Dancing On The Floor
Third World Lyrics


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Love's got me dancing on the floor, yea
Love's got me crying out for more
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma hooked on love for sure

Woke up this morning with a burning fever
Like the rising sun my temperature gets higher
This fire is out of control, yea
It's burning my heart, yea, burning my soul

Love's got me dancing on the floor, yea
Love's got me crying out for more
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma hooked on love for sure

Hey, sister, why do you look so confused
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose
It's a life you've got to get used to, don't give up now
Love is at your rescue, come on

Love's got me dancing on the floor, yea
Love's got me crying out for more
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma hooked on love
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma hooked on love
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma hooked on love for sure

Sweet love, sweet love is rising, ooh so surprising
Higher than the cost of living
So you, you, you, you and you, oh you better start giving your love, yea,
Love's got me, love's got me crying out for more oh
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma I'ma hooked on love
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma I'ma hooked on love
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma I'ma hooked on on your sweet, sweet love for sure, yes

(solo)

There's no telling what sweet love can do.
It can make your wildest dreams come true,
Yes, love it ain't no fantasy,
Can't you see that love is such a sweet reality, yea

Love's got me dancing on the floor, yea
Love's got me crying out for more
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma hooked on love
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma hooked on love
I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma hooked on on your sweet, sweet love for sure

All the things love wants me to do
All the things love wants me to say, yes
I've got to find someone to tell them right away
Loves got-when my bass man play
Loves got-when my congas say
Loves got-when my organ play
Loves got-listen to me drummy, drummy drummy drummy
Drummy, drummy what do you say

Love's got me dancing all over the floor
Love's got me crying out for more
I'ma, I'ma ' I'ma. I'ma, I'ma hooked on your sweet, sweet love




I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma hooked on sweet, sweet love
I'ma. I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma hooked on on your sweet, sweet love for sure

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Third World's "Dancing On The Floor" describe the intense feeling of being in love, comparing it to a fever that rises uncontrollably, burning the heart and soul. The chorus repeats the phrase "Love's got me dancing on the floor," expressing the overwhelming joy and excitement that come with being in love. The singer is "hooked on love for sure," unable to resist the powerful pull of this emotion.


The song shows a clear message of hope and encouragement, as the singer advises the confused sister to keep going despite life's ups and downs. The sweet love rising is a call for everyone to embrace love and to start giving it, to let it transform their lives positively. The final verses of the song describe how love can make the wildest dreams come true.


Overall, "Dancing On The Floor" is a celebration of the power of love, its ability to transform lives, and the joy it brings, expressed through upbeat reggae music.


Line by Line Meaning

Love's got me dancing on the floor, yea
Love has made me feel so happy and alive that I can't stop dancing to the music.


Love's got me crying out for more
I'm so in love that I want to experience more of it and can't get enough.


I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma hooked on love for sure
I'm definitely addicted to this powerful feeling of love.


Woke up this morning with a burning fever
I woke up feeling overwhelmed and excited with my love for someone.


Like the rising sun my temperature gets higher
My passionate feelings grow stronger like the sun shining brighter in the sky.


This fire is out of control, yea
My intense emotions have gotten so strong and overwhelming that I feel like I can't keep them under control.


It's burning my heart, yea, burning my soul
My love for someone is so powerful that it feels like it is consuming my heart and soul.


Hey, sister, why do you look so confused
I see that you're struggling and feeling uncertain about life and love.


Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose
Life has its ups and downs and we can't always control the outcomes.


It's a life you've got to get used to, don't give up now
You need to learn to accept the difficulties and challenges of life and not lose hope.


Love is at your rescue, come on
Love can be the answer to your problems and can help you through tough times.


Sweet love, sweet love is rising, ooh so surprising
The feeling of love is growing stronger and stronger and it's a wonderful, unexpected surprise.


Higher than the cost of living
The feeling of love is more valuable and important than just trying to survive in life.


So you, you, you, you and you, oh you better start giving your love, yea
Everyone needs to start sharing their love and not holding back.


There's no telling what sweet love can do.
Love can have an incredible impact and can change everything.


It can make your wildest dreams come true,
Love can bring us amazing happiness and fulfillment.


Yes, love it ain't no fantasy,
Love is a real and powerful force that we can experience.


Can't you see that love is such a sweet reality, yea
Love is something that we can truly experience and enjoy in real life.


All the things love wants me to do
Love motivates me to do things that make my partner feel loved and cared for.


All the things love wants me to say, yes
Love inspires me to say things that are kind and thoughtful to my partner.


I've got to find someone to tell them right away
I want to express my love and share my feelings with someone as soon as possible.


Love's got-when my bass man play
I feel love through the music and my heart beats faster when I hear the bass play.


Loves got-when my congas say
I feel love through the music and my heart beats faster when I hear the congas play.


Loves got-when my organ play
I feel love through the music and my heart beats faster when I hear the organ play.


Loves got-listen to me drummy, drummy drummy drummy
I feel love through the music and my heart beats faster when I hear the drums play.


Love's got me dancing all over the floor
Love has me feeling so happy and excited that I can't stop dancing to the music.


I'ma, I'ma ' I'ma. I'ma, I'ma hooked on your sweet, sweet love
I'm definitely addicted to this wonderful feeling of love.


I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma hooked on sweet, sweet love
I'm definitely addicted to this wonderful feeling of love.


I'ma. I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma hooked on on your sweet, sweet love for sure
I'm definitely addicted to this wonderful feeling of love and I know it won't ever go away.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WILLIAM ALEXANDER CLARK

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Alana Wilson

I am 21 and this jam is amazing ,it takes me back to the first time I heard this song when I was six and boy did I dance my life away that's when I knew I am in love with old school

byronsprophet

Great sounds Alana

Jason Stuart

The instruments just come in once by one and own it. Such an underrated song

Sarah Cox

I was around for the original when it first came out,that's how old I am😊

Anthony Johnnie

I'm 39..I heard my dad play they're album when I was around 11..he was a dj..now I listen it for memory..

Lawrence Njawe

Richard Daley's bassline is just simply MAGNIFICENT. And this is just ONE of such......

KIRK BAILEY

I think he is one of the most undrerrated bassist in Ja

Lawrence Njawe

@KIRK BAILEY Yeah...I would add the term CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED. Right..👍

KIRK BAILEY

Listen Lagos Jump on a good system ,Richie mesmerizes the listening ear on this track

Lunnoux Hinds

Music like this will never die.
Love it.

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