D.A.N.C.E.
Justice Lyrics
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Stick to the B-E-A-T, get ready to ignite
You were such a P-Y-T, catching all the lights
Just easy as A-B-C, that's how you make it right
I am literally in the air right now, rapping up a stewardess
First class, I am so new at this
Used to ride the metro, now that shit is retro
Like the Infrareds on my feet, baby, let's go
Sinatra what they know me by, Logic what they call me
Gotta catch a flight but the fans wanna stall me
Life of a Don, chains just glowin'
Always in the lab with the fresh kicks on
I'm at the MGM rocking MCM
Bobby soxer on my arm, it's only 10PM
Now the rat-pack with me going ham at the hotel
Name brand everything, fuck a wholesale
No, I am not materialistic
I was broke my whole life and no I don't miss it
Last seven years of my life was in a lab
Working every day, giving it everything I had
Now that a brother is finally recognized
I will not let the limelight hypnotize
Everybody be sure, I'ma always want more (more, more, more, more)
Under the spotlight, neither black nor white
It doesn't matter (do the dance, do the dance)
As strong as you might, working day and night (yeah)
Whatever happens (do the dance, do the d-) (yeah, check it out, yeah, now)
The grind never stops, like I'm running from the cops
It's hard to stay humble when you're force-fed props
But I don't give a damn, I am just a man
I am not more important than any one of my fans
First name Bobby, so I'm all about the hundreds
Work so hard, ery'body think I'm blunted, ha
Gunning hard with the mask and Glock
And I'ma stay with extra clips till the casket drops
Finna blow in the next three years, tops
Talking worldwide, not just hip-hop
Rappers nowadays so flip-flop
Talking 'bout you wanna work, motherfucker kick rocks
I am on the come up, headed to the top
Repping MD, and never will I stop
Me and the crew V's up, visionary, what it do
Step to the mic, lyricism ensue
We go hard, only on campus when I wanna study abroad
Guess that's why they wonder if I go there
All the groupie bitches
Wanna put they fingers through my hair
Can't fade the thirst, chill out, whoa there
Let me get it, let me bring it back
Haters talking shit but I get richer when they doing that
Yes, I am pursuing that number one album, worldwide
And fuck whoever doubt him
Under the spotlight, neither black nor white
It doesn't matter (do the dance, do the dance)
As strong as you might, working day and night
Whatever happens (do the dance, do the d-)
The way you move is a mystery
The lyrics to Justice's song D.A.N.C.E. are encouraging listeners to dance and enjoy life. The chorus "Do the D-A-N-C-E, one, two, three, four, fight/Stick to the B-E-A-T, get ready to ignite/You were such a P-Y-T, catching all the lights/Just easy as A-B-C, that's how you make it right" spells out the steps to dancing, telling listeners to stick to the beat and fight, all while catching the lights with ease. The verses are two separate stories about rising to fame and staying humble. Logic raps about his new life and fame, conveying how surreal it feels to be living the dream life after being so broke. He promises his fans that despite the fame and luxury, he'll never forget where he came from, nor will he stop striving for more. Then, Logic raps about his come-up and the hard work he put in to get where he is today, expressing his determination to go even further and achieve his goal of having the number one album worldwide.
Line by Line Meaning
Do the D-A-N-C-E, one, two, three, four, fight
Get up and dance to the rhythm, and when you do, give it your all.
Stick to the B-E-A-T, get ready to ignite
Stay on beat with the music and prepare to bring the heat.
You were such a P-Y-T, catching all the lights
You were the center of attention, shining bright like a star.
Just easy as A-B-C, that's how you make it right
It's as simple as following the basic steps to get things right.
I am literally in the air right now, rapping up a stewardess
I'm currently flying high and making music while on a plane.
First class, I am so new at this
I'm not used to the luxury of first class travel, but I'm enjoying it.
Used to ride the metro, now that shit is retro
I used to take public transportation, but now that seems outdated.
Like the Infrareds on my feet, baby, let's go
I'm wearing new shoes that I'm excited about and ready to take off.
Sinatra what they know me by, Logic what they call me
My different names reflect different aspects of my personality and craft.
Gotta catch a flight but the fans wanna stall me
I have to leave for my flight, but my fans are trying to hold me back.
Life of a Don, chains just glowin'
I'm living like a boss and my jewelry is shining bright.
Always in the lab with the fresh kicks on
I'm constantly working on my music, even when wearing my newest shoes.
I'm at the MGM rocking MCM
I'm at a fancy hotel wearing expensive clothing by MCM.
Bobby soxer on my arm, it's only 10PM
I have a girl by my side and it's still early in the night.
Now the rat-pack with me going ham at the hotel
I'm with my crew and we're having a wild time at the hotel.
Name brand everything, fuck a wholesale
I only wear top brand clothing and accessories, and don't need anything cheap.
No, I am not materialistic
Despite my fashion choices, I don't define myself by possessions.
I was broke my whole life and no I don't miss it
I come from humble beginnings and don't long for those tough times.
Last seven years of my life was in a lab
I've been fully dedicated to creating music for almost a decade.
Working every day, giving it everything I had
I work hard every day and devote all my energy to the craft.
Now that a brother is finally recognized
After years of hard work, I'm now getting the recognition that I deserve.
I will not let the limelight hypnotize
I won't let fame change who I am or distract me from my goals.
