To Dance Again
Team Starkid Lyrics
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When I was a boy
An orphan boy
I'd love to move my feet
I'd hear a tune and start to swoon
My life would seem complete
The other boys would laugh and jeer
And when I'd start to sway
They'd get carried away
And oh, how the feeling grows
I'd take my foot
My little foot
And with that foot
Oh, how I'd start to shake
I'd take two feet
Two tiny feet
Hey look! That's neat!
It's coming true
I finally get to dance again
Wahoo!
To dance again
I've been waiting all these years
To dance again
Now, at once, a chance appears
To hear that beat, so on your feet
It's time to dance again!
(Spoken) Come on, Potter! Imperio!
You take your foot
Your little foot
Hey look! Your foot!
See how it starts to shake
Quirrell:
Ooh try his arms!
How 'bout a twirl?
He's like a girl!
How overdue
I get to finally dance again
With you!
Both:
To dance again!
I've been waiting all these years
To dance again
Now at once a chance appears
It's lovely swaying, and the music's playing
Come on, let's dance again!
Voldemort:
(Spoken) Everybody now!
Chorus: (Voldemort:)
I take my foot!
((Spoken) You take your foot)
My little foot!
(Take that little foot!)
And oh, my foot!
((Spoken) Lemme hear it now!)
Look how it starts to shake
Oh, Voldy's back
((Spoken) Hello world!)
For the attack
((Spoken) I'm gonna getcha!)
He'll take over the world
It's true
But first there's something
He's gotta do
All:
He'll dance again!
I've/He's been waiting all these years
To dance again
Now at once a chance appears
Everybody make way...
Voldemort:
...for a pas de bourre
All:
It's time to dance
It's time to dance
It's time to dance
Again!
The song "To Dance Again" by Team Starkid features a surprising and humorous duet between Voldemort and Professor Quirrell. The song opens with Voldemort reminiscing about his love for dancing as an orphan boy, describing how he would start moving his feet and get carried away by the feeling. The other boys would mock him, but they would inevitably start tapping their toes and getting into the rhythm. The chorus reveals that Voldemort has been waiting all these years to dance again, and he's finally getting the chance to do so. Quirrell joins in, delighted at the opportunity to dance with Voldemort.
The lyrics are both comical and poignant, as they present a different side of the villain we all know and fear. The idea of Voldemort as a young boy dancing alone is touching, and the fact that this is something he's been waiting for all these years adds a layer of complexity to his character. The song is also a nod to the Broadway tradition of giving villains showstopping numbers, allowing them to show off their charisma and charm.
Overall, "To Dance Again" is a standout moment in a hilarious and irreverent musical. It's a testament to the power of music and dance to bring people together, even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a boy
Voldemort is reminiscing about his childhood as an orphan
An orphan boy
Voldemort emphasizes that he had no one to care for him during his childhood
I'd love to move my feet
Voldemort had a passion for dancing despite being an outcast
I'd hear a tune and start to swoon
Music had a profound effect on Voldemort and he couldn't resist dancing to it
My life would seem complete
Dancing gave Voldemort a sense of fulfillment
The other boys would laugh and jeer
Voldemort was mocked by other boys because he liked to dance
But I'd catch 'em tappin' their toes
Despite ridicule, other boys couldn't resist dancing to the music
And when I'd start to sway
When Voldemort started dancing, others would join in
They'd get carried away
The other boys would become so engrossed in the music that they would forget about teasing Voldemort
And oh, how the feeling grows
Dancing brought Voldemort immense joy
I'd take my foot
Voldemort describes how excited he was to dance
My little foot
Voldemort compares his foot to a child
And with that foot
Voldemort explains that he only needed one foot to start dancing
Oh, how I'd start to shake
Voldemort would get so caught up in the music that he would dance uncontrollably
I'd take two feet
Voldemort would sometimes dance with both feet
Two tiny feet
Voldemort again compares his feet to children
Hey look! That's neat!
Voldemort is excited about the idea of dancing with both feet
It's coming true
Voldemort had been waiting for this moment for a long time
I finally get to dance again
Voldemort is excited to be able to dance again after all these years
Wahoo!
Voldemort is exclaiming his excitement
Now, at once, a chance appears
Voldemort is grateful for the opportunity to dance again
To hear that beat, so on your feet
This line encourages people to dance to the music
It's time to dance again!
Voldemort and Quirrell are urging people to start dancing again
Ooh try his arms!
Quirrell is encouraging Voldemort to dance with his arms
How 'bout a twirl?
Quirrell suggests that Voldemort twirl while dancing
He's like a girl!
Quirrell is teasing Voldemort for dancing like a girl
How overdue
Quirrell is explaining how long it has been since they last danced
I get to finally dance again
Quirrell is happy to be able to dance with Voldemort after so many years
With you!
Quirrell is addressing Voldemort
It's lovely swaying, and the music's playing
Voldemort and Quirrell are enjoying dancing together
Come on, let's dance again!
Voldemort and Quirrell are encouraging everyone to join in on the dancing
Everybody now!
Voldemort is urging everyone to dance with them
You take your foot
Voldemort is instructing others to dance
Hey look! Your foot!
Voldemort is pointing out that others are starting to dance
See how it starts to shake
Voldemort is pleased to see others dancing
Oh, Voldy's back
Voldemort is returning to the world after being gone for a while
Hello world!
Voldemort is announcing his return
For the attack
Voldemort is planning to attack after he finishes dancing
I'm gonna getcha!
Voldemort is threatening someone
He'll take over the world
Voldemort is planning to take over the world
It's true
Voldemort is confident he will succeed in his plan
But first there's something
Voldemort has one thing he needs to do before he can take over the world
He's gotta do
This line sets up the idea that there is something Voldemort needs to do
Everybody make way...
Voldemort and Quirrell are preparing to dance again and want others to give them space
...for a pas de bourre
Voldemort is referencing a specific type of ballet move
It's time to dance
Voldemort and Quirrell are telling everyone to start dancing again
Again!
This line emphasizes that they want people to dance again
Contributed by Gavin I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Random Person
Voldemort was never evil, he just had a passion for dancing
Ana
So true
andrew
We had it all wrong
E Singh
Training for the ballet Riddle?
Faux Naim
Same thing
janky
Much like Hitler, unfortunately, Voldemort was rejected from art school. A travesty
aye_klaury
Cedric's constant smiling is funnier to me than it should be
Jillybean711
Ikr. xDD I'm crying its so funny!
Dandotcom :P
aye_klaury I FIND it to be pretty funny
A.R.M Productions
It gave me cancer 😜