Dancing Queen
Jenny Galloway Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to Jenny Galloway's song, Dancing Queen, is an ode to the joy of music and dance, and of living life to the fullest. The opening verses urge the listener to let go of all inhibitions and allow their body to move to the rhythm of the music. They speak of the freedom that comes with dancing, and of the sheer thrill of being alive in the moment. When the singer speaks of "See that girl, watch that scene, dig in the dancing queen," she is encouraging the listener to immerse themselves in the environment and to allow themselves to be swept along with the music and the energy of the performers on stage.
The second verse focuses more on the social aspect of dancing. The references to Friday night and the search for a "place to go" suggest that the listener is out on the town seeking entertainment, and the mention of finding a king further reinforces this idea. However, the song is a celebration of the freedom of movement and the unifying power of music, making it a timeless classic. The chorus brings all of these strands together as it describes the feeling of being a dancing queen, young and carefree, with no worries or troubles, simply living in the moment and enjoying the joy of the dance.
Line by Line Meaning
You can dance
You have the ability to move to music
You can jive
You are able to dance in time with the music's rhythm
Having the time of your life
You are experiencing a great moment of joy and excitement
See that girl
Observing a female individual
Watch that scene
Taking in the ambiance and atmosphere around you
Dig in the dancing queen
Fully immerse yourself in the energy and spirit of the music and dancing
Friday night and the lights are low
The end of the week has arrived and the lighting is dimmed to create a certain mood
Looking out for a place to go
Seeking a location to spend time at
Where they play the right music
Searching for a venue where the music suits your tastes
Getting in the swing
Getting into the groove of the music
You come to look for a king
You are searching for a male companion or partner to dance with
Anybody could be that guy
Any male could potentially become your dance partner
Night is young and the music's high
It is early in the evening and the music is loud and lively
With a bit of rock music
Listening to songs with a rock genre and tempo
Everything is fine
All is well and enjoyable
You're in the mood for a dance
You have the desire and enthusiasm to dance
And when you get the chance
When the opportunity arises
You are the dancing queen
You are the epitome of someone who loves to dance
Young and sweet
You are young and charming
Only seventeen
You are just 17 years of age
Feel the beat from the tambourine
Sensing and enjoying the rhythm produced by shaking the tambourine
You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
You are a flirtatious individual who arouses people's interest
Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
You provoke a spark of interest or passion in others and then walk away
Looking out for another
Searching for someone else to interact or dance with
Anyone will do
You are open to dancing with and meeting anyone
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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