Margareta and Anders Jalkéus used to be married to each other, but are now divorced.
Bobby McFerrin has been a major source of inspiration for them.
Vocal ranges of the members:
* Margareta: From F below middle C - G above high C.
* Katarina: From D below middle C - high C.
* Anders E: From C below middle C - A below high C.
* Peder: From low E - C above middle C.
* Anders J: From contra A - G above middle C.
* Emma: ??? (not posted)
* Morten: ??? (not posted
Dancing Queen
The Real Group Lyrics
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You can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen
Friday night and the lights are low
Where they play the right music
Getting in the swing
You come to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music's high
With a bit of rock music
Everything is fine
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance
You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet
Only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen
You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
Looking out for another
Anyone will do
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance
You are the dancing queen
Young and sweet
Only seventeen
Dancing queen
Feel the beat from the tambourine
You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen
The Real Group’s “Dancing Queen” is a tribute to youth, freedom, and the sheer exhilaration of dance. The lyrics depict a young woman who is out on a Friday night, looking for a place to dance the night away. The song opens with an invitation to dance and jive, setting the tone for the rest of the song. The chorus, “You are the dancing queen, young and sweet, only seventeen”, captures the youthful spirit of the song and reminds us of the freedom and energy that comes with being young. The song encourages the listener to let go of their inhibitions and just dance, to embrace the moment and have the time of their life.
In the second verse, we learn more about the young woman. She is a “teaser” who can “turn 'em on” and “leave 'em burning” before moving on to someone new. However, we see that this is a harmless flirtation, as the true focus of the song is dancing. The song celebrates the power of dance to bring people together and to free us from our worries, even if only for a night.
Line by Line Meaning
You can dance
You have the ability to move your body to music
You can jive
You can dance to upbeat and lively music
Having the time of your life
You are thoroughly enjoying yourself
See that girl
Notice the female person standing over there
Watch that scene
Observe the environment around you
Dig in the dancing queen
Join in the celebration and have fun
Friday night and the lights are low
It is currently Friday evening with the lighting dimmed
Looking out for a place to go
Searching for somewhere to spend time
Where they play the right music
Seeking an establishment that has music that matches one's interests
Getting in the swing
Getting into the rhythm of the party or event
You come to look for a king
Desire to find an attractive and charismatic older man
Anybody could be that guy
Any male at the party could fit that description
Night is young and the music's high
It is still early in the evening and the music is loud
With a bit of rock music
By playing rock music in addition to other genres
Everything is fine
All is well and going as planned
You're in the mood for a dance
Feeling the desire to move one's body in time with the music
And when you get the chance
When the opportunity arises
You are the dancing queen
A confident and captivating young woman who loves to dance
Young and sweet
A charming and youthful lady
Only seventeen
A teenager who is still growing and developing
Feel the beat from the tambourine
Sensing the rhythm of the music as played on the instrument
You're a teaser, you turn 'em on
You enjoy seducing and exciting other people at the party
Leave 'em burning and then you're gone
Once you have stimulated someone's interest, you quickly abandon them
Looking out for another
Searching for another person to engage with
Anyone will do
It doesn't matter who it is, as long as they are interested
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus, Stig Erik Leopold Anderson
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