The Twist
The Ventures Lyrics
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Like you did last summer
Yeah, let's twist again
Like you did last year
Do you remember when
Things were really hummin'
Yeah let's twist agin
Well, around and round and up and down
We go again
Come on baby make me know you love me so
Let's twist again
Like you did last summer
Yeah, let's twist again
Like you did last year
Well, around and round and up and down
We go again
Come on baby make me know you love me so
Let's twist again
Like you did last summer
Yeah, let's twist again
Like you did last year
Oh come on and let's twist again
Like you did last year
The lyrics of The Ventures' song "Let's Twist Again" are an invitation to twist dance again just like the previous summer and year. The lyrics brings in nostalgic memories and the excitement of the dance. The singer reminisces about how things were hummin' when they twisted last summer and year. The chorus then continues with the encouragement to twist again because the time is here. The lyrics describe how the dance involves going around and round, up and down constantly.
The lyrics of "Let's Twist Again" are quite simple and repetitive, making it a perfect party or dance song. Its upbeat and fast tempo, combined with the catchy lyrics, makes it a classic dance song that people will still enjoy several decades later. The song is an adaption of Chubby Checker’s Twist, and it was adapted and performed by numerous other artists, including the Beatles.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on let's twist again
Encouraging the listener to join in on a dance called the twist
Like you did last summer
As an invitation to dance the twist like they did the summer before
Yeah, let's twist again
Reinforcing the idea that they should dance the twist again
Like you did last year
Recalling the good times had when they danced the twist the previous year
Do you remember when
Prompting the listener to recall a past experience
Things were really hummin'
Describing the excitement and energy of that past experience
Yeah let's twist again
Reiterating the idea that they should dance the twist again
Twist the time is here
Implying that this is the perfect moment to dance the twist
Well, around and round and up and down
Describing the movements involved in the twist dance
We go again
Acknowledging that the dance is a repeated activity
Come on baby make me know you love me so
Asking the dance partner to show affection through the act of dancing
Oh come on and let's twist again
Urging the listener to join in on the dance once more
Like you did last year
Reminding the listener of the good times they had dancing the twist the previous year
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Dave Appell, Kal Mann
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