Boogie Wonderland
Various Artists Lyrics


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Dance boogie wonderland
Dance boogie wonderland

Midnight creeps so slowly into hearts
Of men who need more than they get
Daylight deals a bad hand
To a woman who has laid too many bets
The mirror stares you in the face and says
"Baby, it don’t work"
You say your prayers though you don’t care
You dance and shake the hurt

Dance boogie wonderland
Dance boogie wonderland
(Dance)

Sound fly through the night
I chase my vinyl dreams to boogie wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland
(Dance, dance, dance)
I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland
(Dance, dance, dance)

All the love in the world can’t be gone
All the need to be loved can’t be wrong
All the records are playing and my heart keeps saying
"Boogie wonderland, wonderland"

Dance boogie wonderland
Dance boogie wonderland
(Dance, dance, dance)

I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland

Dance, dance, dance, dance
(Boogie wonderland)
Dance, dance, dance, dance
(Boogie wonderland)

Wonderland
Wonderland

All the love in the world can’t be gone
(Love in the world can’t be gone)
All the need to be loved can’t be wrong
(Need to be loved can’t be wrong)
All the records are playing and my heart keeps saying
"Boogie wonderland, wonderland"

Dance boogie wonderland
Dance boogie wonderland

I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland





Dance, dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance, dance, dance

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Boogie Wonderland by Various Artists describe the power of music and dance to transport us to a different world - a world of wonder and romance. The song starts with the repeated invitation to dance in Boogie Wonderland. Then the lyrics go on to explore the different situations in which people might turn to dancing as an escape from their troubles. Midnight creeps into the hearts of men who need more than they get, while daylight deals a bad hand to a woman who has laid too many bets. The mirror reflects back a tortured soul that needs to dance to shake off the hurt.


The song then goes on to describe the feeling of chasing vinyl dreams and finding romance on the dance floor. The repeated refrain of "All the love in the world can’t be gone, all the need to be loved can’t be wrong" reinforces the idea that dancing connects us to something bigger than ourselves - a universal need for love and connection.


Overall, Boogie Wonderland is a celebration of the transformative power of music and dance. It reminds us that when we let go and allow ourselves to be absorbed into the rhythm, we can experience a sense of wonder and escape from our everyday problems.


Line by Line Meaning

Dance boogie wonderland
Let's dance in Boogie Wonderland!


Midnight creeps so slowly into hearts Of men who need more than they get
Loneliness creeps into the hearts of men who yearn for more than they currently have.


Daylight deals a bad hand To a woman who has laid too many bets
The harsh reality of daybreak exposes the unfortunate situation of a woman who has made too many poor choices.


The mirror stares you in the face and says "Baby, it don't work"
Facing yourself in the mirror, you realize that what you've been doing doesn't work and it's time for a change.


You say your prayers though you don't care You dance and shake the hurt
Even though you feel hopeless, you still cling to hope by praying and dancing the pain away.


Sound fly through the night I chase my vinyl dreams to boogie wonderland
The music flows through the night as I pursue my dreams of finding happiness in Boogie Wonderland.


All the love in the world can't be gone All the need to be loved can't be wrong All the records are playing and my heart keeps saying "Boogie wonderland, wonderland"
Love can never truly disappear and the desire to feel love is not a mistake. The music seems to confirm my heart's desires as it whispers the name of Boogie Wonderland.


I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland
As I dance in Boogie Wonderland, I feel a sense of romance and connection.


Dance, dance, dance, dance (Boogie wonderland)
Let's keep dancing in Boogie Wonderland, losing ourselves in the music.


Wonderland
Boogie Wonderland is a magical and otherworldly place.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@elyastoohey6621

It’s still there.

A lot of people forget that while this song was big, along with others, the majority of music played on the radio was forgettable pop songs.

Same thing happens every decade.

Some great music that runs in niche circles, and generic trash.

Classic example led zeppelin. Incredible music. They were not mainstream. They were popular, but except for a few tracks, their general public exposure was limited.

There’s some incredible positive music still made today, both electronic and traditional, but you have to dig a little bit for it.

A fantastic radio station in Australia. Kiss dance, very low level radio station dedicated Sunday afternoon from about 1pm to about 4-5 pm to “happy radio” hosted by a disabled individual. Usually just great upbeat music. Both modern and retro.

There’s an app for this radio station too so you can listen anywhere you want online.



