Dancin
Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra Lyrics
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Gonna feel alright
If it tears me right in two
'Cause I just can't stay feeling this way
With a heart that's full of you
I'm gonna go right down
To a part of town
Where I've never been before
Find a brand new face
And step out on the floor
And I'll be dancing 'round and 'round
And I'll be satisfied if I can just hold my ground
And if he helps me to keep your memory down
I'll be dancing 'round and 'round
Well you put some distance 'round you
I know I meant to see
There's a space inside for someone
But I know it isn't me
So among the boys who are searching
And the girls who hope they're found
If you look for me, I'm the one you'll see
Who's dancing 'round and 'round
And I'll be dancing 'round and 'round
And I'll be satisfied if I can just hold my ground
And if he helps me to keep your memory down
I'll be dancing 'round and 'round
Come on music, wash my tears away
Come on darkness, cover up the day
Dancing 'round and 'round
And I'll be satisfied if I can just hold my ground
And if he helps me to keep your memory down
I'll be dancing 'round and 'round
I'll be dancing 'round and 'round
The lyrics of Olivia Newton-John & Electric Light Orchestra's song "Dancin" describe the feeling of heartbreak after a breakup and the need to move on. The singer decides to go out and try to forget about their ex-partner by finding a new person to dance with. Despite feeling torn about the situation, the singer is determined to break free from the pain and memories associated with the past relationship.
The lyrics also express a sense of longing and rejection as the singer acknowledges that their ex-partner has moved on and is no longer interested in them. The line “There's a space inside for someone, but I know it isn't me” expresses the sadness of feeling replaceable and forgotten.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of heartbreak and the desire to move on and find happiness again. The upbeat and catchy tune makes it a popular dance song, reflecting the theme of finding joy through escapism and self-expression.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna go out tonight
I am going out tonight.
Gonna feel alright
I will feel good.
If it tears me right in two
Even though it may be difficult.
'Cause I just can't stay feeling this way
Because I cannot continue feeling like this.
With a heart that's full of you
With my heart still filled with thoughts of you.
I'm gonna go right down
I will go to a certain place.
To a part of town
To a specific area.
Where I've never been before
Somewhere new.
And in some small place
In a cozy location.
Find a brand new face
Meet someone new.
And step out on the floor
Start dancing.
And I'll be dancing 'round and 'round
I will be spinning and moving around.
And I'll be satisfied if I can just hold my ground
I will be content if I can maintain my balance on the dance floor.
And if he helps me to keep your memory down
If dancing with someone new helps me to forget about you.
I'll be dancing 'round and 'round
I will keep on dancing.
Well you put some distance 'round you
You have created some separation from me.
I know I meant to see
I understand that I should have seen this coming.
There's a space inside for someone
You have an emotional gap that needs filling.
But I know it isn't me
But I am aware that it's not me who can fill that space.
So among the boys who are searching
In the midst of other guys who are looking for someone.
And the girls who hope they're found
And the girls who desire to be discovered.
If you look for me, I'm the one you'll see
If you search for me, I will be visible.
Who's dancing 'round and 'round
I will be the one who is spinning around.
Come on music, wash my tears away
I hope the music will wash my sorrow away.
Come on darkness, cover up the day
I hope the darkness of the night will obscure my unhappy thoughts.
And I'll be dancing 'round and 'round
I will continue to dance.
And I'll be satisfied if I can just hold my ground
I will be content if I am able to maintain my balance.
And if he helps me to keep your memory down
If the new person I dance with helps me forget about you.
I'll be dancing 'round and 'round
I will keep on dancing.
I'll be dancing 'round and 'round
I will keep on dancing.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADAM MITCHELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
denise -
Anybody blue
Anybody needin' someone too
Anyone feelin' cold,
No one there
You can hold
Don't wait to get old and gray
I'm gonna blow all the clouds away
'Cos there is nothing I would rather do
Forget about the blues tonight,
Sweet thing
Forget about the rules tonight
Sweet thing
I wanna dance with you
Until the sun comes creepin' through
I wanna dance with you
I won't stop pleasin' you
Ah...
Honey for awhile
Give a girl a chance to show some style
If you got no love to spare
Tell me lies
I don't care
You better believe that I
I know some moves that we've got to try
'Cos there is nothing I would rather do
Forget about the blues tonight,
Sweet thing
Forget about the rules tonight
Sweet thing
I wanna dance with you
Until the sun comes creepin' through
I wanna dance with you
I won't stop pleasin' you
Ah...
