Dance Monkey
Moonshine Avenue Lyrics
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Take your hand, my dear, and place them both in mine
You know you stopped me dead while I was passing by
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time
Ooh I see you, see you, see you every time
And oh my I, I, I like your style
You, you make me, make me, make me wanna cry
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me, oh, oh, oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me, ay, ay, ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
I said oh my god I see you walking by
Take my hands, my dear, and look me in my eyes
Just like a monkey I've been dancing my whole life
But you just beg to see me dance just one more time
Ooh I see you, see you, see you every time
And oh my I, I like your style
You, you make me, make me, make me wanna cry
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time
So they say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me, oh, oh, oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me, ay, ay, ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
They say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me, ay, ay, ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
Ooh
Woah-oh, woah-oh, oh
Ooh
Ah ah, ah
They say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me, oh, oh, oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me, ay, ay, ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
They say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me, ay, ay, ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
All again
The lyrics of Moonshine Avenue's song "Dance Monkey" depicts a person who is captivated by another's presence and dance moves. The song's protagonist is begging the subject of his interest to perform another dance, highlighting the desire to be close to them once again. The lyrics become more intense as they progress, with the singer admitting to crying because of their interest's touch and style.
The repeated phrase "they say" creates a sense of distance between the singer and the subject of their interest. It is as if the singer has heard about the other's incredible dancing ability and became mesmerized by it. The lyrics also create a sense of longing and the desire to be near the person who has captured the singer's attention. The "just one more time" plea is a reflection of this desire to be in their presence once again.
Interestingly, despite the seemingly romantic vibes that the song emits, the writer of the song, Toni Watson (also known as Tones and I), has mentioned that the true inspiration behind the song was the experience of being a street performer and trying to capture the attention of those walking by. The song, in essence, is a reflection of the energetic and captivating appeal of street performances.
Line by Line Meaning
They say oh my god I see the way you shine
People admire your radiance and they express it by saying “Oh my God”
Take your hand, my dear, and place them both in mine
I want to hold your hands and be close to you
You know you stopped me dead while I was passing by
You caught my attention so much that I couldn't move anymore
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time
I am deeply fascinated by your dance and I plead with you to do it again
Ooh I see you, see you, see you every time
I never get tired of looking at you because you mesmerize me
And oh my I, I, I like your style
I love the way you move and express yourself through dance
You, you make me, make me, make me wanna cry
Your dance moves touch my soul and emotions deeply
So they say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me, oh, oh, oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
People want to see you dance because they have never seen anyone dance like you before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me, ay, ay, ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
People want you to move and perform for them, and they will ask for more when you are done
I said oh my god I see you walking by
Take my hands, my dear, and look me in my eyes
I am amazed by your presence and I want to be with you
Just like a monkey I've been dancing my whole life
But you just beg to see me dance just one more time
I have been dancing my whole life just like a monkey, but you inspire me to dance more and more
Woah-oh, woah-oh, oh
Ooh
Ah ah, ah
These are sounds expressing emotions and excitement from witnessing a great dance performance
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
All again
I will request you to dance again and again because I can't get enough of your performance
Lyrics © DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Toni Watson
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