The track is co-written and produced by RedOne (most known for working with Akon, MJ, Shakira, Kat DeLuna). The song is said to be about a girl who is in a club, and she has apparently had so much to drink she cannot even remember what the club's name is.
According to the Just Dance Songfacts, this was not only the breakthrough hit for Lady Gaga, but was also instrumental in introducing to the Top 40 a techno-synth sound that had been popular in Europe for the previous decade. Lady Gaga’s frequent co-writer and producer RedOne told Billboard the song, “was essentially a rock track but with synths instead of guitars. Big drums. The vocals were the melody, with a simple chorus. Thank God we were lucky and it was perfect timing. The moment the public heard it, they bought into it.”
Just Dance
Lady GaGa & Colby O'Donis Lyrics
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I've had a little bit too much, much oh oh woah!
All of the people start to rush, start to rush by.
How does she twist the dance
Can't find my drink, or man.
Where are my keys, I lost my phone.
What's going on out on the floor?
Keep it cool, what's the name of this club?
I can't remember but it's alright, alright.
Just dance, gonna be okay.
Da da doo doo just dance spin that record babe.
Da-da-doo-doo just dance, gonna be okay.
Duh-duh-duh dance, dance, dance, just dance.
Wish I could shut my playboy mouth.
How'd I turn my shirt inside out? Inside out right.
Control your poison babe
Roses have thorns they say.
And we're all gettin' hosed tonight.
What's going on on the floor?
I love this record baby, but I can't see straight anymore.
Keep it cool, what's the name of this club?
I can't remember but it's alright, alright.
Just dance, gonna be okay.
Da da doo doo just dance spin that record babe.
Da-da-doo-doo just dance, gonna be okay.
Duh-duh-duh dance, dance, dance, just dance.
When I come through on the dance floor checkin' out that catalog.
Can't believe my eyes so many women without a flaw.
And I ain't gonna give it up, steady tryin' to pick it up like the car
I'm a hit it, I'm a hit it and flex until the 'till done until tomorrow yeah.
Shawty I can see that you got so much energy,
The way you twirling up them hips round and round
There's no reason, I know why you can't leave here with me
In the meantime stand, let me watch you break it down and dance
Gonna be okayay da-da-doo-doo
Just dance, spin that record babe.
Da-da-doo-doo Just dance, gonna be okay.
Da-da-doo-doo just dance, spin that record babe.
Da-da-doo-doo just dance, gonna be okay.
Duh-duh-duh dance, dance, dance, just dance
Half psychotic sick-hypnotic
Got my blueprint it's symphonic
Half psychotic sick-hypnotic
Got my blueprint electronic
Half psychotic sick-hypnotic
Got my blueprint it's symphonic
Half psychotic sick-hypnotic
Got my blueprint electronic
Go, use your muscle carve it out work it, hustle
(I got it, just stay close enough to get it)
Don't slow, drive it, clean it Lysol, bleed it
Spend the last dough (I got it) on your pocko (I got it)
Just dance, gonna be okayay.
Da-da-doo-doo just dance, spin that record babe.
Da-da-doo-doo just dance, gonna be okay.
Da-da-doo-doo just dance, spin that record babe.
Da-da-doo-doo just dance, gonna be okay.
Duh-duh-duh dance, dance, dance, just dance.
The lyrics to Lady Gaga's hit song "Just Dance" describe the experience of being lost in the moment on the dance floor. The opening lines, "I've had a little bit too much, much oh oh woah! All of the people start to rush, start to rush by," suggest that the singer is intoxicated and overwhelmed by the energy of the club. She can't find her drink, her keys, or her phone, but she loves the music and wants to keep dancing. The chorus, "Just dance, gonna be okay," reassures her that everything will be fine as long as she keeps moving to the beat.
The second verse introduces a male voice, Colby O'Donis, who sings about his attraction to the women on the dance floor. He's determined to pick up a girl and keep dancing until daylight. The lines, "Got my blueprint it's electronic," suggest that he sees dance music as a kind of technology that can be harnessed for pleasure and connection. The final verse combines the two perspectives, with Gaga singing about the hypnotic power of the music ("Half psychotic sick-hypnotic, got my blueprint it's symphonic") and O'Donis urging listeners to use their bodies as tools for success ("Go, use your muscle carve it out work it, hustle").
Overall, "Just Dance" is an ode to the joy and release that can be found on the dance floor, as well as a celebration of the technology and energy that makes that experience possible.
