Dance Dance Dance
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I hit the radio dial and turn it up all the way
I gotta dance (dance dance dance now the beat's really hot) right on the spot
(Dance dance dance right there on the spot)
The beat's really hot
(Dance dance dance now the beat's really hot)
Dance (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) yeah!
When I feel put down I try to shake it off quick
With my chick by my side the radio does the trick
I gotta dance (dance dance dance now the beat's really hot) right on the spot
(Dance dance dance right there on the spot)
The beat's really hot
(Dance dance dance now the beat's really hot)
Dance (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) yeah!
Oh man!
At a weekend dance we like to show up last
I play it cool when it's slow and jump in when it's fast
I gotta dance (dance dance dance now the beat's really hot) right on the spot
(Dance dance dance right there on the spot)
The beat's really hot
(Dance dance dance now the beat's really hot)
Dance (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) yeah!
(Dance dance dance now the beat's really hot)
(Dance dance dance right there on the spot)
(Dance dance dance now the beat's really hot)
Dance (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) yeah!
(Dance dance dance now the beat's really hot)
(Dance dance dance right there on the spot)
(Dance dance dance...)
The Beach Boys' "Dance Dance Dance" is a feel-good pop song that highlights the importance of music in helping people escape from the monotony of everyday life. The song starts with the singer being exhausted from a six-hour school day and needing to unwind. He turns on the radio and hears a beat that he can't resist, prompting him to start dancing right away. The lyrics emphasize the power of music and dance to uplift one's spirits and shake off negative feelings.
When the singer feels "put down," he turns to dance as a way to shake off his troubles. Dancing with his "chick" by his side, he is able to forget his problems and focus on the joy that comes from moving to the beat. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus invite listeners to join in the dance and feel the music's power to uplift their moods.
The song also touches on the importance of socializing and having fun with others. The singer and his friends like to show up last at a weekend dance and play it cool when the music is slow. However, when the beat picks up, they jump in and start dancing, creating a feeling of connection and unity with others.
Overall, "Dance Dance Dance" is an infectious celebration of the power of music and dance to bring people together and uplift their spirits.
Line by Line Meaning
After six hours of school I've had enough for the day
Having spent six long hours at school, I am tired and need a break from academics.
I hit the radio dial and turn it up all the way
I turn on the radio and crank up the volume to seek solace from the stresses of daily routine.
I gotta dance (dance dance dance now the beat's really hot) right on the spot
I feel an intense urge to dance and move my body to the beats of the music.
(Dance dance dance right there on the spot)
I can't help but dance on the spot, guided by the rhythm of the music.
The beat's really hot
The music has an infectious beat that compels me to get up and groove.
Dance (dance) dance (dance) dance (dance) yeah!
I express my excitement and enthusiasm for dancing through these repetitive lyrics.
When I feel put down I try to shake it off quick
Whenever I feel low or dejected, I try to uplift myself by dancing and shaking off negative emotions.
With my chick by my side the radio does the trick
My romantic partner and I turn on the radio and dance together, letting the music strengthen our bond.
At a weekend dance we like to show up last
During weekend dances, my friends and I prefer arriving late to the party and making a grand entrance.
I play it cool when it's slow and jump in when it's fast
I keep a calm demeanor when the music is mellow and pick up the pace when the tempo increases, allowing myself to fully let loose on the dance floor.
(Dance dance dance now the beat's really hot)
The rhythm has intensified to the point where I feel compelled to dance with greater fervor.
(Dance dance dance right there on the spot)
I dance right where I am, unable to resist the infectious beat of the music.
(Dance dance dance...)
My love for dancing is so great that I can't help but continue to do it indefinitely.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL DEAN WILSON, BRIAN DOUGLAS WILSON, MIKE E. LOVE
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