Dynamite
Sly Stone Lyrics
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She's so together and nice, yeah
Miss clean
I got to see her twice
Miss clean
I like the way she moves, uh-huh
When I was through
Made my heart beat dynamite
Dynamite, dynamite, dynamite
Miss clean
Give that girl a hand, yeah
Miss clean
She's got a beautiful tan
Miss clean
Straight to my head, uh-huh
Miss clean
I remember what she said, listen
Miss clean
Yeah, me and you
Yeah, I want you
Miss clean
Yeah, me and you
Yeah, me and you
Miss clean
You got me, girl you got me
When I was down,
She turned on the light
Made my heart beat dynamite
Dynamite, dynamite, dynamite, dynamite
Dynamite
Dance to the music
The lyrics in Sly Stone's "Dynamite" are all about a woman whom he refers to as "Miss clean." In the beginning, he notes how well put together and nice she is, enjoying the way she moves. He emphasizes his attraction to her by repeating the phrase "Miss clean" and then says he got to see her twice. Later, he notes that she has a beautiful tan. When he thinks back on his interaction with her, he remembers her telling him that she wants him too.
The chorus of the song is where the title "Dynamite" comes into play. Sly exclaims that when he was feeling down, this woman turned on the light and made his heart beat like dynamite. He repeats this phrase multiple times, highlighting the impact this woman has had on him.
The song ends with Sly repeating the "Miss clean" refrain and declaring that she has him wrapped around her finger. The song overall seems to be a simple but catchy tribute to a woman who has had a significant impact on Sly Stone.
Line by Line Meaning
Miss clean
Referring to a woman who comes off as put together and pleasant
She's so together and nice, yeah
She exudes a calm and collected nature that is appealing
Miss clean
Reiterating the woman's composed and admirable personality
I got to see her twice
I had the chance to encounter her on two separate occasions
Miss clean
Continuing to praise the woman's likable characteristics
I like the way she moves, uh-huh
I find her physical movements attractive and appealing
When I was through
After my time spent with her came to an end
She turned on the light
She metaphorically brightened my mood and outlook
Made my heart beat dynamite
She made me feel invigorated and passionate
Dynamite, dynamite, dynamite
Repeating and emphasizing the powerful effect she had on me
Miss clean
Giving her another compliment
Give that girl a hand, yeah
She deserves recognition and praise
She's got a beautiful tan
Commenting on her physical features
Straight to my head, uh-huh
Implying her impact on me is strong and direct
I remember what she said, listen
I recall something she said, indicating significance in our interaction
Yeah, me and you
Expressing a desire to form a connection with her
I want you
Being direct in my desire for her
You got me, girl you got me
She has my attention and devotion
When I was down,
During a low point or a difficult time for me
She turned on the light
She provided guidance and assistance to me
Made my heart beat dynamite
She positively influenced me and sparked passion within me
Dynamite, dynamite, dynamite, dynamite
Reiterating the significant impact she had on my being
Dynamite
A powerful and explosive description of her impact on me
Dance to the music
A directive to enjoy oneself and let loose
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Written by: SYLVESTER STEWART
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