I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
The Baseballs(더 베이스 볼스) Lyrics


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But I don't feel like dancin'
When the old Joanna plays
My heart could take a chance
But my two feet can't find a way
You think that I could muster up a little soft, shop devil sway
But I don't feel like dancin'
No sir, no dancin' today
Wake up in the morning with a head like 'what ya done?'
This used to be the life but I don't need another one
Good luck cuttin' nothin', carrying on, you wear them gown
So how come I feel so lonely when you're up getting down?

So I play along when I hear that special song
I'm gonna be the one who gets it right
You better know when you're swingin' round the room
Look's like magic's solely yours tonight

But I don't feel like dancin'
When the old Joanna plays
My heart could take a chance
But my two feet can't find a way
You think that I could muster up a little soft, shop devil sway
But I don't feel like dancin'
No sir, no dancin' today

Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Even if i find nothin' better to do
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Why'd you break down when I'm not in the mood?
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Rather be home with no one when I can't get down with you

Cities come and cities go just like the old empires
When all you do is change your clothes and call that versatile.
You got so many colours make a blind man so confused
Then why can't I keep up when you're the only thing I lose?

So I'll just pretend that I know which way to bend
And I'm gonna tell the whole world that you're mine.
Just please understand, when I see you clap your hands
If you stick around I'm sure that you'll be fine

But I don't feel like dancin'
When the old Joanna plays
My heart could take a chance
But my two feet can't find a way
You think that I could muster up a little soft, shop devil sway
But I don't feel like dancin'
No sir, no dancin' today

Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Even if i find nothin' better to do
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Why'd you break down when I'm not in the mood?
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Rather be home with no one when I can't get down with you

You can't make me dance around
But your two-step makes my chest pound.
Just lay me down as you blow it away into the shimmer light

But I don't feel like dancin'
When the old Joanna plays
My heart could take a chance
But my two feet can't find a way
You think that I could muster up a little soft, shop devil sway
But I don't feel like dancin'
No sir, no dancin' today

Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Even if i find nothin' better to do
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Why'd you break down when I'm not in the mood?




Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Rather be home with no one when I can't get down with you

Overall Meaning

The Baseballs's song “I Don't Feel Like Dancin'” is about not wanting to dance despite being at a party where everyone else is dancing. The singer feels out of place and disconnected from the people around him, even though he tries to go along with the music. He wakes up the next morning feeling down, wondering why he can't fit in and have a good time like everyone else. The chorus highlights this feeling of disconnection and lack of desire to dance, even if there is nothing else to do.


The lyrics also touch on the pressure to be versatile and constantly changing in the fast-paced world of today, with cities and empires coming and going. Despite this pressure, the singer feels lost and unable to keep up. He admits that he pretends to know what he's doing and even claims the person he's with as his own, but it seems his heart is just not in it.


Overall, "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" is a relatable song about the ups and downs of social situations and the feeling of not being able to connect with others, even when trying to fit in.


Line by Line Meaning

But I don't feel like dancin'
I'm not in the mood to dance, despite the music playing.


When the old Joanna plays
The specific instrument being played is a piano, also known as a Joanna.


My heart could take a chance
Emotionally, I am willing to take a risk and dance.


But my two feet can't find a way
Physically, I cannot bring myself to dance.


You think that I could muster up a little soft, shop devil sway
It may appear that I am capable of dancing a little bit, but I am not feeling it.


No sir, no dancin' today
I am making it clear that I do not want to dance today.


Wake up in the morning with a head like 'what ya done?'
I wake up feeling regretful or questioning my actions from the previous night.


This used to be the life but I don't need another one
I am no longer interested in the lifestyle I used to live or the things that used to make me happy.


Good luck cuttin' nothin', carrying on, you wear them gown
I am wishing someone good luck, sarcastically, because they cannot accomplish anything significant by continuing to do what they're doing.


So how come I feel so lonely when you're up getting down?
Despite people around me enjoying themselves, I feel isolated and disconnected from the party or social event.


So I play along when I hear that special song
When a particular song comes on, I pretend to enjoy it to fit in with the crowd.


I'm gonna be the one who gets it right
I will make an effort to dance well and not embarrass myself.


You better know when you're swingin' round the room
I am warning someone to be careful when dancing so as not to step on or bump into me.


Look's like magic's solely yours tonight
You seem to be having a great time and creating your own magic.


Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
I am reiterating that I do not want to dance.


Even if I find nothin' better to do
Even if there are no other options or things to do, I still don't want to dance.


Why'd you break down when I'm not in the mood?
Why do you get upset or angry when I don't want to dance?


