Do You Only Wanna Dance
Mya Lyrics
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I sense something so sincere in your disguise
You whisper secrets I hear only in my dreams
Then I wake up to your tele-smoke screen
I wait patiently while you play your game
'Cause in the end, I'll be the winner all the same
You'll see clearly when the song comes to a stop
I'll be the one blowing kisses from the top
(So baby, stop) Stop, you're surrounded
(I got my love) Love all around ya
(One wrong move) Move and I'll down ya
And that'll end ya
You should surrender
You'll never win
Unless you give in
(So stop, baby, stop) Stop, you're surrounded
(I got my love) Love all around ya
(One wrong move) Move and I'll down ya
And that'll end ya
You should surrender
You'll never win
Unless you give in
So won't you give our love a chance?
Or do you only want to dance?
You put your lips very closely to my face
And then you run away and so begins the chase
I'll be the hunter, but boy, you better pray
'Cause when I want ya, I'll get you anyway
You know what I want to do
It ain't nothing new
I'm tired of dropping cluesSo, gonna step to you
Will you rise to my occasion?
Or will you make me change your station?
Stop, you're surrounded
(I got my love) Love all around ya (Uh)
(One wrong move) Move and I'll down ya
And that'll end ya
You should surrender
You'll never win
Unless you give in
(Stop) Stop, you're surrounded
(Oh, I got my love) Love all around ya
(One wrong move) Move and I'll down ya
And that'll end ya (Uh)
You should surrender (Uh)
You'll never win
Unless you give in
So won't you give our love a chance?
Or do you only want to dance?
If you take my hands
And follow my lead
I'll make you dance (I can make you dance)
But if you get my feet (Get my feet)
And miss the beat (And miss the beat)
Then I can't take that chance (Then I can't take that chance)
If you take my hands (Oh)
And follow my lead (Oh, Oh, oh-oh)
I'll make you dance (I can make you dance)
But if you get my feet (Get my feet)
And miss the beat (And miss the beat)
Then I can't take that chance (I can't take it)
(So stop it) Stop, you're surrounded
(I got my love) Love all around ya
(One wrong move) Move and I'll down ya
And that'll end ya
You should surrender
You'll never win
Unless you give in
(So stop) Stop, you're surrounded (Baby stop)
Love all around ya
(One wrong move) Move and I'll down ya
And that'll end ya (Uh)
You should surrender (Uh)
You'll never win
Unless you give in
(Stop, baby, stop) Stop, you're surrounded
(I got my love) Love all around ya (All around you)
Move and I'll down ya
And that'll end ya
You should surrender
You'll never win
Unless you give in
(So stop) Stop, you're surrounded
(I got my love) Love all around ya (All around you)
Move and I'll down ya (Uh-uh-uh)
And that'll end ya (Uh-uh-uh!)
You should surrender (Uh-uh-uh!!)
You'll never win
Unless you give in
So won't you give our love a chance?
Mya's "Do You Only Wanna Dance" is a song that touches on the theme of love and relationships. The first verse talks about the singer's perception of a deceitful and insincere lover. She describes how the relationship appears to be a dream, and when she wakes up, it turns out to be a hoax. The singer is playing along with the game to reveal how the relationship is genuinely the winner. The second verse is a plea for her lover to follow her lead and dance with her. She warns him that, though she may make him dance, she will not take a chance with a missed beat.
The chorus of βStopβ is a call to action, warning her lover to surrender and give in. The singer's sense of confidence is conveyed by being surrounded by love and warning her lover to give in before she ends him. In contrast, the last line of the chorus displays the singer's desire to give the relationship a chance to flourish, despite feeling uncertain if her lover only wants to dance.
Overall, "Do You Only Wanna Dance" is about the push-and-pull of a relationship, where the singer wants a commitment from her lover while expressing her confidence in the game that is being played.
Line by Line Meaning
Funny thing is when I look into your eyes
It's intriguing that when I gaze into your eyes, I can sense that you're hiding something.
