Boogie Wonderland
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Dance, boogie wonderland
Ha, ha, 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
Ha, ha, dance (ooh-hoo, dance)
Boogie wonderland (yeah)

Sound fly through the night
I chase my vinyl dreams to Boogie Wonderland
I find romance when I start to dance (ooh, ooh, dance, ooh, ooh, ooh, dance)
In Boogie Wonderland (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance, dance)
I find romance when I start to dance (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance, ooh, ooh, ooh, dance)
In Boogie Wonderland (ooh, ooh, ooh, 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 (oh, ah)
"Boogie wonderland, wonderland" (ha, ah-ah)

Dance, boogie wonderland
Ha, ha, dance (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance)
Boogie wonderland (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance, ooh, ooh, ooh, dance)
Ha, ha

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 (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance, ooh, ooh, ooh, dance)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, dance)
Ha, ha, dance (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance)
Boogie wonderland (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance, ooh, ooh, ooh, dance)
Ha, ha

Hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
Wonderland

Hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
Wonderland

Hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm-hmm-hmm

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 (oh-ah)
"Boogie wonderland, wonderland" (oh, whoa, oh, whoa, wonderland, ah)

Dance, boogie wonderland
Ha, ha, dance
Boogie wonderland
Ha, ha

I find romance when I start to dance (dance, dance, dance, dance)
In boogie wonderland (dance, dance, dance, ah)
I find romance when I start to dance (dance, dance, dance, dance)
In boogie wonderland (dance, dance, dance, ah)
Dance (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance) (dance, dance, dance)
Boogie wonderland (ooh, ooh, ooh, dance, ooh, ooh, ooh, dance) (dance, dance)
Ha, ha




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

Overall Meaning

The song "Boogie Wonderland" by Earth, Wind & Fire is a classic disco song that is all about the power of dance. The lyrics describe how people can find solace and happiness in the act of dancing, especially in a place like Boogie Wonderland. The song starts off by describing how late at night, people who are unhappy with their lives turn to dancing to find relief from their woes. The lyrics then go on to describe how the act of dancing can be a form of prayer, allowing people to let go of their cares and dance away their troubles.


The chorus of the song is a repetition of the phrase "dance, boogie wonderland" and is an invitation for the listener to join in the fun and dance along to the beat. The lyrics also touch on the romantic aspect of dancing, as the singer finds love and romance when they start to dance in Boogie Wonderland.


Overall, the message of "Boogie Wonderland" is one of hope and joy. The song encourages listeners to let loose, dance, and have some fun, reminding us that sometimes the best way to deal with our problems is to simply dance them away.


Line by Line Meaning

Dance, boogie wonderland
Let's dance in this magical, wondrous place called Boogie Wonderland


Ha, ha, dance
We're having so much fun dancing here in Boogie Wonderland


Boogie wonderland
This place is amazing, it's a wonderland of boogie and dance


Midnight creeps so slowly into hearts of men who need more than they get
Late at night, when everyone is alone with their thoughts, they realize they want more out of life


Daylight deals a bad hand to a woman who has laid too many bets
In the harsh light of day, a woman who has taken too many risks and gambles will face the consequences


The mirror stares you in the face and says "Baby, uh, uh, it don't work"
When you look at yourself in the mirror, you realize that what you're doing isn't working


You say your prayers though you don't care, you dance and shake the hurt
Even if you don't really believe in it, you still say your prayers, and you dance to shake off the hurt


Sounds fly through the night
Music fills the air and flies through the night


I chase my vinyl dreams to Boogie Wonderland
I pursue my love of music and my passion for vinyl records in Boogie Wonderland


I find romance when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland (dance, ouh ouh ouh dance)
I find love and passion when I start to dance in Boogie Wonderland


All the love in the world can't be gone
Love is infinite and can never truly disappear


All the need to be loved can't be wrong
It's natural to want to be loved and to seek out love, it's not a bad thing


All the records (ooh ah) are playing and my heart keeps saying "Boogie wonderland, wonderland" (ah wonder)
All the music is playing and my heart keeps telling me to keep dancing and enjoying this wonderland of music and dance


Ha, ha, ha
We're all having so much fun, we can't stop laughing!


Wonderland
Boogie Wonderland is a magical and special place


Hmm, hmm, hmm
We're all lost in the music and enjoying the moment




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jon Lind, Allee Willis

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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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