Dancing in the Street
Musicless Musicvideo / David Bowie & Mick Jagger Lyrics
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South america, australia, france, germany, uk, africa
Calling out around the world
Are you ready for a brand new beat
Summer's here and the time is right
For dancing in the streets
They're dancing in chicago
In new york city
All we need is music, sweet music
There'll be music everywhere
They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing,
Dancing in the street, oh
It doesn't matter what you wear, just as long as you are there
So come on, every guy, grab a girl, everywhere, around the world
They'll be dancing, dancing in the street
It's an invitation across the nation, a chance for folks to meet
They'll be laughing and singing, music swinging
Dancing in the street
Philadelphia, pa
Baltimore in dc now
Don't forget the motor city
On the streets of brazil
Back in the ussr
No matter where you are
All we need is music, sweet music
There'll be music everywhere
They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing
Dancing in the street, oh
It doesn't matter what you wear
Just as long as you are there
So come on every guy, grab a girl, everywhere, around the world
They'll be dancing, dancing in the streets
Way down in l.a., everyday
Dancing in the streets
Cross in china too
Me and you
Dancing in the street
Don't you know
They'll be dancing
Dancing in the street (repeat)
The song "Dancing in the Street" by David Bowie and Mick Jagger is an upbeat invitation to dance and celebrate life. The song calls out different locations around the world, from South America to Australia, France, Germany, the UK, and Africa, suggesting that no matter where you are, there is always a reason to dance. The lyrics express that all you need is music and it doesn't matter what you wear, as long as you are there to dance along. The song encourages everyone, men and women, to grab a partner and dance together.
The song is an invitation to unity and togetherness, with lyrics such as "It's an invitation across the nation, a chance for folks to meet," suggesting that coming together to dance can bring people together from all walks of life, regardless of their differences. The lyrics "They'll be laughing and singing, music swinging, dancing in the street" evoke a sense of joy and happiness, reminding us of the power of music and dance to bring people together and light up any environment.
Line by Line Meaning
Ok, talk to you
Communication is about to begin
South america, australia, france, germany, uk, africa
Locations to be addressed
Calling out around the world
A global announcement is being made
Are you ready for a brand new beat
A new musical style is being introduced
Summer's here and the time is right
The current season is perfect for the upcoming activity
For dancing in the streets
The announced activity is dancing outdoors
They're dancing in chicago
Chicago is one of the locations where people are already dancing
Down in new orleans
New Orleans is another location where people are already dancing
In new york city
New York City has also joined the dancing craze
All we need is music, sweet music
The basis for the activity is the playing of music
There'll be music everywhere
Music will be in abundance
They'll be swinging, swaying, records playing,
People will move their bodies to the music being played
Dancing in the street, oh
They will dance in the public spaces
It doesn't matter what you wear, just as long as you are there
Everyone can participate regardless of their attire
So come on, every guy, grab a girl, everywhere, around the world
An invitation to all people to join in the activity
They'll be dancing, dancing in the street
People will be dancing in the roads under the open sky
It's an invitation across the nation, a chance for folks to meet
People are called from across the country to participate and socialize
They'll be laughing and singing, music swinging
People's spirits will be high through the music and the company
Philadelphia, pa
Another location to join in the dancing craze, Philadelphia
Baltimore in dc now
Baltimore and Washington D.C. are also dancing locations
Don't forget the motor city
Detroit, the Motor City is another location where dancing has begun
On the streets of brazil
In Brazil, people are taking the activity to the streets
Back in the ussr
Even in USSR, people are moving to the rhythm
No matter where you are
Geographical location is irrelevant as the activity is available worldwide
Way down in l.a., everyday
Even on regular days in Los Angeles, people are joining in the movement
Cross in china too
China is another location where the dancing trend is spreading
Me and you
The audience is being personally invited to join
Don't you know
The message is being reinforced
They'll be dancing
The activity highlighted in the song is dancing
Dancing in the street (repeat)
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the dancing in the street
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATT CLIFFORD, MICHAEL (MICK) JAGGER
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