She was featured in RedOne's song "Boom Boom" along with Daddy Yankee and French Montana. The single was released in October 2017. In August 2018, it was announced that Jane had signed a solo record deal with Hitco Entertainment, founded by L.A. Reid and Charles Goldstuck. She released her debut solo single "Bottled Up" featuring Ty Dolla Sign and Marc E. Bassy, along with its lyric video, on September 21, 2018. She performed the single on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in October 2018. Jane performed two new songs "Retrograde" and "I Don't Mind" at the Jingle Bash on December 3, 2018. On March 26, 2019, Jane released the music video to her then-unreleased song "Retrograde". On March 28, she announced a music project that will be released on April 19, 2019, later revealed to be her debut solo extended play, Dinah Jane 1. Jane released a song titled "Heard It All Before", followed by its music video, as the EP's lead single on April 19, 2019.
In May and July 2019 respectively, Jane released two further singles: "Retrograde" and "SZNS" featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie. On January 2020, Dinah Jane announces her second solo tour following her first few headline shows occurring in 2019. Titled the Dinah Jane World Tour, she kicks it off in Arizona in April 2020 and she will travel across the United States before heading overseas to conquer selected cities in Europe and the UK. Opening up for her will be fellow Indonesia singer, songwriter Angez Mo.
In 2020, Jane announced she will release a new song every Friday from March 13th to April 3rd, however missing March 27th. These included Lottery and 1501 released March 13th and March 20th, respectively. Missed a Spot was also released on April 3rd, 2020, after being teased since January. She confirmed it is an 'official single.'
Dancing Like A White Girl
Dinah Jane Lyrics
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And Tonight, you bet I'm putting on my dancing shoes.
The first time that I saw you, I wasn't ready to get knocked off of my feet.
But sexy you had every girl on the dance floor trying to copy.
As soon as you stepped out from above, (woah) they took it low and started backin it up. (backin it up) Bring your attention and show them my stuff.
And so I (i, i, i) Started dancing like a white girl .
If you are wondering if I can superman yeah, boy don't you insult me.
You know that I can.
Walk it out.
Pop it, lock it, Pause it, drop it baby, work it out.
But I've gotta get out your eyes to stay on me.
So it changed me to plan because!
As soon as you stepped out from above, (woah) they took it low and started backin it up (backin it up) Bring your attention and show them my stuff and so I (i, i) started dancing like a white girl So many girls in here, I've just wanted the dance floor clear.
Make them all disappear.
Kick my self into gear.
I have to figure out how to stand out.
So I started dancing and baby I bet you notice me now.
As soon as you stepped out from above (woah) they took it low and started backin it up (yeahhh!) Bring your attention and show them my stuff and so I (i, i) I started dancing like a white girl .
You got me dancing, dancing like a white girl.
I'm dancing like a white girl.
I bet you notice me now.
The song "Dancing Like A White Girl" by Dinah Jane is an upbeat and fun dance anthem that talks about the singer trying to capture the attention of a guy and stand out on the dance floor. The song begins with Dinah stating that she's wearing her best dress and putting on her dancing shoes because the guy she likes is going to be there. She talks about how intimidating he is, and how every girl on the dance floor is trying to copy his moves.
However, Dinah is determined to stand out and impress the guy, so she starts dancing like a white girl, which means she dances in her own unique style. She shows off her dance moves by walking it out, popping, locking, and dropping it. She wants the guy's eyes to stay on her and not the other girls, so she gives it her all, making sure to make herself stand out.
Throughout the song, Dinah emphasizes her confidence and talent, stating that she can even superman and wiggle with it. She wants to make sure that the guy notices her and is impressed by her skills. By the end of the song, it's clear that Dinah has succeeded in capturing the guy's attention, and they're dancing together on the dance floor.
Overall, "Dancing Like A White Girl" is a fun and catchy song that celebrates individuality and standing out. It's about having the confidence to be yourself and not trying to copy others, even if it means dancing in a "white girl" style.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight, You bet I'm wearing my best dress for you.
I am dressing up nicely for you tonight.
And Tonight, you bet I'm putting on my dancing shoes.
I am wearing my best shoes for dancing tonight.
The first time that I saw you, I wasn't ready to get knocked off of my feet.
When I first saw you, I was not prepared to be so impressed.
But sexy you had every girl on the dance floor trying to copy.
You were so attractive that every girl on the dance floor tried to imitate you.
As soon as you stepped out from above, (woah) they took it low and started backin it up. (backin it up) Bring your attention and show them my stuff.
When you appeared, everyone started dancing low and backing it up. I want you to notice my skills, so I am dancing to get your attention.
And so I (i, i, i) Started dancing like a white girl .
I am dancing in a way that is commonly associated with white girls.
If you are wondering if I can superman yeah, boy don't you insult me. You know that I can. I can even (snap??) wiggle with it. Walk it out. Pop it, lock it, Pause it, drop it baby, work it out.
I am capable of doing different dance moves, including the superman, and I can also snap and wiggle while walking it out. I can pop, lock, pause, and drop it while working it out.
But I've gotta get out your eyes to stay on me. So it changed me to plan because!
I need to attract your attention away from other girls and keep it on me. Therefore, I changed my plan.
So many girls in here, I've just wanted the dance floor clear. Make them all disappear. Kick my self into gear. I have to figure out how to stand out.
There are many girls here, and I want the dance floor to be clear so that I can stand out. I need to kick myself into gear and figure out how to make myself noticeable.
So I started dancing and baby I bet you notice me now.
I am dancing to get your attention, and I am confident that you are noticing me now.
You got me dancing, dancing like a white girl.
Your presence has inspired me to dance like a typical white girl.
I'm dancing like a white girl. I bet you notice me now.
I am dancing in a way that is commonly associated with white girls, and I am confident that you are now noticing me.
Contributed by Isaac P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.