Dancing In The Dark
Dev & The Cataracs Lyrics


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On my waist, through my hair.
Think about it when you touch me there
Close my eyes, here you are all alone dancing in the dark.

Tell me baby if it's wrong
To let my hands do what they want?
Late at night I pretend we are
Dance dance dancing in the dark

Dancing in the dark
Oh la la oh la la oh la la
Dancing in the dark

When you work on me,
Open my body up and do some surgery,
Now that you got me up I wanna taste it taste it
And see those pocket aces.
I wanna see who you are.

I got a sex drive to push the start
I got a sex drive to push the start
I got a sex drive to push the start

On my waist, through my hair.
Think about it when you touch me there.
Close my eyes, here you are
Dance dance dancing in the dark!

Oh la la oh la la oh la la
Dancing in the dark
Oh la la oh la la oh la la
Dancing in the dark

I love to flirt to see.
I'm only talking to you if you wanna surf my seas.
Now that you got me boy
You know you better spice it flavor it get it right; savor it

Wanna see who you are,
Got a sex drive to push the start
I got a sex drive to push the start
I got a sex drive to push the start

On my waist, through my hair.
Think about it when you touch me there.
Close my eyes, here you are (here you are)
All alone dancing in the dark.

Tell me baby if its wrong?
To let my hands do what they want.
Late at night I pretend we are

Dance dance dancing in the dark
(oh la la)

Tell me baby if its wrong
Dancing in the dark
To let my hands do what they want.
Dancing in the dark! (it's the Cataracs)
Oh la la oh la la oh la la
Dancing in the dark




Oh la la oh la la oh la la
Dancing in the dark

Overall Meaning

The song "Dancing in the Dark" by Dev & The Cataracs is a sensual and seductive song about the desire for physical intimacy. The lyrics paint a picture of a late-night rendezvous, with Dev inviting her partner to explore her body with their hands in the darkness. She questions whether it is wrong to give in to her physical desires and imagines them dancing together in the dark. The song's suggestive lyrics are delivered through Dev's sultry vocals, accompanied by The Cataracs' infectious beats and synths.


Throughout the song, Dev expresses her sensual desires with metaphors such as "open my body up and do some surgery" and "see those pocket aces." She invites her partner to explore her body and show her what they are capable of. The chorus repeats the phrase "dancing in the dark," emphasizing the idea of physical intimacy in the absence of light. Dev's vocals are backed by The Cataracs' beat, which adds to the sensuality and creates a danceable groove.


Overall, "Dancing in the Dark" is a steamy song that showcases Dev's seductive vocals and The Cataracs' production skills. The lyrics are suggestive but not explicit, allowing listeners to interpret them in their own way.


Line by Line Meaning

On my waist, through my hair.
You touch me intimately, tracing your fingers over my body.


Think about it when you touch me there
I imagine how wonderful this feels and can't help but be turned on by your touch.


Close my eyes, here you are all alone dancing in the dark.
I picture you and I being intimate, dancing together in the dark and feeling connected.


Tell me baby if it's wrong
I'm asking for your opinion about whether our actions are acceptable or not.


To let my hands do what they want?
Is it okay for me to touch you the way I desire?


Late at night I pretend we are
When I'm alone, I can't help imagining us together, often replaying recent intimate moments.


Dance dance dancing in the dark
I can't wait to lose myself in the rhythm of our bodies intertwined.


When you work on me,
As we engage in physical intimacy, you have a powerful effect on me.


Open my body up and do some surgery,
Our physical act of intimacy has a transformative effect on me as if you are performing surgery.


Now that you got me up I wanna taste it taste it
You have stimulated me to the point where I crave a deeper physical connection with you.


And see those pocket aces.
I want to see your strength, your confidence, and your sexual prowess.


I wanna see who you are.
I am eager to see your true self, and not just a facade that you show others.


I got a sex drive to push the start
I am physically driven to initiate a sexual encounter with you.


