Do You Wanna Dance
T. Rex Lyrics


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Freeman

Do you wanna dance and hold my hand ?
Tell me baby I'm your lovin' man ?
Oh baby, do you wanna dance ?

Do you wanna dance and hold me tight ?
Squeeze me, love me, baby, all through the night ?
Oh baby, do you wanna dance ?

Do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance ?
Do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance ?
Do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance ?

Just look at me ma, I'm dancing.

Well, do you wanna dance and hold my hand ?
Tell me, baby, I'm your super… man ?
Oh, baby, do you wanna dance ?

Do you wanna dance and hold me tight ?
Squeeze me, love me baby all through the night ?
Oh, baby, do you wanna dance ?

I said do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance ?
Do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance ?
Do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance ?

Do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance ?




Do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance ?
Do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance ?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to T. Rex's "Do You Wanna Dance" are a simple but effective invitation to dance and be close with a lover. The singer asks repeatedly if their partner wants to dance and hold hands or be held tight, making it clear that they are eager to share physical affection. The repetition of the question "Do you wanna dance?" suggests an urgency and enthusiasm that is reinforced by the singer's declaration that they are their partner's "lovin' man" and "super... man." The final line, "Just look at me ma, I'm dancing," adds a playful touch and emphasizes the joy and freedom of dancing.


Overall, the song celebrates the pleasures of physical closeness and the excitement of letting go and moving to the music. It's a classic rock and roll trope that has been explored in countless songs, but T. Rex's version is particularly infectious thanks to its driving beat and Marc Bolan's irrepressible energy. Bolan's vocals are confident and seductive, drawing the listener in and inviting them to join in the fun.


One interesting aspect of "Do You Wanna Dance" is that it was actually a cover of a song by Bobby Freeman, a singer and songwriter who had a hit with the song in 1958. T. Rex's version, which was released in 1972, was a more stripped-down and rock-and-roll take on the original, with a faster tempo and more emphasis on the guitar riff. The song was a hit for T. Rex in the UK, where it reached number 13 on the charts.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you wanna dance and hold my hand?
Would you like to dance with me and hold my hand while doing so?


Tell me baby I'm your lovin' man ?
If we dance together, can you tell me that I'm the man you love?


Oh baby, do you wanna dance ?
Would you like to dance with me, baby?


Do you wanna dance and hold me tight ?
Would you like to dance with me and hold me tightly while doing so?


Squeeze me, love me, baby, all through the night ?
If we dance together, would you like to hold me close and express your love for me all night?


I said do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance ?
I am emphasizing my question, asking if you really want to dance with me.


Just look at me ma, I'm dancing.
I want to show off my dance moves and impress you, so take a look at me.


Tell me, baby, I'm your super… man ?
If we dance together, can you tell me that I'm your superhero, the man who can conquer anything for you?


Do you, do you, do you, do you wanna dance ?
I am asking the same question again, to confirm whether you really want to dance with me.




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Comments from YouTube:

Kowasi

The T.Rex version was released in 1975, two years, give or take, before The Ramones' version.

Scott Owens

A cover of Bobby Freeman's Original,Nice Bongo Percussion!.

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