Dance
The Forces of Evil Lyrics
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And you see her, so fine and pretty
Movin' with her style and ease
And you see her, from across the room
Yes it's love in the third degree
Ooh, baby baby
Ooh, baby baby
Take a chance, you're old enough to
Dance the night away
Dance, dance, dance the night away
A live wire, girl your a beginner
But just watch that lady go
She's on fire, 'cause dancin' gets her hotter than
Anything else she knows
Ooh, baby baby
Won't you turn your love my way?
Ooh, baby baby
Take a chance, you're old enough to
Dance the night away
Dance, dance, dance the night away
Woooo, oh-oh-oh oh
(Alright...)
Dance, Dance the night away
Dance, dance, dance the night away
Dance, dance the night away yeah yeah!
Dance, dance, dance the night away
Let's dance!
The Forces of Evil's "Dance" is a song about falling in love with someone based on their dancing skills. The lyrics describe a woman who catches the attention of the singer because of her effortless style and beauty while dancing. It is a love song in the third degree, meaning the attraction is very strong and intense. The singer is begging for the attention of the woman, pleading for her to turn her love his way and take a chance on him. He wants to dance with her all night and let the music take them away. The chorus, "Dance, dance, dance the night away" emphasizes the importance of dancing as a way to connect and express oneself.
The theme of dancing as a way to fall in love is not a new concept in music, but The Forces of Evil adds a new twist by suggesting that the love is so strong that it is in the third degree. The lyrics themselves are simple and repetitive, which enhance the hypnotic quality of the song, mirroring the trance-like state of dancing. The up-tempo ska rhythm and horns add to the party atmosphere, making "Dance" a fun and upbeat song that will make you want to dance along.
Line by Line Meaning
And you see her, so fine and pretty
You notice an attractive woman across the room
Movin' with her style and ease
She moves with grace and confidence
And you see her, from across the room
You can see her clearly despite the distance
Yes it's love in the third degree
You feel strongly attracted to her
Ooh, baby baby
Expressing desire and affection
Won't you turn your love my way?
Please give me a chance to be with you
Take a chance, you're old enough to
You are mature enough to make your own decisions
Dance the night away
Let's enjoy the evening together
A live wire, girl your a beginner
She is full of energy and enthusiasm, but new to dancing
But just watch that lady go
Observe her as she moves with skill and passion
She's on fire, 'cause dancin' gets her hotter than
Dancing excites her more than anything else
Anything else she knows
No other activity makes her feel as good
Woooo, oh-oh-oh oh
Sound of excitement and energy
Dance, Dance the night away
Let's keep dancing all night long
Let's dance!
Encouragement to keep moving and enjoying the moment
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEX VAN HALEN, EDWARD VAN HALEN, DAVID ROTH, MICHAEL ANTHONY
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