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Kazaky is a Ukrainian all-male synthpop dance group, made up of Kyryll Fedorenko, Artur Gaspar, Stas Pavlov and Oleg Zhezhel. Assembled in Kiev, Ukraine in 2010 by Zhezhel, a skilled choreographer, the group has released several singles and two albums (The Hills Chronicles - October 22, 2012 and I Like It (July 09, 2013)

Music:
Kazaky's sound draws on house, synthpop, electronica and dance. Their tracks feature monotone, loopy, manipulated vocals and dance-driven, layered beats with electronic bleeps and prominent bass lines.

Style:
"Kazaky" is Ukrainian for "Cossacks". The Cossacks had a very prominent role in the shaping of Ukraine's national history and culture. However, the band claims that their name has nothing to do with the Cossacks, but that it is a derivative form of the Japanese word Kazaki, a popular first name in Japan. The group admits to being very inspired by Japanese culture.[4] All four members are trained dancers, and the group is famous for their elaborate, acrobatic and spectacular choreography routines, which feature perfectly synchronized and complex dancing moves executed on high heels. Artur Gaspar is especially known for his signature leg lift, which he often performs live and in videos. The group confronts gender norms by fusing masculine and feminine attributes together, most notably by regularly wearing stiletto heels in videos and live performances.

Fashion:
Because of their daring and unusual fashion sense, the band has been featured on a number of high profile publications, such as Attitude, Billboard, GQ, Los Angeles Times, New York Post, and The New York Times.[5] After Anna Osmekhina created their fashion for the "Love" music video, Kazaky hired her to design their outfits and style their videos. However, the group has also received and worn fashion from Dsquared and Thierry Mugler. Their high-heeled shoes are all 5.5 inches (14 centimetres), and they are designed to allow them to dance comfortably for their stage performances.[6] The group has a penchant for elaborate, decadent and very structural costumes, or alternatively very skimpy outfits meant to enhance the physicality of their performances.

I'm Just A Dancer
Kazaky Lyrics

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My mother said
I must be a doctor
My father said
I must be a driver

And listen people
This is my answer
Yeah baby

I'm just a dancer
I'm just a dancer
I'm just a dancer

Yeah baby
This is my answer
I'm just a dancer
I'm just a dancer
I'm just a dancer dancer

I'm just a dancer
My mother said
My father said
My mother said
I must be a doctor
I must be a driver
My mother said
My father said
My mother said
This is my answer

I'm just a dancer
I'm just a dancer
I'm just a dancer

Yeah baby
This is my answer
Yeah baby
Yeah baby
Yeah baby

Yeah baby
Yeah baby

Overall Meaning

At first glance, Kazaky's song "I'm Just a Dancer" seems like another dance anthem with no deep meaning. However, a closer look at the lyrics reveals a poignant message about societal expectations and personal freedom. The lyrics convey the pressure that many individuals face from their families, who want them to pursue certain careers or paths in life. The singer's parents want him to become a doctor or a driver, but instead, he chooses to follow his passion and become a dancer. He declares his independence and stands up for his right to pursue his dreams.

The line "I'm just a dancer" is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the stigma attached to pursuing a career in the performing arts. Society often undervalues the importance of the arts, and many individuals who choose creative careers face criticism and skepticism from their families and peers. By proudly proclaiming himself as "just a dancer," the singer challenges this stigma and encourages others to pursue their passions fearlessly.

Overall, "I'm Just a Dancer" by Kazaky is a powerful message about the importance of individual freedom and following one's dreams. It inspires listeners to be true to themselves and to pursue their passions, despite any criticism or doubts they may face from others.

Line by Line Meaning

My mother said
My mother advised me

I must be a doctor
My mother thought I should become a doctor as my career

My father said
My father told me

I must be a driver
My father believed I should become a driver as my occupation

And listen people
I want everyone to hear this

This is my answer
The following is my response

Yeah baby
Yes, indeed

I'm just a dancer
I've chosen to be a dancer, and that's all I want to do

I'm just a dancer dancer
Being a dancer is my one and only true passion

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