Dancing On the Ceiling
Lionel Richie(라이오넬 리치) Lyrics
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Something's going on that's not quite clear
Somebody turn on the lights
We're gonna have a party
It's starting tonight
Oh, what a feeling
When we're dancing on the ceiling
When we're dancing on the ceiling
The room is hot and that's good
Some of my friends came by from the neighborhood
The people startin' a climb the walls
Ooh it looks like everybody is having a ball
Oh, what a feeling
When we're dancing on the ceiling
Oh, what a feeling
When we're dancing on the ceiling
Oh, what a feeling
When we're dancing on the ceiling
Oh, what a feeling
When we're dancing on the ceiling
Come on!
Everybody start to lose control
When the music is right
If you see somebody hangin' around
Don't get uptight
The only thing we want to do tonight
Is go 'round and 'round
And turn upside down
Come on! Let's get down!
So come on! Let's get loose
Don't hold back
'Cause ain't no use
Hard to keep your feet on the ground
'Cause when we like to party
We only want to get down
Oh, what a feeling
When we're dancing on the ceiling
Oh, what a feeling
When we're dancing on the ceiling
Oh, what a feeling
When we're dancing on the ceiling
Oh, what a feeling
When we're dancing on the ceiling
Say what?
Can't stop now
Just getting started
Everybody clap your hands
Come on
Everybody let's dance
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Oh, what a feeling
When we're dancing on the ceiling
Oh, what a feeling
When we're dancing on the ceiling
Oh, what a feeling
When we're dancing on the ceiling baby baby
We gonna dance all night
The lyrics to Lionel Richie and The Commodores' song, Dancing On The Ceiling, describe a scene where people are gathered for a party and are having a great time. The singer is excited about the feeling in the room and how the music is making everyone come alive. He describes how people are climbing the walls and dancing on the ceiling, indicating that the party-goers are so enthused that they even appear to be defying gravity. The singer encourages everyone to let loose and have fun, and he cannot contain his own excitement, exclaiming "oh, what a feeling" multiple times throughout the song.
One interpretation of these lyrics is that they are a celebration of the transcendental power of music to create a shared experience that can lift people out of their everyday lives and into a heightened state of joy and communal energy. By describing the party-goers as "climbing the walls" and "dancing on the ceiling," Lionel Richie suggests that music has the power to transform the way we experience our bodies and the physical world around us. The song invites us to join in this transformation by letting go of our inhibitions and allowing ourselves to be carried away by the music and the energy of the crowd.
Overall, Dancing On The Ceiling is a celebration of dance, music, and the experiences that we share with others when we come together to celebrate life. It is a song that invites us to let go of our worries and embrace the present moment with all of its possibilities and joy.
Line by Line Meaning
What is happening here
There's something unknown that's taking place
Something's going on that's not quite clear
Something is happening but it's not clear what it is
Somebody turn on the lights
Let's light up the room
We're gonna have a party
There's going to be a celebration
It's starting tonight
The party is starting tonight
Oh, what a feeling
There's a great feeling or sensation
When we're dancing on the ceiling
When we're dancing in a really fun, exciting way
The room is hot and that's good
The atmosphere in the room is lively and enjoyable
Some of my friends came by from the neighborhood
Some friends from the local area have joined us
The people startin' a climb the walls
Everyone is starting to dance and move around a lot
Ooh it looks like everybody is having a ball
It appears that everyone is having a great time
Come on!
Let's keep the energy going!
Everybody start to lose control
Everyone is starting to become more carefree and less inhibited
When the music is right
The music is a crucial factor in creating a fun atmosphere
If you see somebody hangin' around
If you see someone not dancing, don't worry about it
Don't get uptight
Don't get anxious or annoyed
The only thing we want to do tonight
The only goal for tonight is to dance and have fun
Is go 'round and 'round
Keep dancing and enjoying ourselves
And turn upside down
Feel free to move in any direction
So come on! Let's get loose
Loosen up and enjoy ourselves
Don't hold back
Don't be afraid to let go and have fun
'Cause ain't no use
There's no point in holding back or being timid
Hard to keep your feet on the ground
It's difficult to keep a sense of reality and practicality in this fun atmosphere
Cause when we like to party
We love to let loose and have a good time
We only want to get down
All we want to do is dance and have fun
Say what?
What did you say?
Can't stop now
The momentum and energy can't be stopped
Just getting started
The party is just beginning and there's more to come
Everybody clap your hands
Encouraging everyone to clap along with the beat
Oh, what a feeling
The good feeling or sensation is back
When we're dancing on the ceiling baby baby
Having the best time while dancing like crazy
We gonna dance all night
We're going to dance and have fun until morning
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LIONEL B. JR. RICHIE, MICHAEL HENRY JR. FRENCHIK, CARLOS MANUEL RIOS
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Panto Anticomunista y el queso fresco 🧀
LYRICS (YEAR 1986):
What is happening here?
Something is going on
That's not quite clear
Somebody turn on the light
We're gonna have a party
It's starting tonight
Oh, what a feeling!
When we're dancing on the ceiling
The room is hot...that's good
some of my friends came
By from the neighbourhood
People were starting
To climb the walls
Ooh, it looks like everbody
Is having a ball
Everybody starts to lose control
When the music is right
If you see somebody hanging around
Don't get upright
The only thing we wanna do tonight
Is go round and round
and turn upside down
Come on, let's get down
So come on, let's get loose
Don't hold back
Because it ain't no use
Hard to keep your feet on the ground
Because when we like to ball it
We only want to get down
what? You say what?
It's love now...
Just get started
Everybody clap your hands, come on
Everybody have sense...
David Wright
This is an ABSOLUTE feel good song. It brings the childhood out of you. And I'm feeling it.
Kris HEALTHCARE: AI
Yes, it's very happy and motivational song. I'm a 90's kid but I do remember the late 80's growing up. I'm just wondering how they did the walking on the ceiling effect??
Shaun Spurlock
I totally agree with this statement 🤘😎❤
Terry Movold
Me too! And the videography was ahead of its time. I bought it on VHS when it 1st came out. Not that I'm OLD or anything 😉 At least in spirit!
Antoniana Nascimento
Aí sim é música 😍🌹😎
Lisa McBride
I was in my 20's in the 80's! Great time to be legal! ❤ now I'm just an old lady looking for nostalgia! But I sure can still rock! I will till I die! Dancing on the ceiling all the way!
Stewart Snape
Super songs , Super videos, Super 80s
Aimee Leonard
Oh what a feeling , dancing 🎶 on the ceiling 👍👌❤💜💙💯💃
Hermosa_rosa_blanca
❤❤❤
Game Chronicles
I was a club DJ from 1985-1995 and this was one of “those songs” we always used to fill an empty dance floor. Timeless classic.