Watusi
Vibrations Lyrics
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C'mon and take a chance and get-a with this dance
Wah, wah-a Watusi
Oh, baby, it's the dance made-a for romance (shoo-bop, shoo-bop, ahh)
Baby, baby, when you do The Twist
Never, never do you get yourself kissed
'cause you're always dancin' far apart
Wah-a, wah, wah-a Watusi
C'mon and take a chance and get-a with this dance (shoo-bop, shoo-bop, ahh)
Baby, baby, when you do The Fly
Your arms are wasted wavin' in the sky
Come on and hold me like a lover should
The Watusi makes you feel so good
Wah-a, wah, wah-a Watusi
Oh, baby, it's the dance made-a for romance
Yay!!
(shoo-bop, shoo-bop, ahh)
Baby, baby, that's the way it goes
Nothing happens when you Mash Potatoes
I just gotta fall in love with you
Watusi is the dance to do
Wah-a, wah, wah-a Watusi
C'mon and take a chance and get-a with this dance
Wah, wah-a Watusi
FADE
Oh, baby, it's the dance made-a for romance
The lyrics of Vibrations's song The Watusi encourage the listener to try out this particular dance, citing it as the perfect choice for romance. The song contrasts The Twist and The Fly with The Watusi, highlighting the advantages of the latter. The Twist leads to being too far apart to kiss, and The Fly has one waving their arms in the air. In contrast, The Watusi is intelligent and makes you feel good. The lyrics emphasize that The Watusi is the dance to do if you want to fall in love.
Overall, the song seems to be a fun, lighthearted invitation to give this particular dance a try, backed by an energetic melody and an upbeat musical style. The lyrics suggest that the dance is easy to learn and enjoyable to perform, contributing to the playful vibe of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Wah, wah-a Watusi
The Watusi is a unique dance that deserves acknowledgment.
C'mon and take a chance and get-a with this dance
Give the Watusi a try and take a risk by participating in it.
Oh, baby, it's the dance made-a for romance (shoo-bop, shoo-bop, ahh)
The Watusi has a romantic mood and is perfect for dancing with a partner.
Baby, baby, when you do The Twist
When doing The Twist, a dance move not known for intimacy, it's impossible to get close enough to kiss.
Never, never do you get yourself kissed
You can't have physical closeness in some dances like The Twist.
'cause you're always dancin' far apart
The lack of physical closeness in some dances is due to the moves and not the dancer's effort.
The Watusi, girl, is-a really smart
The Watusi emphasizes close-up dancing maneuvers, making it an intelligent dance choice for intimacy if that is what you're after.
Your arms are wasted wavin' in the sky
The Fly dance has a lot of arm waving and is not a good choice if you're trying to dance up-close.
Come on and hold me like a lover should
The Watusi calls for intimate connection by means of dancing closely and in unison, and it should feel like love.
The Watusi makes you feel so good
The emotional connection achieved on the dance floor through Watusi can make dancers feel satisfied and happy.
Baby, baby, that's the way it goes
Mash Potatoes is not a dance with a physical connection as the Watusi has.
Nothing happens when you Mash Potatoes
The Mash Potatoes dance does not involve anything sensual, so there is no personal, emotional, or intimate development.
I just gotta fall in love with you
Watusi's emotional and passionate energy can make you feel intense emotions and desire for your dance partner.
Wah, wah-a Watusi
The Watusi dance is so unusual and deserves more recognition in our modern-day.
FADE
The beat of the song may fade out as the Watusi completes.
Oh, baby, it's the dance made-a for romance
The Watusi will make you feel all the sweet emotions and romance that come with rhythm and dance offered in every beat and single step.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JAMES JOHNSON, LESLIE TEMPLE, SHIRLEY HALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lindadee2053
First song I ever danced to in public at a junior high dance somewhere around '59. Still makes me wanna get up and boogie.
@d820m
That would be quite the accomplishment considering the song came out in 1961
@lisagreen1754
My mom introduced me to this song. I love it🎉
@williamhorsey419
This song was one of the greatest jams that u could dance off of and that's when the uptown theater was rocking back in the day and Philadelphia was a safe place to party in
@lytation
Amen William , Tx
@tyronecannon2151
Amen to that. this young lost generation will never know what it is to have good clean safe fun!
@bobwatson1162
Being from Philly we used to bop to this too..
@dashleycarson2197
Love this , My Mom and Aunt Ida Taught me this one wow They said i never missed a beat at 3yrs old
@nanjemoyal-kursi3078
I was about 19 when the watusi by the vibrations came out. I use to practice this song on my bass guitar every day all day . And you know what? This song and the bass guitar line still grabb me till this day. SMOOTH FUNK
@lytation
Tx for the comment, Jack