Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go
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Jitterbug
The singer loves to dance and is excited to dance with their partner.

You put the boom boom into my heart (hoo, hoo)
The singer is highly infatuated with their lover and their love brings joy to their heart.

You send my soul sky high when your lovin' starts
The singer feels uplifted and ecstatic when their lover makes love to them.

Jitterbug into my brain (yeah, yeah)
The artist's love of dance consumes their thoughts and they cannot stop thinking about it.

Goes a bang-bang-bang 'til my feet do the same
The artist's love of dance is so powerful that it reaches their feet, causing them to dance uncontrollably.

But something's bugging you (ha-ha, ha-ha)
The singer senses that their partner is troubled by something.

Something ain't right (ha-ha, ha-ha)
The singer feels that something is off in their relationship.

My best friend told me what you did last night (ha-ha, ha-ha)
The artist's friend informed them of their partner's recent actions.

Left me sleepin' in my bed (ha-ha, ha-ha)
The artist was unaware of their partner's actions and is upset that they were left alone in bed.

I was dreaming, but I should have been with you instead (ha-ha)
The artist regrets not being with their partner during the night in question.

Wake me up before you go-go
The singer wants their partner to wake them up before leaving.

Don't leave me hanging on like a yo-yo
The artist doesn't want to be left with uncertainty about their partner's whereabouts.

I don't want to miss it when you hit that high
The singer wants to be with their partner when they experience exciting and joyful moments.

Cause I'm not plannin' on going solo
The singer is committed to their relationship and does not want to be alone.

Take me dancing tonight
The singer wants to go dancing with their partner later that night.

You take the grey skies out of my way (hoo, hoo)
The artist feels that their partner brightens their life.

You make the sun shine brighter than Doris Day
The artist feels that their partner brings more happiness and brightness than a famous actress known for her cheerfulness.

Turned a bright spark into a flame (yeah, yeah)
The singer's love for dancing has intensified due to their partner's involvement.

My beats per minute never been the same
The singer's heart rate has increased since being with their partner.

Cause you're my lady, I'm your fool (ha-ha, ha-ha)
The artist is devoted to their partner and will do whatever they can to make them happy.

It makes me crazy when you act so cruel (ha-ha, ha-ha)
The artist is hurt when their partner is unkind to them.

Come on, baby, let's not fight (ha-ha, ha-ha)
The artist wants to resolve any differences or conflicts with their partner.

We'll go dancing, everything will be all right (ha-ha)
The singer wants to dance with their partner to put any troubles behind them and rekindle their relationship.

Cuddle up, baby, move in tight
The artist wants to be close to their partner and cuddle with them.

We'll go dancing tomorrow night
The singer wants to make plans to go dancing with their partner the following night.

It's cold out there, but it's warm in bed
The singer doesn't want to go out in the cold, preferring to stay in bed with their partner.

They can dance, we'll stay home instead
The singer would prefer not to go out dancing if they can stay home with their partner.

Ooh ah
An expression of joy and excitement.