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Official Album Releases:
Strike (2009)
Strike! Back (2010)
Strings 'n' Stripes (2011)
Strings 'n' Stripes - Live (2012)
Good Ol' Christmas (2012)
Game day (2014)
Singles:
Umbrella (2009)
Hot n Cold (2009)
Last in Line (2010)
Chasing Cars (2010)
Hello (2011)
Candy Shop (2011)
Umbrella - Live (2012)
Let it Snow (2012)
DVD:
Strings 'n' Stripes - Live (2012)
I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
The Baseballs Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of The Baseballs' song "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" talk about a person who doesn't want to dance, despite the catchy tunes played at the party. The person has lost interest in all things that once made them happy, including dancing. The first verse of the song establishes the mood of the singer, who does not feel like dancing even when the old Joanna plays. The line "My heart could take a chance, but my two feet can't find the way" is an analogy that shows that the person wants to dance, but they can't find it in themselves to engage in the activity.
In the second verse, the singer talks about how their life has changed, and now they have to deal with the consequences of their actions. The line "This used to be the life, but I don't need another one" suggests that the person has moved on from their old lifestyle and is finding it hard to adjust to the new one. They also feel out of place and isolated when they see everyone else enjoying the party and dancing.
The chorus of the song repeats the same lyrics, emphasizing the fact that the person is not interested in dancing in any way. The song's lyrics reflect the internal conflict of a person who once found dancing to be an enjoyable activity but has lost touch with it.
Line by Line Meaning
But I don't feel like dancin'
I am not in the mood to dance
When the old Joanna plays
When the piano plays
My heart could take a chance
I might consider dancing
But my two feet can't find a way
I don't have the energy or motivation to dance
You think that I could muster up a little soft, shop devil sway
You assume I could do a little dance move
No sir, no dancin' today
I definitely don't want to dance today
Wake up in the morning with a head like 'what ya done?'
I wake up with regret and/or a hangover
This used to be the life but I don't need another one
I used to enjoy partying, but not anymore
Good luck cuttin' nothin', carrying on, you wear them gown
Good luck doing anything productive or meaningful while you're dancing
So how come I feel so lonely when you're up getting down?
I feel left out and disconnected when everyone else is having fun dancing
So I play along when I hear that special song
I pretend to enjoy the music and act like I want to dance
I'm gonna be the one who gets it right
I want to prove to myself that I can dance well if I tried
You better know when you're swingin' round the room
You better enjoy yourself while you dance
Look's like magic's solely yours tonight
It seems like you're having a great time and no one else matters
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
I really don't want to dance
Even if i find nothin' better to do
Even if I have nothing else to do
Why'd you break down when I'm not in the mood?
Why do you insist on dancing when I'm clearly not in the mood to join you?
Rather be home with no one when I can't get down with you
I'd rather be alone at home than trying to dance with you when I don't want to
Cities come and cities go just like the old empires
Things change and fade away, just like civilizations
When all you do is change your clothes and call that versatile.
When you change your appearance frequently, you think it makes you adaptable and versatile
You got so many colours make a blind man so confused
You have so many different facets and identities that even a blind person would be confused
Then why can't I keep up when you're the only thing I lose?
If you change so much, why can't I understand you when you're the only thing I'm losing in this situation?
So I'll just pretend that I know which way to bend
I'll fake it and try to fit in, even if I don't really understand the situation
And I'm gonna tell the whole world that you're mine.
I'll try to make it seem like we're a good match and that I'm in control
Just please understand, when I see you clap your hands
Please understand that even when I'm not dancing, I still appreciate and support you
If you stick around I'm sure that you'll be fine
If you stay with me, I promise you'll be okay
You can't make me dance around
I won't let you force me to dance
But your two-step makes my chest pound.
Even though I don't want to dance, I still feel drawn to you
Just lay me down as you blow it away into the shimmer light
Just hold me close and distract me from my anxieties
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jason Forbes Sellards, Scott David Hoffman, Elton John
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