Voulez-Vous
Stellan Skarsgard Lyrics
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A sense of expectation hanging in the air
Giving out a spark
Across the room, your eyes are glowing in the dark
And here we go again
We know the start, we know the end
Masters of the scene
You know what I mean
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Now is all we get (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
La question c'est voulez-vous
Voulez-vous
I know what you think
"The girl means business, so I'll offer her a drink"
Looking mighty proud
I see you leave your table, pushing through the crowd
I'm really glad you came
You know the rules, you know the game
Master of the scene
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
You know what I mean
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Now is all we get (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
La question c'est voulez-vous
And here we go again
We know the start, we know the end
Masters of the scene
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
You know what I mean
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Now is all we get (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
La question c'est voulez-vous
Voulez-vous
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
(Ah-ha)
(Ah-ha)
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
(Ah-ha)
(Ah-ha)
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah-ha)
Now is all we get (ah-ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous (ah-ha)
Ain't no big decision (ah-ha)
You know what to do (ah-ha)
La question c'est voulez-vous
The song "Voulez-Vous" is a disco pop song by Swedish actor and musician Stellan Skarsgard. The lyrics convey a sense of anticipation and excitement, with the singer and their love interest as experienced "Masters of the scene" who have been there before, and are back to get more. The phrase "Voulez-vous" is a French term that translates to "Do you want," which is repeated throughout the song. The singer is inviting their love interest to join them, take a chance, and seize the moment with no promises or regrets.
The lyrics paint a picture of a glamorous and sophisticated scene, where people are gathered to see and be seen, and the singer and their love interest are confident, self-assured, and in control. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the invitation to join in and take a chance, with a sense of urgency and excitement.
The song was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in several European countries, including the UK, Switzerland, and Germany. It has become a classic disco track, with its catchy hook and upbeat rhythm.
Line by Line Meaning
People everywhere
There are people all around us
A sense of expectation hanging in the air
There is a feeling of anticipation
Giving out a spark
There is an energy that is being emitted
Across the room your eyes are glowing in the dark
I can see your eyes shining from across the room
And here we go again, we know the start, we know the end
We have been in this situation before and we know how it will play out
Masters of the scene
We are experienced in this situation
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
We have been in this situation before and we want to experience it again
You know what I mean
You understand what I am trying to say
Voulez-vous (ah ha)
Do you want to (ah ha)
Take it now or leave it (ah ha)
Make a decision now or don't make one at all (ah ha)
Now is all we get (ah ha)
The present is all we have (ah ha)
Nothing promised, no regrets
There are no guarantees and no need to regret anything
Ain't no big decision (ah ha)
It's not a difficult decision (ah ha)
You know what to do (ah ha)
You understand what decision to make (ah ha)
La question c'est voulez-vous
The question is do you want to
I know what you think
I am aware of what you are thinking
"The girl means business so I'll offer her a drink"
You think I am serious and will offer me a drink
Feeling mighty proud
You feel confident or satisfied
I see you leave your table, pushing through the crowd
I see you getting up and making your way through the people
I'm really glad you came, you know the rules, you know the game
I am happy that you are here and that you understand the situation
And here we go again, we know the start, we know the end
We have been in this situation before and we know how it will play out
Voulez-vous (ah ha)
Do you want to (ah ha)
I can still say voulez-vous
I can still ask you if you want to
Voulez-vous (ah ha, ah ha, ah ha)
Do you want to (ah ha, ah ha, ah ha)
Voulez-vous (ah ha, ah ha, ah ha)
Do you want to (ah ha, ah ha, ah ha)
Voulez-vous (ah ha, ah ha, ah ha)
Do you want to (ah ha, ah ha, ah ha)
Voulez-vous (ah ha, ah ha, ah ha)
Do you want to (ah ha, ah ha, ah ha)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@noellerhee463
2:09 sophie/amanda's expression
0:44 why are you so confused
0:50 that synchronization is goals
1:03 those hip rolls
1:06 donna/meryl enters the scene and immediately strikes a pose
1:11 first thing christine/tanya does is get a drink
1:12 "go dance with mom"
1:42 that in-sync 'moonwalking' is incredible
1:49 2:31 beautiful concerned mother
2:13 i don't know what she's thinking but it's not anything good
2:15 2:19 oh colin what are you on
2:25 yASSSS and we got the bumpin dolphin
2:35 colin is cruisin
@starcxtcher
can we appreciate how Donna was the only one who actually noticed Sophie was stressed and tried going to her
@victoriaacrage6342
Ashleigh Vickery sky also asked if she was okay
@lenorasnart8680
Agreed
@rainbowraccoon6198
yes she is a great mother
@goroakechi3157
Ashleigh Vickery ik right
@t3a1plsb
mothers ALWAYS know
@cutiekate8155
I've always been impressed by how threatening and panic-inducing they made this scene because the original song really isn't. But you feel the terror building in this scene and it feels like the song is really adding to it, but that's completely absent listening to the original. I just think this is one of the strongest points in the movie.
@abbyvachirawit2508
Totally Agree. During the peak where Sophie's confused and anxious, AND THEN the voices were just everywhere and I felt as trapped as Sophie
@lol365
It's my favourite part of the film and the show.
@SinaRan301
great analysis