Dance to the Drummer's Beat
Herman Kelly Lyrics


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* Let's dance
Let's dance
To the drummer's beat
* Repeat
Let's dance
Let's dance
'Cause it's
All so sweet
Let's dance
Everybody
* Repeat
Let's dance
To the drummer's beat
You keep your eyes
On your feet
Let's dance
Let's dance
Everybody
* Repeat (x2)
Let's dance
To the party's heat
Let's dance
Let's dance
* Repeat (x2)
Let's dance
To the drummer's beat
Let's dance
Please somebody
Let's dance
To the drummer's beat
* Repeat
Let's dance
Let's dance
Dance, dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance, dance
To the drummer's beat
* Repeat (x3)




Let's dance
Let's dance

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Herman Kelly's "Dance to the Drummer's Beat" are quite simple but carry a strong message of unity, freedom, and joy. The repeated refrains of "Let's dance" and "To the drummer's beat" evoke a sense of community and spontaneity, as if the singer is urging everyone around him to let go of their inhibitions and join in the dance.


This call to action is further reinforced by the repetition of "everybody" throughout the song, suggesting that this is not just a personal invitation but a universal one. The line "You keep your eyes on your feet" also implies that this is not about impressing others or following strict dance routines, but about feeling the rhythm and letting your body move naturally. The mention of "the party's heat" adds an extra layer of excitement, as if the dance floor is a place where anything can happen and everyone is welcome.


Overall, "Dance to the Drummer's Beat" is a song that celebrates the power of music to bring people together and create a sense of collective happiness. By repeating simple phrases and emphasizing the physicality and spontaneity of dancing, Herman Kelly invites us all to let go of our worries and enjoy the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's dance
Let's engage in moving our bodies rhythmically in response to music


To the drummer's beat
Let's dance to the rhythmic sound produced by a percussionist playing a set of drums


Repeat
Reiterates the preceding two lines


'Cause it's all so sweet
Let's dance because the experience is pleasurable


Everybody
Refers to each person present in the environment in question


You keep your eyes on your feet
Pay attention to the positioning and movement of your lower limbs while dancing


Let's dance to the party's heat
Let's dance to the intense energy and excitement of the event


Please somebody
A request for an individual to join in and dance with the group


Dance, dance, dance, dance
Emphasizes the primary activity engaged in, which is dancing




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