You Can't Force A Dance Party
Dent May Lyrics


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No one in this party's having any fun tonight
And I'd do anything just to make it alright
No, it isn't always quite so boring in this town
I've played all my favorite records but nobody's getting down

Cuz ya can't force a dance party
Ya can't force a dance party
Ya can't force a dance party but
For you I'll try

All the way from Brooklyn
Sally came to see me
I'll throw you a party
I gave my guarantee
By Michael's far too drunk
He's watching Youtube videos
And I'll be in the corner
Reading poetry and prose

Cuz ya can't force a dance party
Ya can't force a dance party
Ya can't force a dance party but
For you I'll try

For you I'll try so hard
To make you see
It ain't so bad
In Mississippi
How could you lead me on for this, she said
Well honey we don't have to dance
Let's kiss instead

Cuz ya can't force a dance party
Ya can't force a dance party
Ya can't force a dance party but
For you I'll try

You can't force a dance party
Ya can't force a dance party
Ya can't force a dance party but
For you I'll
For you I'll




For you I'll
Try

Overall Meaning

The song "You Can't Force A Dance Party" by Dent May is about the struggle to make a party come to life. The singer starts by saying no one is having fun, and he'd do anything to make the party come alive. He's played his favorite records, but no one is dancing. The chorus ("you can't force a dance party") highlights that you can't force people to have fun and dance; it's a natural process that happens on its own. The singer repeats this line but adds a caveat: "For you, I'll try." He's willing to put in the effort to make the person he's singing to happy, even if they have to force the dance party.


In the second verse, the singer mentions the party's attendees, including Sally, who came all the way from Brooklyn to see him. He tries to make the party lively by giving his guarantee but realizes it's not working as Michael is too drunk and watching YouTube videos, and he himself is in the corner reading poetry and prose. The pre-chorus captures this moment, and the singer returns to the chorus, noting that he'll try for the person he's singing to.


In the last verse, the singer adds some context when he says he's from Mississippi, and asks how could the person lead him on for this. However, he's willing to let it go and suggests that they kiss instead. The song ends with the final repetition of the chorus, highlighting the point that you can't force people to dance, but sometimes you try for someone you care about.


Line by Line Meaning

No one in this party's having any fun tonight
Everyone at this party seems to be having a terrible time and not enjoying themselves


And I'd do anything just to make it alright
I am willing to do anything and everything to make this party fun and enjoyable for everyone in attendance


No, it isn't always quite so boring in this town
This town can be exciting and happening, and not every party is as boring as this one


I've played all my favorite records but nobody's getting down
I've tried to get the party started by playing music that I love, but no one seems to be in the mood to dance or enjoy themselves


Cuz ya can't force a dance party
It is impossible to force people to dance and have fun at a party, it has to happen naturally


For you I'll try
However, I am willing to try my best to make this party happen for the person I care about


All the way from Brooklyn Sally came to see me
Someone special traveled a long distance just to be with me at this party


I'll throw you a party, I gave my guarantee
I promised to throw a great party and do everything in my power to make it enjoyable for everyone, especially the person I care about


By Michael's far too drunk, he's watching Youtube videos
One of the party-goers is so inebriated that they're not even participating in the festivities, instead they're just watching videos on their phone


And I'll be in the corner, Reading poetry and prose
Despite my efforts to liven up the party, I find myself retreating to a corner, where I'm not really part of the action and just doing my own thing


For you I'll try so hard
Once again, I am willing to put in extra effort to make sure the person I care about has a good time and feels valued at this party


To make you see, It ain't so bad, In Mississippi
I want to convince this person that this party, and this town, isn't really all that bad, and that we can still have a good time here


How could you lead me on for this, she said, Well honey, we don't have to dance, Let's kiss instead
Someone I care about is disappointed that the party isn't fun, but I suggest we just enjoy each other's company in a romantic way, instead of worrying about the party atmosphere


For you I'll
Once again, reiterating my willingness to do whatever it takes for the person I care about


Try
I am committed to trying my best to make the party happen and be enjoyable, even if it's a difficult task




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