Spagna (born Ivana Spagna, in Italy) started her career singing in English,… Read Full Bio ↴Spagna (born Ivana Spagna, in Italy) started her career singing in English, and her first dance song "Easy Lady" (1986) was a hit throughout Europe. In 1987 she released her second successful hit, "Call Me". It ranked 1st in the European Top Chart, hit Number Two in the UK singles chart (and it is still the highest position ever achieved by an Italian singer in the UK), and made #13 in the Billboard Dance Chart.

The same year her first album, featuring the two singles, was released. Dedicated To The Moon sold 500,000 copies, and won an international prize for having been the best-selling album on Compact Disc that year.

After a dance-rock album, You Are My Energy, and one more minor hit in the UK chart ("Every Girl and Boy"), by 1990 Spagna, supported by Sony Music, moved to the USA. She lived in Santa Monica, working on her new disco-pop album No Way Out. This collection featured a song written by Diane Warren ("There's A Love"), and the two singles which released in the USA - "Love At First Sight" and "Only Words".

In 1993 Spagna moved back to Europe again, and recorded Matter Of Time, considered by many her best album, featuring new eurodance rhythms and ballads.

In 1995, after the release of her last European hit ("Lady Madonna") as a single, she started singing in her native Italian. She took part several times in the Sanremo Festival, the most important Italian song-contest, ranking 3rd with the song "Gente Come Noi", which became the biggest hit of the year in Italy.

From that year onwards, Spagna released many successful albums sung in Italian, until 2003, when she left Sony Music in order to sing in English again. She joined an independent Swiss record label (B&G), and recorded Woman, a dance-pop album featuring eight new songs in English, a couple in Spanish and one in French. In 2004 a new remixed version of "Easy Lady" was released, and played by radio stations throughout Europe.

Spagna's fourteen albums have sold a total of 10 million copies worldwide.

In February 2006 she took part in the Sanremo song contest, with the song "Noi Non Possiamo Cambiare", and in May 2006 ranked 3rd in the Italian reality show "Music Farm".

[edit] Discography
Dedicated To The Moon (1987, English)
You Are My Energy (1989, English)
No Way Out (1991, English)
Spagna&Spagna: Greatest Hits (1993, English - collection)
Matter Of Time (1993, English)
Siamo In Due (1995, Italian)
Lupi Solitari (1996, Italian)
Indivisibili (1997, Italian)
E che mai sarà: le mie più belle canzoni (1998, Italian - collection)
Domani (2000, Italian)
La nostra canzone (2001, Italian)
Woman (2003, English)
L'arte di arrangiarsi (2004, Italian)
Diario Di Bordo (2005, Italian)
Diario di bordo - Voglio sdraiarmi al sole" (2006, Italian)

http://www.ivanaspagna.com/

Dance Dance Dance
Spagna Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

When I was young I was the greatest dreamer of the city
and mama said "Control your fantasy,
don´t waste your time dreaming girl
don´t be a Sleeping Beauty. Well find your way
why don´t you listen to me"

Dance dance dance, dance nd take a chance
eh eh eh eh ih ah ah

dance dance dance, everybody dance
eh eh ih eh eh ih
come on boys

And when it´s night I need a special friend
I have the music, when I feel down
my friend is close to me
You must believe I really do my best

and try to use it
I need the sound it gives me energy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Spagna's song "Dance Dance Dance" reflect the artist's personal journey as a dreamer and the influence of her mother's advice. The song begins with the singer reminiscing about her youth, where she describes herself as the greatest dreamer of the city. However, her mother reminds her to control her fantasies and not waste time daydreaming, urging her to find her own path rather than being passive like Sleeping Beauty. The mother's words suggest a desire for the singer to be proactive and not let her dreams go to waste.

As the song progresses, it shifts to the nighttime, where the singer seeks solace in a special friend, which is music itself. When she feels down, she turns to music, which becomes her constant companion. The singer emphasizes her commitment to making the best of her situation, striving to utilize the power of music to its fullest potential. The music not only helps her cope with her emotions but also provides her with energy and strength.

Line by Line Meaning

When I was young I was the greatest dreamer of the city
During my younger days, I possessed a vivid imagination and harbored grand aspirations within the urban confines.

and mama said "Control your fantasy, don´t waste your time dreaming girl don´t be a Sleeping Beauty. Well find your way why don´t you listen to me"
My mother imparted wisdom, urging me to distinguish between reality and fantasy, advising against idle daydreaming and encouraging me to discover my own path.

Dance dance dance, dance nd take a chance eh eh eh eh ih ah ah
Engage in rhythmic movement, seizing the opportunity to venture into the unknown with enthusiasm and a playful spirit, expressing joy through exuberant sounds.

dance dance dance, everybody dance eh eh ih eh eh ih
Engage in rhythmic movement, urging everyone to partake in the joyous act of dancing, fostering a sense of unity and celebration.

come on boys
Invoking the male individuals present to join in the collective experience, encouraging active participation.

And when it´s night I need a special friend
During nightfall, I seek solace in the company of a special companion or confidant.

I have the music, when I feel down my friend is close to me
Music serves as my faithful companion, providing solace and comfort during moments of emotional distress.

You must believe I really do my best and try to use it
It is essential to have faith in my sincere efforts, as I endeavor to harness the power of music and make meaningful use of its influence.

I need the sound it gives me energy
The auditory experience of sound fuels me with a revitalizing energy, infusing me with vigor and motivation.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS