Dirty Dancing
The Product G&B feat. Santana & Wyclef Jean Lyrics

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Ladies and gents

Back by popular demand

It's the G&B with Carlos Santana

And a we, we, we, we're dirty dancin'

(To my people in the front)

And we, we, we, we're dirty dancin'

(To my people on the back)

And we, we, we, we're dirty dancin'

(To my people on the side)

And we, we, we, we're dirty dancin'

(Just ride, just ride)

Saturday night I went to this party

From wall to wall, the crowd was gettin' rowdy

Then I see this sexy lady on the dance floor

(Maria, Maria)

But before I asked her to dance this is what I said

Your eyes, got me mesmerized

You hips, make me wanna lick my lips

Your thighs, got me hypnotized

Swing your body from right to left

Fellas go grab a girl

To girls go grab a guy

To my people, don't stop now

Swing your body from right to left

And a we, we, we, we're dirty dancin'

(To my thugs in the club)

And a we, we, we, we're dirty dancin'

(To my girls club, club)

And a we, we, we, we're dirty dancin'

(To my kids on the streets)

And a we, we, we, we're dirty dancin'

(It's not a game, it's a party y'all)

And a we, we, we, we're dirty dancin'

(Oh, come on, girl)

And a we, we, we, we're dirty dancin'

(Yeah)

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, just ride

Just ride, just ride, just ride

You're feelin' the beat and now we're visin'

But it's too hot, the temperature is risin'

Girl, mamie, I want you, so don't say no

If you see tonight is a night for romance, girl

Your eyes, got me mesmerized

You hips, make me wanna lick my lips

Your thighs, got me hypnotized

Swing your body from right to left

Fellas go grab a girl

To girls go grab a guy

To my people, don't stop now

Swing your body from right to left

Just close your eyes and take two steps back

Girl, hold me tight, scream out my name

Just let the rhythm move your soul

The product G&B is about to take control

And a we, we, we, we're dirty dancin'

(To all my people on the east side)

And a we, we, we, we're dirty dancin'

(To all my people on the west side)

And a we, we, we, we're dirty dancin'

(To all my people on the south side)

And a we, we, we, we're dirty dancin'

(To all my people on the north side)

And a we, we, we, we're dirty dancin'

And a we, we, we, we're dirty dancin'

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, Cleff records

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, you're on the rise king

Yo, get that lap dance playa

Just come and dance with me

I wanna dance with you

You're coming home with me

The way your movin', ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo

To my Latinos, to my Latinas

And a we, we, we, we're dirty dancin'

(To all my people in the mid-west)

And a we, we, we, we're dirty dancin'

(To all my people on the seas)

Overall Meaning

The song "Dirty Dancing" by The Product G&B featuring Carlos Santana and Wyclef Jean is a danceable, upbeat track that encourages everyone to hit the dance floor and let the rhythm move them. The lyrics are filled with playful innuendos, suggesting a romantic connection between the singer and a woman on the dance floor named Maria. The chorus repeats the phrase "We're dirty dancin'" as a declaration of the free-spirited, sensual energy in the club. The verses are more descriptive, with lines like "Your hips make me wanna lick my lips" and "your thighs got me hypnotized" painting a vivid picture of the classic dance flick-inspired atmosphere.

The chorus also invites everyone to join in, with shout-outs to different groups of people, including "my thugs in the club," "my girls club, club," and "my kids on the streets." Even though the song discusses dirty dancing, it does so in an inclusive manner, stressing the importance of everyone coming together to enjoy the music and the moment. The overall message of the song appears to be one of freedom, where people can let loose and express themselves on the dance floor without judgment.

Line by Line Meaning

Ladies and gents
Everyone, listen up!

Back by popular demand
We're here again because people want us!

It's the G&B with Carlos Santana
We're G&B and we're performing with Carlos Santana!

And a we, we, we, we're dirty dancin'
We're moving to the music and getting down!

(To my people in the front)
To those in the front of the crowd

(To my people on the back)
To those in the back of the crowd

(To my people on the side)
To those on the sides of the crowd

(Just ride, just ride)
Just go with the flow and enjoy the music!

Saturday night I went to this party
Last weekend, I went out to party

From wall to wall, the crowd was gettin' rowdy
The crowd was really getting into it, all over the place

Then I see this sexy lady on the dance floor
Next, I saw a beautiful woman dancing

(Maria, Maria)
Her name might have been Maria

But before I asked her to dance this is what I said
Before I asked her to dance, I said something important

Your eyes, got me mesmerized
I can't stop looking into your captivating eyes

You hips, make me wanna lick my lips
Your sexy hips make me want to lick my lips in anticipation

Your thighs, got me hypnotized
Your alluring thighs have me in a hypnotic state

Swing your body from right to left
Move your body side to side to the rhythm of the song

Fellas go grab a girl
Guys, find yourself a lady to dance with

To girls go grab a guy
Ladies, grab a guy to dance with

To my people, don't stop now
Keep the party going!

Just close your eyes and take two steps back
Take a moment to relax and move away from the crowd

Girl, hold me tight, scream out my name
Hold me close and show me your passion

Just let the rhythm move your soul
Allow the music to inspire and move you

The product G&B is about to take control
Get ready, because we're about to really take over!

(To all my people on the east side)
Greetings to those of you on the east side of the venue

(To all my people on the west side)
Greetings to those of you on the west side of the venue

(To all my people on the south side)
Greetings to those of you on the south side of the venue

(To all my people on the north side)
Greetings to those of you on the north side of the venue

(It's not a game, it's a party y'all)
This isn't a competition, it's just a good time

(Oh, come on, girl)
Encouragement directed towards a female dancer

(Yeah)
An expression of agreement or excitement

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, just ride
Keep on dancing and enjoying the music

You're feelin' the beat and now we're visin'
You are in sync with the music and we're connecting!

But it's too hot, the temperature is risin'
The atmosphere is getting hotter and wilder

Girl, mamie, I want you, so don't say no
Girl, I'm really into you, please don't reject me

If you see tonight is a night for romance, girl
Can't you feel it? Tonight is the night for love and romantic moments

Yo, get that lap dance playa
Hey, enjoy that lap dance, my friend

Just come and dance with me
Join me on the dance floor and we'll enjoy the music together

I wanna dance with you
I really want to dance with you

You're coming home with me
You're going home with me after this party ends

The way your movin', ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo
Your smooth dancing is really exciting me

(To my Latinos, to my Latinas)
Greetings to all the Latinos and Latinas dancing to this song

(To all my people in the mid-west)
Hello to those of you in the mid-western region of the venue

(To all my people on the seas)
Shoutout to everyone sailing on the sea

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARLOS SANTANA, DAVID MC RAE, DAVID DEVINE MC RAE, JERRY DUPLESSIS, MARVIN HOUGH, MARVIN LEQUIENT HOUGH, WYCLEF JEAN

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