@oa569

Dance, boogie wonderland
Dance, boogie wonderland
Midnight creeps so slowly into hearts
Of men who need more than they get
Daylight deals a bad hand
To a woman who has laid too many bets
The mirror stares you in the face and says
"Baby, uh uh, it don't work"
You say your prayers, though you don't care
You dance and shake the hurt
Dance, boogie wonderland
Dance, boogie wonderland
Sound fly through the night
I chase my vinyl dreams to boogie wonderland
(I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland)
(All the love in the world can't be gone)
(All the need to be loved can't be wrong)
(All the records are playing)
(And my heart keeps saying)
(Boogie wonderland, wonderland)
Dance, boogie wonderland
Dance, boogie wonderland
(I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland)
(I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland)
Dance, boogie wonderland
Dance, boogie wonderland
(Hm-hm-hm-hm, hm-hm-hm-hm, hm-hm-hm-hm, wonderland)
(Hm-hm-hm-hm, hm-hm-hm-hm, hm-hm-hm-hm, wonderland)
Hm-hm-hm-hm, hm-hm-hm-hm, hm-hm-hm-hm)
(All the love in the world can't be gone
All the need to be loved can't be wrong
All the records are playing
And my heart keeps saying
Boogie wonderland, wonderland)
Dance, boogie wonderland
Dance, boogie wonderland
(I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in boogie wonderland)
Dance, boogie wonderland
Dance, boogie wonderland



@Strike-Eagle

Lyrics:

Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
Dance, Boogie Wonderland
Midnight creeps so slowly into hearts of men
Who need more than they get
Daylight deals a bad hand to a woman
Who has laid too many bets
The mirror stares you in the face and says
"Baby, uh, uh, it don't work"
You say your prayers though you don't care
You dance and shake the hat
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
Dance, Boogie Wonderland
Sound fly through the night
I chase my vinyl dreams to Boogie Wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
All the love in the world can't be gone
All the need to be loved can't be wrong
All the records are playing and my heart keeps saying
"Boogie Wonderland, Wonderland"
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
Dance, dance (Boogie Wonderland), dance, dance
Dance, dance (Boogie Wonderland), dance, dance
Wonderland
Wonderland
All the love in the world can't be gone (love in the world can't be gone)
All the need to be loved can't be wrong (need to be loved can't be wrong)
All the records are playing and my heart keeps saying
Boogie Wonderland, Wonderland
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
Dance, dance, dance (Boogie Wonderland), dance, dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance (Boogie Wonderland), dance



@mrizkisahputra_

Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
Dance, Boogie Wonderland
Midnight creeps so slowly into hearts of men
Who need more than they get
Daylight deals a bad hand to a woman
Who has laid too many bets
The mirror stares you in the face and says
"Baby, uh, uh, it don't work"
You say your prayers though you don't care
You dance and shake the hat
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
Dance, Boogie Wonderland
Sound fly through the night
I chase my vinyl dreams to Boogie Wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
All the love in the world can't be gone
All the need to be loved can't be wrong
All the records are playing and my heart keeps saying
"Boogie Wonderland, Wonderland"
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
Dance, dance (Boogie Wonderland), dance, dance
Dance, dance (Boogie Wonderland), dance, dance
Wonderland
Wonderland
All the love in the world can't be gone (love in the world can't be gone)
All the need to be loved can't be wrong (need to be loved can't be wrong)
All the records are playing and my heart keeps saying
Boogie Wonderland, Wonderland
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
Dance, Boogie Wonderland, hey, hey
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland
Dance, dance, dance (Boogie Wonderland), dance, dance, dance, dance
Dance, dance (Boogie Wonderland), dance



All comments from YouTube:

@lordbyron3603

Timeless song ! I’m 67 , with cancer barely have enough energy to cook dinner and here I am dancing . I’m lying in bed though ….. dancing ! 😂😂😂

Update: 2-14-23 6 months of Chemotherapy failed. Then immunotherapy and CAR-T . Completed CAR-T February 7. Successful!! 🙏🙏 Complete remission. 🙏🙏🙏 Although I can dance on my feet again,, life is still walking on thin ice! ….not knowing if and when the cancer reawakens.

@leighthrives4457

Sending Prayers for strength and good health🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@budkimball726

You and me both

@lordbyron3603

@@budkimball726 Hang in there!

@hsupyaepyaelwin5179

Stay strong 💌

@wilmarodriguez2139

Good for you we are the same age sorry for your struggles hang in there listen to Fantasy also

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@OOTurok

I love the raw free expression of their dancing.
No rigid, strict, choreographed technique... just pure joy, without care. That's how you boogie.

@georgekaragiannis3767

excellent comment

@littleripper312

I dunno man, this is a bit too free and joyous for me lol

@OOTurok

@@littleripper312
Nonsense... all you got to do is "Let This Groove" get you to move. It's alright.

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