Dancing Queen
Steps Lyrics


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Friday night and the lights are low
Looking out for a place to go
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, diggin' the dancing queen

You're a teaser, you turn them on
Leave them burning and then you're gone
Looking out for another, any one 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, diggin' the dancing queen
Diggin' the dancing queen

You can dance, you can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that scene, diggin' the dancing queen

Oh yeah
Diggin' the dancing queen
Watch that girl
Oh yeah
Diggin' the dancing queen
Just dig the dancing queen




Just dig the dancing queen
Oh yea

Overall Meaning

The song "Dancing Queen" by Steps is an upbeat and joyful tribute to the power of music and dance. In the lyrics, the singer is on the hunt for a good time, seeking out a place where the "right music" is played, so she can "get in the swing" and "look for a king". There is a sense of excitement and anticipation in the lyrics, with references to the young age of the singer ("only seventeen") and the thrill of the night ("the music's high"). The chorus of the song is catchy and memorable, with an infectious beat and the repeated exhortation that the singer is the "Dancing Queen" and is "having the time of her life".


The verses in the song refer to the singer's magnetic appeal and allure, with suggestions that she is a "teaser" who can "turn them on" and then leave them wanting more. Despite this suggestion of sexual prowess, the overall tone of the song is one of fun and irreverence - there is a sense that the singer is simply out to enjoy herself and that the world is her dance floor. The upbeat tempo of the song, along with the use of instruments such as the tambourine, only add to this sense of joyful abandon.


Overall, "Dancing Queen" is a song that celebrates the power of music to uplift and inspire, as well as the limitless potential of youth. It has become a classic dance song and is beloved by music fans of all ages.


Line by Line Meaning

Friday night and the lights are low
It's the start of the weekend, the sun has set and the streets are dimly lit


Looking out for a place to go
Trying to find somewhere that will offer entertainment for the night


Where they play the right music
Looking for a place where the music played is what is currently in trend


Getting in the swing
Starting to feel comfortable and let loose


You come to look for a king
Wishing to find somebody who commands presence and who everyone knows and loves


Anybody could be that guy
Anybody has the chance to become the center of attention and take the spotlight


Night is young and the music's high
The night has just begun and the music is being played loudly and proudly


With a bit of rock music, everything is fine
The genre of music played is not too important, but rock music seems to be most fitting for the moment


You're in the mood for a dance
Feeling like moving your body in rhythm with the music


And when you get the chance...
Waiting for the opportunity to dance and let loose


You are the Dancing Queen
You are a queen of the dance floor and everybody knows it


Young and sweet, only seventeen
Being young and full of zest for life, having the world at your feet


Dancing Queen, feel the beat
Getting lost in the rhythm of the music, allowing it to consume your body and soul


From the tambourine
The tambourine adds to the beat of the music and adds an extra element of fun to the dancing


You can dance, you can jive
Being able to move to the music in whatever way you please, uninhibited and free


Having the time of your life
Feeling so much joy and happiness in the moment, forgetting all worries and problems


See that girl, watch that scene, diggin' the dancing queen
Looking at the girl who is dancing so wonderfully, feeling inspired to dance alongside them and becoming a part of their scene


You're a teaser, you turn them on
Being a flirtatious dancer who is able to draw attention and turn others on


Leave them burning and then you're gone
Quickly catching everybody's eye and then disappearing into the crowd


Looking out for another, any one will do
Interested in finding another person to dance with, no matter who it might be


Oh yeah
An expression of enthusiasm and excitement


Just dig the dancing queen
Appreciating and loving the dancer who is so fun and inspiring to watch




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Comments from YouTube:

@vanessa781213

oh my gosh my memories came back I really really love Steps since when I was a kid I'm still listening their songs even now it's good to see them together and sing like this again.I wondered how many years had passed but They will be my number one band in my heart~!!!

@property890

Claire has a magic voice and is still a absolute stunner.!! A true high C Soprano and
a gorgeous figure to look at. Go Claire

@Jherick5954

Great cover!!! 'Till this day I still love Steps! :) Especially their Step One cd. I always have thought that the 2 guys were really cute, especially the brown-haired one. And the women are still gorgeous!!! Gah, I just love ABBA!! I'm so happy that Steps did a remix!

@jamanonuevo5373

STEPS ARE SO GREAT IN ANY SONG THEY SING !

@clarissemarjerie6487

I still love them, from my student days in elementary up until now that I am working as a teacher.

@independentvoter9973

Nice rendition of ABBA's Dancing Queen by Steps. Really like the background beat they used.

@eudoramars1399

Claire has an amazing voice..Still beautiful

@AndrewLatt

I would be crying if I was one of them right there during their reunion.. <3

@user-qp6qp9fl4h

very good band...I like it

@stationofdreams8242

Great video. Love Steps, always.

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