Dancing Queen
Sixpence None The Richer(식스펜스 넌 더 리처) Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to "Dancing Queen" by Sixpence None The Richer describe a young, carefree girl who is out for a good time on a Friday night. She is looking for a place to dance and have fun, and when she finds it, she becomes the life of the party. The song portrays her as a "teaser" who can turn anyone on with her dancing skills and youthful energy.
The chorus repeats the phrase "You are the dancing queen," emphasizing her importance and value to the party. The tambourine adds to the upbeat, party-like vibe of the song. The lyrics emphasize the temporary nature of this fun-filled night, and encourage the listener to enjoy the present moment and dance the night away. It is a song about living in the moment and enjoying life.
Line by Line Meaning
You can dance
You have the ability to move your body to the rhythm of music
You can jive
You can move your body in a lively, energetic way
Having the time of your life
You are experiencing a moment of great happiness and enjoyment
See that girl
Notice the female who is catching your attention
Watch that scene
Observe the environment and the activity that is taking place
Dig in the dancing queen
Enjoy and participate in the dancing that the girl is doing as if she is the queen of it
Friday night and the lights are low
It is a Friday evening with dim lighting
Looking out for a place to go
Searching for a location to spend the night
Where they play the right music
Looking for a place that plays music that you want to dance to
Getting in the swing
Getting into the spirit of dancing
You come to look for a king
You are searching for a man that can keep up with your dance moves
Anybody could be that guy
Any man could potentially be the one that you are looking to dance with
Night is young and the music's high
It is early in the night and the music is loud and energetic
With a bit of rock music
A certain genre of music that has a strong beat and energetic rhythm
Everything is fine
Everything is good and enjoyable
You're in the mood for a dance
You have a desire and willingness to dance
And when you get the chance
As soon as the opportunity arises
You are the dancing queen
You are the one who is leading the dancing and catching the eyes of the others
Young and sweet
Youthful and exuding a pleasing personality
Only seventeen
Although young, you are old enough to enjoy the nightlife
Feel the beat from the tambourine
You can sense and follow the rhythm of the music being played
You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
You have a seductive quality and excite those who are drawn to you
Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
After arousing the attention of others, you leave them with a sense of desire and longing
Looking out for another
Seeking out another person to dance with
Anyone will do
You are not picky about who you will dance with, as long as they can match your energy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus, Stig Anderson
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