Dancing Queen
Pierce Brosnan Lyrics


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Ooh, you can dance, you can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen

Friday night and the lights are low
Looking out for the 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, oh yeah

You can dance, you can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen

You're a teaser, you turn them on
Leave them 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, oh yeah

You can dance, you can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen





Digging the dancing queen
Digging the dancing queen

Overall Meaning

The song "Dancing Queen" by ABBA, which the ensemble cast of Mamma Mia! performs in the movie, is a timeless classic about the thrill and excitement of dancing. The first verse encourages listeners to dance and have fun, while the chorus declares the singer the "dancing queen" who feels the beat of the tambourine and has the time of her life. The song captures the joy and freedom of dancing, with the singer embodying the carefree spirit of youth.


The second verse brings attention to the setting – a Friday night with dim lights, looking for the perfect dancing spot with the right music. The singer is eager to dance and possibly find a partner, with anyone being the potential lucky guy. The chorus is repeated twice more, cementing the idea of the singer as the quintessential dancing queen who captures the attention of everyone around her.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was based on a woman named Anni-Frid Lyngstad, who was considered the dancing queen by her bandmates because of her energetic dancing at clubs. The song also became ABBA's only number one hit in the United States. Additionally, it was released in 1976, during the disco era, and became a significant part of the genre's soundtrack. "Dancing Queen" has been covered by various artists, including Kylie Minogue, Cher, and Panic! at the Disco, among others.


Lastly, the chords for "Dancing Queen" are D, G, A, F#, Bm, Em, D, D/C#, Bm7, Em7, A7, A7sus4.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh, you can dance, you can jive
Expressing admiration for someone's dancing skills and ability to move freely to the music


Having the time of your life
Enjoying oneself and fully embracing the moment


Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene
Drawing attention to a specific girl and appreciating her dancing abilities


Digging the dancing queen
Admiring and enjoying the girl who is the center of attention on the dance floor


Friday night and the lights are low
Setting the scene for a fun and exciting night out


Looking out for the place to go
Searching for the perfect venue to have a good time


Where they play the right music, getting in the swing
Finding a place that plays the appropriate music that inspires people to dance and enjoy themselves


You come to look for a king
Going out with the intention of finding a suitable dance partner


Anybody could be that guy
Being open to meeting and dancing with anyone who is willing


Night is young and the music's high
Being optimistic about the rest of the night and the good music that will be played


With a bit of rock music, everything is fine
Feeling happy and content with the type of music being played


You're in the mood for a dance
Feeling the desire and energy to dance


And when you get the chance
Taking advantage of opportunities to dance and have fun


You are the dancing queen
Acknowledging the girl as the star of the dance floor


Young and sweet, only seventeen
Noticing the girl's youthfulness and vitality


Feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
Sensing the rhythm and upbeat tempo of the music


You're a teaser, you turn them on
Acknowledging the girl's ability to flirt and entice others on the dance floor


Leave them burning and then you're gone
Acting flirtatious and leaving people wanting more


Looking out for another, anyone will do
Continuing to search for dance partners, without worrying about their identity


Digging the dancing queen
Continuing to appreciate and admire the girl as she continues to dance


Digging the dancing queen
Showing continued admiration and enjoyment of the central girl's dancing abilities




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

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@daniel4864

1st movie: Mamma Mia!
2nd movie: Mamma Mia! here we go again
3rd movie: My my, how can I resist you?
4th movie: Mamma Mia! does it show again
5th movie: My my, just how much I missed you?
6th movie: Mamma Mia! Now I really know
7th movie: My my, I could never let you go
8th movie: Mamma mia, even if I say...
9th movie: Bye bye, leave me now or never
10th movie: Mamma mia, it's a game we play
11th movie: "Bye bye" doesn't mean forever

If they made more (which I don’t think they will ;-;).



@maarioloppez

LYRICS:
Ooh
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Digging 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, oh yeah
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Digging 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, oh yeah
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen
Digging the dancing queen



@mariamariska

Ooh
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Digging 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, oh yeah
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Digging 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, oh yeah
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl
Watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen
Digging the dancing queen



All comments from YouTube:

@rawrrxitsxhaley

2:33 the fact that they got the same lady carrying the bundle of sticks practically 10 years later brings me so much joy lol

@soupdigiorno4956

Mini Samuroid Why does it matter it’s not like you get a prize

@rawrrxitsxhaley

@@oldaccount4227 idk why 🤷‍♀️ I liked yours though lol

@bellz9452

@@oldaccount4227 its a YouTube comment and they only got 287 likes, grow up

@violetrose674

@@oldaccount4227
Why do you care so much?

@annabourbon

I don't think she like it that much tho... Just imagine, 10 years carrying that bundle... 😂😂

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@Fed-np9ez

Ok but are we literally not gonna talk about the fact that harry and bill did a titanic pose

@purplehello98

i ship it

@kholeelolee

@@purplehello98 no, you doesn't. It will sink

@bitchesgetstitcheshun7279

PUNNNS

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