Dancing Queen
Real Abba Gold Lyrics


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You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in 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
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in 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
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl




Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Dancing Queen" by ABBA tells a story of a young girl who is out for a night of fun and dancing. The song starts with an invitation to dance and jive, and the promise of having the time of your life. The lyrics paint a picture of a young girl who is carefree and enjoying herself on a Friday night, looking for a place to go where they play the right music. The song then goes on to describe the feeling that comes with listening to rock music, and how it puts you in the mood for a dance.


The chorus is the main highlight of the song, where the lyrics declare the young girl as the "dancing queen," describing her as young and sweet, and only seventeen years old. The lyrics of the song further suggest that the young girl has a way of teasing and turning people on, but she remains elusive, burning through people's lives and leaving as quickly as she comes.


Overall, the song is a celebration of youth, music, and the freedom to dance and be carefree. It is a timeless classic that continues to be played at parties and events all around the world.


Line by Line Meaning

You can dance
You have the ability to move your body rhythmically to music


You can jive
You can synchronize your movements with the beat and flow of the music


Having the time of your life
Feeling elated and overjoyed because of the experience of dancing and music


See that girl
Observing a female individual in the vicinity


Watch that scene
Observing a group of people dancing together


Dig in the dancing queen
Engage in enjoyment of the female individual who is a skilled and popular dancer


Friday night and the lights are low
It is a Friday evening and the lighting in the environment is dimmed


Looking out for a place to go
Scouting for a location to spend the evening at


Where they play the right music
Identifying a location where the music being played is suitable for dancing


Getting in the swing
Getting in the groove of the music and the dancing atmosphere


You come to look for a king
Coming to find a male dance partner who shows leadership and chivalry


Anybody could be that guy
Acknowledging that anyone could potentially be the ideal partner for the evening


Night is young and the music's high
The evening is still fresh and energetic, the music is loud and powerful


With a bit of rock music
The addition of rock music to the playlist intensifies the energy and mood


Everything is fine
Overall satisfaction with the environment, music and atmosphere


You're in the mood for a dance
Being emotionally and physically ready for enjoying a dance


And when you get the chance
Once the opportunity presents itself


You are the dancing queen
Acknowledging that the female individual is an exceptional dancer


Young and sweet
Although young, the individual is charming and endearing


Only seventeen
The dancer is currently 17 years of age


Feel the beat from the tambourine
Sensation of the rhythmic percussion instrument known as a tambourine


You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
Females tend to tease others, leading them to be sexually enticed by them


Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
After teasing individuals, they lose interest and leave


Looking out for another
On the lookout for another dance partner


Anyone will do
Open to dancing with any individual




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENNY GORAN BROR ANDERSSON, BJOERN K. ULVAEUS, STIG ANDERSON

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@sugarhiccup108

I'm twelve and I love LOVE Abba's songs so so much.


I'm so grateful that they created good songs in the past. I really dislike my generation's songs.


Today's songs are all about getting wasted, scoring hot chicks and sex.


I'm very disappointed. :(
What has the world come to?

EDIT: After two, cringe-worthy and horrendously repugnant years, I have returned. Seriously, nobody could ask for a worse concoction.


this is one of the cringiest comments with the most upvotes i have ever made pls forgive me



All comments from YouTube:

@sugarhiccup108

I'm twelve and I love LOVE Abba's songs so so much.


I'm so grateful that they created good songs in the past. I really dislike my generation's songs.


Today's songs are all about getting wasted, scoring hot chicks and sex.


I'm very disappointed. :(
What has the world come to?

EDIT: After two, cringe-worthy and horrendously repugnant years, I have returned. Seriously, nobody could ask for a worse concoction.


this is one of the cringiest comments with the most upvotes i have ever made pls forgive me

@sugarhiccup108

I'm still here.

@chinaguy7711

Stephanie Kwan u should listen to 'come undone'

@SaleneOS

theplaylistprincess You don't like female rappers? What, are the male ones perfectly fine? Because honestly I can't tell whether your sexist, ignorant, or just like stating YOUR personal opinion and hoping everyone else listens along. The songs of our generation are a tad disconcerting, but honestly  enjoy some of them

@RyanWOboryshko

Green Carrot So you know the musical tastes of all other 12 year olds? Wow dude.

@sugarhiccup108

Sanctus Infernum Probably.

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@goingunder2548

Imagine being 17 when this was released in 1976 and now you’re 62 listening to it again. I can’t imagine the feels 😢

@cstrattonjones

I was 11, and it’s still as good now.

@barrycaughtry-guest

I was 16 so am now 61. It still sounds as wonderful today as it did back then.

@UEFAEURO-lx2yh

I'm 17 years old and I love this song 💋

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