Formed in 1984, New Kids on the Block achieved stardom in 1989, an achievement listed as number 16 on Rolling Stone's "Top 25 Teen Idol Breakout Moments." The group disbanded in 1994.
In 2007, the group reunited to record an album and mount a concert tour in 2008. From 2010 to 2012, they performed with the Backstreet Boys as NKOTBSB.
The group received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2014.
Studio albums
New Kids on the Block (1986)
Hangin' Tough (1988)
Merry, Merry Christmas (1989)
Step by Step (1990)
Face the Music (1994)
The Block (2008)
10 (2013)
Dirty Dancing
New Kids on the Block Lyrics
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The Block
The Block
The Block, ayy
Wasn't in the mood for dancin', forget about romancin'
'Cause I already got a lady
'Til this shorty started grindin' on me
With her itty-bitty waist and her pretty, pretty face
And the leanest, meanest, baddest, baddest body
Didn't have no time to waste, she was lookin' for a taste, yeah
And she was wantin' me to party
Ooh, it's so crazy
She's like Baby, I'm like Swayze
I said, ooh, and I'm burnin' up
So let's turn it up, I said turn it up now
She's dirty-dirty dancin', dirty dancin' on me (on me)
She's dirty-dirty dancin', dirty dancin' on me (on me)
She's dirty-dirty dan-da-da-da-dan-da-da-dancin', dancin' on me (on me)
She's dirty-dirty dancin', dirty dancin' on me (on me)
(Dir-dir-dir-dirty-ty dancin', on, on-on, on me)
(Dir-dir-dir-dirty-ty dancin', on, on-on, on me)
Now, I ain't looking for no drama
I don't want karma 'cause my baby sittin' in bed at home
She know that I be lying to say that I ain't trying
To get this shorty with me all alone
With her pretty lips and her big 'ol hips
It's getting hotter when she touches me with her fingertips
And her sexy eyes and them big 'ol thighs
It's getting hotter like the block up in the summertime
Ooh, it's so crazy
She's like Baby, I'm like Swayze
I said, ooh, and I'm burnin' up
So let's turn it up, I said turn it up now
She's dirty-dirty dancin', dirty dancin' on me (on me)
She's dirty-dirty dancin', dirty dancin' on me (on me)
She's dirty-dirty dan-da-da-da-dan-da-da-dancin', dancin' on me (on me)
She's dirty-dirty dancin', dirty dancin' on me (on me)
(Dir-dir-dir-dirty-ty dancin', on, on-on, on me)
(Dir-dir-dir-dirty-ty dancin', on, on-on, on me)
Now, I know that my girl is alone and
She's been blowing me up on my phone, but
I can shower when I get back home 'cause
Tonight I'm dancing dirty, yeah
Now, I know that my girl is alone and
She's been blowing me up on my phone, but
I can shower when I get back home 'cause
Tonight I'm dancing dirty, yeah
Ooh, it's so crazy
She's like Baby, I'm like Swayze
I said, ooh, and I'm burnin' up
So let's turn it up, I said turn it up now
She's dirty-dirty dancin', dirty dancin' on me (on me)
She's dirty-dirty dancin', dirty dancin' on me (on me)
She's dirty-dirty dan-da-da-da-dan-da-da-dancin', dancin' on me (on me)
She's dirty-dirty dancin', dirty dancin' on me (on me)
She's dirty-dirty dancin', dirty dancin' on me (on me)
She's dirty-dirty dancin', dirty dancin' on me (on me)
She's dirty-dirty dan-da-da-da-dan-da-da-dancin', dancin' on me (on me)
She's dirty-dirty dancin', dirty dancin' on me (on me)
(Dir-dir-dir-dirty-ty dancin', on, on-on, on me)
The first two lines of the chorus in "Dirty Dancing" by New Kids on the Block express that the singer was not originally interested in dancing or flirting since he already has a woman in his life. However, when a woman with a small waist, pretty face, and great body starts showing interest in him, he becomes intrigued. The singer describes how her touch causes a hot sensation and makes him feel as though he is burning up. Despite knowing that he should be faithful to his girlfriend, he finds himself drawn to this woman and her dirty dancing antics.
The song tells a story of temptation and cheating. However, there is a lot of ambiguity about the singer's actions. He says he's not looking for drama or karma, but he also says he's lying to his girlfriend and trying to get the other woman to be with him alone. It's unclear if he actually cheats on his girlfriend or if he resists the temptation. The song portrays a conflict between loyalty and desire and leaves the listener to decide if the singer gives in to his temptation or stays true to his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Wasn't into dancin', forget about romancing
I wasn't interested in dancing or flirting
Cause I already got a lady
Because I'm already in a committed relationship
Wasn't tryin' to be flirty, wasn't feeling dirty
I didn't intend to be flirtatious or feel inappropriate
'Til this shorty started runnin' on me
Until this attractive person started showing interest in me
With her itty-bitty waist and her pretty pretty face
She had a small, attractive waist and a pretty face
And the leanest, meanest, badest, badest body
She had a fit, toned and attractive body
Didn't have no time to waste, she was looking for a taste
She was in a hurry and wanted to get involved with me
And she was wanting me to party
She wanted us to have fun together
Oh, it's so crazy, she's like Baby, I'm like Swayze
It's a wild situation with me being compared to Patrick Swayze's character in the movie Dirty Dancing
I'm said, oh, and I'm burning up
I'm overwhelmed and feeling intense attraction
So, let's turn it up, I said turn it up now
Let's increase the intensity of our interaction
She's dirty dirty dancing, dirty dancing on me
She's dancing in a provocative manner with me
Now, I ain't looking for no drama,
I don't want any complications or conflicts
I don't want karma cause my baby sittin' in bed at home
I don't want to do anything that would cause problems in my relationship
She knows that I be lying and that I be trying
My girlfriend knows that I've been dishonest and trying to pursue someone else
To be trying to get this shorty with me all alone
I've been making an effort to be alone with this person
Pretty pretty lips and her big 'ol hips
She had attractive lips and curvy hips
It's getting hotter when she touches me with her fingertips
My attraction to her is intensifying when she touches me
And her sexy eyes and them big 'ol thighs
She had attractive eyes and thighs
It's getting hotter like the block up in the summertime
My attraction to her is increasing like the heat on a hot summer day
Now, I know that my girl is alone
I'm aware that my girlfriend is by herself
And she's been blowing me up on my phone
She's been calling or texting me frequently
But I can shower when I get back home
I can wash off any evidence of what I've been doing once I'm home again
Cause tonight I'm dancing dirty, yeah
I'm engaging in provocative dancing and behavior tonight
She's dirty dirty dancing, dirty dancing on me
She's dancing in a sexual and provocative manner with me
She's dirty dirty dancing, dirty dancing, dirty dancing on me
She's dancing suggestively and provocatively with me
She's dirty dirty dancing, dirty dancing on me
She's dancing seductively and inappropriately with me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Donald Wahlberg, Joaquin Bynum, Nadir Khayh
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