Dance Like This
Wyclef Jean ft. Claudette Ortiz Lyrics
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I ain't come to fight tonight
Too many ladies up in here tonight
(Everybody report to the dance floor please! Grab a girl!)
[Wyclef]
I never really knew that you could dance like this
Como se llama, Bonita? Mi casa, Su casa
[Claudette]
The way you move, you've got me hypnotized
Especially when I look into his eyes
Hey Papi, I want to see you do the dance to the conga
[Wyclef]
Hey girl, I can see your body movin' and it's driving me crazy
And I did not [unknown] until I saw you dancin'
The way you walk up on the dance floor
Noobody could ignore the way you move your body, girl
And everything so unexpected the way you right and left it
So you could keep on digging it
Baila la baile de noche
Baila la baile de dýa
Baila la baile de noche
Baila la baile de dýa
[Chorus]
[Claudette]
Hey boy, now that I see your new rhythm
I'm in a state of shock now
The way I can see your body movin'
And I don't want you to stop now
I like the way you approach me so sensually
You got me in a daze, boy
I can't ignore the way you're dancin'
You got me in a trance and I can't explain it
Baila la baile de noche
Baila la baile de dýa
Baila la baile de noche
Baila la baile de dýa
[Chorus]
[Wyclef]
Senorita, feel the conga
Let me see you move like you come from Havana
[Claudette:]
Ohhh, I didn't know you did it like that
Hey, you Papi, don't you stop it
I want to see you move your body
Ohhh, I didn't know you did it like that
Baila la baile de noche
Baila la baile de dýa
Baila la baile de noche
Baila la baile de dýa
[Chorus]
Baila la baile de noche
Baila la baile de dýa
Baila la baile de noche
Baila la baile de dýa
[Chorus: x 2]
The song "Dance like this" by Wyclef Jean and Claudette Ortiz is a playful and upbeat tune that encourages people to dance and have a good time. In the song, Wyclef praises a woman's dancing skills and compliments her beauty, calling her "Bonita" and inviting her to dance with him. He admires the way she moves on the dancefloor and mentions how unexpected and exciting it is to watch her dance. Likewise, Claudette sings about being hypnotized by the rhythm and sensuality of her partner's dancing, admitting that she's in a daze and can't explain how he's drawn her in. The chorus repeatedly urges listeners to dance day and night, creating a party anthem that invites everyone to let loose and forget their problems.
Overall, "Dance like this" is a celebration of the joy that music and dance can bring into people's lives, and an invitation to forget one's worries and indulge in a good time. The song's lyrics are simple and catchy, drawing listeners' attention to the infectious rhythm and upbeat melody of the tune. The interplay between Wyclef's and Claudette's voices adds to the playful and flirtatious vibe of the song, while the repeated chorus emphasizes the importance of moving to the music and enjoying oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't come to fight tonight
I'm not here to cause any trouble or engage in a fight tonight.
Too many ladies up in here tonight
There are a lot of women here tonight.
I never really knew that you could dance like this
I had no idea that you could dance so well.
She makes her man want to ??
She is so attractive and her dancing is so mesmerizing that it makes a man feel something unexplainable.
Como se llama, Bonita? Mi casa, Su casa
What is your name, beautiful? My house, your house. (A romantic invitation to spend time together)
The way you move, you've got me hypnotized
Your movements are so captivating that they have put me in a trance-like state.
Especially when I look into his eyes
I'm particularly drawn in when I gaze into your eyes.
Hey Papi, I want to see you do the dance to the conga
Hey handsome, I want to see you dance to the beat of the conga.
Hey girl, I can see your body movin' and it's driving me crazy
I can see you dancing and it's making me go wild with desire.
And I did not [unknown] until I saw you dancin'
I didn't realize how attracted I was to you until I saw you dance.
The way you walk up on the dance floor
The way you move towards the dance floor.
Noobody could ignore the way you move your body, girl
No one could fail to notice the way you dance and move your body, my dear.
And everything so unexpected the way you right and left it
Your movements are so unpredictable and exciting, especially the way you move to the right and left.
So you could keep on digging it
Keep dancing and enjoying yourself.
Senorita, feel the conga
Miss, let the sound of the conga move and inspire you.
Let me see you move like you come from Havana
Dance like you're from Havana and let me watch you do it.
Ohhh, I didn't know you did it like that
I'm amazed by the way you're dancing, it's not what I expected.
Hey, you Papi, don't you stop it
Hey, handsome, don't stop dancing.
I want to see you move your body
I want to continue watching you dance and move your body.
Baila la baile de noche / Baila la baile de dýa
Dance at night / Dance during the day.
Chorus
Repeating the chorus throughout the song to emphasize the joy and excitement of dancing with someone you're attracted to.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: WYCLEF JEAN, JERRY DUPLESSIS, OMAR ALFANNO, LATAVIA PARKER, LUIZ DIAZ
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