Dance Floor Anthem
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She's going out to forget they were together
All that time he was taken her for granted
She wants to see if there's more than he gave, she's looking for

He calls her up he's tripping on the phone line
He doesn't want her out there and alone now
Knows she's moving it, knows she's using it
Now he's losing it and she don't care

Everybody put up your hands up say, I don't wanna be in love,
Feel the beat now if you got nothing left say I don't wanna be in love
Don't give up now, you got a reason to live say, I don't wanna be in love
Feeling good now, don't be afraid to get down say, I don't wanna be in love

He was always giving her attention
Working hard to buy the things she mentioned
He was dedicated by most suckers hated
That girl was fine but she didn't appreciate him

She calls him up, she's tripping on the phone line
He had to get out and he ain't coming home now
Now lets try to forget it that's how he got with her
When he first met her and when they first got together

Everybody put up your hands up say, I don't wanna be in love,
Feel the beat now if you got nothing left say I don't wanna be in love
Don't give up now, you got a reason to live say, I don't wanna be in love
Feeling good now, don't be afraid to get down say, I don't wanna be in love

To the beat , to the beat, to the beat,
You got nothing to lose don't be afraid to get down
We break up, its something that we do now,
Everyone has got to do it sometime
It's OK let it go, get out there and find someone (some more)
It's too late to be tripping on the phone here
Get off the wire you knew everything is good here
Stop what you're doing you don't want to ruin your chance to find a new one

Everybody put up your hands up say, I don't wanna be in love,
Feel the beat now if you got nothing left say I don't wanna be in love




Don't give up now, you got a reason to live say, I don't wanna be in love
Feeling good now, don't be afraid to get down say, I don't wanna be in love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Good Charlotte's "Dance Floor Anthem" tell the story of a girl who is trying to move on from a failed relationship. She goes out to forget about being taken for granted by her ex, hoping to find something better. Meanwhile, her ex calls her and tries to persuade her to come back, fearing the thought of her being alone. The girl knows he's losing it, but she doesn't care anymore.


The chorus of the song (Everybody put up your hands up say, I don't wanna be in love) encourages everyone to let go of toxic relationships and do what makes them happy. It's a reminder that we don't need to be in love to feel good or to be happy, and that it's okay to move on from relationships that just don't work out.


Overall, "Dance Floor Anthem" is an upbeat and catchy song with an empowering message. It encourages listeners to let go of toxic relationships and focus on their own happiness. With its relatable lyrics and catchy chorus, this song has become a fan favorite among Good Charlotte's discography.


Line by Line Meaning

She's going out to forget they were together
She's going out to take her mind off the fact that they were once in a relationship


All that time he was taken her for granted
He never appreciated her and what she did for him


She wants to see if there's more than he gave, she's looking for
She's searching for something more fulfilling, something that he didn't give her


He calls her up he's tripping on the phone line
He's calling her repeatedly because he's anxious and worried about her


He doesn't want her out there and alone now
He doesn't want her to be alone and potentially meet someone new


Knows she's moving it, knows she's using it
He knows she's out having a good time and possibly flirting


Now he's losing it and she don't care
He is losing control and she is not concerned with his feelings anymore


Everybody put up your hands up say, I don't wanna be in love,
Everyone in the room should raise their hands and repeat the phrase 'I don't wanna be in love' to show that they are not interested in romance


Feel the beat now if you got nothing left say I don't wanna be in love
If you are feeling low, dance to the beat of the music and shout 'I don't wanna be in love' to let go of your troubles


Don't give up now, you got a reason to live say, I don't wanna be in love
Don't let your relationship woes get the best of you, find a reason to keep living and shout 'I don't wanna be in love'


Feeling good now, don't be afraid to get down say, I don't wanna be in love
If you're feeling good, don't hold back, dance and say 'I don't wanna be in love' to show that you're not tied down


He was always giving her attention
He constantly doted on her and gave her all of his focus


Working hard to buy the things she mentioned
He made an effort to buy her the things she wanted


He was dedicated by most suckers hated
He was faithful and committed to her, even though others may have disapproved


That girl was fine but she didn't appreciate him
She was attractive, but she didn't value him and all that he did for her


She calls him up, she's tripping on the phone line
She is excessively calling him because she's worried and nervous


He had to get out and he ain't coming home now
He left home and has no intention of returning


Now lets try to forget it that's how he got with her
They should try to forget their relationship and how it started


When he first met her and when they first got together
They should forget the early days of their relationship and move on


To the beat , to the beat, to the beat,
Dance to the rhythm of the music


You got nothing to lose don't be afraid to get down
If you have nothing to lose, let go and dance freely


We break up, its something that we do now,
Breaking up is just a part of life now


Everyone has got to do it sometime
Everyone experiences a breakup at some point in their life


It's OK let it go, get out there and find someone (some more)
It's okay to let go of your past relationship and move on to find someone new


It's too late to be tripping on the phone here
It's useless to worry and call repeatedly, it's already too late


Get off the wire you knew everything is good here
Stop calling because everything is fine


Stop what you're doing you don't want to ruin your chance to find a new one
Stop being focused on your past relationship or you may miss out on the opportunity to find someone new




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOEL MADDEN, BENJI MADDEN, DON GILMORE

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She's going out to forget they were together
All that time he was taking her for granted
She wants to see if there's more
Than he gave she's looking for

He calls her up
He's trippin' on the phone now
He doesn't want her out there
And alone now

He knows she's movin' it
Knows she's using it
Now he's losing it, she don't care

Everybody put up your hands
Say I don't wanna be in love
I don't wanna be in love

Feel the beat now
If you've got nothing left
Say I don't wanna be in love
I don't wanna be in love

Back it up now
You've got a reason to live
Say I don't wanna be in love
I don't wanna be in love

Feelin' good now
Don't be afraid to get down
Say I don't wanna be in love
I don't wanna be in love

He was always giving her attention
Looking hard to find the things she mentioned
He was dedicated but most suckers hate it
That girl was fine but she didn't appreciate him

She calls him up
She's trippin' on the phone now
He had to get up
And he ain't comin' home now

He's tryin' to forget her
That's how we come with him
When he first met her
When they first got together

Everybody put up your hands
Say I don't wanna be in love
I don't wanna be in love

Feel the beat now
If you got nothing left
Say I don't wanna be in love
I don't wanna be in love

Back it up now
You got a reason to live
Say I don't wanna be in love
I don't wanna be in love

Feelin' good now
Don't be afraid to get down
Say I don't wanna be in love
I don't wanna be in love

To the beat, to the beat, to the beat
You got nothing to lose
Don't be afraid to get down

We break up, it's something that we do now
Everyone has got to do it sometime
It's okay, let it go
Get out there and find someone

It's too late to be trippin' on the phone here
Get off the wire, know everything is good here
Stop what you're doin', you don't wanna ruin
The chance that you got to find a new one

Everybody put up your hands
Say I don't wanna be in love
I don't wanna be in love

Feel the beat now
If you got nothing left
Say I don't wanna be in love
I don't wanna be in love

Back it up now
You got a reason to live
Say I don't wanna be in love
I don't wanna be in love

Feelin' good now
Don't be afraid to get down
Say I don't wanna be in love
I don't wanna be in love

No, no
Now you know what to do
So come on, get up, girl



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