She Owns the Streets
The Raveonettes Lyrics
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I wanna ask her
I wanna know where she did go wrong
Is it Valium, is it all drugs?
Or is it just every day fun?
She's dancing in the street
Dancing in the street
Yeah she's dancing, dancing, dancing in the street
See your cool now
It's a gas now
Watch her dance among the Bowery caps
People feel her
They're so boring
They call the cabs and they want who is fun
She's dancing in the street
Yeah, she's dancing in the street
Dancing in the street
Yeah she's dancing, dancing, dancing in the street
Dancing, dancing, dancing in the street
I can't wait to get to know you
I wanna be the one that gives you the ride
If they catch you and connect you
They'll never know what this life is about
She's dancing in the street
Yeah, she's dancing in the street
Dancing in the street
Yeah she's dancing, dancing, dancing in the street
Dancing, dancing, dancing in the street
She owns, she owns, she owns the streets
She owns, she owns, she owns the streets
She owns, she owns, she owns the streets
She owns, she owns, she owns the streets
She owns, she owns, she owns the streets
She owns, she owns, she owns the streets
The Raveonettes' song "She Owns the Streets" is a pulsating and energetic track that speaks to the enticing mystery of a woman who seems to be in complete control of her environment. The song's narrator is intrigued by this woman, wanting to know more about her and the choices she has made in life that have led her to be dancing in the street. He wonders whether her behavior is a result of substance abuse or simply the desire to have fun. The lyrics suggest that she is a free spirit, owning the streets and refusing to conform to society's boring expectations.
The second verse takes on a slightly darker tone, with the singer warning the woman that if she is caught and connected to whatever activities she is involved in, she may be punished and lose the freedom she currently enjoys. However, he still desires to get to know her more intimately and be the one to ride alongside her on this journey. The repetition of "She owns the streets" at the end of the song reinforces the idea that this woman is powerful and unapologetically in control of her life.
Overall, "She Owns the Streets" is an ode to the allure of those who refuse to conform and instead blaze their own path, regardless of the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna know her
The singer desires to know the subject of the song.
I wanna ask her
The singer wants to speak with the subject of the song.
I wanna know where she did go wrong
The singer is curious about what caused the subject of the song to end up in her current situation.
Is it Valium, is it all drugs?
The singer wonders if drug use contributed to the subject's current state.
Or is it just every day fun?
The singer considers the possibility that the subject's actions were simply for enjoyment.
She's dancing in the street
The subject of the song is dancing outside.
Yeah, she's dancing in the street
The singer is confirming that the subject of the song is dancing outside.
Dancing in the street
The subject of the song is dancing on the street.
See your cool now
The singer acknowledges that the subject is now cool and trendy.
It's a gas now
The situation has become exciting and thrilling.
Watch her dance among the Bowery caps
The singer observes the subject of the song dancing among a particular group of people, possibly in the Bowery neighborhood of Manhattan.
People feel her
The subject of the song's presence or energy is affecting others around her.
They're so boring
The people around the subject of the song are considered dull or uninteresting in comparison to her.
They call the cabs and they want who is fun
The people around the subject are leaving and looking for something more enjoyable or entertaining.
I can't wait to get to know you
The singer is eager to become acquainted with the subject of the song.
I wanna be the one that gives you the ride
The singer wants to be the one to take the subject on an exciting adventure.
If they catch you and connect you
The singer warns the subject of possible repercussions if she continues her behavior.
They'll never know what this life is about
The singer suggests that those who may criticize the subject of the song are unaware of the excitement and thrill of life she is experiencing.
She owns, she owns, she owns the streets
The subject of the song has seized control of the environment around her.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sune Rose Wagner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pier RL
I wanna know her
I wanna ask her
I wanna know where she did go wrong
Is it Valium, is it all drugs?
Or is it just every day fun?
She's dancing in the street
Yeah, she's dancing in the street
Dancing in the street
Yeah she's dancing, dancing, dancing in the street
See your cool now
It's a gas now
Watch her dance among the Bowery caps
People feel her
They're so boring
They call the cabs and they want who is fun
She's dancing in the street
Yeah, she's dancing in the street
Dancing in the street
Yeah she's dancing, dancing, dancing in the street
Dancing, dancing, dancing in the street
I can't wait to get to know you
I wanna be the one that gives you the ride
If they catch you and connect you
They'll never know what this life is about
She's dancing in the street
Yeah, she's dancing in the street
Dancing in the street
Yeah she's dancing, dancing, dancing in the street
Dancing, dancing, dancing in the street
She owns, she owns, she owns the streets
She owns, she owns, she owns the streets
She owns, she owns, she owns the streets
She owns, she owns, she owns the streets
She owns, she owns, she owns the streets
She owns, she owns, she owns the streets
Loan Tran
I will always dance in the streets so as long as I can :) I thank the Raveonettes for being able to tell my story through a song!
PonderingPorter
You were, and surely still are, incredible. Thank you for your art.
TheArchiveOfWonder
It's still a great song! I hope you are still dancing somewhere.
Pier RL
I wanna know her
I wanna ask her
I wanna know where she did go wrong
Is it Valium, is it all drugs?
Or is it just every day fun?
She's dancing in the street
Yeah, she's dancing in the street
Dancing in the street
Yeah she's dancing, dancing, dancing in the street
See your cool now
It's a gas now
Watch her dance among the Bowery caps
People feel her
They're so boring
They call the cabs and they want who is fun
She's dancing in the street
Yeah, she's dancing in the street
Dancing in the street
Yeah she's dancing, dancing, dancing in the street
Dancing, dancing, dancing in the street
I can't wait to get to know you
I wanna be the one that gives you the ride
If they catch you and connect you
They'll never know what this life is about
She's dancing in the street
Yeah, she's dancing in the street
Dancing in the street
Yeah she's dancing, dancing, dancing in the street
Dancing, dancing, dancing in the street
She owns, she owns, she owns the streets
She owns, she owns, she owns the streets
She owns, she owns, she owns the streets
She owns, she owns, she owns the streets
She owns, she owns, she owns the streets
She owns, she owns, she owns the streets
rasmusinterstellar
Fantastic sound, I'm really lookin' forward to their new album, it should be full of great surprises & it should be really well produced!!! Thanks for sharing this cool video :)
joe leoni
Pretty song. It has tons of soul and feeling in it I almost want to cry.
nils365
Still one of my favourite bands; they just keep making great music!
Bobby O'Williams
This song sounds great. Proficiently performed with awesome instrumental and vocal styling. The protagonist street dancer by night is a corporate accountant by day. Her own originality is in a class of it's own. Her passion and quirkiness is ultimately captivating which, in 2013, earned her placement on the list of '"50 Most Stylish New Yorkers".
bill d
Great song from a great album. I've always liked the Raveonettes but now I think I love them.
Thor Hardarson
Great song. The sound reminds of The Stone Roses.