THE TUBES:
Lover I want to let you know
I won't take a back seat
Ain't willin' to let you go
I won't take a back seat
Don't wanna hear what you want
It's gotta be all my way
And I'm makin' sure you stay to see
I'm really a selfish man
I've gotta get right to it
And lover tonight I'm thinkin' of me
Lover
I won't take a back seat tonight
Oooh...
Lover gettin' on my two feet tonight
Oooh...
Got some dancin' to do
Got some dancin' to do
Got some dancin' to do,
Got some dancin' to do
Can't let anyone get to you
I won't take a back seat
Let me show you what I can do
I won't take a back seat
It ain't funny to fool with me
I'd be a bad loser
You're gettin' me mad using me
You tried puttin' a spell on me
'Cos I had a strange feelin'
You'd better get down to healin' me
Lover
I won't take a back seat tonight
Oooh...
Lover gettin' on my two feet tonight
Oooh...
Got some dancin' to do
Got some dancin' to do
Got some dancin' to do,
Got some dancin' to do
GIRLS: THE TUBES:
Aaah...
Forget about the blues tonight, Lover
Sweet thing I won't take a back seat tonight
Forget about the rules tonight Oooh...
Sweet thing Lover gettin' on my two feet tonight
I wanna dance with you Oooh... Got some dancin' to do
Until the sun comes creepin' through Got some dancin' to do
I wanna dance with you Got some dancin' to do
I won't stop pleasin' you Got some dancin' to do
Forget about the blues tonight, Lover
Sweet thing I won't take a back seat tonight
Forget about the rules tonight Oooh...
Sweet thing Lover gettin' on my two feet tonight
I wanna dance with you Oooh... Got some dancin' to do
Until the sun comes creepin' through Got some dancin' to do
I wanna dance with you Got some dancin' to do
I won't stop pleasin' you Got some dancin' to do
Ah...
Kerrington Jackson
Anybody blue?
Anybody needin' someone too?
Anyone feelin' cold?
No one there you can hold?
Don't wait to get old and gray
I'm gonna blow all the clouds away
'Cause there is nothing I would rather do
Forget about the blues tonight, sweet thing
Forget about the rules tonight, sweet thing
I wanna dance with you
Until the sun comes creepin' through
I wanna dance with you
I won't stop pleasin' you
Ah-ah-ah-ah
Honey, for awhile
Give a girl a chance to show some style
If you got no love to spare
Tell me lies, I don't care
You better believe that I
I know some moves that we've got to try
'Cause there is nothing I would rather do
Forget about the blues tonight, sweet thing
Forget about the rules tonight, sweet thing
I wanna dance with you
Until the sun comes creepin' through
I wanna dance with you
I won't stop pleasin' you
Ah-ah-ah-ah
Lover, I want to let you know
I won't take a backseat
Ain't willin' to let you go
I won't take a backseat
Don't wanna hear what you want
It's gotta be all my way
And I'm makin' sure you stay to see
I'm really a selfish man
I've gotta get right to it
And lover, tonight I'm thinkin' of me
Lover, I won't take a backseat tonight, ooh
Lover, gettin' on my two feet tonight, ooh
Got some dancin' to do
Got some dancin' to do
Got some dancin' to do
Got some dancin' to do
Can't let anyone get to you
I won't take a backseat
Let me show you what I can do
I won't take a backseat
Ain't funny to fool with me
I'll be a bad loser
You're gettin' me mad, using me
You tried puttin' a spell on me
'Cause I had a strange feelin'
You'd better get down to healin' me
Lover, I won't take a backseat tonight, ooh
Lover, gettin' on my two feet tonight, ooh
Got some dancin' to do
Got some dancin' to do
Got some dancin' to do
Got some dancin' to do
Ah-ah-ah-ah
Forget about the blues tonight, sweet thing (Lover, I won't take a backseat tonight, ooh)
Forget about the rules tonight, sweet thing (Lover, gettin' on my two feet tonight, ooh)
I wanna dance with you (Got some dancin' to do)
Until the sun comes creepin' through (Got some dancin' to do)
I wanna dance with you (Got some dancin' to do)
I won't stop pleasin' you (Got some dancin' to do)
Forget about the blues tonight, sweet thing (Lover, I won't take a backseat tonight, ooh)
Forget about the rules tonight, sweet thing (Lover, gettin' on my two feet tonight, ooh)
I wanna dance with you (Got some dancin' to do)
Until the sun comes creepin' through (Got some dancin' to do)
I wanna dance with you (Got some dancin' to do)
I won't stop pleasin' you (Got some dancin' to do)
Ah-ah-ah-ah
Martin Reid
When Olivia' kicks on at 4:20 is just sublime, I loved this track and her voice, so special.
schizoidboy
This was probably one of the more interesting scenes in the movie where they were comparing the music from the two generations and as the it starts with the swing music of the 40s and then blending with the music of the early 80s and the melodies blend in perfectly. Reading into all this it seems they're saying there really isn't all that much difference between the generations where music is concerned, things change but stay the same; it's all music we can dance too.
