Hate Dancin'
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Lyrics


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I still hate dancing
Oh, I still hate dancing
I still hate dancing
Oh, I still hate dancing, yeah

Whatever you say
Whatever you don't say
Whatever you say to me, won't sway me

She's coming straight for me
The world's frozen, oh
I'm sweatin'

I still hate dancing
Oh, I still hate dancing
I still hate dancing
Oh, I still hate dancing, yeah

Slow-mo at the disco
And she's putting out her hand to tango, oh no
Her hips are too close for comfort
Now I'm losing control of myself
What the hell is coming over me right now?
Feel like I'm about to freak out from the waist down
No more caring about what people think
Let 'em kick up a stink

I might like dancing
Oh, I might like dancing
I might like dancing
Oh, I might like dancing

Whatever you say
Whatever you don't say




Whatever you say to me won't swing me

I was just joking
I love it
I was just kidding, oh
I love it

I feel like dancing
Oh, I feel like dancing, yeah
I feel like dancing
Oh, I feel like dancing
I feel like dancing
Oh, I feel like dancing
I feel like dancing
Oh, I feel like dancing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Hate Dancin'" by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are about the internal conflict the singer feels towards dancing. In the first verse, the repetition of "I still hate dancing" emphasizes their strong aversion to this activity. The repetition also suggests that even though the singer hates dancing, this feeling remains constant and unchanged.


The second verse depicts a situation where the singer is faced with someone who wants to dance with them. The line "Whatever you say, whatever you don't say, whatever you say to me, won't sway me" conveys that the singer is resolute in their decision to not dance, regardless of what others say or try to convince them to do. The reference to the world being frozen and the singer sweating highlights the discomfort and unease they feel in this situation.


Moving into the chorus, the singer starts questioning their dislike for dancing. The line "Slow-mo at the disco, and she's putting out her hand to tango, oh no" suggests that the person they are encountering at the disco is tempting them to dance, and their hesitancy is growing. The mention of hips being too close for comfort conveys the intense physical attraction or connection felt, which further intensifies the internal struggle.


The singer then experiences a change of heart in the third verse. They admit that they might actually like dancing, contradicting their previous stance. The line "No more caring about what people think, let 'em kick up a stink" represents a liberation from societal expectations and a newfound freedom to express themselves through dance.


The final chorus reflects the singer's shift in perspective, as they now feel a strong desire to dance. The repeated "I feel like dancing" implies a surge of excitement and enthusiasm within them. This change could be seen as a personal growth or willingness to step out of their comfort zone and embrace something they previously dismissed.


Overall, "Hate Dancin'" portrays the internal struggle between dislike and attraction towards dancing, ultimately leading towards a newfound acceptance and enjoyment of this activity.


Line by Line Meaning

I still hate dancing
I have a strong aversion towards dancing


Oh, I still hate dancing
Oh, I really still hate dancing


I still hate dancing
I maintain my dislike for dancing


Oh, I still hate dancing, yeah
Oh, I really still hate dancing, yeah


Whatever you say
No matter what you say


Whatever you don't say
Even if you don't say anything


Whatever you say to me, won't sway me
Your words won't influence or change my opinion


She's coming straight for me
She is approaching me directly


The world's frozen, oh
The world feels motionless and still


I'm sweatin'
I am perspiring


Slow-mo at the disco
Slow motion movements at the disco


And she's putting out her hand to tango, oh no
She is offering her hand to tango, which makes me feel uncomfortable or worried


Her hips are too close for comfort
Her hips are uncomfortably close to me


Now I'm losing control of myself
Now I am losing control over my own actions or emotions


What the hell is coming over me right now?
What strange feeling or sensation am I experiencing at this moment?


Feel like I'm about to freak out from the waist down
I feel like I am on the verge of losing control of my lower body and behaving erratically


No more caring about what people think
I no longer worry or concern myself with other people's opinions


Let 'em kick up a stink
Let them make a fuss or complain


I might like dancing
There is a possibility that I might enjoy dancing


Oh, I might like dancing
Oh, perhaps I might enjoy dancing


I might like dancing
There is a chance that I might enjoy dancing


Oh, I might like dancing
Oh, maybe I might enjoy dancing


I was just joking
I was only kidding


I love it
I really enjoy it


I was just kidding, oh
I was just joking, oh


I love it
I really enjoy it


I feel like dancing
I have a strong desire to dance


Oh, I feel like dancing, yeah
Oh, I really feel like dancing, yeah


I feel like dancing
I have an urge to dance


Oh, I feel like dancing
Oh, I have a strong desire to dance




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ambrose Kenny Smith, Stuart Mackenzie

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