Dance In The Midnight
Marc Bolan Lyrics


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Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight
Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight.

Gonna take a chance on this dance
Dance in the midnight, oh yeah.

Come to my Cadilac, goin' to my Cadilac
Come to my Cadilac, goin' to my Cadilac.

Gonna take a chance on this dance
Come to my Cadilac, oh yeah.

Gonna take a chance
Gonna make this dance in my Cadilac.

Gonna take a chance
Gonna make this dance in my Cadilac.

In my Cadilac, oh.

Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight
Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight.

Wanna take a chance, I want this dance.





Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight
Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Dance in the Midnight" by Marc Bolan are a celebration of living in the moment and taking chances. The repeated refrain of "dance in the midnight" encourages the listener to embrace the freedom and excitement of dancing under the stars. The offer to come to Bolan's Cadillac is an invitation to join him in this carefree and spontaneous experience.


The repeated phrase "gonna take a chance on this dance" emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities and embracing risks. The line "wanna take a chance, I want this dance" demonstrates Bolan's enthusiasm and willingness to live life to the fullest. The overall message of the song is to enjoy life and live without regret.


Line by Line Meaning

Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight
Repeating the line to emphasize the significance of dancing in the midnight


Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight
Repeating the line to emphasize the significance of dancing in the midnight


Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight
Repeating the line to emphasize the significance of dancing in the midnight


Gonna take a chance on this dance
Willingness to take a risk on this dance


Dance in the midnight, oh yeah
Expressing excitement for dancing in the midnight


Come to my Cadilac, goin' to my Cadilac
Inviting someone to go to the singer's Cadillac


Come to my Cadilac, goin' to my Cadilac
Inviting someone to go to the singer's Cadillac


Gonna take a chance on this dance
Willingness to take a risk on this dance


Come to my Cadilac, oh yeah
Expressing excitement for going to the artist's Cadillac


Gonna take a chance
Willingness to take a risk


Gonna make this dance in my Cadilac
Confidence in making this dance happen in the Cadillac


Gonna take a chance
Willingness to take a risk


Gonna make this dance in my Cadilac
Confidence in making this dance happen in the Cadillac


In my Cadilac, oh
The singer wants the dance to happen in their Cadillac


Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight
Repeating the line to emphasize the significance of dancing in the midnight


Dance in the midnight, dance in the midnight
Repeating the line to emphasize the significance of dancing in the midnight


Wanna take a chance, I want this dance
Desire to take a risk and dance in the midnight with someone




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Comments from YouTube:

michael foley

I love this song it makes your heart burst with the rays of thousand suns miss him so much😭💕

MOJOPIN1960

Always loved this great song !!! Marc will live forever !

Zinc Alloy

Never got how this never appeared anywhere - a real missed opportunity - would have been a crackin’ single to accompany Zinc Alloy 🎸🎸🎸

Mia L. Bergman

Glam up your life! T. Rex is awesome!

Slicker Bill

No one like Bolan. ....R I P! Great video , thanks

ONE_ HOT_EGG

Thank you, fantastic song & great pics
to go with it. :)

Birgit Calwell

Love this song Marc is so. hot and sexy
He will always live in my heart
Thanks for this video and the many others to enjoy.

marcbolanfan3

lovely , tanx so much!

Sabine Gumprecht

🌹🙏

Bluemoonofmemphis

WoW!!! Awesome Video Sweetheart! All The Cosmic Stars***** to you and My Big Fave! Love and Hugs Phil x

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