Dance Monkey
James Farrelli Lyrics
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Take your hand, my dear, and place them both in mine
You know you stopped me dead while I was passing by
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time
Ooh I see you, see you, see you every time
And oh my I, I, I like your style
You, you make me, make me, make me wanna cry
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me, oh, oh, oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me, ay, ay, ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
I said oh my god I see you walking by
Take my hands, my dear, and look me in my eyes
Just like a monkey I've been dancing my whole life
But you just beg to see me dance just one more time
Ooh I see you, see you, see you every time
And oh my I, I like your style
You, you make me, make me, make me wanna cry
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time
So they say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me, oh, oh, oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me, ay, ay, ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
They say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me, ay, ay, ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
Ooh
Woah-oh, woah-oh, oh
Ooh
Ah ah, ah
They say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me, oh, oh, oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me, ay, ay, ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
They say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me, ay, ay, ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
All again
The lyrics to James Farrelli's song "Dance Monkey" depict the singer's fascination and admiration for someone's unique dancing ability. The opening lines convey the singer's awe and captivation, as they exclaim, "oh my god I see the way you shine." They express a desire to connect with this person, asking to take their hand and have a moment together. The singer admits that seeing this individual dance has stopped them in their tracks and now they long to witness their dance once more.
Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of the singer's infatuation with the dancer's style and the emotions it evokes. They are so moved that it brings tears to their eyes. The words "Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me" show their longing for the dancer to perform again, as if their happiness depends on it. The repetition of "move for me" further emphasizes this desire for the dancer's movement.
In the second verse, the singer realizes their own dancing skills are compared to that of a monkey. Despite feeling self-conscious, they still yearn to dance one more time for the person they admire. The lyrics continue to express their admiration and emotional response to the dancer's presence.
Overall, "Dance Monkey" tells a story of someone who is enchanted by another person's dancing abilities and seeks to experience that joy again. It reflects the universal appeal of dance and how it can evoke powerful emotions and create connections between people.
Line by Line Meaning
They say oh my god I see the way you shine
People are amazed by your radiance and presence
Take your hand, my dear, and place them both in mine
Let's hold hands and be together
You know you stopped me dead while I was passing by
You captured my attention and made me pause in awe
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time
I'm so captivated by your dancing that I can't help but ask for an encore
Ooh I see you, see you, see you every time
I can't help but notice you whenever you're around
And oh my I, I, I like your style
I'm really attracted to your unique way of being
You, you make me, make me, make me wanna cry
Your presence evokes such strong emotions in me
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time
I'm hoping to witness your dance again, it has such an impact on me
So they say
That's what people are saying about you
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me, oh, oh, oh
Move your body and perform just for me, expressing yourself freely
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
Your unique abilities and talents are unparalleled
They say move for me, move for me, move for me, ay, ay, ay
They want you to keep dancing with your remarkable moves
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
Once you finish, I'll make sure you perform again, as your dance is captivating
I said oh my god I see you walking by
I'm astounded by your mere presence when you pass by
Take my hands, my dear, and look me in my eyes
Let's connect intimately, holding hands and gazing into each other's eyes
Just like a monkey I've been dancing my whole life
I've been dancing for as long as I can remember, just like a monkey
But you just beg to see me dance just one more time
You're intrigued by my dancing and want to witness it again
Woah-oh, woah-oh, oh
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm
Ah ah, ah
Uttering joyful sounds
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
Once you finish, I'll ensure you perform your dance once more
They say
That's what people are saying about you
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
Once you finish, I won't hesitate to ask for another round of your dance
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Toni Watson
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