Steve Miller (born 5 October 1943) is a blues and rock and roll guitarist and performer. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin but attended high school in Dallas. While at St. Mark's School of Texas, he formed his first band, The Marksmen. Miller taught one of his classmates, Royce Boz Scaggs, a few guitar chords so that he could join the band; Scaggs became better known by his nickname, Boz. Miller attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison during the 1960s, where he formed The Ardells. Scaggs joined the Ardells the next year. Ben Sidran was added to the Ardells as a keyboardist the following year.
In 1968, Miller formed the Steve Miller Band, with Scaggs handling vocals, and released an album, Children of the Future, the first in a series of discs rooted solidly in the psychedelic blues style that dominated the San Francisco music scene at the time. Scaggs would leave the band after a couple of albums with vocal chores taken over by drummer Tim Davis; Miller himself would begin singing occasional lead on 1969's Brave New World. These albums performed respectably on the album charts but failed to yield a hit.
In the 1970's the band had some hits that became classics over the years - Jet Airliner, with some evocative lyrics that brought home the loss of life on the road; and The Joker which includes the famous line about the "pompatus of love", which is of course nonsense, but that didn't stop a lot of stoned folks from spending years talking amongst themselves.
Steve Miller's father was a wealthy doctor in Dallas, and friends with famous guitarist and guitar designer Les Paul. Les Paul gave Miller his first guitar lessons.
Longtime member Norton Buffalo (harmonica player) died from lung cancer on October 30, 2009.
John King (drummer during "The Joker" era) died after a short bout of kidney cancer on October 26, 2010.
Band-member James Cooke died from cancer on 16 May 2011.
Baby Wanna Dance
Steve Miller Band Lyrics
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Baby wanna dance with me (Sure enough now)
Baby wanna dance with me (Come on mama)
Baby wanna dance with me (Get down woman)
Baby wanna dance with me (What'd I say)
Baby wanna dance with me
Baby wanna dance with me (Let's rock 'n roll)
Baby wanna dance with me
Baby wanna dance with me
Baby wanna dance with me (Come on baby)
Baby wanna dance with me
There've been some lonely, lonely nights
I've seen some lonely, lonely sights
I got to make it through the night
Come on baby
Say you'll be my girl
Baby wanna dance with me (Come on baby)
Baby wanna dance with me (Sure enough now)
Baby wanna dance with me (Come on mama)
Baby wanna dance with me (Get down woman)
Baby wanna dance with me (What'd I say)
Baby wanna dance with me
Baby wanna dance with me (Let's rock 'n roll)
Baby wanna dance with me
Baby wanna dance with me
Baby wanna dance with me
Baby wanna dance with me (Come on baby)
Baby wanna dance with me
There've been some lonely, lonely nights
I've seen some lonely, lonely sights
We got to make it through the night
Come on baby
Say you'll be my girl
Baby wanna dance with me (Come on baby)
Baby wanna dance with me (Come on mama)
Baby wanna dance with me (Sure enough now)
Baby wanna dance with me (Get down woman)
Baby wanna dance with me (What'd I say)
Baby wanna dance with me (Yeeaaahh)
Baby wanna dance with me (Yeeaaahh)
Baby wanna dance with me
Steve Miller's song "Baby Wanna Dance" is a classic rock 'n' roll track that invites the listener to let loose, dance and enjoy life. The opening line "Baby wanna dance with me" is repeated several times throughout, establishing the song's central theme. The lyrics speak of a desire for connection and companionship with the person the singer is addressing, who stands in as a symbol for the listener. The lines "There've been some lonely, lonely nights / I've seen some lonely, lonely sights / We got to make it through the night" emphasize the sense of isolation and the need for human connection.
The urgency and energy of the song is conveyed through the catchy chorus, accented by a driving bassline and guitar riffs. The repetition of the line "come on baby" acts as a call to action, urging the listener to join the singer in dancing and revelry. The overall mood of the song is cheerful, optimistic, and reminiscent of the rock 'n' roll sound of the '50s.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby wanna dance with me (Come on baby)
Steve Miller invites his partner to dance with him and expresses excitement for it.
Baby wanna dance with me (Sure enough now)
The partner of Steve Miller enthusiastically agrees to his proposal of dancing.
Baby wanna dance with me (Come on mama)
Steve Miller encourages his partner to dance with him playfully using the term 'mama.'
Baby wanna dance with me (Get down woman)
Steve Miller suggests his partner let loose and enjoy herself while they dance to the music.
Baby wanna dance with me (What'd I say)
Steve Miller asks his partner if she agrees to dance with him, emphasizing his excitement for the occasion.
Baby wanna dance with me
Repetition of the chorus to highlight the song's central theme of dancing with a partner.
Baby wanna dance with me (Let's rock 'n roll)
Steve Miller suggests the type of dancing they will be doing and adds energy to the moment.
Baby wanna dance with me
Repetition of the chorus to highlight the song's central theme of dancing with a partner.
Baby wanna dance with me
Repetition of the chorus to highlight the song's central theme of dancing with a partner.
Baby wanna dance with me
Repetition of the chorus to highlight the song's central theme of dancing with a partner.
Baby wanna dance with me (Come on baby)
Steve Miller reiterates his proposal for their partner to dance with him, encouraging them to join him in the dance floor.
Baby wanna dance with me
Repetition of the chorus to highlight the song's central theme of dancing with a partner.
There've been some lonely, lonely nights
Steve Miller acknowledges the existence of loneliness in his life without dance and music.
I've seen some lonely, lonely sights
Steve Miller has witnessed situations that have made him feel lonely.
We got to make it through the night
Steve Miller believes he and his partner can make it through the 'lonely nights' and overcome loneliness when they dance.
Come on baby
Steve Miller again invites his partner to dance with him.
Say you'll be my girl
Steve Miller asks his partner to commit to him and be his girl, possibly indicating a romantic interest.
Baby wanna dance with me (Come on baby)
Steve Miller reiterates his invitation for his partner to dance with him with excitement.
Baby wanna dance with me (Come on mama)
Steve Miller playfully invites his partner again to dance with him using the term 'mama'.
Baby wanna dance with me (Sure enough now)
Steve Miller reiterates the excitement his partner has expressed in joining him in the dance floor.
Baby wanna dance with me (Get down woman)
Steve Miller again encourages his partner to enjoy herself while they dance together.
Baby wanna dance with me (What'd I say)
Steve Miller confirms his partner's willingness to dance with him and expresses excitement for the occasion.
Baby wanna dance with me (Yeeaaahh)
Steve Miller shows enthusiasm for the invite his partner has accepted.
Baby wanna dance with me (Yeeaaahh)
Steve Miller rejoices at the excitement his partner has displayed for dancing with him.
Baby wanna dance with me
Repetition of the chorus to highlight the song's central theme of dancing with a partner.
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Written by: STEVE MILLER
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