Boogie Wonderland
Earth/Wind/Fire Lyrics
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Ha, ha, dance
Boogie wonderland
Midnight creeps so slowly into hearts of men who need more than they get
Daylight deals a bad hand to a woman who has laid too many bets
The mirror stares you in the face and says
"Baby, uh, uh, it don't work"
Dance, boogie wonderland
Ha, ha, dance (ooh-hoo, dance)
Boogie wonderland (yeah)
Sound fly through the night
I chase my vinyl dreams to Boogie Wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance (ooh, ooh, dance, ooh, ooh, ooh, dance)
In Boogie Wonderland (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance, dance)
I find romance when I start to dance (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance, ooh, ooh, ooh, dance)
In Boogie Wonderland (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance)
All the love in the world can't be gone
All the need to be loved can't be wrong
All the records are playing and my heart keeps saying (oh, ah)
"Boogie wonderland, wonderland" (ha, ah-ah)
Dance, boogie wonderland
Ha, ha, dance (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance)
Boogie wonderland (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance, ooh, ooh, ooh, dance)
Ha, ha
I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland
Dance, boogie wonderland (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance, ooh, ooh, ooh, dance)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, dance)
Ha, ha, dance (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance)
Boogie wonderland (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance, ooh, ooh, ooh, dance)
Ha, ha
Hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
Wonderland
Hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
Wonderland
Hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
All the love in the world can't be gone (love in the world can't be gone)
All the need to be loved can't be wrong (need to be loved can't be wrong)
All the records are playing and my heart keeps saying (oh-ah)
"Boogie wonderland, wonderland" (oh, whoa, oh, whoa, wonderland, ah)
Dance, boogie wonderland
Ha, ha, dance
Boogie wonderland
Ha, ha
I find romance when I start to dance (dance, dance, dance, dance)
In boogie wonderland (dance, dance, dance, ah)
I find romance when I start to dance (dance, dance, dance, dance)
In boogie wonderland (dance, dance, dance, ah)
Dance (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance) (dance, dance, dance)
Boogie wonderland (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance, ooh, ooh, ooh, dance) (dance, dance)
Ha, ha
Dance (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance) (dance, dance, dance)
Boogie wonderland (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance, ooh, ooh, ooh, dance) (dance, dance, dance)
"Boogie Wonderland" is a high energy disco track by Earth, Wind & Fire that encourages people to dance their heart out, even when they are feeling down. The opening lines suggest that when the day is over, and the night creeps in slowly, people start to feel a sense of emptiness because they feel they have not received enough love or happiness. The line "daylight deals a bad hand to a woman who has laid too many bets" hints at someone who's taken risks and lost or someone who always expects too much from life. The lyrics recognize that this disappointment is real, but it's also essential to let go, have fun, and dance away the hurt.
The chorus encourages people to go to a "Boogie Wonderland," where they can forget their troubles and experience romance as they dance. The idea behind the song is to create a feeling of unity and joy through the power of music and dancing. The lyrics "All the love in the world can't be gone, all the need to be loved can't be wrong, all the records are playing, and my heart keeps saying, 'Boogie wonderland, wonderland'" suggest that while love and acceptance may not always come easily, it's still an essential human need that can be met through the community of the dance floor.
Line by Line Meaning
Dance, boogie wonderland
Let's dance, in this club-filled fantasy world
Ha, ha, dance
Laugh at yourself and dance
Boogie wonderland
Encouragement to dance in this utopia
Midnight creeps so slowly into hearts of men who need more than they get
Hopelessness fills people who don't have enough in life
Daylight deals a bad hand to a woman who has laid too many bets
A woman who's taken too many risks receives its consequences during daylight
The mirror stares you in the face and says "Baby, uh, uh, it don't work"
Reality is staring back at you from the mirror and tells you that it's not working
You say your prayers though you don't care, you dance and shake the hurt
You keep on dancing despite feeling hopeless
Sound fly through the night
Music transcends through the night
I chase my vinyl dreams to Boogie Wonderland
This is where one goes to make their musical aspirations come to life
I find romance when I start to dance
Dancing adds another layer to music which can be romantic
All the love in the world can't be gone
There can't be any shortage of love in this fantasy land
All the need to be loved can't be wrong
Desire to be loved is natural and not something to be ashamed of
All the records are playing and my heart keeps saying (oh, ah)
Music plays non-stop which resonates with our hearts
"Boogie wonderland, wonderland" (ha, ah-ah)
The repetition of the phrase inspires people to dance
Hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
Non-lyrical backing vocals
Wonderland
Referring to Boogie Wonderland, the utopia in the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jon Lind, Allee Willis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@elyastoohey6621
It’s still there.
A lot of people forget that while this song was big, along with others, the majority of music played on the radio was forgettable pop songs.
Same thing happens every decade.
Some great music that runs in niche circles, and generic trash.
Classic example led zeppelin. Incredible music. They were not mainstream. They were popular, but except for a few tracks, their general public exposure was limited.
There’s some incredible positive music still made today, both electronic and traditional, but you have to dig a little bit for it.
