Dancing in the Street
Dora the Explorer Lyrics
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Are You ready for a brand new beat?
Summer's here and the time is right
For Dancin' In The Streets
They're Dancin' in Chicago
Down in New Orleans
Up in New York City.
There'll be music everywhere
There'll be swingin',
Swayin' and records playin'
And Dancin' In The Streets.
Oh, It doesn't matter what You wear
Just as long as You are there
So come on, Every Guy grab a Girl
Everywhere Around The World
There'll Be Dancin'
They're Dancin' In The Street.
This is an invitation
Across The Nation
A chance for The Folks to meet
There'll be laughin' And singin'
And Music Swingin'
And Dancin' In The Streets.
Philadelphia, P.A. (Philadelphia, P.A.)
Baltimore and DC now
(Baltimore and DC now)
Yeah don't forget The Motor City
(Can't forget The Motor City).
All We Need Is Music, Sweet Music
There'll be music everywhere
There'll be swingin',
Swayin' and records playin'
And Dancin' In The Streets. Yeah>
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Oh, It doesn't matter what You wear
Just as long as You are there
So come on, Every Guy grab a Girl
Everywhere Around The World
There'll Be Dancin'
They're Dancin' In The Street.
Philadelphia, P.A. (Philadelphia, P.A.)
Baltimore and DC now
(Baltimore and DC now)
Yeah don't forget The Motor City
(Can't forget The Motor City)
All the way down in L.A. California
Not to mention Halifax Nova Scotia??? ...???
Manchester
Alexandria, Virginia, Virginia??? ...???.
The song "Dancing in the Street" by Dora the Explorer is an invitation to dance and enjoy the music. The lyrics encourage everyone to come together and celebrate the summer with music and dancing. The song mentions different cities across the United States, including Chicago, New Orleans, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, DC, and Los Angeles. It does not matter what you wear, as long as you are there to dance and have fun.
The lyrics are indicative of the Motown sound and era, where Black musicians created pop songs with a strong rhythm and a social message. The song was originally written by Marvin Gaye, William "Mickey" Stevenson, and Ivy Jo Hunter for Martha and the Vandellas, and it became a hit in 1964. The song became an anthem for the Civil Rights Movement as it encouraged people to come together despite their differences.
Line by Line Meaning
Callin' Out Around The World
Announcing to everyone around the world
Are You ready for a brand new beat?
Are you prepared for a new and exciting rhythm?
Summer's here and the time is right
Since it is summer, now is the perfect opportunity
For Dancin' In The Streets
To dance or move joyfully on the roads
They're Dancin' in Chicago
People in Chicago are dancing
Down in New Orleans
Lower in New Orleans
Up in New York City.
High up in New York city
All We Need Is Music, Sweet Music
All people need to enjoy is sweet music
There'll be music everywhere
There is going to be melodies all over
There'll be swingin',
There will be lots of fun and excitement,
Swayin' and records playin'
Also, people will dance and sing along with music playing in the background
And Dancin' In The Streets.
Furthermore, they will dance outside in the streets
Oh, It doesn't matter what You wear
It is irrelevant what attire you are in
Just as long as You are there
As long as you show up
So come on, Every Guy grab a Girl
Boys, grab any girl close by
Everywhere Around The World
At every place globally
There'll Be Dancin'
People will participate in the dance-off
They're Dancin' In The Street.
People are all-out dancing in public throughout the streets
This is an invitation
Hereby inviting
Across The Nation
All through the country
A chance for The Folks to meet
An opportunity for people to come together
There'll be laughin' And singin'
People will chuckle and vocalize tunefully
And Music Swingin'
There will be lots of delightful music and movement.
And Dancin' In The Streets.
And more group dancing in the streets.
Philadelphia, P.A. (Philadelphia, P.A.)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (repeat)
Baltimore and DC now
Also, in Baltimore and Washington DC
(Can't forget The Motor City)
We can't overlook Detroit
All the way down in L.A. California
Down in Los Angeles, California
Not to mention Halifax Nova Scotia??? ...???
Not forgetting about Halifax, Nova Scotia… (uncertainties here)
Manchester
A city in the UK
Alexandria, Virginia, Virginia??? ...???
Alexandria, Virginia, maybe Virginia again? (uncertainties here)
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