Dancing In The Streets
David Bowie & Mick Jagger Lyrics


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Okay
Tokyo, South America, Australia, France, Germany, UK, Africa

Calling out around the world
Are you ready for a brand new beat?
Summer's here and the time is right
For dancing in the street
They're dancing in Chicago (dancing in the street)
Down in New Orleans (dancing in the street)
In New York City (dancing in the street)

All we need is music, sweet music ( sweet sweet music)
There'll be music everywhere (everywhere)
They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing
Dancing in the street, oh

It doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on, every guy, grab a girl
Everywhere, around the world

They'll be dancing, dancing in the street
(Dancing in the street)
It's an invitation across the nation, a chance for folks to meet
They'll be laughing and singing and music swinging
Dancing in the street

Philadelphia, PA (dancing in the street)
Baltimore and DC now (dancing in the street)
Don't forget the Motor City (dancing in the street)
On the streets of Brazil (dancing in the street)
Back in the USSR (dancing in the street)
Don't matter where you are (dancing in the street)

All we need is music, sweet music (sweet sweet music)
There'll be music everywhere (everywhere)
They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing
Dancing in the street, oh

It doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on every guy, grab a girl
Everywhere, around the world

They'll be dancing, dancing in the street
(Dancing in the street)
Way down in L.A., everyday
Dancing in the street (dancing in the street)
Crossin' China, too, me and you
Dancing in the street (dancing in the street)

Don't you know they'll be dancing
Dancing in the street (dancing in the street)




Don't you know they'll be d-d-d-d-dancing
Dancing in the street (dancing in the street)

Overall Meaning

The song "Dancing in the Street" was released in 1985 as a collaboration between David Bowie and Mick Jagger. It is a cover of the original song recorded by Martha and the Vandellas in 1964. The song talks about the universal language of music and how it brings people together. The lyrics mention different locations around the world where people are dancing to the beat of the music.


The first verse sets the scene of the song, where there’s a call to people all around the world to get ready to dance to the brand new beat. The chorus encourages everyone to come together and dance, disregarding their clothing or social class. The second verse mentions specific locations, such as Chicago, New Orleans, Philadelphia, and L.A, where people are dancing in the street. The song ends with the same message of everyone dancing around the world and the repetition of the chorus.


Overall, the song portrays music as a uniting force that transcends borders, race, and even language, bringing people together through dance and celebration.


Line by Line Meaning

Okay Tokyo, South America, Australia, France, Germany, UK, Africa
Let's get ready to party and dance, no matter where you are in the world - Tokyo, South America, Australia, France, Germany, UK or Africa.


Calling out around the world
Announcing the big news all over the world and inviting everyone to join in.


Are you ready for a brand new beat?
Asking the listeners if they are ready to dance to a new and exciting rhythm.


Summer's here and the time is right For dancing in the street
Summer is the perfect time to hit the streets and dance with everyone.


They're dancing in Chicago (dancing in the street) Down in New Orleans (dancing in the street) In New York City (dancing in the street)
People are dancing in different cities all around the world, including Chicago, New Orleans and New York City.


All we need is music, sweet music ( sweet sweet music) There'll be music everywhere (everywhere) They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing Dancing in the street, oh
Music is all we need to get the party started and people will be dancing everywhere to the rhythm of the music.


It doesn't matter what you wear Just as long as you are there So come on, every guy, grab a girl Everywhere, around the world
What people wear is not important as long as they show up and join in the fun. Everyone is invited to dance, and guys are encouraged to ask girls to dance with them.


They'll be dancing, dancing in the street (Dancing in the street) It's an invitation across the nation, a chance for folks to meet They'll be laughing and singing and music swinging Dancing in the street
The song is an invitation for everyone to come together and dance in the streets, meet and have fun. People will be enjoying themselves, singing and laughing while the music plays.


Philadelphia, PA (dancing in the street) Baltimore and DC now (dancing in the street) Don't forget the Motor City (dancing in the street) On the streets of Brazil (dancing in the street) Back in the USSR (dancing in the street) Don't matter where you are (dancing in the street)
People in different cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, DC, and countries like Brazil and USSR are dancing on the streets. It doesn't matter where one is, they can still join in on the fun.


Way down in L.A., everyday Dancing in the street (dancing in the street) Crossin' China, too, me and you Dancing in the street (dancing in the street)
People in Los Angeles are dancing on the streets every day, and even across China, people are dancing. The song encourages all to join in the fun, including the listeners.


Don't you know they'll be dancing Dancing in the street (dancing in the street) Don't you know they'll be d-d-d-d-dancing Dancing in the street (dancing in the street)
The song concludes by reiterating that there will be dancing in the streets all over the world, and the infectious beat will get everyone moving to the rhythm.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Marvin Gaye, William Stevenson, Ivy Hunter

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Comments from YouTube:

@chrisjames6327

Mick Jagger is probably the only person on the planet who could make alcoholic-era 80s Bowie look quiet, reserved and sensible

@FrEffectsIntroforOffer24

Naaah, watch the live vid on Youtube with Freddie and Bowie, THAT was a quiet, reserved and sensible David.

@redmouse27

I suspect coke was doing the dancing for them on this one

@FrEffectsIntroforOffer24

@Shaina Cohen much of it

@emanuelkurmann7275

Believe it 100%.

@ziggystardust1361

@Shaina Cohen his coke addiction was put to rest 5 years before pls. That’s just him

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@DyrianLightbringer

This was one of the weirdest projects I've ever seen two rock legends do together, and yet... I wish they had done more.

@Hein122too

they DID more. just off camera.

@mrfreezefuckschool

@Glenn Gee LMFAOOO

@emanuelkurmann7275

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