Dance The Night Away
Santana Lyrics


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Have you seen her? So fine and pretty
Fooled me with her style and ease
And I feel her from across the room
Yes, it's love in the third degree
Ooh, baby baby
Won't cha turn your head my way?
Ooh, baby baby
Ah come on! Take a chance
You're old enough to

Dance (dance) the night away
Ooh come on g-girl, dance the night away

A live wire, barely a beginner
But just watch that lady go
She's on fire, 'cause dancin' gets her higher than-uh
Anything else she knows

Ooh, baby baby
Won't cha turn your head my way?
Ooh, baby baby
Well don't skip romance 'cause
You're old enough to

Dance (dance) the night away
Ooh come on g-girl, dance the night away

Oh, ooh, yeah

Dance, oh, the night away.
Dance, dance, dance the night away
Hey, hey
Dance the night away
Dance, dance, dance the night away
Come on baby, baby
Dance the night away
Dance the night away
Dance, dance, dance the night away
Come on baby, baby
Dance the night away,
Dance, dance dance the night away




Dance the night away
Dance, the night away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Santana's "Dance the Night Away" are all about falling head over heels in love with someone who catches your eye from across the room. The singer describes a woman who is "fine and pretty" and "fooled him with her style and ease." He feels love in the third degree and can't resist trying to win her over. The singer urges her to take a chance on him, encouraging her to dance the night away with him. The chorus repeats the phrase "dance the night away" as a call to let loose and enjoy the moment. The bridge of the song highlights the woman's dancing abilities, describing her as a live wire and someone who gets higher from dancing than anything else she knows.


This song is all about letting go and giving in to the moment, which is reflected in the upbeat and energetic music. The guitar riffs and percussion create a dance-worthy rhythm that is sure to get anyone moving. The lyrics capture the feeling of being swept away by someone's charm and the desire to connect with them in a fun and carefree way. Overall, "Dance the Night Away" is a celebration of love and living in the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Have you seen her? So fine and pretty
Have you noticed that amazing girl? She's beautiful and stunning.


Fooled me with her style and ease
Her graceful and easy style made me fall for her trick and get fooled.


And I feel her from across the room
I can sense her presence just by being in the same room, she's got my attention.


Yes, it's love in the third degree
This isn't just a casual liking or attraction, it's love in its most intense third degree.


Ooh, baby baby
Oh gosh, I'm falling deeper for her.


Won't cha turn your head my way?
Please notice me and give me some attention, I'm drawn to you.


Ah come on! Take a chance
Be open to me and take a leap of faith, give our possibility together a try.


You're old enough to
You're mature enough to make a wise decision regarding us, let's enjoy ourselves.


Dance (dance) the night away
Let's have a wild, carefree night filled with dancing and passion.


Ooh come on g-girl, dance the night away
Come on girl, let's enjoy the moment and dance to our heart's content.


A live wire, barely a beginner
She's a bundle of energy, always lively and eager, but she's also still growing and learning.


But just watch that lady go
She's impressive and captivating, just watch her dance and you'll be amazed.


She's on fire, 'cause dancin' gets her higher than-uh
She's passionate and exhilarated by dancing, it's like an addictive high she can't resist.


Anything else she knows
She finds dancing more exciting than anything else she's experienced.


Well don't skip romance 'cause
Don't neglect the romantic joy that can come from dancing together.


Dance the night away
Let's dance until the sun comes up and we can't anymore.


Oh, ooh, yeah
Just feeling the energy and excitement of this night and this moment.


Hey, hey
A playful and inviting way to beckon the dancing and fun to continue.


Come on baby, baby, dance the night away
Don't hesitate, let's keep dancing and enjoying each other's company.


Dance, dance, dance the night away
Repeating the joyful and exciting invitation to dance all night long.


Dance the night away
That's what we came here to do, let's not leave any dancing left undone.


Come on baby, baby, dance the night away
A sincere and enthusiastic call to keep the dancing and magic flowing.


Dance, dance, dance the night away
Endlessly repeating the beckoning and affirmation to keep the music and energy alive.


Dance the night away
That's our purpose, our goal, our dream; let's make it reality by dancing all night like there's no tomorrow.


Dance, the night away
The final, exultant expression of the pure joy and exhilaration of this unforgettable night of dancing and love.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, David Roth, Michael Anthony

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CHRISTOS FRAGIAS

One would have thought Van Halen would have paid tribute to Santana by covering one of his tracks. The fact that Santana can pay homage to those who came AFTER him, shows how humble he is. Respect.

kavario

I'm a big fan of Van Halen and I must say when I hear this song it is making me happy just like the original :-) So I think Carlos Santana did a great job here by putting his own soul in the song. Let's all enjoy the music!!!

Tony Suss

amazing how much this song lends itself to Carlos' s style. Every bit as good as the original,if not better!

BurningScion

This is probably the best song on the album, Pat Monahan has one hell of a voice on him, and Santana complements it perfectly. Sheer win.

vaibanez17

Santana is one of the few guitarists in history who can go hard on his sound and still have that same amazingly smooth tone that has defined his career. Amazing. Anyone who votes this down doesn't play guitar and has no idea what they are talking about. If you want to hear a note-for-note Van Halen song, listen to Van Halen!

kakarroto007

Carlos Santana is a guitar genius. This cover is legit, and nice to listen to.

Lin Kuei Dragon

I'm actually surprised with how great this turned out. Especially for the Chorus and solo sections.

Magic817

I'm a huge van halen fan and i still think that this is a really good cover.

Deborah Bohn

Love Pat Monahan's voice!

Gerry Usselman

Carlos Santana is constantly re-inventing himself. Amazing guitar player!

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