On my waist, through my hair.
I relish your physical touch, as you stroke my body and hair.


Close my eyes, here you are
I am so focused on the pleasure that we are creating together, that nothing else matters but us.


Tell me baby if it's wrong?
I'm seeking your reassurance that what we are doing sexually is acceptable and safe.


Oh la la oh la la oh la la
I am so excited, aroused and turned on by your touch and our physical intimacy.


I love to flirt to see.
I enjoy flirting with you to gauge your interest in me and see if our chemistry is genuine.


I'm only talking to you if you wanna surf my seas.
I'm only interested in engaging with you if you are genuinely interested in me, physically and emotionally.


Now that you got me boy
Now that you have gained my trust and interest, I am yours.


You know you better spice it flavor it get it right; savor it
You need to be creative, attentive and skilled to keep my interest and affection.


Dancing in the dark! (it's the Cataracs)
We are feeling intense physical pleasure together, and it's so exhilarating and exciting that it feels like we are dancing.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DEVIN STARR TAILES, NILES HOLOWELL-DHAR, MARK H QUASHIE, HARRY ROMERO, DAVID SINGER VINE

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Lyrics
On my waist, through my hair
Think about it when you touch me there
Close my eyes, here you are
All alone dancing in the dark
Tell me baby if it's wrong
To let my hands do what they want?
Late at night I pretend we are
Dance-dance-da-dance, dancing in the dark
Dancing in the dark
Ooh-la-la, ooh-la-la, ooh-la-la
Dancing in the dark
Can you work on me?
Open my body up and do some surgery
Now-now that you got me up
I wanna taste it, taste it
And see those pocket aces
Wanna see who you are
Got a sex drive, just push to start
I got a sex drive, just push to start
Push, push, push, push to start
Push, push, push, push to start
I got a sex drive, just push to start
On my waist, through my hair
Think about it when you touch me there
Close my eyes, here you are
Dance-dance-da-dance dancing in the dark
Ooh-la-la, ooh-la-la, ooh-la-la
Dancing in the dark
Ooh-la-la, ooh-la-la, ooh-la-la
Dancing in the dark
I love to flirt to see, I'm only talking to you
If you wanna surf my seas
Now that you got me boy
You know you better spice it, flavor it, get it right, savor it
Wanna see who you are
Got a sex drive, just push to start
I got a sex drive, just push to start
Push, push, push, push to start
Push, push, push, push to start
I got a sex drive, just push to start
On my waist, through my hair
Think about it when you touch me there
Close my eyes, here you are
All alone dancing in the dark
Tell me baby if it's wrong
To let my hands do what they want?
Late at night I pretend we are
Dance-dance-da-dance dancing in the dark
Ooh-la-la, ooh-la-la, ooh-la-la, ooh-la-la
Tell me baby if it's wrong (Ooh-la-la, ooh-la-la)
Dancing in the dark (Ooh-la-la)
To let my hands do what they want (Ooh-la-la, ooh-la-la)
Dancing in the dark
It's The Cataracs
Ooh-la-la, ooh-la-la, ooh-la-la
Dancing in the dark
Ooh-la-la, ooh-la-la, ooh-la-la
Dancing in the dark



All comments from YouTube:

@farrahlynn5605

The fact I was saying at 11 “sex drive push to start” is terrible 😂😂😂

@leena7961

right😂this song is probs the reason i became such a hoe

@Yugvijay

@Lena K cute

@Jojo-oi5vi

Probably never got into thos song when i first saw it.

@Arthur5000

😜😜😂😂😂

@arialawrence2851

Farrah Lynn 😂😂😂 me too I was 11 as well

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@techracer2003

This was one of the best songs to be played at the clubs back in the good old days - The right beats, lyrics, vibe, setting, and the right ppl hanging out with...

@maruangelomaglalangsantos3120

I want this kind of music back right now.... i miss this

@Se7enPhosov

i was obsessed with this song as a child... now that I'm back ten years later I can see why

@mercedescomstock6956

Same tho

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