Edm… Read Full Bio ↴R&B band from Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. consisting of Kenny "Babyface"
Edmonds, Antonio "L.A." Reid, Carlos "Satin" Greene, Darnell "Dee" Bristol,
Stanley Burke, and Kevin Roberson.
Forming in 1981, The Deele recorded three albums during the 1980s, and
scored two hit singles. In 1984 "Body Talk" reached #77 on the Billboard Hot
100 pop chart. In 1987 their song "Two Occasions" reached #4 on the R&B
charts and was the biggest hit for the group, which created new opportunities
to write and co-produce for others such as Babyface, Tevin Campbell, Bobby
Brown, and The Whispers (Rock Steady) to name a few.
The group reunited in 1993, without Reid and Edmonds, to record their final
album, Invitation to Love. The Deele in 2007 is back and currently touring to
promote their new single “The Only One” under Eieg/D-Town Records (Dallas
Texas) with a full album scheduled to release in 2008. The Deele was added
Deele.htmlto Eieg/D-Town Koast2Koast Records in 2006 and is expected to write and
produce for DTR/K2K new young artist putting the S back into “muzic”.
The Grammy Award Winning Group “The Deele” is now back in the top 10
spotlight featured in Mariah Carey‘s 2005 Grammy nominated hit “We Belong
Together”. This would be the beginning of an entity that would give birth to the
most influential group of musicians and singers in the music industry today,
changing the course of R&B forever.
With Antonio "L.A." Reid and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds branching off into
their on solo careers, Kayo, Carlos, and Dee collectively produced, wrote,
arranged, and performed on pop, adult contemporary, and R&B projects with
over 50 million copies sold. Their expertise has included artists as diverse as
Mariah Carey, Paula Abdul, Bar-Kays, Bootsy Collins, Johnny Gill, Babyface,
TLC, Bobby Brown, Toni Braxton, The Whispers, Whitney Houston and many
more.
Now apart of D-Town Koast2Koast Records/Sony BMG a Dallas based record
label, The Deele is finding a new emergence in the music industry bringing the
same musical influence, energy and professionalism, three decades later to
quench the thirst of the masses.
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Can-U-Dance
The Deele Lyrics
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You say wine time
I say high time
We say dance
I got my juke box playing in the back, girl
And it's rockin'
Because I feel like I wanna rock the block, girl
I like to see what you can do
When you drop your guards and get loose
I wanna make you feel faint
And be your main man rockin' 'round the block, girl
Non-stoppin'
I'm kinda hot, hey, come and see
You don't have to be told, I've got a dance degree
I'm always smokin', I don't be jokin'
I'll leave you chokin', I say ooh, all I wanna know is
Ooh, you, all I wanna know is
Can-u-dance
Ooh, you, all I wanna know is
Can-u-dance
Ooh, do it like this, ooh
Good God
Now I'm a stone cold rocker from The Deele y'all
No jivin'
What I need is someone to get the feel y'all
And ride it
I wanna block you in a corner
Make your temperature a little warmer
Now do you think that you can hang
I'll work you hard till you think you're in a tank, girl
With no goggles
I'm kinda hot, hey, come and see
You don't have to be told, I've got a dance degree
I don't be jokin', I'm always smokin'
I'll leave you chokin', I say, ooh, all I wanna know is
Ooh, you, all I wanna know is
Can-u-dance
Ooh, you, all I wanna know is
Can-u-dance
Ooh, do it like this, ooh
Good God
Einstein
You say wine time
I say high time
We say dance now
Deele, sing
Ooh, you, all I wanna know
Ooh, you, all I wanna know
Kayo, play
Ooh, you, all I wanna know
Ooh, you, all I wanna know
I say now, ooh, you, all I wanna know is
Can-u-dance
I say now, ooh, you, all I wanna know is
Can-u-dance
Ooh, you, all I wanna know is
Everybody, ooh, you, all I wanna know is
The lyrics to The Deele's song Can-U-Dance are all about dancing, having a good time, and letting loose. The verses talk about wanting to see someone get loose and drop their guards while the chorus keeps asking if they can dance. The song starts out by mentioning Einstein, adding a comical comparison between the famous scientist and party-goers debating whether it's time for wine or high time to dance. The verse then shifts to setting the mood with the jukebox playing in the background as the singer feels like he wants to rock the block. He enjoys seeing people let go of their guard and hopes to be the main man for someone. The chorus is repeated several times, with the singers asking if the person they're interested in can dance. The bridge includes a solo guitar riff as the singer calls himself a "stone cold rocker" and looks for the right partner to ride the vibe with him. The song continues with asking if someone can hang and ultimately ends with the repeated chorus and a call for everyone to join in.
