Dancing Queen
The BB Band Lyrics


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You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen

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
Dig in the dancing queen

You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
Looking out for another
Anyone 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
Dig in the dancing queen

Overall Meaning

The BB Band's "Dancing Queen" is a classic disco hit that exudes energy and excitement. The lyrics offer a portrayal of a fun and carefree night out, where the singer is dancing to the beat and having the time of her life. The song starts off by encouraging the listener to dance and jive, indicating that it is time to let loose and forget all worries. As the song progresses, the lyrics tell a story of a young, sweet, and only seventeen-year-old girl who is the life of the party. She turns heads and captures the attention of everyone, leaving them burning with a desire for more.


The chorus emphasizes the singer's role as the "dancing queen," someone who is confident, free-spirited, and enjoys the spotlight. The tambourine adds to the rhythm and emphasizes the fun and upbeat nature of the song. The second verse continues to describe the singer's flirtatious and teasing personality, as she dances and captivates everyone's hearts. The song creates an image of a world where carefree dancing and having a good time are more important than anything else.


Line by Line Meaning

You can dance
You possess the ability to move rhythmically to music


You can jive
You are capable of dancing energetically and expressing yourself through movement


Having the time of your life
Enjoying an overwhelmingly positive experience


See that girl
Observing a female individual nearby


Watch that scene
Taking in the environment and people around you


Dig in the dancing queen
Fully embracing and enjoying the presence of a female dancing enthusiastically


Friday night and the lights are low
Describing a specific night of the week when the location is dimly lit


Looking out for a place to go
Searching for a location to spend time at


Where they play the right music
Desiring a place where the appropriate and preferred type of music is played


Getting in the swing
Adjusting oneself to the atmosphere and style of the moment


You come to look for a king
Seeking out a male companion who stands out in some way


Anybody could be that guy
Not being too selective in choosing a male companion


Night is young and the music's high
The evening is still in its early stages and the volume of music is loud


With a bit of rock music
Referring to one specific genre of music


Everything is fine
Indicating contentment or satisfaction


You're in the mood for a dance
Feeling inspired to dance


And when you get the chance
Waiting for the right moment to present itself


You are the dancing queen
Acknowledging the female individual as the epitome of dance representation in that moment


Young and sweet
Characterizing the female individual as youthful and amiable


Only seventeen
Revealing the age of the female individual


Feel the beat from the tambourine
Sensing the rhythm from the specific percussion instrument


You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
Asserting that the female individual possesses the ability to captivate and excite men


Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
Implying that the female individual tends to leave her admirers wanting more


Looking out for another
Searching for another temporary companion


Anyone will do
Accepting any male companion who presents himself as an option




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENNY GORAN BROR ANDERSSON, BJOERN K. ULVAEUS, STIG ANDERSON

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