Dance Part 1
The Rolling Stones Lyrics


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Hey, what am I doing standing here on the corner of West 8th Street
And the 6th Avenue and
Ah, skip it
Nothing, Keith what are you doing, what are you doing?
Oh, I think the time has come to get out, get out

Get up, get out, get into something new
Get up, get out, into something new
Ooh and it's got me moving (got me moving honey)
Ooh and it's got me moving
Ooh and it's got me moving
Ooh and it's got me moving

My my my, my my my, my my my, my my my, my
Poor man eyes a rich man
Denigrates his property
A rich man eyes a poor man
And envies his simplicity

Get up, get out, into something new
Get up, get out, down into something new
Ooh and it's got me moving
Ooh and it's got me moving
Ooh and it's got me moving
Ooh and it's got me moving
Ooh and it's got me moving

Yeah, get up, get up, get out
Into something new




Yeah, all, won't you all, won't you all, won't you all
Don't stand accused

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Rolling Stones's song Dance Part 1 seem to be an expression of the need for change and breaking free from the status quo. The first stanza of the song features Keith being indecisive about what he wants to do as he stands on the corner of West 8th Street and 6th Avenue before finally deciding to get out. The song then progresses into an encouragement for listeners to also get up and into something new, with the lyrics repeating this message throughout. The mention of poor and rich men envying each other’s situation suggests that there is dissatisfaction regardless of one's financial status, adding to the overall message that change is necessary for growth.


The overall feel of the song is one of urgency and the need for forward movement. The repetition of the phrase “get up, get out, into something new” serves as both a call to action and a mantra to remind listeners of the importance of not remaining stagnant. The upbeat melody and fast-paced rhythm of the song further reinforce the need for movement and the breaking free from inertia.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, what am I doing standing here on the corner of West 8th Street
I am questioning my purpose in standing on this street corner.


And the 6th Avenue and
I am specifically referring to the intersection of West 8th Street and 6th Avenue.


Ah, skip it
Never mind, forget my previous statements.


Nothing, Keith what are you doing, what are you doing?
I am realizing that I have been aimlessly standing here and questioning what I should be doing with my time.


Oh, I think the time has come to get out, get out
I have come to the realization that it is time for me to leave and find something new to do.


Get up, get out, get into something new
I am encouraging myself to leave my current situation and discover something new.


Ooh and it's got me moving (got me moving honey)
This new experience has energized me and pushed me to move forward.


My my my, my my my, my my my, my my my, my
I am repeating this phrase to emphasize my surprise and excitement about the situation I am in.


Poor man eyes a rich man
A poor man looks at a rich man.


Denigrates his property
He belittles the rich man's possessions.


A rich man eyes a poor man
A rich man looks at a poor man.


And envies his simplicity
The rich man wishes he had the simple life of the poor man.


Get up, get out, into something new
I am repeating my previous statement to emphasize the importance of leaving one's current situation and exploring something new.


Ooh and it's got me moving
Once again, I am expressing how this new experience has motivated me and made me more active.


Yeah, get up, get up, get out
I am repeating myself once again to emphasize the importance of not staying stagnant and instead seeking new experiences.


Into something new
I am reminding myself to explore something I have not yet encountered.


Yeah, all, won't you all, won't you all, won't you all
I am urging everyone to follow my footsteps and not stay in their current situations.


Don't stand accused
I am suggesting that people leave their current situation before they are held accountable for any wrongdoing in it.




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Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Ron Wood

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Greg Halder


on 2000 Light Years From Home

Totally underrated track and album..

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