Dance Off!
Tip the Van Lyrics


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You wanna you wanna you wanna roll with us
Cause we're the next big thing and you know it
But there's a group of kid out there
That say that they don't buy it
Usually we don't show off we'd rather do without
But if you guys can't handle that then we're calling you out

Dance off!
Come put your money down
For the biggest rumble ever seen in this town [4x]
Come put your money down

Now that now that the time has come, we each move to our places
Sizing one another up I can see the fear in your faces,
We are staying cool (real cool) we're gonna see who is the king,
And before another second is wasted let's do this thing

Dance off!
Come put your money down
For the biggest rumble ever seen in this town [3x]
Come put your money down [2x]

I can hear you exhaling
And it's obvious you're failing to complete the feat of moving to the beat
And my moves are like butter that you spread on toast
And I'm moving so fast I might say I'm a ghost
And the beads of sweat dripping down my face
Are just more proof we're gonna win first place

The sound of my footsteps walking away
On the spot on the damp muddy ground where you lay
Will be the only sound that you have to hear while the people around me
Cheer me on

And I'm goin' up on to the next one




I didn't need this to prove I'm the best well
There you have it [3x]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Dance Off!" by Tip the Van revolves around the idea of confronting opponents in a dance battle. The opening verse speaks of the band's confidence in their upcoming success, but also mentions a group of kids who doubt their potential. Despite typically not showing off, the band is willing to call out their opponents for a dance-off. The chorus calls for everyone to put their money down and witness the biggest dance battle in the town.


As the dance-off commences, each side sizes the other up, with the band expressing their coolness and determination to come out on top. The second verse focuses on the band's skills and fluid movements, likening them to butter on toast and even boasting about moving so fast that they can be considered a ghost. The bridge describes the aftermath of the battle, with the sound of the band's footsteps walking away from their defeated opponents being the only sound heard amid the cheering of spectators.


The lyrics of "Dance Off!" celebrate the theatricality and competitiveness of dance battles while also expressing the band's confidence and skill. It's a fun and energetic song that encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

You wanna you wanna you wanna roll with us
You are interested in joining us and being a part of our group.


Cause we're the next big thing and you know it
People recognize that we are on our way to becoming famous.


But there's a group of kid out there
There is another group who are not convinced of our success.


That say that they don't buy it
They do not believe that we will become successful.


Usually we don't show off we'd rather do without
Normally we do not feel the need to boast and would rather prove ourselves through actions.


But if you guys can't handle that then we're calling you out
If others cannot accept our confidence, then we challenge them to a test of skill.


Dance off!
This is a competition of dance skill.


Come put your money down
Participants must make a financial investment to prove their commitment to the challenge.


For the biggest rumble ever seen in this town [4x]
This will be the greatest dance battle this town has ever witnessed.


Now that now that the time has come, we each move to our places
After much preparation, we are all ready to begin the competition.


Sizing one another up I can see the fear in your faces,
We are analyzing and studying our opponents, and can tell that they are intimidated by us.


We are staying cool (real cool) we're gonna see who is the king,
We remain calm and focused, and are determined to prove who is the best.


And before another second is wasted let's do this thing
There is no time to waste, let's get started with the dance off.


I can hear you exhaling
I can sense that you are becoming tired and out of breath.


And it's obvious you're failing to complete the feat of moving to the beat
It is clear that you are struggling to keep up with the rhythm of the music.


And my moves are like butter that you spread on toast
My dance moves are smooth and effortless.


And I'm moving so fast I might say I'm a ghost
I am dancing so quickly and gracefully that it appears as if I am not even touching the ground.


And the beads of sweat dripping down my face
I am exerting myself and working hard, evident by the sweat dripping down my face.


Are just more proof we're gonna win first place
This is evidence that we will be the victors of this competition.


The sound of my footsteps walking away
As I walk away from this competition, my footsteps will be the only sound you hear.


On the spot on the damp muddy ground where you lay
Where you have fallen and lost to me.


Will be the only sound that you have to hear while the people around me
The only thing you will be able to hear is the sound of my footsteps walking away, as everyone else cheers for me.


Cheer me on
Others are supporting and celebrating my victory over my opponent.


And I'm goin' up on to the next one
This success will propel me to the next challenge.


I didn't need this to prove I'm the best well
I did not need this competition to prove that I am the best.


There you have it [3x]
That is the reality and conclusion of the situation.




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