Rather be home with no one when I can't get down with you
I would prefer to be alone than be with someone who is disappointed in me for not wanting to dance.


Cities come and cities go just like the old empires
Cities and empires rise and fall over time, much like the trends and fads we experience in our own lives.


When all you do is change your clothes and call that versatile
If all you do is change what you wear and think that makes you versatile or adaptable, you are mistaken.


You got so many colours make a blind man so confused
You have so many different layers or variations that it's overwhelming or confusing for someone to understand you completely.


Then why can't I keep up when you're the only thing I lose?
If I can't seem to keep up with you despite losing everything else, there must be something more to it and it's frustrating.


So I'll just pretend that I know which way to bend
I will try to fake my way through this situation and act like I know what I'm doing, even if I don't.


And I'm gonna tell the whole world that you're mine
I want everyone to know that I am with you and proud to be with you.


Just please understand, when I see you clap your hands
When I see you happy or excited, it makes me happy and I want to be there for you.


If you stick around I'm sure that you'll be fine
If you stay with me and give me a chance, things will work out and you will be okay.


You can't make me dance around
I am standing my ground and not letting anyone force me to dance.


But your two-step makes my chest pound.
When you dance, it excites me and makes my heart beat faster.


Just lay me down as you blow it away into the shimmer light
Let's just relax and enjoy the moment together as we forget everything and feel the excitement and joy in the air.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Spirit Music Group
Written by: ELTON JOHN, SCOTT DAVID HOFFMAN, JASON SELLARDS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@rainabarbour5382

Wake up in the morning with a head like "What ya done?"
This used to be the life but I don't need another one
Good luck cuttin' nothin', carryin' on, you wear them gowns
So how come I feel so lonely when you're up gettin' down?

So I play along when I hear that special song
I'm gonna be the one who gets it right
You better know when you're swingin' 'round the room
Looks like magic's solely yours tonight

But I don't feel like dancin' when the old Joanna plays
My heart could take a chance but my two feet can't find a way
You think that I could muster up a little soft shoe gentle sway
But I don't feel like dancin', no sir, no dancin' today

Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Even if I find nothin' better to do
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Why'd you break it down when I'm not in the mood?
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Rather be home with the one in bed till dawn with you, you, you

Cities come and cities go just like the old empires
When all you do is change your clothes and call that versatile
You got so many colors make a blind man so confused
Then why can't I keep up when you're the only thing I lose?

So I'll just pretend that I know which way to bend
And I'm gonna tell the whole world that you're mine
Just please understand when I see you clapped your hands
If you stick around I'm sure that you'll be fine

But I don't feel like dancin' when the old Joanna plays
My heart could take a chance but my two feet can't find a way
You think that I could muster up a little soft shoe gentle sway
But I don't feel like dancin', no sir, no dancin' today

Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Even if I find nothin' better to do
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Why'd you break it down when I'm not in the mood?
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Rather be home with no one if I can't get down with you, you, you

You can't make me dance around
But your two-step makes my chest pound

Just lay me down
As you float away into the shimmer light

But I don't feel like dancin' when the old Joanna plays
My heart could take a chance but my two feet can't find a way
You think that I could muster up a little soft shoe gentle sway
But I don't feel like dancin', no sir, no dancin' today

Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Even if I find nothin' better to do
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Why'd you break it down when I'm not in the mood?
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Rather be home with no one if I can't get down with you, you, you



All comments from YouTube:

@johoro100

There is no way to tell you how fabulous they are! I've seen them six times and I can't wait for more! I've met them and they really are as big and sweet as anyone could dream about, But anybody who's ever met them will tell you that Basti is the real sweetie of them. I just adore him!

@SuqqahBarbiiieh

Die Jungs sind der Hammer! Einfach nur Musik um gute Laune zu haben! :) back to the 50th :D

@PulsarGazer

some songs can't be replaced, even by such a good band as the baseballs.

@Wipi96

ihr vertretet deutshland!! daanke!!! endlich haben wir neben tokyo hotel (würg) und rammstein noch andere musikimporte! ♥

@salinagrg7992

Elvis lives
i vas listnig to dem yesterday i Vasa Finland.
really good rock.n roll.

@passionateartist

I AM SCREAMING! I HAD NO IDEA THEY DID A COVER OF THIS SONG!!!

@Andreasws24

Finally pop is listenable :)

@viktorkorolev1052

It takes me to the past^^

@georgewilliamtussler5475

This is so awesome!!! What a classic to a current hit!!

@kurofujoshis

I just discovered them last week and they're alreadfy one of my favs, this style is just too amazing ! touches of classic rock again <3 And I already loved the other version, but this is just d'awwww

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