Keep On Dancing
Parov Stelar & Marvin Gaye Lyrics


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I used to go out to parties, and stand around
'Cause I was too nervous, to really get down
But my body yearned to be free
I got up on the floor, somebody could choose me

Keep on dancing, dancing, dancing
Keep on dancing, dancing, dancing
Oh yeah, shake it down
Oh yeah, shake it down
Oh yeah, oh yeah, shake it down

No more standing there beside the walls
Finally got myself together, baby, and I'm having a ball
Long as you're grooving, there's always a chance
I got up on the floor, somebody could choose me

Keep on dancing, dancing, dancing
Keep on dancing, dancing, dancing

Got to give it up, give it up, got to give it up, yeah

Keep on dancing, dancing, dancing, yeah

Oh yeah, shake it down
Oh yeah, shake it down
Oh yeah, oh yeah





Tumble, two of us, tumble, two of us, keep on dancing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Parov Stelar's 'Keep on Dancing' featuring Marvin Gaye speak of the joy of letting go and losing oneself in dance. They begin with the singer reminiscing about his earlier self who was too nervous to dance, but whose body yearned to be free. The singer then describes how he finally got up on the floor and began to dance. He encourages the listener to keep dancing and to never stop moving to the music. The song ends with the phrase "tumble, two of us, tumble, two of us, keep on dancing," which is a call to dance with someone special and let yourself fall into the music together.


Line by Line Meaning

I used to go out to parties, and stand around
In the past, I used to attend events and stay stationary in one spot.


'Cause I was too nervous, to really get down
I felt anxious and uncomfortable to dance freely.


But my body yearned to be free
Despite my reservations, my physical wants begged for unrestrained movement.


I got up on the floor, somebody could choose me
Eventually, I started dancing so that others could ask me to join them.


Keep on dancing, dancing, dancing
Encouragment to keep moving without apprehension.


Oh yeah, shake it down
An exclamation urging one to dance ecstatically.


No more standing there beside the walls
I stopped hanging around the edges and got involved in the center.


Finally got myself together, baby, and I'm having a ball
I finally got over my fears and anxieties and I am now enjoying myself fully.


Long as you're grooving, there's always a chance
If you are dancing and having fun, there is always a chance for new experiences and adventures.


Got to give it up, give it up, got to give it up, yeah
Urging one to let go and give in to the music and the moment.


Tumble, two of us, tumble, two of us, keep on dancing
Continue to dance, keeping the energy and rhythm alive.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARCUS FUEREDER, MARVIN GAYE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@TangodjElMaraja

I used to go out to parties, and stand around
'Cause I was too nervous, to really get down
But my body yearned to be free
I got up on the floor, somebody could choose me
Keep on dancing, dancing, dancing
Keep on dancing, dancing, dancing
Oh yeah, shake it down
Oh yeah, shake it down
Oh yeah, oh yeah, shake it down
No more standing there beside the walls
Finally got myself together, baby, and I'm having a ball
Long as you're grooving, there's always a chance
I got up on the floor, somebody could choose me
Keep on dancing, dancing, dancing
Keep on dancing, dancing, dancing
Got to give it up, give it up, got to give it up, yeah
Keep on dancing, dancing, dancing, yeah
Oh yeah, shake it down
Oh yeah, shake it down
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Tumble, two of us, tumble, two of us, keep on dancing



All comments from YouTube:

@MrBalint1

This is what we call reality, you can give your 100% and still fail, but you have to get up and keep dancin'

@johnhaudi9024

These music videos are pure talent.
No CGI, no crazy computer effects...

Just pure art and talent.

@MarkanVaran7

crazy underrated track

@evamentos7171

i love Marvin Gaye, but i think this track is better than the original

@YouJustWait

There is no end...he's gonna keep on dancing

@philipganoulis1262

Just love this track. Helped me get through hopeless times!!

@Ascan86

This is Far Away the best Song to Train or Pumping....just Pure Majestic. Awesome ❤️🥰

@lora5779

Keep on Dancing!! IT will keep You HEALTHY!! 💜✝️🎶

@Crushcanon

this song is great for training

@morkszz

Parov Stelar always makes me keepin on dancing :)

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