dance
Motörhead Lyrics
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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 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's 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
The lyrics to Motörhead's "Dance" are a call to action for anyone who wants to feel good and have a good time. The song encourages the listener to dance and let go of their inhibitions. Motörhead delivers this message through energetic and enthusiastic lyrics, urging the listener to dance "until your shoes are hot" and "give it all you got." The song also emphasizes the unifying power of music and dancing by encouraging people of all backgrounds to dance and enjoy themselves, regardless of their social status.
The lyrics specifically address the physical effects of dancing, as well as the emotional and mental benefits. The song suggests that dancing can improve one's mood and inspire creativity, as seen in lines like "Dance, get your hormones fired" and "Dance, 'til you feel inspired." In addition, the lyrics encourage the listener to embrace their inner "dancing fool" and let loose, even if they may feel silly or embarrassed.
Overall, "Dance" is a celebration of rock 'n' roll, dancing, and the freedom that comes with letting go and having a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want to feel good,
If you want to experience joy,
If you want to feel alright,
If you want to feel content,
If you want to shake your stuff,
If you want to dance,
Get some rock 'n' roll tonight,
Listen to rock and roll music tonight,
Dance, 'til your shoes are hot,
Dance until the soles of your shoes are warm,
Dance, 'til your nerves are shot,
Dance until your nerves are no longer able to function properly,
Dance, give it all you got,
Dance with all your energy and enthusiasm,
Dance, Dance, ready or not,
Dance, dance, whether you're prepared or not,
If you want to shake it up,
If you want to create excitement,
If you want to feel so cool,
If you want to feel amazing,
Get down with them girls,
Dance with the women,
Get down you dancing fool,
Start dancing, you dancing enthusiast,
Dance, 'til your bones are tired,
Dance until your bones are exhausted,
Dance, 'til you feel inspired,
Dance until you feel motivated,
Dance, get your hormones fired,
Dance until your hormones are stimulated,
Dance, Dance, we're dancing wired
Dance, dance, we're all connected through dancing
You're jiving feeling right,
You're feeling good and positive,
You're diving in the crowd,
You're moving around among the people,
You're dancing 'til you drop,
You're dancing until you can no longer stand,
Rock 'n' roll music's good and loud,
Rock and roll music is most enjoyable when it's played loudly,
Dance, you liked your score,
Dance, you enjoyed the experience,
Dance, what you're looking for,
Dance and find whatever you're searching for,
Dance, if you're rich or poor,
Regardless of whether you're wealthy or poor, dance,
Dance, Dance, can't take no more
Dance, dance, until you can no longer continue.
Contributed by Audrey M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@weweighem2732
such an underrated song, one of my favorites by them
@gaelbgalbar9307
Underrated? Motörhead has never been Céline Dion, ahaha!
@studiokopregepru
so true
@mark_beastpriest5539
Such a great Motorhead album. Such a great year for metal in general. 1980 was magic. Ace of Spades, Heaven and Hell, British Steel, Iron Maiden and Back in Black!
@111usul
truly big 5 heavy records
@brommendebeer
Still miss Motörhead and the famous words of Lemmy: "We are Motörhead and play rock and roll". R.I.P. mr. Lemmy Kilmister.
@olliwutzi
That's what I call ROCK 'N ROLL!
@LUR1FAX
The Ace of Spades album is all killed no filler. The title track is actually not my favorite from the album since it's so overplayed. Still really good, but songs like Dance, Jailbait, Fast And Loose, and The Hammer are absolutely awesome.
@tombelanovic7686
All killer, true! But I'd go with Reptile and Chase is Better T.T.C.
@mike287slashm7
Jailbait All The Way