You Should Be Dancing
Saturday Night Fever Lyrics
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Goes right on 'til the dawn
My woman take me higher
My woman keep me warm
What you doin' on your back? Ahh
What you doin' on your back? Ahh
You should be dancing, yeah
She's juicy and she's trouble
She gets it to me good
My woman give me power
Goes right down to my blood
What you doin' on your back? Ahh
What you doin' on your back? Ahh
You should be dancing, yeah
Dancing, yeah
What you doin' on your back? Ooh
What you doin' on your back? Ahh
You should be dancing, yeah
Dancing, yeah
Ba da, ba da, ba da, ba da, ba-ba da, ba da, ba da, ba da
Ba da, ba da, ba da, ba da, ba-ba da, ba da, ba da, ba da
Da da da, da
Da, da-da, da-da
Da, da-da, da-da
Da da da, da
Da, da-da, da-da
Da, da-da, da-da
My baby moves at midnight
Goes right on 'til the dawn, yeah
My woman take me higher
My woman keep me warm
What you doin' on your back? Ahh
What you doin' on your back? Ahh
You should be dancing, yeah
Dancing, yeah
What you doin' on your back? Ohh
What you doin' on your back? Ahh
You should be dancing, yeah
Dancing, yeah
You should be dancing, yeah
You should be dancing, yeah
You should be dancing, yeah
You should be dancing, yeah
You should be dancing, yeah
You should be dancing, yeah
You should be dancing, yeah
You should be dancing, yeah
You should be dancing, yeah
You should be dancing, yeah
You should be dancing, yeah
The lyrics to "You Should Be Dancing" by the Bee Gees is about the joy of dancing and the physical and emotional connection it provides between two people. The song describes how the dancers move together through the night, never stopping until the dawn. The first two lines of the verses describe the singer's partner, who is always in motion and takes them higher to keep them warm. The chorus focuses on the need to dance, asking why someone would stay lying on their back when they could be up dancing. The lyrics suggest that dancing is a primal urge that people should indulge in to feel alive.
The lines "My woman give me power, Goes right down to my blood" can be interpreted as a metaphor for the way dancing can make a person feel alive and energized. The song's catchy beat and rhythm encourage listeners to get up and move, supporting the song's message about the importance of dancing. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of dancing and encourages people to participate.
Overall, "You Should Be Dancing" is a fun and upbeat celebration of the power of dance to connect people and make them feel alive.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby moves at midnight
My significant other dances in the late hours of the night
Goes right on 'til the dawn
The dancing continues until the morning comes
My woman take me higher
My partner's dancing elevates my mood
My woman keep me warm
My partner's energy keeps me feeling content and comfortable
What you doin' on your back? Ahh
Are you lying down? Get up and dance
You should be dancing, yeah
You should be moving to the rhythm of the music
She's juicy and she's trouble
My partner is alluring but can be difficult to handle
She gets it to me good
She knows how to dance and make me feel good
My woman give me power
My partner's dancing gives me energy
Goes right down to my blood
I feel the impact of the dancing in my veins
Contributed by Keira R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Cheetahlicious1
John Travolta doesnât get enough respect. Dude is an absolute legend.
@Melinda8162
Absolutely...totally the best EVER !!
@nobodyspecialfromkentucky
Just bat shit crazy now
@glynwilliams4853
Hmmmmphh ....I got to go dance....Tony yeh!
@Funsoul8
OMG I didnât remember that crap about getting an Abortion?? Hell NO..!! That just destroyed the movie for me. All the kids watching that shit years ago ,,, ugh đą
@Jiltedin2007
The Man demands $20 Million every time he does a flick and you think he doesn't get enough respect?
@Graeme726
Anyone wishing these discos existed now?
@moeshiner156
I do. That was the era at my age! đşđşđş
@KittyGrizGriz
Someone should bring them back; I danced @ discos back then & it was so much fun & great exercise! đ
@DeeDee-il7zk
Me!