Dance The Night Away
Mountain Heart Lyrics


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Have you seen her? So fine and pretty
Fooled me with her style and ease
And I feel her from across the room
Yes, it's love in the third degree
Ooh, baby baby
Won't cha turn your head my way?
Ooh, baby baby
Ah come on! Take a chance
You're old enough to

Dance (dance) the night away
Ooh come on g-girl, dance the night away

A live wire, barely a beginner
But just watch that lady go
She's on fire, 'cause dancin' gets her higher than-uh
Anything else she knows

Ooh, baby baby
Won't cha turn your head my way?
Ooh, baby baby
Well don't skip romance 'cause
You're old enough to

Dance (dance) the night away
Ooh come on g-girl, dance the night away

Oh, ooh, yeah

Dance, oh, the night away.
Dance, dance, dance the night away
Hey, hey
Dance the night away
Dance, dance, dance the night away
Come on baby, baby
Dance the night away
Dance the night away
Dance, dance, dance the night away
Come on baby, baby
Dance the night away,
Dance, dance dance the night away




Dance the night away
Dance, the night away

Overall Meaning

The first verse of the song speaks to the physical attractiveness of a woman, describing her as "fine and pretty," and highlighting her ability to deceive with her "style and ease." The second line refers to the singer feeling the woman's presence from across the room, indicating an intense attraction. The line "yes, it's love in the third degree" suggests that the singer is already deeply enamored with the woman. The chorus of the song asks the woman to dance the night away, urging her to "turn your head" and to take a chance on the singer, who is "old enough" to enjoy themselves.


The second verse details the woman's prowess as a dancer, describing her as a "live wire" and emphasizing her energy and skill on the dance floor. The line "She's on fire, 'cause dancin' gets her higher than-uh/Anything else she knows" suggests that for this woman, dancing is not just a hobby or pastime, but an integral part of her identity and a source of profound joy. The chorus repeats the invitation to dance the night away, suggesting that the intensity of the attraction between the singer and the woman is building.


Overall, "Dance the Night Away" is a celebration of physical attraction, the joy of dancing, and seizing the moment to live life to its fullest. It is an anthem to letting go of inhibitions and enjoying oneself by fully engaging with the present moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Have you seen her? So fine and pretty
The singer asks if anyone has seen a beautiful girl and emphasizes her stunning looks.


Fooled me with her style and ease
The girl's grace and charm deceived the singer, leaving him infatuated with her.


And I feel her from across the room
The singer feels a strong connection with the girl even though they are not near each other.


Yes, it's love in the third degree
The attraction the artist feels is more than a crush but not quite true love yet.


Ooh, baby baby
The artist pleas to the girl with affectionate words.


Won't cha turn your head my way?
The singer asks the girl to acknowledge him and show some interest in him.


Ah come on! Take a chance
The singer urges the girl to take a risk and dance the night away with him.


You're old enough to
The artist suggests that the girl is mature enough to indulge in the fun of dancing.


Dance (dance) the night away
The artist repeats his invitation to dance and have a great time together.


Ooh come on g-girl, dance the night away
The artist continues to encourage the girl to dance with him and enjoy themselves.


A live wire, barely a beginner
The girl is described as someone who is full of energy and enthusiasm but may not be an experienced dancer.


But just watch that lady go
Despite her inexperience, the artist marvels at the girl's natural talent and skill on the dance floor.


She's on fire, 'cause dancin' gets her higher than-uh
The girl finds immense pleasure and excitement from dancing that she cannot find elsewhere.


Anything else she knows
The singer implies that the girl is so good at dancing that it is the only thing that can bring her to such a high level of enjoyment.


Well don't skip romance 'cause
The singer advises the girl not to miss out on romance by avoiding dancing.


Oh, ooh, yeah
The artist expresses his excitement and eagerness to dance with the girl.


Dance, oh, the night away.
The artist again emphasizes that he wants to dance with the girl and have a great time together throughout the night.


Hey, hey
An exclamation of excitement from the singer because he is happy and ready to dance.


Come on baby, baby
The singer continues to address the girl with loving and affectionate terms.


Dance the night away
The artist repeats his desire to dance throughout the night.


Dance, dance, dance the night away
The artist repeats the invitation to dance, emphasizing the importance of enjoying themselves to the fullest.


Dance the night away
The artist's ultimate desire is to dance without any constraint or reservations with the girl he's interested in.


Dance, dance dance the night away
The singer urges the girl to continue dancing and having a good time with him.


Dance the night away
The artist repeats his desire to dance throughout the night.


Dance, the night away
The singer adds emphasis to the invitation to dance and spend the night together having fun.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEX VAN HALEN, EDWARD VAN HALEN, DAVID ROTH, MICHAEL ANTHONY

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