Vanz Kant Danz
John Fogerty Lyrics


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Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Watch him or he'll rob you blind
Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Watch him or he'll rob you blind
Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Watch him or he'll rob you blind
Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Watch him or he'll rob you blind

Out in the street the crowd is gatherin'
Pushed down by the heat of the building, they're wantin' to dance
Makin' their way up the street, a boy with a pig and a radio
Little Billy can work on the crowd, put 'em into a trance
For the little pig Vanz

Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Watch him or he'll rob you blind
Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Watch him or he'll rob you blind
Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Watch him or he'll rob you blind
Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Watch him or he'll rob you blind

You're watchin' 'em dance, not a care in the world
So Billy and Vanz get busy, they're makin' their move
The little pig knows what to do
He's silent and quick, just like Oliver Twist
Before it's over, your pocket is clean
A four-legged thief paid a visit on you

Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Watch him or he'll rob you blind
Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Watch him or he'll rob you blind
Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Watch him or he'll rob you blind
Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Watch him or he'll rob you blind

Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Watch him or he'll rob you blind
Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Watch him or he'll rob you blind
Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Watch him or he'll rob you blind
Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Watch him or he'll rob you blind

Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Watch him or he'll rob you blind
Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Watch him or he'll rob you blind




Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Watch him or he'll rob you blind

Overall Meaning

"Vanz Kant Danz" is a cautionary tale about a man who is incapable of dancing but excels at stealing people's money. The chorus of the song repeats the warning to "watch him or he'll rob you blind" and sets the stage for the story that follows. The first verse describes a scene where a crowd has gathered outside a building, eager to dance. Little Billy arrives with a pig and a radio and is able to get the crowd into a trance. Unbeknownst to them, however, Billy and Vanz are using the distraction to steal their money, with the pig acting as the perfect accomplice.


The second verse is a warning to listeners to be careful because they too could fall victim to Vanz's thievery. The lyrics describe how Vanz, with the help of the silent and quick little pig, can quickly pick a pocket clean before anyone even realizes what has happened. The song ends with the chorus repeating the warning to watch out for Vanz and his thieving ways.


Overall, the song is a commentary on the ease with which people can be taken advantage of and robbed blind, often without even realizing it.


Line by Line Meaning

Vanz can't dance, but he'll steal your money
Although Vanz lacks the ability to dance, he is still willing to steal from you


Watch him or he'll rob you blind
You must keep a close eye on Vanz or he will take your money without you even realizing it


Out in the street the crowd is gatherin'
The people are gathering in the street


Pushed down by the heat of the building, they're wantin' to dance
The heat from the building is causing the people to want to dance


Makin' their way up the street, a boy with a pig and a radio
A young boy with a pig and a radio is making his way up the street


Little Billy can work on the crowd, put 'em into a trance
The young boy, Billy, is able to mesmerize the crowd with his dancing


For the little pig Vanz
This is all for the benefit of Vanz, the pig


You're watchin' 'em dance, not a care in the world
You're watching the people dance without a worry


So Billy and Vanz get busy, they're makin' their move
Billy and Vanz are starting to make their way towards the crowd


The little pig knows what to do
Vanz, the pig, knows exactly what he needs to do


He's silent and quick, just like Oliver Twist
Vanz is able to move quickly and quietly, like the character from the novel Oliver Twist


Before it's over, your pocket is clean
Before you realize it, Vanz will have taken all of the money from your pocket


A four-legged thief paid a visit on you
Vanz, the pig, is a four-legged thief who has taken your money




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOHN C. FOGERTY

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