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The Safety Dance
Men Without Hats Lyrics


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We can dance if we want to
We can leave your friends behind
'Cause your friends don't dance
And if they don't dance
Well, they're no friends of mine

Say, we can go where we want to
A place where they will never find
And we can act like we come
From out of this world
Leave the real one far behind

And we can dance
Or sing

We can go when we want to
Night is young and so am I
And we can dress real neat
From our hats to our feet
And surprise 'em with the victory cry

Say, we can act if we want to
If we don't, nobody will
And you can act real rude and totally removed
And I can act like an imbecile

And say, we can dance, we can dance
Everything's out of control
We can dance, we can dance
They're doing it from pole to pole
We can dance, we can dance
Everybody look at your hands
We can dance, we can dance
Everybody's taking the chance
Safety dance
Oh well, the safety dance
Ah yes, the safety dance

We can dance if we want to
We've got all your life and mine
As long as we abuse it, never gonna lose it
Everything'll work out right

I say, we can dance if we want to
We can leave your friends behind
Because your friends don't dance
And if they don't dance
Well, they're no friends of mine

I say, we can dance, we can dance
Everything's out of control
We can dance, we can dance
We're doing it from pole to pole
We can dance, we can dance
Everybody look at your hands
We can dance, we can dance
Everybody's taking the chance

Oh well, the safety dance
Ah yes, the safety dance
Oh well, the safety dance
Oh well, the safety dance
Oh yes, the safety dance
Oh, the safety dance, yeah
Well, it's the safety dance
It's the safety dance
Well, it's the safety dance
Well, it's the safety dance
Oh, it's the safety dance
Oh, it's the safety dance

Overall Meaning

Men Without Hats' "Safety Dance" is a catchy and upbeat song that encourages individuals to let loose and dance freely. The chorus, "We can dance if we want to, we can leave your friends behind," suggests that people should not hold back or be afraid to dance. The lyrics highlight the idea that dancing can be a liberating experience and can allow individuals to break free from social constraints. The song encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and not be afraid to express themselves through dance.


The lyrics also suggest that the "safety dance" is a metaphorical way of escaping society's rules and expectations. By dancing, people can create their own world, separate from the real world, where they can act as they please. The lyrics "And we can act like we come from out of this world, leave the real one far behind" demonstrate this idea. The "safety dance" is a way of creating a safe space where people can let loose, be themselves, and dance their hearts out.


Overall, "Safety Dance" encourages individuals to be confident in themselves and not let societal norms limit their freedom of expression. The song's catchy beat and upbeat melody make it a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by people of all ages.


Line by Line Meaning

We can dance if we want to
We have the freedom to dance if we desire


We can leave your friends behind
We do not have to stay with those who do not share our interests


'Cause your friends don't dance
Our friends who do not dance are not compatible with us


And if they don't dance
If our friends do not dance, they are not worth our time


Well, they're no friends of mine
Those who do not dance are not true friends


Say, we can go where we want to
We have the freedom to go where we desire


A place where they will never find
We can go to a location where others cannot find us


And we can act like we come
We can pretend as if we are from another planet


From out of this world
From a world that is not this one


Leave the real one far behind
We can leave the reality behind and be whoever we want to be


And we can dance
We have the freedom to dance


Or sing
We have the freedom to sing


We can go when we want to
We have the freedom to leave whenever we desire


Night is young and so am I
We have plenty of time to do what we want


And we can dress real neat
We can dress in a way that makes us happy


From our hats to our feet
We can dress up completely


And surprise 'em with the victory cry
We can surprise others with our dance moves


Say, we can act if we want to
We have the freedom to act however we want


If we don't, nobody will
If we do not act, then nobody will act for us


And you can act real rude and totally removed
We can act rudely and without care for others


And I can act like an imbecile
We can act silly and foolish if we want to


And say, we can dance, we can dance
We can express our freedom to dance


Everything's out of control
The situation is wild and chaotic


They're doing it from pole to pole
Others are also expressing their freedom to dance


Everybody look at your hands
Pay attention to the moment and enjoy it


Everybody's taking the chance
Everyone is taking the opportunity to have fun


Safety dance
A dance that is safe and enjoyable


Oh well, the safety dance
Ah yes, the safety dance


Ah yes, the safety dance
The safety dance is a great experience


We've got all your life and mine
We have our own lives to live


As long as we abuse it, never gonna lose it
As long as we use time wisely, we will never run out of it


Everything'll work out right
Everything will fall into place


I say, we can dance if we want to
We have the freedom to dance if we desire


Because your friends don't dance
Our friends who do not dance are not compatible with us


We're doing it from pole to pole
We are expressing our freedom to dance wherever we go


Oh, the safety dance, yeah
The safety dance is a great experience


Well, it's the safety dance
The safety dance is a fun and enjoyable experience


It's the safety dance
The safety dance is a dance that is safe and enjoyable




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ivan Doroschuk

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Comments from YouTube:

@affleberryfondue5288

I don't care what anyone says, I seriously don't see how anyone could not love this song. It's a thing of greatness.

@davehimlin2374

Well I despise it...and heres why..garbage music, garbage lyrics, garbage vocals.

@clintoncorriveau5515

I know and I love this song too.

@mjt1517

Anyone who doesn't like this song is no friend of mine.

@susan3200

Ikr, I like this song too. It's catchy and for some of us, if we make work fun... it is easier and better

@fredbannon

Dumb

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@joshua9480

This is how i picture the people of ireland and scottland going about everyday life

@SunBunz

+chub'ntuck I wanna live there, dammit. lol

@wulfgar88-10

I would live there :D

@SunBunz

AEthul Wulf
Because we could dance if we wanted to!

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