For nearly three decades The Boppers have been on tour with their mix of au… Read Full Bio ↴For nearly three decades The Boppers have been on tour with their mix of authentic Rock n´Roll and close harmony Doo-Wop. With over two million records sold in Scandinavia alone, The Boppers are one of the successful Scandinavian groups of their kind with a great love for the originals and a feeling for authenticity. Through the years they have been touring with artists like Jerry Williams, Chuck Berry, Suzi Quattro and many more. Together with Markoolio the group in early 2000 made the hit record 'Rocka På' a crossover with Hip-Hop which attracted a younger audience to their style of music. The Boppers of today continue to spread their love of classic Rock n´Roll & Doo Wop,
and the group has become synonymous with the authentic groove of 50´s music, performed with joy and energy.

Band: Ingmar Wallén: Vocals & Giutars, Matte Lagerwall: Vocals & Guitars,
Kenneth Bjornlund: Drums&Vocals, Surjo Benigh: Bass&Vocals,
Gaffa Karlsson: Piano, Lapsteel&Vocals, Jocke Svalberg: Organ&Vocals

When You Dance
The Boppers Lyrics

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When you dance
Be sure to hold her, hold her tight
When you dance
You'll squeeze her, yeah, with all your might

Such a thrill
Oh when she's close to you
Well hold her tight

When you dance

When you dance
You'll feel the warmth of her embrace
Then you'll know
This feeling, yeah, is no disgrace

Such a thrill
Oh when she's close to you
Well hold her tight
When you dance

You may do a rhumba or a tango, mambo, calypso or a strand
Lights are turned down low
You'll go hand in hand

When you dance
Be sure to hold her, hold her tight
When you dance
You'll squeeze her, yeah, with all your might

Such a thrill
Oh when she's close to you
Well hold her tight
When you dance

Hold her tight
When you dance

Ho o o Hold her tight
When you dance

Overall Meaning

The Boppers' song "When You Dance" is a classic rock and roll tune that encourages couples to hold each other close when they dance. The song begins with the line "When you dance, be sure to hold her, hold her tight." This indicates that the song is directed at men who are dancing with their female partners. The lyrics tell men to embrace their female partners tightly and to squeeze them with all their might. The song emphasizes the importance of physical closeness and connection between couples when they dance. The lyrics describe the thrill and warmth of a woman's embrace and remind men that this feeling is not shameful, but something to be celebrated.

The song's lyrics go on to suggest different dance styles that couples may try, such as the rhumba, tango, mambo, calypso, or even the strand. The song's emphasis, however, remains on the physical connection between partners while they dance. The line "lights are turned down low" suggests that the dance floor is an intimate space where couples can enjoy each other's company and share a moment of connection. The chorus repeats the directive to hold one's partner tight while dancing, emphasizing the romantic and passionate nature of the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

When you dance
The singer advises the listener to hold onto their dance partner tightly while dancing.

Be sure to hold her, hold her tight
The singer emphasizes the importance of holding onto one's dance partner tightly while dancing.

You'll squeeze her, yeah, with all your might
The listener will embrace their dance partner tightly during the dance.

Such a thrill
The experience of dancing and being close to one's dance partner is an exciting one.

Oh when she's close to you
The listener will experience a feeling of intimacy when dancing closely with their partner.

Well hold her tight
The singer reiterates the importance of holding tightly onto one's dance partner during the dance for maximum enjoyment.

You'll feel the warmth of her embrace
The listener will feel the physical warmth of their partner's embrace while dancing.

Then you'll know
The experience of dancing closely with one's partner is a special and undeniable feeling.

This feeling, yeah, is no disgrace
The feeling of intimacy experienced while dancing is not something shameful, but rather a natural and beautiful thing.

You may do a rhumba or a tango, mambo, calypso or a strand
The style of dance being performed doesn't matter, as long as the listener holds onto their partner tightly.

Lights are turned down low
The environment of the dance is dimly lit, creating a mood of intimacy and closeness.

You'll go hand in hand
The listener and their partner will be connected and in sync while dancing.

Hold her tight
The singer emphasizes the importance once again of holding tightly onto one's partner while dancing.

When you dance
The overall theme of the song, which is to hold onto one's dance partner tightly while enjoying the closeness and intimacy of the experience.

Writer(s): Andrew Jones

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