Dancing in the Street
Jagger-bowie Lyrics
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Tokyo, South America, Australia, France, Germany, UK, Africa
Calling out around the world
Are you ready for a brand new beat?
Summer's here and the time is right
For dancing in the street
Down in New Orleans (dancing in the street)
In New York City (dancing in the street)
All we need is music, sweet music ( sweet sweet music)
There'll be music everywhere (everywhere)
They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing
Dancing in the street, oh
It doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on, every guy, grab a girl
Everywhere, around the world
They'll be dancing, dancing in the street
(Dancing in the street)
It's an invitation across the nation, a chance for folks to meet
They'll be laughing and singing and music swinging
Dancing in the street
Philadelphia, PA (dancing in the street)
Baltimore and DC now (dancing in the street)
Don't forget the Motor City (dancing in the street)
On the streets of Brazil (dancing in the street)
Back in the USSR (dancing in the street)
Don't matter where you are (dancing in the street)
All we need is music, sweet music (sweet sweet music)
There'll be music everywhere (everywhere)
They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing
Dancing in the street, oh
It doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on every guy, grab a girl
Everywhere, around the world
They'll be dancing, dancing in the street
(Dancing in the street)
Way down in L.A., everyday
Dancing in the street (dancing in the street)
Crossin' China, too, me and you
Dancing in the street (dancing in the street)
Don't you know they'll be dancing
Dancing in the street (dancing in the street)
Don't you know they'll be d-d-d-d-dancing
Dancing in the street (dancing in the street)
The lyrics to Jagger-Bowie's song "Dancing in the Street" are a celebration of music and dance across the world. The song begins with a callout to different countries, including Tokyo, South America, Australia, France, Germany, the UK, and Africa. The singer then invites everyone to join in on a brand new beat and dance in the streets, as summer is here and it's the perfect time for dancing. The chorus repeats the invitation to dance in various cities around the US, Brazil, and even China. The song emphasizes that all you need is music and an open mind to come together and dance in the streets.
The lyrics celebrate the universality of music and dance, showing how it can bring people from different cultures and backgrounds together. The song encourages a sense of community and celebrates the power of music to transcend boundaries. It communicates a sense of joy and exuberance that comes with dancing and the experience of being in the moment, free of worries and stress.
Overall, "Dancing in the Street" is a fun and upbeat song that encourages people to let loose and enjoy the moment through music and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Calling out around the world
Letting the entire world know that something exciting is happening
Are you ready for a brand new beat?
Asking if everyone is ready for a new and exciting rhythm
Summer's here and the time is right
It is summer and the perfect time for dancing
For dancing in the street
Everyone should dance in the street
All we need is music, sweet music ( sweet sweet music)
The only thing we need is music, preferably sweet and enjoyable music
There'll be music everywhere (everywhere)
Music will be available and playing all around
They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing
People will be moving and dancing to records being played
Dancing in the street, oh
The dancing will take place in the street
It doesn't matter what you wear
What you wear is not important
Just as long as you are there
Being present is what's important
So come on, every guy, grab a girl
Men should take women's hands and dance
Everywhere, around the world
Everyone around the world should do this
It's an invitation across the nation, a chance for folks to meet
It's a nationwide opportunity for people to come together and get to know each other
They'll be laughing and singing and music swinging
There will be joyous laughter and singing, with music playing in the background
Philadelphia, PA (dancing in the street)
Specifically calling out Philadelphia as a city where this is happening
Baltimore and DC now (dancing in the street)
Baltimore and DC are also included as cities where this is happening
Don't forget the Motor City (dancing in the street)
Detroit is also a city where this is happening
On the streets of Brazil (dancing in the street)
This is also happening on the streets of Brazil
Back in the USSR (dancing in the street)
Even in the USSR, people are dancing in the streets
Don't matter where you are (dancing in the street)
No matter where you are in the world, people are dancing in the streets
Way down in L.A., everyday
In Los Angeles, this is happening every day
Crossin' China, too, me and you
Even in China, people are crossing the streets and dancing to the rhythm
Don't you know they'll be dancing
Of course, people will be dancing
Dancing in the street
This song is all about people dancing in the street
Don't you know they'll be d-d-d-d-dancing
People will be dancing so much that it's hard to say it without stuttering
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Marvin Gaye, William Stevenson, Ivy Hunter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SpitfireFortyFour
The fact this appears to have been made on a budget of £5 makes it so much better.
-Random abandoned building.
-Bowie appears to be in his pyjamas plus a trench coat.
-Using car headlights instead if proper lighting.
-Mick drinking Pepsi mid recording.
-Nothing in the video apart from Bowie and Jagger fucking around.
11/10
@vantheman452
Director: “Do whatever you want, I don’t give a shit”
@lukebuchwald9252
Rock 'n roll is the only profession where "don't give a shit" is the main core competency
@landothepeepeehead
I’m dead lmao
@dickpunch
Dude, it’s true. They had a couple hours to throw this song/video together. Likely told them to do whatever. They couldn’t even edit out Jagger taking a Diet Coke break.
@lukebuchwald9252
@@dickpunch --- that Diet Coke break always cracked me up --- basically Jagger telling the film crew to "fuck off" because he was thirsty and didnt care about wasting videotape LOL
@paulene4881
HAHA
@marsmontufar6319
My last two braincells at three in the morning
@CeltadzManicure
AndTheEarthSang by far the best comment on this video. (I have big thumbs)
@bnatalie10
Brilliant!
@user-tc8ls4xe6i
BITCH YES