I'm in the Mood for Dancing
The Nolans Lyrics


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*I'm in the mood for dancin', romancin'
Ooh I'm given' it all tonight
I'm in the mood for chancin'
I feel like dancin'
Ooh so come on and hold me tight

Dancin', I'm in the mood, babe
So let the music play
Ooh I'm dancin', I'm in the groove, babe
So get on up and let your body sway

I'm in the mood for dancin', romacnin'
You know I shan't ever stop tonight
I'm in the mood for chancin'
I feel like dancin'
Ooh from head to my toes
Take me again
And heaven who knows
Just where it will end

So dance, yeah let's dance, come on and dance
Dance, yeah let's dance, come on and dance

(*Repeat)

Dancin', just feel the beat, babe
That's all you've gotta do
I can't stop dancin'
So move your feet, babe
'cause honey when I get up close to you

I'm in the mood for dancin', romacin'
You know I shan't ever stop tonight
I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood
I'm in the mood to dance
yeah let's dance, come on and dance

I'm in the mood so baby dance
yeah let's dance, come on and dance
I'm in the mood to take a chance
yeah let's dance, come on and dance

so move your feet, yeah baby dance
yeah let's dance, come on and dance




can't you hear the music, baby dance
yeah let's dance, come on and dance!!

Overall Meaning

The Nolans's song, "I'm in the Mood for Dancing" is an upbeat, energetic pop song about the desire to dance and feel the music. The lyrics express a carefree and uninhibited attitude, inviting the listener to join in the fun. The singer is swept up in the moment and wants to let go and dance with someone else, feeling happy and free. The lyrics express a sense of spontaneity and excitement, as the singer encourages others to let loose and enjoy the music. The chorus is repetitive, encouraging listeners to dance and enjoy themselves.


The song's upbeat, infectious melody and catchy lyrics made it a popular hit when it was released in 1979. It was later remixed and re-released in the 1980s, becoming a dance club favorite. The lyrics and melody have been covered by numerous artists over the years, cementing its place as a beloved dance classic.


* The Nolans were a singing group made up of sisters from Ireland.
* The song was written by Ben Findon, Mike Myers, and Robert Puzey.
* It was first released in 1979 and became a hit in the UK, reaching number three on the charts.
* The song's popularity led to a performance on Top of the Pops and a tour of the UK.
* In 1980, the song was remixed and re-released, reaching the top 10 in several other countries.
* The band went on to have several more hits in the UK and Europe, but "I'm in the Mood for Dancing" remains their biggest success.
* The song has been featured in numerous TV shows and movies, including the Netflix series โ€œStranger Things.โ€
* Over the years, the song has been covered by several artists, including Kylie Minogue and the cast of the TV show โ€œGlee.โ€
* The Nolans were known for their glamorous and colorful outfits, which they often wore for their performances of the song.
* The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody have made it a popular choice for dance parties and weddings.


Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for this song are not available as it was released before the internet became widely accessible.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm in the mood for dancin', romancin'
I'm feeling like dancing and romance tonight


Ooh I'm given' it all tonight
I'm giving my all to dancing and romance


I'm in the mood for chancin'
I'm willing to take risks and let loose


I feel like dancin'
I have a strong desire to dance


Ooh so come on and hold me tight
I want you to embrace me tightly and dance with me


Dancin', I'm in the mood, babe
I'm fully in the mood for dancing, my dear


So let the music play
Let the music keep playing so I can keep dancing


Ooh I'm dancin', I'm in the groove, babe
I'm dancing with the rhythm and flow, my love


So get on up and let your body sway
Get up and let your body move to the music


Ooh from head to my toes
My entire body is feeling the rhythm and beat


Take me again
Let's dance again


And heaven who knows
We don't know where this dancing will take us


Just where it will end
We don't know how long we'll dance, but let's enjoy it


So dance, yeah let's dance, come on and dance
Let's keep dancing together


Dancin', just feel the beat, babe
Dancing is all about feeling the beat, honey


That's all you've gotta do
Just let the music move you and dance along


I can't stop dancin'
I'm so into dancing that I can't stop


So move your feet, babe
Get up and let's dance together


'cause honey when I get up close to you
I feel closer to you when we dance together


I'm in the mood, I'm in the mood
I'm really in the mood for dancing


I'm in the mood to dance
I really want to dance right now


so baby dance
Come on, baby, let's dance


I'm in the mood to take a chance
I'm feeling adventurous and ready for anything


so move your feet, yeah baby dance
Let's dance together and move our feet to the beat


can't you hear the music, baby dance
The music is playing, so let's dance to it




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@catrina1589

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@user-wd8wy5pi9g

It is called remake ๐Ÿ˜Š

@bukankocheng4812

Cover? It's remake๐Ÿ˜ง

@balakajan151

Revived

@mashimellow_

Lol true

@yunitatalia2773

Yes

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@yungtaewon8901

More than forty years have passed, and I still love this song. Thank you for giving me such a great memory of my childhood.

@user-we5hy7oj1s

We would like to express our deepest sympathies to Bernie Nolan, who died of breast cancer at the young age of 52. I love The Nolans forever. With love from Japan to The Nolans

@stephenoneill2844

Nolan's, No1 in Japan!

@Bustygirl-dz1wi

Very sad bernie died so young from this horrible disease her two sisters linda and Anne have got breadt cancer pray for them.

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