Line by Line Meaning
I've had a little bit too much, much oh oh woah!
Lady Gaga is admitting that she may have had a bit too much to drink and is feeling the effects.
All of the people start to rush, start to rush by.
As she's feeling the effects of the alcohol, Lady Gaga sees everyone around her starting to move and dance quickly.
How does she twist the dance?
Lady Gaga is wondering how one girl is dancing so uniquely and amazingly.
Can't find my drink or man.
Lady Gaga is having trouble locating her drink or the person she came with.
Where are my keys, I lost my phone.
Lady Gaga isn't sure where her keys or phone are, and may have lost them while dancing.
What's going on out on the floor? I love this record baby, but I can't see straight anymore.
Despite being dizzy, Lady Gaga is still enjoying the music on the dance floor and is curious about what's happening around her.
Keep it cool, what's the name of this club? I can't remember but it's alright, alright.
Even though she's a bit disoriented, Lady Gaga is trying to stay calm and is uncertain about the name of the club, but it doesn't bother her much.
Just dance, gonna be okay. Da da doo doo just dance spin that record babe. Da-da-doo-doo just dance, gonna be okay. Duh-duh-duh dance, dance, dance, just dance.
Lady Gaga reassures herself that everything will be fine as long as she keeps dancing, and sings about how great the music is.
Wish I could shut my playboy mouth. How'd I turn my shirt inside out? Inside out right. Control your poison babe. Roses have thorns they say. And we're all gettin' hosed tonight.
Lady Gaga regrets being flirty and possibly getting more drunk than she intended. She compares the effect of alcohol to that of thorns on roses and implies that everyone is getting through the night with alcohol.
When I come through on the dance floor checkin' out that catalog. Can't believe my eyes so many women without a flaw. And I ain't gonna give it up, steady tryin' to pick it up like the car. I'm a hit it, I'm a hit it and flex until the 'till done until tomorrow yeah.
Colby O'Donis sings about scanning the dance yard for someone he finds attractive and being impressed with the beauty of the women he sees. He then suggests that he will keep trying until he is successful, even if it takes all night.
Shawty, I can see that you got so much energy. The way you twirling up them hips round and round. There's no reason, I know why you can't leave here with me. In the meantime, stand, let me watch you break it down and dance.
Colby O'Donis is impressed by the energy of one particular girl and expresses interest in spending the night with her. In the meantime, he watches and enjoys her dancing.
Half psychotic sick-hypnotic. Got my blueprint it's symphonic. Half psychotic sick-hypnotic. Got my blueprint electronic.
Lady Gaga describes the way she's feeling as crazy, hypnotic and electronic, which is emphasised by the beat of the music.
Go, use your muscle carve it out work it, hustle. (I got it, just stay close enough to get it). Don't slow, drive it, clean it Lysol, bleed it. Spend the last dough (I got it) on your Pocko (I got it).
Lady Gaga encourages everyone to use their strength and energy to dance, sing that she has the musical skill needed to ensure that they enjoy doing it. She emphasizes the need to not slow down, dance and enjoy oneself, and spend all of one's money on the things they love like Pocky.
Just dance, gonna be okayay. Da-da-doo-doo just dance, spin that record babe. Da-da-doo-doo just dance, gonna be okay. Da-da-doo-doo just dance, spin that record babe. Da-da-doo-doo just dance, gonna be okay. Duh-duh-duh dance, dance, dance, just dance.
Lady Gaga repeats the chorus, continuing to reassure herself that everything will be okay through the power of music, even though things may be a little wild and crazy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALIAUNE THIAM, NADIR KHAYAT, STEFANI GERMANOTTA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@onlyme1875
When Bluetooth was more important than wifi.
@hakuna_2510
True
@DoratTheKiller
I remember it
@jpdgp
My childhood was receiving her songs via bluetooth
@TheDennys21
Yo dude, bluetooth me that song! 😂
@Will-jn8vq
Frrr !!!
@abisaigilbert6883
Remember when Gaga, Katy, Ke$ha, Beyoncé, Britney and Rihanna ruled pop music? The nostalgia
@emilianoceja3982
Im generation z and my favorite singers are gaga, perry,madonna,melanie martinez and ariana grande
@Mariam-kr7eq
Omg that was a good time when twilight was popular on online games and everyone would dress up as gaga on stardoll 😂😂
@pauloandre2273
@Chico Sebastian the masterpiece!! ICONIC