I Don't Dance
High School Musical 2 Cast Lyrics
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I've got to just do my thing
Hey batter, batter, hey batter, batter swing
Yeah
I'll show you that it's one and the same
Baseball, dancing, same game
It's easy, step up to the plate, start swingin'
It ain't no dance that you can show me, yeah
You'll never know if you never try
There's just one little thing that stops me every time, yeah
Come on, I don't dance
I know you can, not a chance, no
If I could do this well, you could do that
But I don't dance, hit it out of the park
I don't dance, I say you can
There's not a chance
Slide home, you score
Swingin' on the dance floor, I don't dance, no
Hey, batter, batter, hey batter, batter swing
I've got to just do my thing
Hey, batter, batter, hey batter, batter swing
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Two steppin', now you're up to bat
Bases loaded, do your dance
It's easy
Take your best shot, just hit it
I've got what it takes, playin' my game
So you better spin that pitch
You're gonna throw me, yeah
I'll show you how I swing
You'll never know if you never try
There's just one little thing that stops me every time, yeah
Come on, I don't dance
I know you can, not a chance, no, no
If I could do this well, you could do that
But I don't dance, hit it out of the park
I don't dance, I say you can
There's not a chance, oh no
Slide home, you score
Swingin' on the dance floor, I don't dance, no
Lean back, tuck it in, take a chance
Swing it out, spin around, do the dance
I wanna play ball, not dance hall
I'm makin' a triple, not a curtain call
I can prove it to you till you know it's true
'Cause I can swing it, I can bring it to the diamond too
You're talkin' a lot, show me what you got
Stop, swing
Hey, come on, swing it like this
Oh, swing, jitterbug, just like that
That's what I mean, that's how you swing
You make a good pitch but I don't believe
I say you can, I know I can't, I don't dance
You can do it, I don't dance, no
Nothin' to it, atta boy, atta boy, yeah
Hey, batter, batter, hey batter, batter what?
One, two, three, four, everybody swing
Come on, I don't dance
I know you can, not a chance, no, no
If I could do this well, you could do that
But I don't dance, hit it out of the park
I don't dance, I say you can
There's not a chance, oh
Slide home, you score
Swingin' on the dance floor, I don't dance, no
The song "I Don't Dance" from High School Musical 2 Cast is about a baseball player who makes it clear that dancing is not his thing. He asserts that playing baseball and dancing are the same game, but he prefers to stay on the baseball field. He challenges his friend to hit a home run while he dances, and they both conclude that they are better off doing what they know how to do best.
The lyrics are a testament to the importance of self-awareness and staying true to one's strengths. The singer is clear about his love for baseball and recognizes that he could not achieve the same level of expertise in dancing. The song encourages listeners to embrace their skills and passions and not feel pressured to conform to societal expectations.
Overall, "I Don't Dance" is a fun and upbeat song that celebrates individuality and staying true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey batter, batter, hey batter, batter swing
Encouragement to take a chance and give it a try, like swinging a bat in a baseball game.
I've got to just do my thing
The need to follow one's own path and stick to the things that they know they're good at.
I'll show you that it's one and the same
Emphasizing the connection between different activities, like playing baseball and dancing, and that they require similar skills and confidence.
Baseball, dancing, same game
The idea that pursuing different activities ultimately requires one to put in the same amount of effort and dedication.
It's easy, step up to the plate, start swingin'
Encouragement to take the first step and try something new, even if it seems challenging or unfamiliar.
I wanna play ball now and that's all, this is what I do
Emphasis on the joy and passion for a particular activity or hobby, in this case, playing baseball.
It ain't no dance that you can show me, yeah
A declaration of expertise in a particular area and a resistance to trying something that doesn't align with one's interests or skills.
You'll never know if you never try
The importance of taking risks and trying new things in order to gain experience and broaden one's horizons.
There's just one little thing that stops me every time, yeah
Acknowledgement of a personal obstacle or challenge that prevents one from trying new things or pursuing a different path.
Come on, I don't dance
Resistance to trying something new, like dancing, that doesn't align with one's interests or skills.
I know you can, not a chance, no
Acknowledgement of someone else's potential but a reluctance on one's own part to take part in the activity.
If I could do this well, you could do that
An attempt to empower someone else with confidence that they can do something they may not believe they can do, based on the artist's experience.
But I don't dance, hit it out of the park
Reiteration of one's focus and dedication to their interests, particularly in a sports metaphor, meaning that they plan to perform at their best in their chosen activity.
Slide home, you score
A reference to scoring in baseball and the idea that success is achievable if you dedicate yourself and try your best.
Swingin' on the dance floor, I don't dance, no
A declaration that dancing is not part of the singer's interests or skills and that they will not participate, despite encouragement.
Contributed by Tyler G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@abriellaaceves6988
Okay but are we gunna talk about how hes saying I dont dance and then proceeds to dance perfectly 😂🤷♀️
@AifDaimon
The irony
@myron4509
I was looking for this comment
@fabioladaconceicaomartins7638
YES kkkk
@naomiaguilera6674
Exactly
@fariaf1670
High School Musical logic😂
@kaiyabou
I thought people were joking when they were saying this had a lot homosexual tension...these two had more chemistry than Troy and Gabriella.
@rbmendezfn
Yes indeed.
@rainbowdino9310
I would much rather see a movie about those two, than Troy and Gabriella, because yes to representation.
@Mimi-pbasstv
gays always have more chemistry prove me wrong