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Voulez-Vous
Christine Baranski Lyrics
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A sense of expectation hanging in the air
Giving out a spark
Across the room your eyes are glowing in the dark
And here we go again, we know the start, we know the end
Masters of the scene
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
You know what I mean
Voulez-vous (ah ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah ha)
Now is all we get (ah ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah ha)
You know what to do (ah ha)
La question c'est voulez-vous
Voulez-vous
I know what you think
"The girl means business so I'll offer her a drink"
Feeling mighty proud
I see you leave your table, pushing through the crowd
I'm really glad you came, you know the rules, you know the game
Master of the scene
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
You know what I mean
Voulez-vous (ah ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah ha)
Now is all we get (ah ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah ha)
You know what to do (ah ha)
La question c'est voulez-vous
And here we go again, we know the start, we know the end
Masters of the scene
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
You know what I mean
Voulez-vous (ah ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah ha)
Now is all we get (ah ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah ha)
You know what to do (ah ha)
La question c'est voulez-vous
Voulez-vous
Voulez-vous (ah ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah ha)
Now is all we get (ah ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah ha)
You know what to do (ah ha)
I can still say voulez-vous
Voulez-vous (ah ha, ah ha, ah ha)
Voulez-vous (ah ha, ah ha, ah ha)
Voulez-vous (ah ha, ah ha, ah ha)
Voulez-vous (ah ha, ah ha, ah ha)
Voulez-vous (ah ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah ha)
Now is all we get (ah ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah ha)
You know what to do (ah ha)
I can still say voulez-vous
In Christine Baranski's song Voulez-Vous, the lyrics tell the story of a confident and experienced person who has been to this dance many times before. The opening lines set the scene for the night: "People everywhere, a sense of expectation hanging in the air." It's a night full of possibilities, and our protagonist is ready for whatever may come.
As the night goes on, the singer begins to make connections with others at the party. They know the rules and the game, and they are masters of the scene. They have done it all before and now they're back to get more. The lyrics "here we go again, we know the start, we know the end" suggest a cycle of returning to this scene over and over again.
The chorus focuses on the question "voulez-vous?" which translates to "do you want to?" It's a simple question, but it's loaded with meaning. In this context, it serves as a flirtatious invitation to engage in whatever activities the night may hold. The singer is not making any big decisions - it's simply "take it or leave it" - but they know what they want and they're not afraid to go after it.
Overall, the lyrics of Voulez-Vous tell the story of a person who is comfortable in their own skin and knows how to have a good time. The use of French adds an extra layer of sophistication and allure to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
People everywhere
There are people in the room.
A sense of expectation hanging in the air
There is an anticipation in the atmosphere.
Giving out a spark
A spark of attraction is felt.
Across the room your eyes are glowing in the dark
Your eyes shine from across the room.
And here we go again, we know the start, we know the end
We have done this before and know how it goes.
Masters of the scene
We are experienced in this situation.
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
We have experienced it before and want to have it again.
You know what I mean
You understand me.
Voulez-vous (ah ha)
Do you want to?
Take it now or leave it (ah ha)
You must decide now.
Now is all we get (ah ha)
We only have this moment.
Nothing promised, no regrets
There are no guarantees or regrets.
Ain't no big decision (ah ha)
It's not a difficult decision.
You know what to do (ah ha)
You are aware of what needs to be done.
La question c'est voulez-vous
The question is: do you want to?
I know what you think
I understand what you are thinking.
"The girl means business so I'll offer her a drink"
You think I am serious and so you offer me a drink.
Feeling mighty proud
You feel proud of yourself.
I see you leave your table, pushing through the crowd
I see you leave your table and move through the people.
I'm really glad you came, you know the rules, you know the game
I am happy you are here and aware of how things work.
I can still say voulez-vous
I can still ask you if you want to.
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Written by: JOSEPH BALDASSARE
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