Dancing Queen
James Last And His Orchestra Lyrics


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You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen

Friday night and the lights are low
Looking out for a place to go
Where they play the right music
Getting in the swing
You come to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music's high
With a bit of rock music
Everything is fine
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance

You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet
Only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen

You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
Looking out for another
Anyone will do
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance

You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet
Only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl




Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of James Last And His Orchestra's song Dancing Queen are about the joy and freedom that comes with dancing. Through the opening lines, 'You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life,' the song encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves on the dance floor. The mention of 'that girl' and 'that scene' refers to the energy and atmosphere of the dance floor, where people are caught up in the music and movement. The repeated phrase 'dig in the dancing queen' reinforces the idea that the listener should fully embrace the experience and dance with abandon.


Line by Line Meaning

You can dance
You have the ability to move your body in a rhythmic way to music


You can jive
You can dance in a lively and energetic way


Having the time of your life
You are experiencing a moment of great enjoyment


See that girl
You notice a girl nearby


Watch that scene
You observe the environment and people around you


Dig in the dancing queen
Fully enjoy and participate in the lively, upbeat atmosphere created by the 'dancing queen'


Friday night and the lights are low
It is a Friday night and the lights are dim


Looking out for a place to go
You are searching for somewhere to go for entertainment and fun


Where they play the right music
Looking for a place that is playing music that you want to dance to


Getting in the swing
By joining in the fun and moving your body to the beat of the music, you become 'in the swing' of things


You come to look for a king
You are seeking someone special, perhaps someone to dance with, someone who will enhance your experience at the venue


Anybody could be that guy
Anyone present at the location could be the one that you are looking for


Night is young and the music's high
It is still early in the evening and the music is playing loudly


With a bit of rock music
Incorporating rock music into the playlist enhances the energy and excitement of the venue


Everything is fine
Everything is going well, you are having a great time


You're in the mood for a dance
You feel an inclination and desire to dance


And when you get the chance
You will take any opportunity presented to dance


You are the dancing queen
You are the focus of attention, an expert in the art of dancing


Young and sweet
You are youthful and charming


Only seventeen
You are very young, with the whole world in front of you


Feel the beat from the tambourine
The rhythm and melody of the music fills your body and lifts your spirit


You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
You have an ability to excite and entice others, making them interested in you


Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
You have captured their attention and then you move on to another interaction or experience


Looking out for another
You are searching for another person, similar to the guy you were previously dancing with


Anyone will do
You don't have specific standards or requirements, any person who is willing to dance with you will suffice




Lyrics © DistroKid, CONSALAD CO., Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus, Stig Erik Leopold Anderson

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Vlasta Bogojević

James LAST za sva vremena!!! Izvanredno!! 😍👍

Cesar Rodrigues Cardoso

Simplesmente nota 10, magnífico.

Pankaj Shah

One of all-time favorite of ABBA group.Well done James Last(The Lonely Shepherd).🌷🌷🌷

Samuel Maia

Isso sim é música de verdade
Lindo d +...

Roberto Pinto Pinto

Maravilhoso, purifica alma

Demver Lacea

Love it.Like to hear these orchestra of James Last playing dancing queen.

Chuck G

There are some songs a group just gets into more and this is definitely one of them.

jorge fernandez

Uno de los mejores temas del fabuloso grupo sueco a la manera del gran Maestro James Last, que al frente de sus grandes músicos y en un estupendo arreglo nos regala este tema. Saludos desde México.

Juan Fernandez

Y es un excelente tema, cargado de alegría y un poco de nostalgia. Fueron las bellas épocas y los buenos recuerdos que nos dejaron los recordados integrantes del grupo ABBA. Saludos desde Colombia.

myusoff hazman

Always in memory with James Last! 👍

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