Dance The Night Away
Nina Lyrics


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(originally by Van Halen
feat. Patrick Monahan)

Have you seen her? So fine and pretty
Moving with a style and ease
And I feel her from across the room
Yes, it's love in the third degree
Ooh, baby, baby
Won't you turn your head my way?
Ooh, baby, baby
Now come on, take a chance, you're old enough to
Dance the night away
(Come on baby and) Dance the night away

A live wire, barely a beginner
But just watch that lady go
She's on fire 'cause dancing gets her higher
Than anything else she knows

Ooh, baby, baby
Won't you turn your head my way?
Ooh, baby, baby
Well don't skip romance, 'cause you're old enough to
Dance the night away
(Whoa oh oh, come on baby and) Dance the night away

(Ohh ohh-oh-oh oh yeah)

Dance the night away (Hey, hey, yeah!)
Dance, dance, dance the night away
(Ah come on baby) Dance the night away (Hey, hey yeah!)
Dance, dance, dance the night away




(Uh, come on baby, baby) Dance the night away (Ooh, ooh, yeah)
Dance, dance, dance the night away (Ah, ha ow!)

Overall Meaning

The song "Dance the Night Away" by Nina Simone is a cover of the original song by Van Halen. The lyrics speak about a woman who catches the attention of the singer with her beauty and elegant dance moves. The singer expresses his love for her in the third degree, indicating that he is passionately in love with her. Throughout the song, he insists that she turns her head his way and takes a chance on him.


The chorus encourages the woman to dance the night away, and the singer admires her dancing ability, describing her as a live wire who is just beginning to learn. The dancing seems to elevate her to a higher level, something that she loves more than anything else she knows. The song finishes with a repetition of the chorus, signifying the desire to dance the night away and enjoy life to the fullest.


The lyrics of "Dance the Night Away" seem to signify a carefree and passionate approach to life. The song encourages the listeners to live life to the fullest, take chances, and enjoy themselves, using dancing as a metaphor for this approach. The fact that the woman is described as a live wire and the song's upbeat melody supports this idea.


Line by Line Meaning

Have you seen her? So fine and pretty
Have you witnessed her? She's admirable and attractive


Moving with a style and ease
Her movements are filled with grace and fluidity


And I feel her from across the room
I can sense her presence even from a distance


Yes, it's love in the third degree
The love I have for her is intense and passionate


Ooh, baby, baby
Oh darling


Won't you turn your head my way?
Could you please look at me?


Now come on, take a chance, you're old enough to
Don't be afraid to take a risk, you're mature enough


Dance the night away
Let's enjoy the night by dancing


(Come on baby and) Dance the night away
C'mon dear, let's dance the night away


A live wire, barely a beginner
She's a dynamic and energetic person but she's just getting started


But just watch that lady go
Observe her moves with awe


She's on fire 'cause dancing gets her higher
Her adrenaline is rising due to her love for dance


Than anything else she knows
There's no other activity that brings her as much joy as dancing


Well don't skip romance, 'cause you're old enough to
Don't ignore the romantic aspect, you're mature enough to handle it


(Whoa oh oh, come on baby and) Dance the night away
(Whoa oh oh) Let's dance the night away, darling


(Ohh ohh-oh-oh oh yeah)
Interlude


Dance the night away (Hey, hey, yeah!)
Let's dance the night away (Hey, hey, yeah!)


Dance, dance, dance the night away
Keep dancing joyfully


(Ah come on baby) Dance the night away (Hey, hey yeah!)
(Ah come on baby) Let's dance the night away (Hey, hey yeah!)


Dance, dance, dance the night away
Keep dancing joyfully


(Uh, come on baby, baby) Dance the night away (Ooh, ooh, yeah)
(Uh, come on baby, baby) Let's dance the night away (Ooh, ooh, yeah)


Dance, dance, dance the night away (Ah, ha ow!)
Let's continue dancing joyfully while expressing our enjoyment (Ah, ha ow!)




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