Dancing Queen
Dance Machine Lyrics
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You can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen
Friday night and the lights are low
Where they play the right music
Getting in the swing
You come to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music's high
With a bit of rock music
Everything is fine
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance
You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet
Only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen
You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
Looking out for another
Anyone will do
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance
You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet
Only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen
The song "Dancing Queen" by the Swedish group ABBA is a timeless classic that has been a favorite of music lovers since it was first released in 1976. The lyrics depict a young girl who is at a disco, dancing and having a great time. The first verse speaks of how the girl is dancing and enjoying herself, while the chorus repeats the lines "You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen" making the song feel joyful and carefree.
The second verse suggests that the girl is looking for a partner at the disco, and she is not picky about who it is. The chorus repeats once again, emphasizing that the girl is in the prime of her youth and should enjoy herself as much as possible. The final verse mentions how the girl is a tease and is known to leave guys burning with desire before disappearing into the night. The chorus repeats for the final time, driving home the point that the singer is the life of the party and everyone admires her for it.
Overall, the song is about the joy of dancing and living life to the fullest, regardless of your age or circumstances. It is a feel-good anthem that reminds listeners to have fun and enjoy the moment. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it a perfect tune to dance along to.
Line by Line Meaning
You can dance
You have the capability to dance.
You can jive
You can dance energetically with a partner.
Having the time of your life
Enjoying oneself more than ever.
See that girl
Notice that girl over there.
Watch that scene
Observe the activity going on.
Dig in the dancing queen
Join in on the fun of the girl who dances the most.
Friday night and the lights are low
It's a Friday night and the lights are dimmed.
Looking out for a place to go
Searching for a destination to attend.
Where they play the right music
Where the type of music being played is fitting.
Getting in the swing
Getting into the groove of the music.
You come to look for a king
You are seeking someone special.
Anybody could be that guy
Anyone has the potential to be worthy of your attention.
Night is young and the music's high
It's still early in the night and the music is at a high level.
With a bit of rock music
With the inclusion of some rock music.
Everything is fine
Everything is going well.
You're in the mood for a dance
You're feeling like dancing.
And when you get the chance
As soon as you get the opportunity.
You are the dancing queen
You are the one who dances the most and the best.
Young and sweet
At a young and attractive age.
Only seventeen
Only 17 years old.
Feel the beat from the tambourine
Sense the rhythm from the percussion instrument.
You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
You're a flirt and you arouse others.
Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
You leave them wanting more and then disappear.
Looking out for another
Searching for another person to flirt with or dance with.
Anyone will do
Anyone is acceptable.
You are the dancing queen
You are the most prominent dancer of the group.
Young and sweet
At a young and attractive age.
Only seventeen
Only 17 years old.
Feel the beat from the tambourine
Sense the rhythm from the percussion instrument.
You can dance
You have the capability to dance.
You can jive
You can dance energetically with a partner.
Having the time of your life
Enjoying oneself to the fullest.
See that girl
Notice that girl over there.
Watch that scene
Observe the activity going on.
Dig in the dancing queen
Join in on the fun of the girl who dances the most.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENNY GORAN BROR ANDERSSON, BJOERN K. ULVAEUS, STIG ANDERSON
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