Dancing On the Ceiling
Lionel Richie Feat Rascal Flatts Lyrics

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Woo

What is happening here
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
Oh, what a feeling
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, oh, what a feeling
When we're dancing on the ceiling
Oh, what a feeling
When we're dancing on the ceiling

Come on
Woo
Alright

Everybody starts to lose control
When the music is right
If you see somebody hangin' around
Don't get uptight
The only thing we wanna do tonight
Is go 'round and 'round
And turn upside down
Come on, let's get down

(Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)

So come on, let's get loose
Don't hold back 'cause it ain't no use
Hard to keep your feet on the ground
'Cause when we like to party
We only wanna 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, baby
When we're dancing on the ceiling
Oh, what a feeling
When we're dancing on the ceiling, whoa

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
Oh, what a feeling
When we're dancing on the ceiling

Oh, what a feeling

Overall Meaning

The song Dancing on the Ceiling by Lionel Richie is an upbeat and lively tune that celebrates the joy of dancing with friends. The lyrics depict a party where the energy is high and everyone is having a great time, which is reflected in the catchy melody and rhythm of the song. The opening lines of "Woo, what is happening here? Something's going on that's not quite clear," suggest a sense of mystery and spontaneity, which adds to the excitement of the party. The singer then urges someone to turn on the lights so that the fun can truly begin. The chorus "Oh, what a feeling when we're dancing on the ceiling," expresses the euphoria of dancing in a room so full of energy that it feels like the whole room is upside down.

The lyrics go on to describe the heat of the room and the presence of the singer's friends from the neighborhood. People are climbing up the walls, and everyone is having a good time. The beat of the song matches this energy, prompting the listener to tap their feet and get up and dance. The lines "Hard to keep your feet on the ground 'cause when we like to party we only wanna get down," reinforce this message and suggest that when the music is good, it's impossible to hold back.

Overall, Lionel Richie's Dancing on the Ceiling is a celebration of dance parties, energy, and letting loose with friends. The spirited lyrics and melody make it a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by music lovers of all ages.

Line by Line Meaning

What is happening here
Something is going on, but we're not sure what it is.

Something's going on that's not quite clear
There's something happening that's unclear or undefined at the moment.

Somebody turn on the lights
We need some light in here to see what's going on.

We're gonna have a party
We're going to have a fun and lively gathering.

It's starting tonight
The party is going to begin tonight.

Oh, what a feeling
This is an expression of strong emotion in response to the situation at hand.

When we're dancing on the ceiling
When we are in a state of pure joy, excitement, and exuberance.

The room is hot and that's good
The atmosphere in the room is lively and warm, which is conducive to having a good time.

Some of my friends came by from the neighborhood
Some friends who live nearby have stopped by to join the party.

The people startin' a climb the walls
People are getting excited and energetic, and starting to become a bit chaotic in their behaviour.

Ooh, it looks like everybody is having a ball
Everyone seems to be having a lot of fun and enjoying themselves immensely.

Come on
Encouragement to join in the celebration and have a good time.

Everybody starts to lose control
People are getting caught up in the moment, feeling uninhibited and free.

When the music is right
The right song can transform the atmosphere and get people into a state of pure enjoyment.

If you see somebody hangin' around
Don't judge or criticize someone who may not be dancing - they may still be having fun in their own way.

Don't get uptight
Relax and enjoy the moment, don't let anything ruin your experience.

The only thing we wanna do tonight
Everyone is focused on having a good time and nothing else matters in this moment and time.

Is go 'round and 'round
Keep dancing and having fun in a carefree way.

And turn upside down
Just like the excitement, we need to turn the routine upside down and have fun.

So come on, let's get loose
Relax, have fun and enjoy the moment.

Don't hold back 'cause it ain't no use
There's no reason to keep yourself from enjoying this time and having fun.

Hard to keep your feet on the ground
It's challenging to stay grounded and not get too caught up in the excitement of the moment.

When we like to party
We enjoy partying and having a good time without any restraint.

Oh, what a feeling, baby
A feeling of pure pleasure and enjoyment, without any hesitation or suffering.

Say what?
A phrase to express disbelief or shock at what is occurring or being said.

Can't stop now
We're too caught up in the moment to even consider stopping the fun.

Just getting started
This is just the beginning of the fun that is to be had.

Everybody, clap your hands
Let's take a moment and joyfully praise this moment with applause.

Everybody, let's dance
The encouragement that the entire group should have fun and dance together.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lionel B. Jr. Richie, Michael Henry Jr. Frenchik, Carlos Manuel Rios

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