Renegade
The Dance Party Lyrics

The Dance Party's "Renegade" is a fast-paced, energetic track that encapsulates the feeling of being young, reckless, and lost in a big city. The song opens with the lines "Close my eyes for the big surprise, make a wish or look around," which give the impression that the singer is excited and ready for whatever adventure comes their way. As the song progresses, we hear about spinning around in New York City, wasting time, and partying with friends. The chorus, "Coming down, don't count unless you mean it, back, get back to it," seems to suggest that the singer is aware they might be heading towards a rough patch, but is determined to keep going anyway. The verses are punctuated by the repeated line "Back, get back to it," which adds to the sense of urgency and restlessness that permeates the song.

The second verse introduces another character, Uncle Sam, who wants to shake the singer's hand and tell them they're doing just fine. The singer thanks Uncle Sam but tells him he doesn't understand that he feels like he's wasting his time. The repetition of the chorus underscores the idea that the singer is struggling to find meaning or purpose in their life, but is determined to keep going anyway. The bridge, "It's such a gas when you're living fast and your friends don't know your name, spinning 'round down in District town, I do believe I lost my way," reinforces the idea that the singer is living in the moment but doesn't know where they're headed. The song ends on a defiant note, with the singer resolved to keep going no matter what.