Land of a Thousand Dances
The J. Geils Band Lyrics
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One, two, three!
You gotta know how to pony like Bony Maronie
Mashed Potato, do the Alligator
Put your hands on your hips, let your back-bone slip
Do the Watusi, like my little Lucy
Na, na na na na, na na na na, na na na, na na na, na na na na.
Need somebody to help me say it one time
You know I feel alright.
Feel pretty good y'all.
Na, na na na na, na na na na, na na na, na na na, na na na na.
Need somebody to help me say it one time
Na, na na na na, na na na na, na na na, na na na, na na na na.
Dance with me honey, like Long Tall Sally
Twistin' with Lucy, doin the Watusi
Gotta hold of your back, I like it like that
Do the Jerk, watch me work
Ah, do it!
The J. Geils Band's song Land of a Thousand Dances is a fun and lively tune that encourages listeners to dance along. The verses are made up of instructions on how to do popular dance moves from the 1960s, such as the Pony, Mashed Potato, Alligator, Watusi, and Twist. The lyrics call for a partner to dance with, specifically referencing "my little Lucy," and the chorus repeats the nonsensical chant "Na, na na na na." The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it a classic party anthem.
The lyrics suggest that dancing is a way to let loose and feel good, as the singer proclaims, "You know I feel alright, feel pretty good y'all." The call-and-response structure of the song adds to the fun and communal aspect of dancing, as the singer repeatedly asks for someone to join in and "help me say it one time."
Overall, Land of a Thousand Dances is a joyful celebration of dancing and the freedom it can bring. The song's catchy tune and simple, repetitive lyrics have made it a staple of dance parties for decades.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two, three!
Let's get started!
One, two, three!
Don't stop now!
You gotta know how to pony like Bony Maronie
You need to know how to dance like a pro
Mashed Potato, do the Alligator
Do these popular dances
Put your hands on your hips, let your back-bone slip
Move your body to the beat
Do the Watusi, like my little Lucy
Do this fun dance along with me
Na, na na na na, na na na na, na na na, na na na, na na na na.
Hey, come on and sing this part with me
Need somebody to help me say it one time
I need someone to sing along with me
You know I feel alright.
I'm feeling good and having fun!
Feel pretty good y'all.
Everyone is feeling great!
Dance with me honey, like Long Tall Sally
Let's dance together like rock stars!
Twistin' with Lucy, doin the Watusi
Let's do these fun dances together
Gotta hold of your back, I like it like that
I like being close to you like this
Do the Jerk, watch me work
Let me show you how fun this dance is
Ah, do it!
Come on, let's keep dancing and having fun!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Kenner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
German Meneses
La baile a los 17, y aún la escucho a mis 56, bella época.
NEIL ABDEL LAJO RETAMOZO
Mi canción preferida de esta banda tierra de las mil danzas gracias por compartirla saludos - desde Arequipa - Perú.
b62beers
I agree totally....PLEASE get this group in the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame!!! They are great and deserve it!
jp Yanocchi
Excelente .hasta que la encontré j.geils band ,me encantaba esa canción cuando iba a las fiestas ,que buenos tiempos .ahora también la puedo bailar jajaja
elvis medina
Este tema sonó mucho en el 83 con el vocalista peter Wolf
Alberto Condori
lo maximo de mi adolescencia lo escuche en 82 y tu
Marita Gonzales
mi favorita cuando iba alas fiestas de promocion .
Christopher Wildrick
SMOKIN live band. Studio never did them full justice, capturing that energy. Would LOVEto have a full-length of this concert (Hint hint hint, EMI)
trec channel 420
It was off their live album called Showtime! They released it the year after Freeze Frame
Galo Villaran
Es increíble que esta publicación tenga 11 años y solo obtenga 1000 likes; mientras que basuras musicales que no llevan ni un año, obtienen más de 1M de likes...