The lyrics to Can-U-Dance encourage people to let loose and enjoy themselves on the dance floor. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that dancing is the central focus of the song. The use of Einstein’s name shows the contrast between science and partying, which adds to the playful nature of the song. The verses describe the excitement and energy of the singer, and his desire to find someone to share the experience with. The bridge is an instrumental break that allows time to showcase the guitar, making it easier for people to dance to the music. Overall, the song’s lyrics are a celebration of dancing and having fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Einstein
Start of the song, referencing the famous scientist.
You say wine time
Someone is suggesting it's time to drink wine.
I say high time
The singer thinks it's time to party.
We say dance
The group is ready to dance and have fun.
I got my juke box playing in the back, girl
The singer has music playing and is ready to dance.
And it's rockin'
The music is energetic and lively.
Because I feel like I wanna rock the block, girl
The singer is excited and wants to dance energetically.
No talking
The singer wants to focus on dancing and not talking.
I like to see what you can do
The singer is interested in watching someone else dance.
When you drop your guards and get loose
The singer wants the other person to let go and relax while dancing.
I wanna make you feel faint
The singer wants to dance intensely and passionately with the other person.
And be your main man rockin' 'round the block, girl
The singer wants to be the person the other dances with.
Non-stoppin'
The singer wants to dance without stopping.
I'm kinda hot, hey, come and see
The singer thinks they are attractive and wants others to notice.
You don't have to be told, I've got a dance degree
The singer is skilled at dancing.
I'm always smokin', I don't be jokin'
The singer is confident and not joking around.
I'll leave you chokin'
The singer's dance moves will leave the other person breathless.
I say ooh, all I wanna know is
The singer is building up anticipation before asking the next question.
Ooh, you, all I wanna know is
The singer wants to know if the other person can dance well.
Can-u-dance
The singer is asking if the other person can dance.
Now I'm a stone cold rocker from The Deele y'all
The singer is referencing their band and their ability to rock.
No jivin'
The singer is serious and not joking around.
What I need is someone to get the feel y'all
The singer is looking for someone who can get into the groove with them.
And ride it
The singer wants the other person to join in and dance with them.
I wanna block you in a corner
The singer wants to dance close and intimately with the other person.
Make your temperature a little warmer
The singer wants to get the other person excited and energized through dancing.
Now do you think that you can hang
The singer is asking if the other person can keep up with their dancing.
I'll work you hard till you think you're in a tank, girl
The singer will dance so much with the other person that they will feel like they're in a tank.
With no goggles
The singer will dance so much that the other person will not be able to see clearly.
Everybody, ooh, you, all I wanna know is
The singer is addressing everyone and asking if they can dance.
Kayo, play
End of the song, referencing the band member who plays the music.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GREENE, MITCHEL, REID
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@laurajones7735
Usually it’s a routine Saturday but it’s a not sure, I’ll keep you posted, the crowd is getting enormous! I want to be able to dance’
@laurajones7735
Nice song, routine was on until the capacity hit an all time high people are concerned about violations las in exits in case u have to run because of so many people. I’m looking foward to 2020 hope to see my twin then. Love this song!
@laurajones7735
Routine This Saturday, putting my dancing shoes on.
@seanrobison3040
You don't need to comment three times about your routine. Put it in a journal. I don't need to know and nobody needs to know what your routine is.
@jazzbquick389
This kind of sounds like “Can You Dance” by Shanice.