and they have a new album "Bigger than your Boyfriend" and a cd release show at 930 Club in DC on June 16th.
www.washingtonsocialclub.com
Dead Kid Town
Washington Social Club Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
KAY!
OH!
hey man this beat can't get much stronger
i'm so fucked up now in a song
i feel my hips
they're shaking left and right,
right on
have you heard money's the root of all evil?
have you seen us dancing in the weeds?
i take my wallet out
but there's nothing in it
so fuck it man
let's get stupid cause stupid's free.
come with me when i leave this house
cause dad's real drunk
and the paint's off the walls
past the school and into the grey
reach your hands out to mine
as the darkness says
it says
i can't stop the sun from rising
if you play me a dancing song
i'll take our wallets out
you know what i mean
you wanna wash this city clean.
come with me when i leave this house
cause dad's real drunk
and mom's just a mouse
past the school and into the grey
reach your hands out to mine
as the darkness says
come with me
and leave right now
cause dad's real drunk
and the paint's off the walls
past the school and into the flaming grey
just a dancing song to light our way
is that ok?
OH!
KAY!
OH!
Kay...
The song "Dancing Song" by Washington Social Club is a high-energy and upbeat track that describes the desire to escape the mundane and chaotic aspects of life through dancing. The song begins with the singer expressing the overwhelming power of the beat and the sensation of being lost in the music. They describe the physical sensation of their hips shaking along with the music, and the desire to indulge in the freedom of dancing. The lyrics also reference the idea that money is the root of all evil, but the joy and release of dancing make it worth abandoning financial concerns for a time.
The track suggests that the singer may be dealing with challenging family dynamics, as they reference a drunk father and a powerless mother who is "just a mouse." They urge the listener to join them on a journey away from their struggles and into a world of dancing and freedom. They describe venturing past the school and into an ominous "grey" space, but they see hope in a "flaming grey" that is illuminated by the power of a "dancing song." The song's climax reaffirms the transformative power of music and the urge to leave everything behind for that moment of connection and release.
Line by Line Meaning
hey man this beat can't get much stronger
Expressing the intensity of the beat and the excitement it induces.
i'm so fucked up now in a song
Feeling so caught up in the music that it's overwhelming.
i feel my hips
Feeling the rhythm and physically responding to it.
they're shaking left and right, right on
Hips are moving in sync with the beat.
a kiss to make the morning come.
A romantic gesture that signifies the power of music to create strong emotions and experiences.
have you heard money's the root of all evil?
Questioning the value and impact of money in our lives.
have you seen us dancing in the weeds?
Suggesting that dancing can happen anywhere, even in unexpected places.
i take my wallet out but there's nothing in it
Being broke and unable to offer or acquire material goods.
so fuck it man let's get stupid cause stupid's free.
Embracing the freedom and joy of being carefree and silly, without the burden or constraints of money.
come with me when i leave this house cause dad's real drunk and the paint's off the walls
Escaping a chaotic home situation and seeking solace in music and dance.
past the school and into the grey reach your hands out to mine
Going on a journey together into the unknown, with a sense of reliance and connection.
as the darkness says it says
Personifying darkness as a voice or entity that speaks to them.
i can't stop the sun from rising
Acknowledging the inevitability of change and the passing of time.
if you play me a dancing song i'll take our wallets out you know what i mean
Expressing a commitment to prioritize music and dancing above all else, even money.
you wanna wash this city clean.
Desiring to improve and cleanse the world through the transformative power of music and dance.
cause dad's real drunk and mom's just a mouse
Painting a picture of a dysfunctional family dynamic, where one parent is drunk and the other is powerless.
past the school and into the flaming grey
Escaping further into an unknown, darker, and more intense realm.
just a dancing song to light our way
Believing that the power of music can guide them in the darkness and provide them with hope.
is that ok?
Checking in with the listener to confirm that they are on board with the journey.
Writer(s): Martin Royle Copyright: Washington Social Club LLC
Contributed by Stella I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.