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If U Can't Dance
Spice Girls Lyrics

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If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance to this you can't do nothing for me baby
If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance to this you can't do nothing for me baby

Now we got the flavor, the bad behavior

The rhythm the melody, the juice for you to savor
Rockin' and vibin', somebody is jivin'
You need to take a tip, sort it out
Get a grip, whenever I go out, wherever it may be
Never is there a Keanu but a dweeb lookin' at me
But then even if I did score he's a loser on the dance floor
Take a deep breath, count one, two, three

Even when his eyes met mine
His slamming moves were out of time
Can't you just feel the groove?
Why don't you move?
It's easy, can't you see?
Take my hand and dance with

If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance to this you can't do nothing for me baby
If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance to this you can't do nothing for me baby

Hey macho te vi otro el día, me dio mucha, mucha alegría
Escucha la música ay madre mía hey chico tu no tienes nada
Que susto, que sueco, que polla, que tieso oh no me toques, ay que pero, feo
Venga venga marcha salida toma esa música, me cantas deprisa

Cuidado, cuidado hey chico que loco toma mi ritmo me voy contigo
Hey macho te quiero, quiero un hombre, necesito si, pero no tu, un hombre
Hey macho, hey macho, si no bailas esto no puedes nada conmigo

If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance to this you can't do nothing for me baby
If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance to this you can't do nothing for me baby
You can't do nothing for me baby (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Nothin' baby
(Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
The rhythm
You can't do nothing for me baby (even when his eyes met mine)
His slamming moves were out of time
Can't you just feel the groove?
Why don't you move?
It's easy can't you see
Take my hand and dance with

If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance to this you can't do nothing for me baby
If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance to this you can't do nothing for me baby
You can't do nothing for me baby
If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance to this you can't do nothing for me baby
You can't do nothing for me baby
If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance to this you can't do nothing for me baby
You can't do nothing for me baby
If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you can't dance to this you can't do nothing for me baby

Overall Meaning

"If U Can't Dance" is a song by the Spice Girls from their debut album, "Spice". The song was written by the Spice Girls along with their frequent collaborators Richard Stannard and Matt Rowe. It was released as the fifth and final single from the album on 16 March 1998.

The song is a fun, dance-pop track that encourages everyone to let loose and dance like no one is watching. The song starts off with a catchy chorus that repeats the phrase "If you can't dance to this you can't do nothing for me baby". The verses then go on to describe the Spice Girls' own experiences with guys who were too shy or awkward to dance.

The song features a multicultural twist with a Spanish rap by Mel B, a Jamaican-style rap by Mel C, and references to different dance styles like jiving and salsa. The track's infectious beat and danceable rhythm made it a hit among fans of the Spice Girls and dance-pop music.

Line by Line Meaning

If you can't dance, if you can't dance
If you are unable to dance,

If you can't dance to this you can't do nothing for me baby
And specifically if you cannot dance to this song, you cannot impress or please me

Now we got the flavor, the bad behavior
This song has attitude and an irresistible energy

The rhythm the melody, the juice for you to savor
It has an infectious beat and catchy tune that you will undoubtedly enjoy

Rockin' and vibin', somebody is jivin'
The music is so good that people cannot help but dance and move to it

You need to take a tip, sort it out
If you are not yet able to dance, you need to learn how to do so

Get a grip, whenever I go out, wherever it may be
You need to have control and confidence over your body while dancing, especially when in any social setting

Never is there a Keanu but a dweeb lookin' at me
I only attract uncool guys who cannot dance

But then even if I did score he's a loser on the dance floor
If I were to get with one of these guys, they still would not be desirable to dance with

Take a deep breath, count one, two, three
Relax and rhythmically move in time with the music

Even when his eyes met mine
Even if there is eye contact with a guy on the dance floor,

His slamming moves were out of time
His dance moves are not coordinated with the beat of the song

Can't you just feel the groove?
Do you not feel this rhythm and want to dance?

Why don't you move? It's easy can't you see
Why are you not dancing? It is simple and obvious

Take my hand and dance with
I will help you learn to dance

Hey macho te vi otro el día, me dio mucha, mucha alegría
Hey dude, I saw you the other day, it gave me a lot of joy

Escucha la música ay madre mía hey chico tu no tienes nada
Listen to the music, oh my goodness, hey boy, you have nothing

Que susto, que sueco, que polla, que tieso oh no me toques, ay que pero, feo
What a scare, what a weirdo, what a... (slang), what a stiff oh, do not touch me, oh my goodness, ugly

Venga venga marcha salida toma esa música, me cantas deprisa
Come on, come on, let's go outside and take this music, sing to me quickly

Cuidado, cuidado hey chico que loco toma mi ritmo me voy contigo
Be careful, be careful, hey boy, take my rhythm and I will go with you

Hey macho te quiero, quiero un hombre, necesito si, pero no tu, un hombre
Hey dude, I like you, I want a man, I need one, but not you, a real man

Hey macho, hey macho, si no bailas esto no puedes nada conmigo
Hey man, hey man, if you do not dance this, you cannot do anything with me

You can't do nothing for me baby
If you cannot dance, you cannot please me

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Geri Halliwell, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, George S Clinton Jr., William Earl 'bootsy Collins, Gregory Jacobs, Walter Morrison, Matthew Paul Rowbottom, Richard Stannard

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