Dance
Motörhead猀 Lyrics


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If you want to feel good
If you want to feel alright
If you want to shake your stuff
Get some rock 'n' roll tonight

Dance, 'til your shoes are hot
Dance, 'til your nerves are shot
Dance, give it all you got
Dance, dance, ready or not

If you want to shake it up
If you want to feel so cool
Get down with them girls
Get down you dancing fool

Dance, 'til your bones are tired
Dance, 'til you feel inspired
Dance, get your hormones fired
Dance, dance, we're dancing wired

You're jiving feeling right
You're diving in the crowd
You're dancing 'til you drop
Rock 'n' roll music good and loud

Dance, you liked your score
Dance, what you're looking for




Dance, if you're rich or poor
Dance, dance, can't take no more

Overall Meaning

Motörhead's song Dance is a straightforward rock and roll dance tune that aims at encouraging the listener to let loose and dance to rock music. The lyrics suggest that if one wants to feel good and shake their stuff, they should get some rock and roll tonight. Throughout the song, the listener is encouraged to dance until they can dance no more. The lyrics use various metaphors to convey this message, such as "dance until your shoes are hot," "dance until your nerves are shot," and "dance until your bones are tired."


The song also acknowledges the power of rock and roll to bring people together, breaking down social and economic barriers. The lyrics suggest that anyone can dance and enjoy rock and roll, whether they are rich or poor. The song encourages the listener to let loose and enjoy the music, regardless of what anyone else might think or say about their dancing. The song's upbeat tempo and repetitive chorus make it a perfect dance track, and it is one of the most popular tracks from the band.


Line by Line Meaning

If you want to feel good
If you want to experience happiness


If you want to feel alright
If you want to experience contentment


If you want to shake your stuff
If you want to move your body to music


Get some rock 'n' roll tonight
Listen to rock and roll music tonight


Dance, 'til your shoes are hot
Keep dancing until your shoes get heated from friction


Dance, 'til your nerves are shot
Keep dancing until your nervous system gets exhausted


Dance, give it all you got
Dance with all your might


Dance, dance, ready or not
Dance in any situation, be prepared or not


If you want to shake it up
If you want to bring excitement


If you want to feel so cool
If you want to feel stylish and confident


Get down with them girls
Dance with the ladies


Get down you dancing fool
Start dancing wildly


Dance, 'til your bones are tired
Dance until your bones are fatigued


Dance, 'til you feel inspired
Dance until you get creative


Dance, get your hormones fired
Dance to activate your hormones


Dance, dance, we're dancing wired
Dance with excitement and energy


You're jiving feeling right
You are grooving well


You're diving in the crowd
You are immersing with the audience


You're dancing 'til you drop
You are dancing until you get exhausted


Rock 'n' roll music good and loud
Loud rock and roll music is playing


Dance, you liked your score
Dance because you are happy with your performance


Dance, what you're looking for
Dance to find what you are seeking


Dance, if you're rich or poor
Dance whether you are wealthy or not


Dance, dance, can't take no more
Dance until you cannot continue anymore




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: ERICA MONIQUE ATKINS-CAMPBELL, TRECINA EVETTE ATKINS-CAMPBELL, WARRYN S. II CAMPBELL, WILLIE RAY NORWOOD, HOWARD SMITH, MARVIN LAWRENCE WINANS, RONALD WINANS

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