Dance!
Pretenders Lyrics

Dance!
Encouraging the listener to dance

If you will
Asking if the listener wants to dance

On your capitol hill
Encouraging the listener to dance powerfully, like a political figure on a stage

If you can
Encouraging the listener to dance as best as they can

Like a twentieth century man
Encouraging the listener to dance with a modern, confident style

Take the people by the throat
Encouraging the listener to take control and lead others

Give 'em a reason to give you a vote
Telling the listener to inspire loyalty and support from others

Take your audience up on stage
Encouraging the listener to take risks and be in the spotlight

Let them think you're a sage
Encouraging the listener to appear wise and knowledgeable

If you want
Asking if the listener desires to dance

Like you've got a house to haunt
Encouraging the listener to dance with an intense, ghostly quality to impress others

Like a freak
Encouraging the listener to dance with an unusual, wild style

Like you needed it all week
Encouraging the listener to dance with passion and energy, like they've been waiting all week for this moment

Take your people by the hand
Encouraging the listener to be a leader and guide others to success

Tell 'em you'll get 'em to the promised land
Telling the listener to make promises of success and deliver the results

Take your woman in the heat of the night
Encouraging the listener to be intimate and romantic with their partner

Make her think you're right
Telling the listener to persuade their partner to believe in their ideas and actions

Dance! See'mon!
Encouraging the listener to dance with excitement and energy

Like a chimpanzee
Encouraging the listener to dance with a wild, animalistic quality

In the 'land of the free'
Encouraging the listener to dance with pride, as if in celebration of their freedom

Like a russian ballet
Encouraging the listener to dance with grace and precision, like a ballet dancer

Like a funky situe
Encouraging the listener to dance with a unique, funky style

Let 'em know that you're well read
Telling the listener to show off their knowledge and intelligence

Quote the things that jesus said
Telling the listener to use quotes from Jesus to impress others

Lift your face and your whiskey neat
Encouraging the listener to be confident and charismatic, even while drinking alcohol

To get you up on your feet See'mon!
Encouraging the listener to dance with energy and passion