Sentinel66able
I totally agree. The sailor's dancing moves were almost as suggestive as the '80s dancers. I guess you could say the '80s theme went up a notch.
fcm1065
Indeed, when Danny and Sonny were exchanging their visions for "Xanadu", I think the idea is to tell us nothing is incompatible and greatness can be merged with great results... As of the scene, it is per sé a metaphor for the whole movie, specially at the end where both stages merge into one and the song works just perfectly... I was watching how the cinematographer didn't catch the choreographies with good angles making them look campy, but still it was so so good.
Carrie Williams
And the timespan between the 1940s and 1980s is the same as the 1980s and 2020s. Hard to fathom!🤔
Saulius Simcikas
This song is so bloody impressive. There must've been a conversation like
- Hey John, so for this movie scene we need you to compose two songs in these different genres, performed by different artists that would both be enjoyable on their own but even better when they are both played at the same time
- Sure, no prob.
And boy did he delivered. Respect.
Tim Mercer
Thank you! This is so musically clever it is ridiculous.
fcm1065
@Greg Palmer Lyrics and music by John Farrar...
Greg Palmer
@fcm1065 Apparently, I stand corrected.
denise -
Anybody blue
Anybody needin' someone too
Anyone feelin' cold,
No one there
You can hold
Don't wait to get old and gray
I'm gonna blow all the clouds away
'Cos there is nothing I would rather do
Forget about the blues tonight,
Sweet thing
Forget about the rules tonight
Sweet thing
I wanna dance with you
Until the sun comes creepin' through
I wanna dance with you
I won't stop pleasin' you
Ah...
Honey for awhile
Give a girl a chance to show some style
If you got no love to spare
Tell me lies
I don't care
You better believe that I
I know some moves that we've got to try
'Cos there is nothing I would rather do
Forget about the blues tonight,
Sweet thing
Forget about the rules tonight
Sweet thing
I wanna dance with you
Until the sun comes creepin' through
I wanna dance with you
I won't stop pleasin' you
Ah...
THE TUBES:
Lover I want to let you know
I won't take a back seat
Ain't willin' to let you go
I won't take a back seat
Don't wanna hear what you want
It's gotta be all my way
And I'm makin' sure you stay to see
I'm really a selfish man
I've gotta get right to it
And lover tonight I'm thinkin' of me
Lover
I won't take a back seat tonight
Oooh...
Lover gettin' on my two feet tonight
Oooh...
Got some dancin' to do
Got some dancin' to do
Got some dancin' to do,
Got some dancin' to do
Can't let anyone get to you
I won't take a back seat
Let me show you what I can do
I won't take a back seat
It ain't funny to fool with me
I'd be a bad loser
You're gettin' me mad using me
You tried puttin' a spell on me
'Cos I had a strange feelin'
You'd better get down to healin' me
Lover
I won't take a back seat tonight
Oooh...
Lover gettin' on my two feet tonight
Oooh...
Got some dancin' to do
Got some dancin' to do
Got some dancin' to do,
Got some dancin' to do
GIRLS: THE TUBES:
Aaah...
Forget about the blues tonight, Lover
Sweet thing I won't take a back seat tonight
Forget about the rules tonight Oooh...
Sweet thing Lover gettin' on my two feet tonight
I wanna dance with you Oooh... Got some dancin' to do
Until the sun comes creepin' through Got some dancin' to do
I wanna dance with you Got some dancin' to do
I won't stop pleasin' you Got some dancin' to do
Forget about the blues tonight, Lover
Sweet thing I won't take a back seat tonight
Forget about the rules tonight Oooh...
Sweet thing Lover gettin' on my two feet tonight
I wanna dance with you Oooh... Got some dancin' to do
Until the sun comes creepin' through Got some dancin' to do
I wanna dance with you Got some dancin' to do
I won't stop pleasin' you Got some dancin' to do
Ah...