Dancing Queen
Donna Tanya Rosie & Company Lyrics


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You can dance
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
Looking out for a place to go
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

Overall Meaning

The song "Dancing Queen" by Donna Tanya Rosie & Company is a timeless classic that has been etched into the annals of pop-culture history. The lyrics, promoting the joy of dancing and seizing the moment, seem to celebrate youth and freedom. The opening verse encourages the listener to let go and enjoy the music. The lyrics "you can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life" encourage the listener to enjoy the moment and dance without any inhibitions. Then, the song describes the scene of a Friday night where young people seek out a place with the right kind of music to dance to. The song's bridge is an invitation to the listener to join in: "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 when you get the chance."


The chorus, "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," seems to be about the joy of youth and the irresistible pull of the dancing floor. The song celebrates young women, as they sway to the beat and turn on their admirers in a playful way, leaving them to yearn for more. Overall, the song promotes the idea that one should enjoy life and never let go of the joy of dancing.


Line by Line Meaning

You can dance
You have the ability to move your body rhythmically to music


You can jive
You can dance with lively and energetic movements


Having the time of your life
This moment is the most enjoyable and entertaining experience you've ever had


See that girl
Look at that attractive girl over there


Watch that scene
Observe the surroundings with interest, especially the people who are dancing


Dig in the dancing queen
Enjoy and participate in the atmosphere created by the woman who is dancing so well


Friday night and the lights are low
It's the beginning of the weekend and the nightclub is illuminating with dimmed lighting


Looking out for a place to go
Searching for a location where you can have fun


Where they play the right music
Searching for a venue where the music suits your taste


Getting in the swing
Starting to feel the rhythm of the music and getting ready to dance


You come to look for a king
You are searching for someone with whom you can dance perfectly


Anybody could be that guy
Anyone in the club might be the perfect dancing partner for you


Night is young and the music's high
It's early on in the night and the music is at its best


With a bit of rock music
With some lively and energetic rock songs


Everything is fine
Everything is going well and you are having fun


You're in the mood for a dance
You feel like dancing and expressing yourself through movement


And when you get the chance
Whenever you have the opportunity to dance


You are the dancing queen
You are the woman who dances so well that everyone else admires and wants to dance with you


Young and sweet
You are youthful and charming


Only seventeen
You are still a teenager, with your life ahead of you


Feel the beat from the tambourine
Sense the rhythm from the percussion instrument called tambourine


You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
You excite and arouse people with your moves


Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
You tantalize and then disappear, leaving others captivated


Looking out for another
Searching for another person with whom to dance


Anyone will do
You'll dance with anyone who shows interest




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus, Stig Erik Leopold Anderson

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Luana-et9we

Ooh
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen

Friday night and the lights are low
Looking out for a place to go
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, oh yeah
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, 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, oh yeah
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen
Dig in the dancing queen



All comments from YouTube:

@emilyrose4859

you can't help but just grin throughout this entire number because you know they're all having the time of their lives making this

@MediaLover194

That was me throughout this and Super Trouper.

@TomandBoo

Would love to have been there!

@miahine5837

I wanna be there my self though. Greece is the best place ever

@CountryGrit83

I agree

@Alena-xoxo

@Emily Rose ikr! Haha wish I think we all wish we CLD be apart of this .. it looks jus so joyous and ahhh 😊😁

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@Atricea

I love this scene, you can just tell they're all having so much fun filming it while fooling around. Pierce trying to catch his breath in the beginning and Stellan and Colin just having the time of their lives dancing... love it <3

@jacquelinesmith6712

The woman carrying tree branches gets me every time. Just like the first movie she is ready to throw those branches and dance. You can tell.

@neeneba4903

I was so happy to see that small detail! I pointed it out to Mom when we watched it together.

@agnescooper7363

I would like to see baba 3 in future love baba songs

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