Dance Monkey
Tabata Songs Lyrics
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Here we go in
Five, four, three, two, one, go!
They say "Oh my god I see the way you shine" (round one)
Take your hand, my dear, and place them both in mine
You know you stopped me dead when I was passing by
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time
Ooh I see you, see you, see you every time
And oh my I, I like your style (three, two, one, go!)
You make me, make me, make me wanna cry (round two)
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time
So I say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh
I′ve never seen anybody do the things (five, four)
You do before (three, two, one, stop!)
They say move for me, move for me, move for me ay ay ay
And when you're done I′ll make you do it all again
(Three, two, one, go!) So I say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh
(Round three) I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me ay ay ay
And when you're done I′ll make you do it all again
(Three, two, one, stop!)
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh
I′ve never seen anybody do the things you do before
(Three, two, one, go!)
I said oh my god I see you walking by (round four)
Take my hands, my dear, and look me in my eyes
Just like a monkey I've been dancing my whole life
But you just beg to see me dance just one more time
(Three, two, one, stop!)
Ooh I see you, see you, see you every time
And oh my I, I like your style (three, two, one, go!)
You make me, make me, make me wanna cry (round five)
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time
So I say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh
I′ve never seen anybody do the things you do before
(Three, two, one, stop!)
They say move for me, move for me, move for me ay ay ay
And when you're done I′ll make you do it all again (Five, four)
(Three, two, one, go!) They say say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh (round six)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me ay ay ay
And when you′re done I'll make you do it all again
(Three, two, one, stop!)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, wah-ah, wah-ah (three, two, one, go!)
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (round seven)
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
When you're done (five)
I′ll make you do it all again (four, three, two, one, stop!)
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh
Oh oh oh (five, four, three, two, one, go!)
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
(Round eight) I′ve never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me ay ay ay (ten, nine)
(Eight, seven) And when you're done
(Six, five) I′ll make you do it all again
(Four, three, two, one!) Do it all again
The song "Dance Monkey" by Tabata Songs is about a man who falls in love with a woman after witnessing her dancing. She has a unique style that mesmerizes him, and he begs her to dance for him again and again. He refers to her as a monkey dancing her whole life, implying that she is a natural at dancing. The repetition of the phrase "dance for me" throughout the song signifies the man's infatuation with the woman and his desire to see her dance.
The lyrics use countdowns to add to the excitement of the song and create a sense of urgency. The countdowns create a feeling of a competition-like atmosphere, putting emphasis on the woman's dance moves. The repetition of the phrase "three, two, one, stop!" emphasizes the song's fast-paced beat and intensity. The lyrics also use repetition to emphasize the man's desire to see the woman dance again, creating a catchy, memorable chorus that is easy to sing along to.
Overall, "Dance Monkey" is a fun, upbeat song about a man's love for a woman's unique dance style. The lyrics are simple yet effective, using repetition and countdowns to emphasize the song's excitement and intensity.
Line by Line Meaning
They say "Oh my god I see the way you shine" (round one)
People comment on how bright and impressive you appear
Take your hand, my dear, and place them both in mine
Come closer and take my hand in yours
You know you stopped me dead when I was passing by
You caught my attention and made me stop in my tracks
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time
I am so fascinated by your dancing that I want to watch you again
Ooh I see you, see you, see you every time
I keep seeing you around often
And oh my I, I like your style (three, two, one, go!)
I enjoy the way you present yourself and move when you dance
You make me, make me, make me wanna cry (round two)
Your dancing is so good that it evokes strong emotions in me
So I say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh
I′ve never seen anybody do the things (five, four)
I am asking you to dance for me and show me what you've got, as I have never seen anyone do what you can do
They say move for me, move for me, move for me ay ay ay
And when you're done I′ll make you do it all again
(Three, two, one, go!) So I say
I am encouraging you to dance for me, promising you that once you finish, I will ask you to repeat it all again
I said oh my god I see you walking by (round four)
You caught my attention again just by walking past me
Just like a monkey I've been dancing my whole life
But you just beg to see me dance just one more time
I have been dancing my entire life, but you are the only one who inspires me to dance again and again
You make me, make me, make me wanna cry (round five)
Your dance is so good that I am moved to tears
They say move for me, move for me, move for me ay ay ay
And when you're done I′ll make you do it all again (Five, four)
I am asking you to dance and promising you that after you're done, I will ask you to repeat it all again
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh (round six)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
I am asking you to dance, and as you do, I am amazed by the unique and impressive things you do
They say move for me, move for me, move for me ay ay ay (ten, nine)
(Eight, seven) And when you're done
(Six, five) I′ll make you do it all again
(Four, three, two, one!) Do it all again
I am asking you to move and dance, and after you're done, I will ask you to repeat it all again, counting down the seconds until it's time to start again
Writer(s): Toni Watson
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