I Can Make You Dance
Zapp & Roger Lyrics


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I can make you dance
I know the world's in a real bad way
I can make you dance if you want me to
But I can make you better, let me show you what it takes baby
I can make you dance if you want me to
Now I got a thang that's sure to make ya wanna moooove
I can make you dance if you want me to
It's controlled by roger and it's right here in this tube
I can make you dance if you want me to
Now I can set you free from your trouble double time, baby
I can make you dance if you want me to
Just lend me your ears and let your feet keep time, baby
I can make you dance if you want me to
And here's what you'll find about this music of mine, baby
I can make you dance if you want me to
Oh yeah-ah-ah
It'll make you dance
It'll make you dance
It'll make you dance
It'll make you dance
It'll make you dance
Make you dance
Make you dance
It'll make you dance
Ooooo make you dance

I can make you dance
I can make you dance
I can make you dance
I can make you dance
Ooooo baby
I can make you dance
I can make you dance
I can make you dance
I can make you dance
I can make you dance
Cha cha cha, cha cha cha, ahhh

Make you dance
Make you dance
Make you dance
Make you dance
Make you dance

Yeah, mama, make you dance
Now they can raise the price of the food and the drink
I can make you dance if you want me to
But what I offer you won't cost a doggone thing
I can make you dance if you want me to
You can dance in the morning when you eat your cornflakes
I can make you dance if you want me to
'Cause God gave me rhythm and that's really all it takes
I can make you dance if you want me to
I can make you dance
You know I can make you dance
I can make you dance
Forget about your nine to five

I can make you dance
I can make you dance
I can make you dance
Yay-yay-yay-yay-uh
I can make you dance
Yes I do
I can make you dance
Make you dance, make you dance, make you dance
I can make you dance




Gonna make you dance, dance, dance, dance
I can make you dance

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Zapp & Roger's song, "I Can Make You Dance," convey the message of the singer's ability to make people dance and forget about their worries. The singer is aware of the harsh realities of the world, but he has a remedy to make things better. He assures the listener that if they want to dance, he can make it happen. The singer talks about possessing a tube-controlled sound that is sure to make people move. The song's lyrics are affirmative, and the singer urges the listener to lend him their ears and let their feet keep time as he does what he knows how to do- make people dance.


The song, "I Can Make You Dance," depicts the unifying and uplifting power of music. The lyrics tell a positive story of how, despite the world's problems, people can move beyond their troubles and dance their worries away. The song shows how music can be a source of comfort, joy, and a way to escape the problems of the world. The message of the song is about positivity, and it encourages people to let loose and revel in the good times, even if they don't last forever.


Line by Line Meaning

I can make you dance
The singer can make the listener dance.


I know the world's in a real bad way
The singer is aware of the world's problems.


But I can make you better, let me show you what it takes baby
The singer believes they can improve the listener's situation.


Now I got a thang that's sure to make ya wanna moooove
The singer has something that will make the listener want to dance.


It's controlled by roger and it's right here in this tube
The music that will make the listener dance is being played from a tube controlled by the singer.


Now I can set you free from your trouble double time, baby
The singer can help free the listener from their troubles quickly.


Just lend me your ears and let your feet keep time, baby
The listener should listen carefully to the music and let their feet move to the beat.


And here's what you'll find about this music of mine, baby
The singer believes their music has special qualities.


Oh yeah-ah-ah
An exclamation of excitement.


It'll make you dance
The music will cause the listener to dance.


Make you dance
The singer will make the listener dance.


Ooooo make you dance
The singer will make the listener dance and expresses excitement.


Now they can raise the price of the food and the drink
External factors such as food and drink prices are not important.


But what I offer you won't cost a doggone thing
The singer's music is free and accessible.


You can dance in the morning when you eat your cornflakes
The music can be enjoyed any time, even during breakfast.


'Cause God gave me rhythm and that's really all it takes
The singer believes their rhythm is a gift from God and is what makes their music special.


Forget about your nine to five
The listener should take a break from their work life and enjoy the music.


Yay-yay-yay-yay-uh
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm.


Yes I do
The singer is confident in their ability to make the listener dance.


Gonna make you dance, dance, dance, dance
The singer will make the listener dance multiple times and expresses excitement.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ROGER TROUTMAN, LARRY TROUTMAN

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Comments from YouTube:

@ralphlorenzperolino3054

Two words, three syllables.

BOUNCE FM.

@danielsalazar1280

I can make you dance

@stephenm8725

with The Funktipus

@jabuticaba4003

It's the party, on B O U N C E

The party never ends until everyone is pregnant!

@tehogvirgin3664

@@jabuticaba4003 i gotta get to the clinic!

@KoDTIFF

"The man is about to play The talkbox for you, the funk has begun.
Can't you smell it? Oh if you inhale it you will, the funktipus has entered the pool, it's gonna get funky y'all, it's Zapp, and they can make you dance"

@ZeroCoolArgentina

Roger Troutman GENIUS!!!
Godfather of West Coast Rap!
Leyends Never Dies!!!
🔥🔥🔥💯

@tariqemanuel7880

R.I.P Roger Troutman. He left us with an entire rose gallery of classics to enjoy for the ages, including this one right here. Just a 22 year old man listening to some real music.

@Jay-uo4ch

same here bro

@michaeltsung9741

Good taste.... Well done....

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