A fantastic radio station in Australia. Kiss dance, very low level radio station dedicated Sunday afternoon from about 1pm to about 4-5 pm to “happy radio” hosted by a disabled individual. Usually just great upbeat music. Both modern and retro.
There’s an app for this radio station too so you can listen anywhere you want online.
@oa569
Dance, boogie wonderland
Dance, boogie wonderland
Midnight creeps so slowly into hearts
Of men who need more than they get
Daylight deals a bad hand
To a woman who has laid too many bets
The mirror stares you in the face and says
"Baby, uh uh, it don't work"
You say your prayers, though you don't care
You dance and shake the hurt
Dance, boogie wonderland
Dance, boogie wonderland
Sound fly through the night
I chase my vinyl dreams to boogie wonderland
(I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland)
(All the love in the world can't be gone)
(All the need to be loved can't be wrong)
(All the records are playing)
(And my heart keeps saying)
(Boogie wonderland, wonderland)
Dance, boogie wonderland
Dance, boogie wonderland
(I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland)
(I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland)
Dance, boogie wonderland
Dance, boogie wonderland
(Hm-hm-hm-hm, hm-hm-hm-hm, hm-hm-hm-hm, wonderland)
(Hm-hm-hm-hm, hm-hm-hm-hm, hm-hm-hm-hm, wonderland)
Hm-hm-hm-hm, hm-hm-hm-hm, hm-hm-hm-hm)
(All the love in the world can't be gone
All the need to be loved can't be wrong
All the records are playing
And my heart keeps saying
Boogie wonderland, wonderland)
Dance, boogie wonderland
Dance, boogie wonderland
(I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland)
Dance, boogie wonderland
Dance, boogie wonderland
@Strike-Eagle
Lyrics:
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
Dance, Boogie Wonderland
Midnight creeps so slowly into hearts of men
Who need more than they get
Daylight deals a bad hand to a woman
Who has laid too many bets
The mirror stares you in the face and says
"Baby, uh, uh, it don't work"
You say your prayers though you don't care
You dance and shake the hat
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
Dance, Boogie Wonderland
Sound fly through the night
I chase my vinyl dreams to Boogie Wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
All the love in the world can't be gone
All the need to be loved can't be wrong
All the records are playing and my heart keeps saying
"Boogie Wonderland, Wonderland"
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
Dance, dance (Boogie Wonderland), dance, dance
Dance, dance (Boogie Wonderland), dance, dance
Wonderland
Wonderland
All the love in the world can't be gone (love in the world can't be gone)
All the need to be loved can't be wrong (need to be loved can't be wrong)
All the records are playing and my heart keeps saying
Boogie Wonderland, Wonderland
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
Dance, dance, dance (Boogie Wonderland), dance, dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance (Boogie Wonderland), dance
@mrizkisahputra_
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
Dance, Boogie Wonderland
Midnight creeps so slowly into hearts of men
Who need more than they get
Daylight deals a bad hand to a woman
Who has laid too many bets
The mirror stares you in the face and says
"Baby, uh, uh, it don't work"
You say your prayers though you don't care
You dance and shake the hat
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
Dance, Boogie Wonderland
Sound fly through the night
I chase my vinyl dreams to Boogie Wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
All the love in the world can't be gone
All the need to be loved can't be wrong
All the records are playing and my heart keeps saying
"Boogie Wonderland, Wonderland"
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
Dance, dance (Boogie Wonderland), dance, dance
Dance, dance (Boogie Wonderland), dance, dance
Wonderland
Wonderland
All the love in the world can't be gone (love in the world can't be gone)
All the need to be loved can't be wrong (need to be loved can't be wrong)
All the records are playing and my heart keeps saying
Boogie Wonderland, Wonderland
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
Dance, dance, dance (Boogie Wonderland), dance, dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance (Boogie Wonderland), dance
@lordbyron3603
Timeless song ! I’m 67 , with cancer barely have enough energy to cook dinner and here I am dancing . I’m lying in bed though ….. dancing ! 😂😂😂
Update: 2-14-23 6 months of Chemotherapy failed. Then immunotherapy and CAR-T . Completed CAR-T February 7. Successful!! 🙏🙏 Complete remission. 🙏🙏🙏 Although I can dance on my feet again,, life is still walking on thin ice! ….not knowing if and when the cancer reawakens.
@leighthrives4457
Sending Prayers for strength and good health🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@budkimball726
You and me both
@lordbyron3603
@@budkimball726 Hang in there!
@hsupyaepyaelwin5179
Stay strong 💌
@wilmarodriguez2139
Good for you we are the same age sorry for your struggles hang in there listen to Fantasy also
@OOTurok
I love the raw free expression of their dancing.
No rigid, strict, choreographed technique... just pure joy, without care. That's how you boogie.
@georgekaragiannis3767
excellent comment
@littleripper312
I dunno man, this is a bit too free and joyous for me lol
@OOTurok
@@littleripper312
Nonsense... all you got to do is "Let This Groove" get you to move. It's alright.