Born in Liverpool, Lennon became involved in the skiffle craze as a teenager. In 1956, he formed The Quarrymen, which evolved into the Beatles in 1960. Sometimes called "the smart Beatle", Lennon initially was the group's de facto leader, a role he gradually ceded to McCartney. Through his songwriting in the Beatles, he embraced myriad musical influences, initially writing and co-writing rock and pop-oriented hit songs in the band's early years, then later incorporating experimental elements into his compositions in the latter half of the Beatles' career as his songs became known for their increasing innovation. Lennon soon expanded his work into other media by participating in numerous films, including How I Won the War, and authoring In His Own Write and A Spaniard in the Works, both collections of nonsense writings and line drawings. Starting with "All You Need Is Love", his songs were adopted as anthems by the anti-war movement and the larger counterculture of the 1960s. In 1969, he started the Plastic Ono Band with his second wife, multimedia artist Yoko Ono, held the two-week-long anti-war demonstration Bed-ins for Peace and left the Beatles to embark on a solo career.
Between 1968 and 1972, Lennon and Ono collaborated on many works, including a trilogy of avant-garde albums, several more films, his solo debut John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band and the international top-10 singles "Give Peace a Chance", "Instant Karma!", "Imagine", and "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)". Moving to New York City in 1971, his criticism of the Vietnam War resulted in a three-year deportation attempt by the Nixon administration. Lennon and Ono separated from 1973 to 1975, during which time he produced Harry Nilsson's album Pussy Cats. He also had chart-topping collaborations with Elton John ("Whatever Gets You thru the Night") and David Bowie ("Fame"). Following a five-year hiatus, Lennon returned to music in 1980 with the Ono collaboration Double Fantasy. He was murdered by a Beatles fan, Mark David Chapman, three weeks after the album's release.
As a performer, writer or co-writer, Lennon had 25 number-one singles in the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Double Fantasy, his best-selling album, won the 1981 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. That year, he won the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. In 2002, Lennon was voted eighth in a BBC history poll of the 100 Greatest Britons. Rolling Stone ranked him the fifth-greatest singer and 38th greatest artist of all time. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (in 1997) and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (twice, as a member of the Beatles in 1988 and as a solo artist in 1994).
Studio albums
John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (1970)
Imagine (1971)
Some Time in New York City (with Yoko Ono, 1972)
Mind Games (1973)
Walls and Bridges (1974)
Rock 'n' Roll (1975)
Double Fantasy (with Yoko Ono, 1980)
Milk and Honey (Posthumous with Yoko Ono, 1984)
Experimental studio albums with Yoko Ono
Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins (1968)
Unfinished Music No. 2: Life with the Lions (1969)
Wedding Album (1969)
Do You Wanna Dance
John Lennon Lyrics
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Doo, doo, doo-doo
Well, do you wanna dance, hold my hand?
Tell me, I'm your lovin' man?
Baby, do you wanna dance?
Hug and kiss all through the night, now?
Baby, do you wanna dance, dance, dance?
Well, do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance?
Do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance?
Baby, do you wanna dance?
All right, all right, look out!
Look out!
(Do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance?)
Do you wanna dance?
(Do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance?)
(Do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance?)
Well, do you wanna dance, make romance?
Kiss and squeeze, yeah, yeah?
Do you wanna dance?
All right, now dance
Well!
Beep! Beep!
Wow!
The lyrics of John Lennon's "Do You Wanna Dance?" are playful and flirty, inviting the listener to join him in a dance under the moonlight. The song is a cover of Bobby Freeman's 1958 hit, but Lennon's version comes with his distinct vocals and a frenetic energy that make it uniquely his own. At face value, the lyrics may seem simplistic, but they capture the essence of a young couple falling in love and enjoying the thrill of shared physical attraction.
Lennon's vocals add a sense of urgency and excitement to the lyrics, urging his lover to dance and expressing his desire to be with her all night. With lines like "Well, do you wanna dance under the moonlight? Hug and kiss all through the night, now? Baby, do you wanna dance, dance, dance?" John Lennon taps into the universal language of love and desire in a way that is both innocent and sexy.
Ultimately, the song is a celebration of youth, lust, and the joy of dancing. It's a popular tune at parties and dance clubs, and its infectious beat and catchy melody make it an enduring classic of pop music.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello!
John Lennon starts the song by greeting the listener.
Doo, doo, doo-doo
This seemingly nonsensical phrase is used to set the rhythm and groove of the song.
Well, do you wanna dance, hold my hand?
John asks his partner if they want to dance and be close to him by holding his hand.
Tell me, I'm your lovin' man?
John seeks reassurance from his partner that she thinks of him as a loving man.
Baby, do you wanna dance?
John repeats the main question of the song, asking his partner if she wants to dance.
Well, do you wanna dance under the moonlight?
John suggests dancing romantically under the moonlight with his partner.
Hug and kiss all through the night, now?
John suggests spending the night dancing and cuddling with his partner.
Well, do you wanna dance, dance, dance?
John repeats the main question of the song with added emphasis on dancing.
Well, do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance?
John repeats the main question of the song multiple times, trying to persuade his partner to dance with him.
All right, all right, look out!
John expresses excitement for the upcoming dance and encourages his partner to be prepared.
Look out!
John repeats his warning to get ready for the upcoming dance.
(Do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance?)
John repeats the main question in a playful and teasing manner.
Do you wanna dance?
John repeats the main question of the song, asking his partner again if she wants to dance.
(Do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance?)
John repeats the main question of the song in a fun and teasing way again.
(Do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance?)
John repeats the main question of the song to get his partner excited to dance.
Well, do you wanna dance, make romance?
John suggests dancing romantically and making love with his partner.
Kiss and squeeze, yeah, yeah?
John suggests kissing and cuddling with his partner while dancing.
Do you wanna dance?
John repeats the main question of the song one last time to get his partner to dance with him.
All right, now dance
John encourages his partner to start dancing now that she has indicated her willingness to do so.
Well!
John exclaims with excitement and energy as the song ends.
Beep! Beep!
This phrase is used to end the song with a playful and cheeky tone.
Wow!
John expresses his enthusiasm and satisfaction with the dance and the song as it comes to a close.
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Written by: JOHN LENNON
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