Do You Wanna Dance
The Mamas & the Papas Lyrics

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Do you want to dance under the moon light
Squeeze me all through the night
Oh, baby, do you want to dance

Do you want to dance and hold my hand
Tell me I'm your lover man
Oh, baby, do you want to dance

Do you want to dance and make romance
C'mon pretty baby and take a chance
Hey, baby, baby, do you want to dance

(Do you, do you, do you) do you want to dance
(Do you, do you, do you) do you want to dance
(Do you, do you, do you) do you want to dance

Do you want to dance under the moon light
Squeeze me all through the night
Oh, baby, do you want to dance

(Do you, do you, do you) do you want to dance
(Do you, do you, do you) do you want to dance
(Do you, do you, do you) do you want to dance

Do you want to dance
(Do you want to dance)
Will you take a chance
(Do you want to dance)
Will hold my hand
(Do you want to dance)
And maybe let me be your lover man
(Do you want to dance)
Can I hold your hand
(Do you want to dance)
Let me be your lover man
(Do you want to dance)

Can I hold your hand
(Do you want to dance)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Mamas & the Papas's song "Do You Wanna Dance" is an invitation to dance and a chance to make romance under the moonlight. The lyrics are playful and romantic, creating a sense of youthful excitement, and the singer is trying to persuade their partner to dance with them. The song is composed in a simple and catchy style, with its chorus inviting the listener to take part in the dance, creating an inclusive and inviting atmosphere.

The opening line, "Do you want to dance under the moonlight," sets the scene and creates an ambiance of romance and intimacy. The singer then goes on to ask their partner to hold their hand and confirm they're their lover. The chorus of "do you, do you, do you, want to dance?" creates an infectious enthusiasm that invites the listener to get up and dance along. The singer is asking for a chance at romance, and the simple but effective lyrics capture that sense of youthful desire and excitement.

Line by Line Meaning

Do you want to dance under the moon light
Would you like to dance with me outside, under the light of the moon?

Squeeze me all through the night
Hold me close for the whole night.

Oh, baby, do you want to dance
Oh darling, would you like to dance with me?

Do you want to dance and hold my hand
Would you like to dance and hold my hand?

Tell me I'm your lover man
Express to me that you consider me your romantic partner.

Oh, baby, do you want to dance
Oh darling, would you like to dance with me?

Do you want to dance and make romance
Would you like to dance and engage in romantic activity?

C'mon pretty baby and take a chance
Come on, beautiful, take a risk and dance with me.

Hey, baby, baby, do you want to dance
Hey sweetie, would you like to dance with me?

(Do you, do you, do you) do you want to dance
(Repeat) Would you like to dance with me?

Do you want to dance under the moon light
Would you like to dance with me outside, under the light of the moon?

Squeeze me all through the night
Hold me close for the whole night.

Oh, baby, do you want to dance
Oh darling, would you like to dance with me?

(Do you, do you, do you) do you want to dance
(Repeat) Would you like to dance with me?

Do you want to dance
Would you like to dance?