Dancing Queen
Donna & Company 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 lyrics of Donna & Company's song "Dancing Queen" are about a young girl who is enjoying herself on a Friday night. The chorus talks about how she is the dancing queen, and is having the time of her life dancing and jiving. The song also talks about how she is only seventeen, but is the center of attention, and how she is a "teaser" who turns people on and leaves them wanting more.
Line by Line Meaning
You can dance
You have the ability to move your body rhythmically to music
You can jive
You can dance in a lively and energetic way
Having the time of your life
Feeling extremely happy and enjoying oneself to the fullest
See that girl
Notice and observe that young lady
Watch that scene
Observe the environment and atmosphere around that girl
Dig in the dancing queen
Fully appreciate and admire the girl who is a great dancer
Friday night and the lights are low
It's Friday evening and the lighting is dim
Looking out for a place to go
Searching for a venue or location to spend time in
Where they play the right music
Where the appropriate and enjoyable music is being played
Getting in the swing
Joining in and becoming a part of the lively and upbeat atmosphere
You come to look for a king
You hope to find a male partner for dancing and interaction
Anybody could be that guy
Any male person could be the partner you seek
Night is young and the music's high
It's still early in the evening and the music is loud and energetic
With a bit of rock music
By listening to a certain type of music
Everything is fine
All is going well and you feel content
You're in the mood for a dance
You feel like dancing and moving your body according to the rhythm of the music
And when you get the chance
When the opportunity arises
You are the dancing queen
You are the girl who is the center of attention due to her exceptional dancing skills
Young and sweet
Youthful and charming in a delightful way
Only seventeen
Being just 17 years of age
Feel the beat from the tambourine
Sense the rhythmic sound produced by shaking a tambourine
You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
You are an alluring person who excites and arouses the curiosity of others
Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
You evoke strong emotions and then leave without a trace
Looking out for another
Seeking out another person to interact with
Anyone will do
Anyone is acceptable as a partner at this point
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus, Stig Erik Leopold Anderson
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Gazza 29
@Jo Capon
'Political correctness just means treating everyone like you would like to be treated yourself '
No that's called good manners
Been around for centuries!
Is that why you call everyone who doesn't agree with your standards a 'twit'??
No political correctness is most of what's wrong with the UK.
People having to look over their shoulders all of the time to make sure they're not upsetting little 'snowflakes ' like you!
Men looking at women!??
God forbid they should do that!
You would probably be happier with men looking at other men because that's more respectable and PC!!
Treadstone
Beautiful slim girls, and a carefree existence, we had so much fun compared to these dismal days.....
Phil Grossman
I mean, silver bikinis, weird fluffy things at the hip and the hats! What's not to like? (and no tattoos tf)
Wee Jim
Fantastic days, fantastic music & beautiful girls . And not a tattoo in sight. 👍👍
SammySay
some of the 70's best disco and dancing music. Not imitated today that is for sure. I was 15 when this hit the charts in 76. I loved the album it came off of, Arrival.
John Martin
40 years ago and still remember it!! One of the very best.
Mopar_ Dude
I am sure that this was the cameraman’s favorite part of the show.
Robert Thomas
We need to be there for lots of practices.
Dinsdale Piranha
@Jason Levi Oh yeah!
Jason Levi
Those camera angles, though.
Dinsdale Piranha
Must have been a woman. A man couldn't have kept the camera steady.