Keep On Dancing
Gary's Gang Lyrics
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The lyrics to Gary's Gang's song "Keep On Dancin'" have a simple, yet infectious, message. They encourage the listener to keep dancing, to the funky music that they're providing. The song itself is repetitive, with a catchy beat that makes it perfect for dancing. The lyrics ask the listener to touch their body and make it funky, suggesting that dancing can be freeing and liberating. The singer also asks if the listener will love them and dance with them tonight, an invitation to join in the fun of the dance floor. The chorus repeats the phrase "keep on dancin'" over and over again, urging the listener to keep moving their body to the funky music.
Overall, the lyrics of "Keep On Dancin'" perfectly capture the spirit of disco and dance culture of the 1970s. They are meant to be simple and repetitive, so that the listener can focus on moving their body and getting lost in the rhythm of the music. It's a joyful and uplifting song that encourages people to let go of their inhibitions and dance like nobody's watching.
Line by Line Meaning
OohÆ ah
Expressing excitement and enjoyment
Keep me dancinÆ
The music is enjoyable and keeping the listener dancing
FunkyÆ funky music
The music is of the funk genre and has a good beat
Touch my bodyÆ make it funky
The listener wants the music to physically move them and make them feel good
Got a feeling like I wanna fly
The listener is feeling exhilarated and free while dancing to the music
Will you love me tonight
Asking if someone will show affection and dance with the listener
DancinÆ babyÆ donÆt say maybe
Encouraging someone to dance and not be hesitant
DonÆt you really wanna fly with me
Encouraging someone to join the listener in feeling free and exhilarated while dancing
Will you get high with me tonight
Asking someone to join the listener in enjoying the music and feeling good
Keep on dancinÆ
Encouraging the listener to keep dancing and enjoying the music
To the funky music
Specifically referring to the funk genre of the music
Dance with me tonight
Asking someone to join the listener in dancing and having a good time
You keep me dancinÆ
The music is so good that it is keeping the listener dancing
DancinÆ and romancinÆ
Dancing and potentially flirting with someone while dancing
Will you dance with me tonight
Asking someone to join the listener in dancing and potentially flirting
DanceÆ danceÆ dance
Encouraging and emphasizing the act of dancing
Funky music
Again, referring to the funk genre of the music
Move your body
Encouraging someone to physically move and dance to the music
Keep me dancinÆ
The music is so good that it is keeping the listener dancing
OohÆ oohÆ dance
Expressing excitement and enjoyment while dancing
Touch my bodyÆ make it funky
The listener wants the music to physically move them and make them feel good
Will you love me
Asking if someone will show affection and dance with the listener
Keep on dancinÆ
Encouraging the listener to keep dancing and enjoying the music
DancinÆ and romancinÆ
Dancing and potentially flirting with someone while dancing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MJJN LLC
Written by: ERIC MATTHEW, GARY R. TURNIER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Junior Jr.
This song is absolutely flawless!
Dwight Fairfield
Just like perfection
Soulboy Gabicci
People say that disco went underground when things got bad in '79 but it was never the same after that year. The strings, percussion, brass section was beautiful. Can't be beat
AltRockLover
It doesn't get any better than this! A groundbreaking piece of dance music history.
Jimmy Mason
Listening to this song brings back so many wonderful memories!!
recibedata
YEAH!!!
RAG1060
OMG... 1978 all over again.. great time to be a teen dancing to all the amazing sounds on the radio.
charles mclean
Walking into a disco in the 70's and dancin' & listening to music like this ..Old now but still one of the best feelings of my life
Timothy Kaaiawahia
You are Amazing ✨🎄✨Danced w Dick Clark w American Bandstand To The Beach w Anitete and Frankie 1976 w the Best♥️⚜️♥️Never Older Yet Special 🎄
Valerie McNeal
Old is a state of mind. Old school maybe but young at heart I'm sure... Like me! Lol!!