Everybody be sure, I'ma always want more (more, more, more, more)
I'll never be content with just being famous; I always want to do more and be better.
Under the spotlight, neither black nor white
No matter your race, ethnicity, or background, everyone can dance and be united.
It doesn't matter (do the dance, do the dance)
The important thing is to dance and have fun, regardless of anything else.
As strong as you might, working day and night (yeah)
It takes hard work and dedication to become successful, but it's worth it.
Whatever happens (do the dance, do the d-) (yeah, check it out, yeah, now)
Whatever else is happening around you, always keep dancing and having fun.
The grind never stops, like I'm running from the cops
I'm always working hard and never taking a break, as if I'm being chased by law enforcement.
It's hard to stay humble when you're force-fed props
It's difficult to remain modest when everyone is complimenting you and praising your work.
But I don't give a damn, I am just a man
Despite the attention, I'm just a human being with flaws and normal struggles.
I am not more important than any one of my fans
I don't consider myself above my audience; we're all equals.
First name Bobby, so I'm all about the hundreds
My nickname is Bobby, and I'm focused on earning a lot of money.
Work so hard, ery'body think I'm blunted, ha
I work tirelessly and some people think I'm too relaxed.
Gunning hard with the mask and Glock
I'm working hard and staying protected, with a gun and mask as symbols.
And I'ma stay with extra clips till the casket drops
I'll always be prepared, even until I die.
Finna blow in the next three years, tops
I'm almost at my career peak, and I'll reach it soon.
Talking worldwide, not just hip-hop
I'm not limiting my success to just one genre or audience; I want global recognition.
Rappers nowadays so flip-flop
Many present-day rappers change their style and beliefs too often.
Talking 'bout you wanna work, motherfucker kick rocks
If you're not serious about working hard, then you shouldn't even try.
I am on the come up, headed to the top
I'm at the early stages of becoming successful, and I know I'll reach the very top.
Repping MD, and never will I stop
I represent and take pride in my hometown of Maryland, and I'll never give up.
Me and the crew V's up, visionary, what it do
My team and I are ready to take on the world with our creativity and vision.
Step to the mic, lyricism ensue
Whenever I rap into a microphone, my talent for lyricism shines.
We go hard, only on campus when I wanna study abroad
My hard work and dedication is unmatched, and I only take breaks when I'm furthering my education.
Guess that's why they wonder if I go there
People are curious about my whereabouts and success, even asking if I physically attend school.
All the groupie bitches
I'm constantly surrounded by fans who want to be with me because of my fame.
Wanna put they fingers through my hair
Some fans want to touch me in a more intimate way because of their attraction to me.
Can't fade the thirst, chill out, whoa there
Even though fans are thirsty for me, they need to relax and not get too aggressive.
Let me get it, let me bring it back
Now that fans are getting too wild, I'm taking a break and focusing on the music again.
Haters talking shit but I get richer when they doing that
Critics may say bad things about me, but it only motivates me to become more successful.
Yes, I am pursuing that number one album, worldwide
My ultimate goal is to create and release the best album in the world, accessible to everyone.
And fuck whoever doubt him
Anyone who doesn't believe in me or my dreams can be ignored and left behind.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gaspard Auge, Jessie Chaton, Xavier De Rosnay
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
According to the band, they are huge Michael Jackson fans and therefore decided to dedicate this song to him. The song references numerous Michael Jackson songs including P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing), Black or White, Working Day and Night, and Whatever Happens along with The Jackson 5 song ABC or Michael Jackson's album Music and Me.
A music video for D.A.N.C.E. was shot by French directorial duo Jonas & François with animation by So Me. The video was nominated for the 2007 MTV Video Music Award "Video of the Year."
The song was #4 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007.
Nguyen Duc Anh
OMGGG !!! I've been searching this song for my whole life !!!
First heard it when i was a kid. It was hard for me since back then i didn't know english. I couldn't remember the lyric, all i knew was that the music video kept spelling words again and again.
Today, i've tried my luck with the "video suggestions". I started with senior junior - move your feet, clicked through some suggested videos then BAM !!! picture of the shirts and a spelling tittle D.A.N.C.E appeared.
And then i knew " this must be it, this must be the fucking one ". Couldn't click on the video right away cuz i didn't believe that finally it was here.
And OMG when the song started, i fcking SMASHED everything in my room. I'm so happy i can die without any regret. The happiest day of my life
NICCC REEEy
people are sad about Daft Punk but artists like Justice are the reasons why their influence can never fade
NICCC REEEy
@Staigenerator to each their own. personally i feel the woman album is the biggest disappointment i actually like the second album. but what i said doesn't mean their the new daft punk.
Cedric Mathew Hudson
@Staigenerator I disagree, every album is a masterpiece. Audio, Video, Disco is in my top 5 albums of all time along with RAM.
VGMixer
@Cedric Mathew Hudson What are your favorites from AVD?
Cedric Mathew Hudson
@VGMixer The title track is pretty awesome
Won Suk Ro
Yep true
Bryce Duyvewaardt
They would make so much money if they had a merch store selling just the shirt designs from this video!
Dead Children Playing
you could make an entire clothing line based on these designs alone, huh
Vila
i'd buy them
Summer Triangle
I've 2 Of Them! They were on sale for some time, and in reduced number!