Get on the Floor
Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Ah, on the floor and dance
So get on the floor
And dance with me (dance with me)
I love the way you shake your thing
Especially (especially)
There's a chance for dancin'
All night long
There's a chance for groovin'
And it will be soothin'
With a song
Then why don't you just dance across the floor?
'Cause there's a chance for chances
And the chance is choosin'
And I sure would like just to groove with you
So get on the floor, woo (get on the floor and)
And dance with me
I love the way you shake your thing (on the floor and)
Especially (woo)
So get on the floor, woo (get on the floor and)
And dance with me
I love the way you shake that thing, girl (on the floor and)
Especially
No need for rejection
Determined to be
Gonna groove, gonna move ya
Gonna say things to you
Just wait and see
Then why don't you just dance across the floor?
'Cause there's a chance for choices
And it's you I'm choosin'
And I sure would like just to groove with you
So get on the floor, woo (get on the floor and)
And dance with me
I love the way you shake your thing (on the floor and)
Especially
So get on the floor (get on the floor and)
And dance with me
I love the way you shake that thing, girl (on the floor and)
Especially
Get up, won't you go'n get down
Shake your body, won't you go'n get down
Get up, won't you go'n get down
Shake your body, won't you go'n get down
Get up, won't you go'n get down
Shake your body, won't you go'n get down
Won't you go'n get down, won't you go'n get down
Won't you go'n get down, oww
Won't you go'n get down
Shake your body, won't you go'n get down
Get up, won't you go'n get down
Shake your body, won't you go'n get down
Get up, won't you go'n get down
Shake your body, won't you go'n get down
Won't you go'n get down, won't you go'n get down
Won't you go'n get (woo)
So get on the floor, haha, woo
And dance with me
I love the way you shake that thing, girl
Especially (hold up)
So get on the floor
And dance with me
I love the way you shake that thing, girl
Especially (woo)
Get up, won't you go'n get down
Shake your body, won't you go'n get down
Get up, won't you go'n get down (dance with me)
Shake your body, won't you go'n get down
Get up, won't you go'n get down
Shake your body, won't you go'n get down (especially)
The lyrics to Michael Jackson's song Get on the Floor are a straightforward call to action to get up and dance. Jackson invites a woman to join him on the dance floor, admiring the way she moves and promising a night of fun and grooving to the music. He encourages her to let go of any hesitation or doubt and just embrace the moment, enjoying the freedom that dance can bring. Jackson emphasizes the connection that can be made through dance, expressing his desire to groove with her and his determination to make it happen. The lyrics are simple, but they capture the spirit of the song's upbeat and energetic melody, urging listeners to unleash their inner dancer and get down to the music.
One interpretation of the lyrics could be that dance is a symbol of freedom and joy, a way to connect with others and express oneself without inhibition. The invitation to dance is an invitation to join in this celebration of life, to let go of worries or concerns and just move with the rhythm. Jackson's encouragement to dance "all night long" suggests a desire to prolong this feeling of liberation and happiness, to savor the moment and make memories.
A second interpretation could be that the dance floor is a place of romance and flirtation, where people can connect and potentially find a romantic partner. Jackson's admiration of the woman's dancing could be seen as a form of flattery, perhaps even a way of expressing his attraction to her. The lyrics could be read as a seduction, with Jackson using his charm and smooth moves to lure the woman onto the dance floor and into his arms.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah get on the floor and dance
Come on, let's go dance together on the dancefloor
So get on the floor
I am inviting you to join me on the dancefloor
And dance with me
Let's dance together
I love the way you shake your thing
You have an amazing dance style and I love the way you move
Especially
I am particularly fond of your dancing
There's a chance for dancin'
There is an opportunity for us to dance all night long
All night long
We can dance for hours
There's a chance for groovin'
We have a chance to groove and enjoy ourselves
And it will be soothing
Dancing will be comforting and relaxing
With a song
We can dance to the music and enjoy ourselves
Then why don't you just
I am encouraging you to try something new
Dance across the floor
Move your body across the dancefloor
'Cause there's a chance for chances
We have a chance to take chances and try new things
And the chance is choosin'
We have the opportunity to choose what we want to do
And I sure would like just to groove with you
I would love to dance with you and enjoy ourselves
No need for rejection
We should not be afraid of trying new things and being rejected
Determined to be
I am confident and resolute in my decision to dance with you
Gonna groove gonna move ya
I am going to make you groove and move your body with me
Gonna say things to ya
I am going to encourage you and say positive things to make you feel confident
Just wait and see
You will see how much fun we can have on the dancefloor
Get up won't you g'on down
Stand up and come dance with me
Shake your body won't you g'on get down
Move your body and dance with me
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael Jackson, Louis E. Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@archilarjevanidze
The bassline is crazy
@arvindkumarpareek3447
Louis rocks !!!!!
@geraldjohnson3216
Insane mybrother
@GangrelDj
XD
@HipHop226
Word up
@1einszweidrei
Louis Johnson
@user-tv9we6bh8l
Am I the only one that gets an overload of happiness from his laugh and this song? You can hear how happy he was while singing. This song is a masterpiece. It takes you to an entirely different universe.
@galexcell3468
This was his first solo album and He just got out of his fatherโs grasp, I guess he actually felt free for the first time in his life and he had a chance to spread wings and fly off.
@silverlily2389
True, he sounds so happy and free here not to mention the sick sick, bass line ๐๐๐
@ladygrinningsoul357
Te amo Killua ๐