The Flirts were a female Menudo-like trio created and masterminded by Hi-NR… Read Full Bio ↴The Flirts were a female Menudo-like trio created and masterminded by Hi-NRG mogul Bobby "O" Orlando. (aka Bobby O). The group, which comprised one blonde, one brunette, and one redhead, are best known for their Hi-NRG tunes "Passion", "Danger", "Helpless", and "Jukebox (Don't Put Another Dime)".

Orlando conceived the idea for The Flirts, wrote the songs, played the instruments, and produced the tracks. He then auditioned girls to be the face of the group. Orlando often called in the services of professional session singers to sing the vocals for the tracks because most of the performers were trained as dancers, models, or actresses. The Flirts went through numerous lineup changes and with every album release and tour, some girls left the group while others stayed. The Flirts released six studio albums from 1982–1992 and assorted singles. They made several international tours in the 1980s, often in the club circuit, and would usually lip-synch or sing alongside the recordings.

Bobby discovered and produced the Pet Shop Boys. The Flirts' 1982 song Passion was cited by Pet Shop Boys' Chris Lowe as a primary reason for the band's formation.

We Just Want to Dance
The Flirts Lyrics

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All dressed up and no place to go
(We just wanna dance)
I don't wanna watch, wanna be in the show
(We just wanna dance)

Friday night is so insight
Don't delay, please, don't fight
Let's go out, let's have fun

Slick D.A. and mini-skirt
(We just wanna dance)
Leather jeans and a tight t-shirt
(We just wanna dance)

Friday night is so insight
Don't delay, please, don't fight
Let's go out, let's have fun

All dressed up and no place to go
(We just wanna dance)
I don't wanna watch, wanna be in the show
(We just wanna dance)

Slick D.A. and mini-skirt
(We just wanna dance)
Leather jeans and a tight t-shirt
(We just wanna dance)

Friday night, it's insight
Don't delay, please, don't fight
Let's go out, let's have fun

All dressed up and no place to go
(We just wanna dance)
I don't wanna watch, wanna be in the show
(We just wanna dance)

(We just wanna dance!)

Leather jeans and a tight t-shirt
(We just wanna dance)
Slick D.A. and mini-skirt
(We just wanna dance)

All dressed up and no place to go
(We just wanna dance)

Don't wanna watch, wanna be in the show
(We just wanna dance!)

Overall Meaning

The Flirts released "We Just Want to Dance" in 1982, one of their most popular songs. The lyrics depict a group of people who want to go out and have fun, but they don't have a specific place to go. They want to dance and be part of the scene, not just watch it. The lyrics suggest that they are dressed up and ready to go, with some specific clothing mentions like mini-skirts and leather jeans paired with tight t-shirts, and the mention of a “slick D.A.,” an acronym for district attorney, a popular term in 1980s pop culture.

The repetition of "Friday night is so insight" reflects the excitement they're feeling leading into the weekend. The song is upbeat and has a danceable rhythm, matching the theme of the lyrics perfectly. The line "don't delay, please, don't fight" suggests that they want to avoid any unnecessary conflict and simply enjoy themselves on their night out.

Overall, the song is a celebration of the party culture that was very popular in the 1980s, and the desire to dress up and dance with friends.

Line by Line Meaning

All dressed up and no place to go
We have dressed up and are ready to go out

(We just wanna dance)
Our only aim of the night is to dance

I don't wanna watch, wanna be in the show
We do not want to be mere spectators but want to be a part of the event

Friday night is so insight
Friday night is full of possibilities

Don't delay, please, don't fight
Let's not waste time and have a good time without any fights

Let's go out, let's have fun
Let's go out and have a good time

Slick D.A. and mini-skirt
Well-dressed men and women

Leather jeans and a tight t-shirt
Stylish and fashionable clothing

Friday night, it's insight
Friday night has a lot of promise

All dressed up and no place to go
Ready to go out but don't have a particular place to go