Dancing Queen
New World Orchestra Lyrics


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You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen

Friday night and the lights are low
Looking out for a place to go
Where they play the right music
Getting in the swing
You come to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music's high
With a bit of rock music
Everything is fine
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance

You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet
Only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen

You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
Looking out for another
Anyone will do
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance

You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet
Only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl




Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to New World Orchestra's song "Dancing Queen" describe a teenage girl who loves to dance and has an amazing time while doing so. The song focuses on the idea of feeling free and liberated while dancing to music that is just right. The lyrics also describe an atmosphere in which everyone comes together to dance and have a good time, no matter who they are or where they come from. The song is about just letting go and having the time of your life while dancing the night away.


The song opens with the words "You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life". These words convey the idea that the dance floor is a place of freedom where you can express yourself completely. The lyrics then describe a girl who is the center of attention and is dancing to the beat of the music, with everyone else just admiring her. As the song progresses, it talks about the night life, where everyone is looking for that special someone to share their time with. The words "you're a teaser, you turn 'em on, leave 'em burning and then you're gone" suggest that the dancing queen is just having a good time and not looking for anything serious.


Overall, this song is about the joy of dancing and letting go to have the time of your life. The lyrics encourage listeners to just let loose, have fun, and dance the night away.


Line by Line Meaning

You can dance
You have the ability to move to the rhythm of music


You can jive
You have the skill to perform energetic dance movements


Having the time of your life
This is the most enjoyable moment of your life


See that girl
Observe the young lady over there


Watch that scene
Pay attention to the lively and vibrant atmosphere


Dig in the dancing queen
Join in the spirited and enthusiastic female dancer


Friday night and the lights are low
It is Friday evening, and the lighting is dim and soft


Looking out for a place to go
Search for a venue to visit


Where they play the right music
Where the appropriate tunes are performed


Getting in the swing
Becoming engaged and enthusiastic about the event


You come to look for a king
You arrive searching for an attractive and charming male


Anybody could be that guy
Any male member of the audience has the potential to be that charming male


Night is young and the music's high
The evening has just begun, and the music played is loud and lively


With a bit of rock music
By adding some rock tunes to the mix


Everything is fine
The scene is perfect and enjoyable


You're in the mood for a dance
You are enthusiastic about dancing and moving to the music


And when you get the chance
Once the opportunity arises


You are the dancing queen
You are the female who dances most elegantly and gracefully


Young and sweet
An adolescent who is innocent and charming


Only seventeen
A teenage girl who is just seventeen years old


Feel the beat from the tambourine
Sense the music and the rhythm provided by the musical instrument


You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
You are enticing and attractive, causing others to be interested in you


Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
You stimulate and entice others but then depart


Looking out for another
Searching for someone else to interact with


Anyone will do
Any person will fulfill your desire for company and dancing




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus, Stig Anderson

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