as she feels free and confident on the dance floor.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's happiness with dancing alone, as she repeats the phrase "Dancing by myself, I don't need no help!" She wishes her partner was there to see her but does not care if he is not. The second time the chorus is repeated, the singer adds the phrase "But I don't really care, believe me," adding emphasis to her desire to dance alone.
Overall, the song portrays the freedom and confidence that can come from dancing alone, without any need for validation or validation from others. The song encourages listeners to embrace their own company and enjoy the joy that can come from dancing and being by themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
So, you didn't show up, but my heart didn't blow up
Although my date is not here, I am not feeling downhearted
I ain't gonna lose it all tonight!
I am not going to ruin my night by being upset
No, I'm not gon' fight it, totally excited, Just to be here underneath the lights!
I am not going to resist the urge to dance, I am thrilled just being here on the dance floor
See my heart is goin' bum bum de de de de pum pum Like a city never sleeps!
My heart is beating fast like the bustling streets of a city
And my head is going bum bum de de de de pum pum Turn it up and blast the- blast the beat!
I can't help but move my head to the rhythm of the music and I want the music to be louder
Dancing by myself, I don't need no help! Wishin' you were here, to see me.
I am dancing alone, I don't need anyone's company, but I wish you were here to see me
Dancing by myself, got nobody else, But I don't really care, believe me Just keep!
I am dancing alone, I don't have a dance partner, but I don't care, just keep playing the music
D-d-d-d-dancin' D-d-d-d-dancin' D-d-d-d-dancin' By myself!
I am dancing enthusiastically all by myself
D-d-d-d-dancin' D-d-d-d-dancin' D-d-d-d-dancin' By myse-e-elf!
I am dancing enthusiastically all by myself
Contributed by Zachary J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Denis Omer
So you didn't show up
But my heart didn't blow up
I ain't gonna lose it all tonight
No, I'm not gonna fight it
Totally excited
Just to be here underneath the lights
See, my heart is going
Bum, bum
D-D-D-D
Pum, pum
Like the city never sleeps
And my head is going
Bum, bum
D-D-D-D
Pum, pum
Turn it up and blast the, blast the beat
Dancing by myself
I don't need no help
Wishing you were here
To see me
Dancing by myself
Got nobody else
But I don't really care
Believe me
Just keep d-d-d-d-d-dancing
D-D-D-D-D-Dancing
D-D-D-D-D-Dancing
By myself
D-D-D-D-D-Dancing
D-D-D-D-D-Dancing
D-D-D-D-D-Dancing
By myself
Situation all good
Feet are moving forward
Welcome to the party in my mind
Imagination take me
Don't you go and wake me
Leave it to the DJ every time
See, my heart is going
Bum, bum
D-D-D-D
Pum, pum
Like the city never sleeps
And my head is going
Bum, bum
D-D-D-D
Pum, pum
Turn it up and blast the, blast the beat
Dancing by myself
I don't need no help
Wishing you were here
To see me
Dancing by myself
Got nobody else
But I don't really care
Believe me
And when the night is over
I ain't gonna be sorry, no
Yeah, when the night is over
I just might still be (oh, whoa)
Dancing by myself
I don't need no help
Wishing you were here
To see me (yeah)
Dancing by myself
Got nobody else
But I don't really care (no, no)
Believe me
D-D-D-D-D-Dancing
D-D-D-D-D-Dancing
D-D-D-D-D-Dancing
By myself
D-D-D-D-D-Dancing
D-D-D-D-D-Dancing
D-D-D-D-D-Dancing (oh, oh)
By myself
D-D-D-D-D, oh
D-D-D-D-Dancing by myself
Angela M.
I am a grown woman and I love this song! Very uplifting!
the crimson shadow
Same here 🤦♀️.
XxChxrryLxmonXx
how old are you im 9 i watched this when i was 5 this is bommmm
The Thik Plush Noob
Wow
David Aboluwarin
Angela M. L
Ya_boi_davis26
Such a powerful voice, even though she was young here! Her voice is STILL powerful today. Also, she sounds kinda like Ri-Ri!
Emily Smyly
This is exactly how music makes me feel; I don't need help when I have amazing music and I'm dancing by myself 🔥❤
Alia GG
I can't forget this song, it comes in my head every time and I feel like singing whenever I think of it... One time I thought of it when I was at school and we were in the middle of a test it just popped into my head then I started singing, I guess you know what happened next I got in trouble. 😊😊
Kollen Das Grac2
Cada música que a China Cria é INCRÍVEL 💚🥰❤🥰💚🥰❤
HI SANTI
amo esa cancion