dance
MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS feat ANDERSON PAAK & IDRIS ELBA Lyrics

I challenge you to a dance off
I propose a challenge to compete with you in a dance.

Hands off, no trash talk, no back walk
There will be no physical contact, insulting language, or retreating allowed during this competition.

On the black top, just me, you, that's all
We will dance on this spot outside together, no one else involved.

No cat calls, no tag teams, no mascots
Other people will not distract or participate in this challenge.

Right now, dance off
Let us begin dancing now.

Get down the floor
Move your body onto the ground.

Get down the, get down the floor, go
Move your body onto the ground right now, do not hesitate.

Get down the floor, do it
Get onto the ground with your body.

Come on and get down the floor, go
I am encouraging you to get onto the ground.

I grab my ankle and pull it up
I lift my leg up by holding my ankle.

And do that thing where I move my butt
I perform a specific dance move that involves moving my buttocks.

I got the juice, mother, okay don't use it up
I am very skilled and talented at dancing, please do not try to match my skills.

I say woo there it is, then loosen my tux
I shout enthusiastically, then loosen my formal attire.

Then I shimmy, shimmy, shimmy, shimmy, shimmy, to the left
I move my body back and forth rapidly to the left.

Shimmy, shimmy, shimmy, shimmy, shimmy, to the right
I move my body back and forth rapidly to the right.

Gimme, gimme, gimme, everything that you got
Show me your best moves, don't hold back.

Dance off motherfucker, do the damn thing right
Let's dance to the best of your ability right now.

She got loose elbows and a big ol' neck
The female dancer I am watching has loose joints and a large neck.

I like a big boned girl who could work up a sweat
I enjoy watching a larger woman who is able to dance energetically.

I rock shelltoes and a turtleneck
I am wearing a particular type of shoe and a specific style of shirt.

She just wanna talk, I said, "I ain't TED"
The female dancer wants to engage in conversation, but I decline as I am primarily focused on the dance competition.

Your grandma, that's a bad mama jama
Your grandmother is an impressive and skilled dancer.

She doing the banana, grabbing my trunk like a hammock
She is performing a particular dance move and accidentally touches my lower body.

Mmm, she like the funk, god dammit, she can handle it
She is skilled at dancing to this kind of music and enjoys it.

She tugging my dick, I'm feeling a little bit inadequate
She touched my lower body again and made me feel uncomfortable.

Your grandpa got a cock like a ham hock
Your grandfather's genitalia is large.

Hella old, hella long, looking like Matlock
Your grandfather is very old and his genitalia looks like that of a television character.

Damn dog, I don't even wanna have a standoff
This situation is making me uncomfortable and I do not want to engage in a confrontation.

He drunk talkin' 'bout he 'bout to take his pants off
Your grandfather is intoxicated and expressing his intention to remove his pants.

(Dance off)
The dance competition continues.

The hater with the macarena
There is a person here who dislikes the Macarena dance.

I can roger ride but in my office space
I am capable of performing a particular dance, however it is not suitable for this location.

If you watch my pace looks like I'm concentrated
If you observe my movements, it appears that I am very focused on my dancing.

Or constipated when I walk this way
It may also appear as if I am experiencing difficulty with my bowel movements.

Rewind
The music track temporarily rewinds.

Go, go, go, go
The music resumes and urges us to continue dancing.

I sneak up behind you like a panther
I approach you stealthily, comparing myself to a panther.

Who ordered the private dancer?
Who requested this private dance performance?

Can I get an amen from the pastor?
May I have an expression of approval from the religious leader?

Pulled the OD want a back rub
I used a particular type of drug and now require a massage.

You must heard like Grey Poupon
You must have heard about me and my reputation.

Swag on tap like Sabian
I have an abundance of swagger and confidence.

Jump on the tablecloth, fake a fall
I jump onto the table and pretend to fall off of it.

Pretend to break my arm then I'm breaking you off
I pretend to hurt myself and then use the opportunity to dance impressively to show you up.

Blat! Please don't tell my baby he's mine
I am going to dance very well, please don't let my significant other know.

I wanna dance all night 'til the break of dawn
I feel motivated to dance continuously until the sun rises.

I wanna sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat 'til your make-up's gone
I really want to work hard physically and dance until you are no longer wearing any make-up.

Baby girl, you looking like a champion
I must commend you, you look like a particularly skilled and successful dancer.

Hey you, you bad, get up out of your chair
I am addressing someone who I believe is talented and urging them to come dance.

Paid twenty bucks to get in this club, put your cellphone down you square
You paid to enter this establishment, stop using your phone and start dancing.

I be going in, I can't help it, I got bruises on my pelvis
I am really into the music and can't control my movements, resulting in physical damage to my body.

Ladies, fellas, don't drunk dial your ex's
Please do not make regrettable decisions by contacting your past romantic partners while under the influence of alcohol.

Hello bouncer, I have a job for you
I have a task that I would like the bouncer to help me with.

While I'm dancing, watch my shoes
Please pay attention to my shoes while I am dancing, they are a key part of my performance.

Tonight is he night that we rendezvous
This evening is when we will meet and dance together.

Sweat a fountain of youth, bust a move
Sweating profusely while dancing makes me feel as if I am young again. Let's dance.

Fringe jacket, pants of leather
I am wearing a particular style of jacket and pants.

Tanktop, spandex and pleather
I am wearing a tank top, spandex, and pleather material.

Been a stressful week, I got a lot of pressure
This has been a high pressure and stressful week for me.

You have a lot of great moves but mine are better
You have demonstrated some impressive dance moves, but mine are even superior.

Oh Lord, I can't sit down
I am so energized by the dancing that I cannot even sit.

Better hold my phone, I'm going for the crown, good God
I need to secure my phone because I am determined to win this competition.

But I'm confident this is my town
I am confident in my dance abilities and feel as if I belong in this particular location.

Better hope my feet don't fail me now, good God
I am feeling a lot of pressure and hoping that I do not make any mistakes with my dancing.