The dance
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She know I can't dance wit the Chop in my pants
Got a glock in my hand huh
She say prince you can fuck I'm a Fan
She want me beat the kitty up Like a band
But I'm that nigga I don't fuck Cause I can
Free all the guys stuck in the can
She know I can't dance wit the Chop in my pants
Got a glock in my hand huh
She say prince you can fuck I'm a Fan
She want me beat the kitty up Like a band
But I'm that nigga I don't fuck Cause I can
Free all the guys stuck in the can
White and black like stuck in
The 90's
Reynolds wrap like come and Find me
Foreign cars I do the dash
Step on the gas they won't even Find me
Patek Felipe she notice the time Piece
Money on go we stack it at high Speeds
I could never be a side piece now I got Them begging for a ride Please
Huh cop the glock for the oppas
Huh everywhere I go I keep a Choppa
Yeah huh huh (Huh)
They could never stop us I'm Making them nauseous
Huh
Huh cop the glock for the oppas
Huh everywhere I go I keep a Choppa
Yeah huh
She know I can't dance wit the Chop in my pants
Got a glock in my hand huh
She say prince you can fuck I'm a Fan
She want me beat the kitty up Like a band
But I'm that nigga I don't fuck Cause I can
Free all the guys stuck in the can
She know I can't dance wit the Chop in my pants
Got a glock in my hand huh
She say prince you can fuck I'm a Fan
She want me beat the kitty up Like a band




But I'm that nigga I don't fuck Cause I can
Free all the guys stuck in the can

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Dance" by Prince are quite explicit and talk about Prince's sexual prowess and his willingness to help his fellow prisoners. The first verse speaks about a woman who is a fan of Prince and wants to have sex with him. However, Prince refuses to do so. Instead, he offers to help free all the incarcerated men who are stuck in jail. He also mentions that he doesn't dance with the "Chop" in his pants, which seems to refer to his gun or weapon.


The second verse talks about Prince's lavish lifestyle, which includes driving foreign cars, wearing expensive watches, and making a lot of money. He brags about being someone who cannot be a side piece and that people are begging him for a ride. He also mentions the fact that he always carries a gun with him, which he calls a "Choppa."


The lyrics are quite straightforward and braggadocious, demonstrating Prince's confidence and self-esteem. However, they can also be seen as problematic, as they promote the use of guns and have a somewhat misogynistic undertone. Prince was always known for pushing boundaries with his lyrics, and "The Dance" is no exception.


Line by Line Meaning

She know I can't dance wit the Chop in my pants
She understands that I can't dance with a gun in my pants.


Got a glock in my hand huh
I have a gun in my hand.


She say prince you can fuck I'm a Fan
She is a fan and wants to have sex with me.


She want me beat the kitty up Like a band
She wants me to have sex with her really hard.


But I'm that nigga I don't fuck Cause I can
I have the ability to have sex, but choose not to.


Free all the guys stuck in the can
I want all the guys who are imprisoned to be freed.


White and black like stuck in
People of different races are stuck in the past.


The 90's
Referring to a time period in the past.


Reynolds wrap like come and Find me
Reynolds wrap is metaphorical for hiding and difficult to find.


Foreign cars I do the dash
I drive foreign cars at high speeds.


Step on the gas they won't even Find me
I drive so fast that no one can catch me.


Patek Felipe she notice the time Piece
She recognizes my expensive watch.


Money on go we stack it at high Speeds
We make money quickly and stack it fast.


I could never be a side piece now I got Them begging for a ride Please
I refuse to be someone's backup lover, and now people are begging to be with me.


Huh cop the glock for the oppas
I carry a gun to protect myself from enemies.


Everywhere I go I keep a Choppa
I always have a gun with me for protection.


They could never stop us I'm Making them nauseous
I am causing my enemies to feel sick and uneasy.




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Written by: Leyon Overton

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