I sense something so sincere in your disguise
Your facade is good, but I can still somehow tell that there's something genuine underneath it all.
You whisper secrets I hear only in my dreams
The things you tell me are so intimate and confidential that I can only hear them in my subconscious mind.
Then I wake up to your tele-smoke screen
But when I snap out of my sleep, I realize that you're just putting up a facade, like a cloud of smoke on a screen.
I wait patiently while you play your game
I am willing to wait, without getting too frustrated, while you try to outsmart me in this 'game' you're playing.
'Cause in the end, I'll be the winner all the same
No matter how it plays out, I know I'll still come out on top as the champion.
You'll see clearly when the song comes to a stop
Eventually, when the music stops playing and everything is silent, you'll finally understand what I've been trying to tell you all along.
I'll be the one blowing kisses from the top
I'll be the one who emerges victorious, sending you affectionate gestures from a place of success.
Stop, you're surrounded
You're in a difficult position and there's no escape.
Love all around ya
I am surrounded by love, and I want you to know it.
Move and I'll down ya
If you make the wrong move, I'll take you down.
And that'll end ya
You'll be finished if you try to resist.
You should surrender
It's in your best interest to give up and give in to my love.
You'll never win
If you keep resisting, you won't come out on top.
Unless you give in
You'll only come out victorious if you relent and let me show you my love.
So won't you give our love a chance?
I hope you'll open up to the idea of being in love with me.
Or do you only want to dance?
Or are you only interested in a superficial connection, like just dancing together?
You put your lips very closely to my face
You push your face close to mine so that your lips are nearly touching mine.
And then you run away and so begins the chase
But then you quickly move away, initiating a game of cat and mouse.
I'll be the hunter, but boy, you better pray
I'll be the one chasing after you, but you better have some hope or faith.
'Cause when I want ya, I'll get you anyway
Because when I really want you, I'm going to capture your heart no matter what you do.
You know what I want to do
It's no secret what my intentions are.
It ain't nothing new
My desires are not unique or unexpected.
I'm tired of dropping clues
I'm tired of leaving hints and signals for you to follow.
So, gonna step to you
I'm going to boldly approach you now.
Will you rise to my occasion?
Will you meet me halfway and engage in a romantic relationship with me?
Or will you make me change your station?
Or will you resist and force me to walk away?
If you take my hands
If we hold hands and connect.
And follow my lead
And if you let me set the tone and guide the relationship.
I'll make you dance (I can make you dance)
I can create a sense of joy and harmony in our connection.
But if you get my feet (Get my feet)
If you're too clumsy or uncooperative.
And miss the beat (And miss the beat)
And don't keep up with the rhythm of our connection.
Then I can't take that chance (Then I can't take that chance)
Then I can't risk being in a relationship with someone who doesn't share my enthusiasm or efforts.
Stop it
Stop playing games and give into my love.
All around you
My love is surrounding you from every angle.
(Uh-uh-uh)
An expression of frustration at your resistance.
Lyrics Β© Missing Link Music
Written by: ARTURO O'FARRILL, LESTER MENDEZ, LESTER A MENDEZ, SY SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Blackcat21943
I want this song on fucking spotify
@shaya5-y2x
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@lindseymiller4101
Agreed
@charlotnvt8046
Yes!!!
@naciyehesenli3236
Yeahhhh, samee
@LidiLopez22m
Amen sister!!!
@hanahfrey6462
I have been watching this movie since I was 8 years old. I actually liked it more than the original for awhile but now that i'm older I realize the depth of the first. I know the word of every song, every line, everything. I've watched the bonus features almost as much as the move! This movie is brilliant, and also a true story- slightly tweaked, based on the directors life. She sad sadly she never saw Diego again. :(:(
@sadgurlvibez
This song and Havana nights inspired me to learn to salsa
@aayushbhagat943
So did you learn salsa . It's been 11 years.
@nonexistent269
@@aayushbhagat943I think hes inactive now