Dance Like Nobody's Watching
Family Force 5 Lyrics


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I used to get nervous inside
Look in the mirror don't even try
Something is changing, it feels amazing
And I got no reason to hide

My legs started shaking
Man, there ain't no faking
All these moves that I'm making
With all these rules that I'm breaking

And I look to my left
And I look to my right
Not a soul in sight

I'm gonna dance like nobody's watching
Nobody's watching
So I'll dance like I don't even care
I'm gonna move like it's not an option
I put my hands in the air, keep 'em there
Gonna dance like nobody's watching

It's who I am
This is how I dance
It's who I am
Dance like nobody's watching

You don't like my style, I don't feel bad
When you see me work it, does it make you mad
You think I'm reckless, I couldn't care less
I'm the best friend that you never had

I can teach you how to shake it
Man, you cannot fake it
All these moves that we're making
With all these rules that we're breaking

Look to my left
And I look to my right
I am by your side

I'm gonna dance like nobody's watching
Nobody's watching
So I'll dance like I don't even care
I'm gonna move like it's not an option
I put my hands in the air, keep 'em there
Gonna dance like nobody's watching

It's who I am
This is how I dance
It's who I am
Dance like nobody's watching

I don't even care if the world is watching
If they don't like it, that's their problem

Everybody dance like nobody's watching
Nobody's watching
We can dance like we don't even care
We're gonna move like it's not an option
Let's put our hands in the air, keep 'em there
Dance like nobody's watching

This is our chance
Everybody dance




This is our chance
Dance like nobody's watching

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Family Force 5's Dance Like Nobody's Watching convey a message about breaking free from society's expectations and fully embracing one's unique individuality. The song encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and dance like nobody is watching. The lyrics emphasize that it's not about pleasing others or conforming to societal norms; it's about being true to oneself and embracing one's unique style.


The first verse describes the internal struggle of the singer, who used to feel nervous and lacking confidence. However, something has shifted, and they now feel empowered and liberated. The chorus emphasizes the freedom to dance without judgment or self-consciousness, and the bridge speaks to the defiance of societal norms and the importance of unapologetically being oneself.


The song's upbeat and infectious melody encourages people to let loose and have fun. Family Force 5's approach to celebrating individuality and self-expression extends beyond the lyrics to the music video, where a diverse group of people dance to the song in various colorful and creative outfits.


Line by Line Meaning

I used to get nervous inside
In the past, I used to feel anxious internally


Look in the mirror don't even try
When I looked at myself, I couldn't even attempt to dance


Something is changing, it feels amazing
A great feeling is happening due to a shift in myself


And I got no reason to hide
I don't have any motive to conceal who I genuinely am


My legs started shaking
My legs began to tremble


Man, there ain't no faking
I'm being genuine and can't pretend


All these moves that I'm making
I'm executing all these dance moves


With all these rules that I'm breaking
I'm disregarding all the dance rules


And I look to my left
I gaze to my left side


And I look to my right
I glance to my right side


Not a soul in sight
There is nobody around me


I'm gonna dance like nobody's watching
I will dance as if nobody is staring at me


Nobody's watching
There is no audience observing


So I'll dance like I don't even care
I will dance as if I don't have any worries


I'm gonna move like it's not an option
I will dance as if it's mandatory and beyond my control


I put my hands in the air, keep 'em there
I raise my arms and leave them up high


Gonna dance like nobody's watching
I will continue dancing in anonymity without being observed


It's who I am
This is my real identity


This is how I dance
This depicts the way I dance


You don't like my style, I don't feel bad
If you don't appreciate how I dance, I don't feel regretful


When you see me work it, does it make you mad
Are you getting angry when you see me dance?


You think I'm reckless, I couldn't care less
You regard me as careless, but I don't care


I'm the best friend that you never had
I'm the greatest pal you have never seen


I can teach you how to shake it
I can demonstrate how to dance amazingly


Man, you cannot fake it
You can't feign or pretend to be doing it


All these moves that we're making
We are performing all these dance steps


With all these rules that we're breaking
We are defying all the dance norms


Look to my left
I lookup towards my left


And I look to my right
I look past my right


I am by your side
I am standing close to your vicinity


I don't even care if the world is watching
I'm oblivious of the fact that people around the globe might be watching me dance


If they don't like it, that's their problem
If someone dislikes my dance, it's their issue, not mine


Everybody dance like nobody's watching
All of us should dance as if no one is viewing


We can dance like we don't even care
We can dance as if we don't have any worries


Let's put our hands in the air, keep 'em there
Let's raise our arms and leave them up high


This is our chance
This is the opportunity we have been given


Everybody dance
Everyone, let's dance


Dance like nobody's watching
Let's all dance without being observed




Lyrics © MOON AND MUSKY MUSIC, PFIVE Entertainment Mexico, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DEREK RICHARD MOUNT, JACOB JACKSON OLDS, NATHAN THOMAS CURRIN, RILEY FRIESEN, ROBERT JOSHUA OLDS, SOLOMON JEROME OLDS

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I used to get nervous, inside 

look in the mirror, don't even try 

there's something that's changing 

it feels amazin' 

and I got no reason to hide 

 

My legs started shaking 

man, there aint no faking 

with all these moves that I'm making 

with all these rules that I'm breaking 

 

And I look to my left 

And I look to my right 

not a soul in sight 

 

I'm gonna dance like nobody's watching 

Nobody's watching 

So I dance like I don't even care 

I'm gonna move like it's not an option 

I throw my hand in the air 

keep them there 

 

I'm gonna dance like nobody's watching 

 

so I dance! 

 

this is how I dance! 

 

It's who I am! 

 

Dance like nobody's watching 

 

You don't like my style 

I don't feel bad 

when you see me working 

does it make you mad? 

you think I'm reckless 

I couldn't care less 

I'm the best friend you never had 

 

I can teach you how to shake it 

Man, you couldn't fake it 

all these moves that you're making 

all these rules that we're breaking 

 

look to my left 

and I look to my right 

I am by your side 

 

I'm gonna dance like nobody's watching 

Nobody's watching 

So I dance like I don't even care 

I'm gonna move like it's not an option 

I put my hands in the air 

keep them there 

 

Dance like nobody's watching! 

 

It's who I am! 

 

This is how I dance! 

 

It's who I am! 

 

Dance like nobody's watching 

 

I don't even care if the world is watching 

if they don't like it 

that's their problem 

 

I don't even care if the world is watching 

if they don't like it 

that's. their problem 

 

EVERYBODY! 

Dance like nobody's watching 

nobody's watching 

we can dance like you don't even care 

we're gonna move like it's not an option 

put our hands in the air, keep em' there 

 

Dance like nobody's watching 

 

This is our chance! 

 

Everybody dance! 

 

This is our chance! 



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