Dance Monkey
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Take your hand, my dear, and place them both in mine
You know you stopped me dead when I was passing by
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time
Ooh I see you, see you, see you every time
And oh my I, I like your style
You, you make me, make me, make me wanna cry
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me ay ay ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
I said oh my god I see you walking by
Take my hands, my dear, and look me in my eyes
Just like a monkey I've been dancing my whole life
And you just beg to see me dance just one more time
Ooh I see you, see you, see you every time
And oh my I, I like your style
You, you make me, make me, make me wanna cry
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time
So I say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me ay ay ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
They say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me ay ay ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
Ooh (all again, all again)
Woah-oh, woah-oh, oh
Ooh (all again, all again)
Ah ah, ah ah, ay
They say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me ay ay ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
They say
Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
They say move for me, move for me, move for me ay ay ay
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
All again
"Dance Monkey" is a song by Australian singer Tones and I. The song is about a street performer ("Monkey") who gets attention from the people for her dancing skills. The performer is compared to a monkey as a metaphor to show the way she moves her body and the energy that she brings to the street. The lyrics of the song portray the singer's admiration for the street performer and the connection she feels with her. She is drawn towards her and asks her to dance for her again and again. She is fascinated by the performer's talent and unique style.
The chorus "d-d-dance for me, dance for me, dance for me, oh oh oh" is repeated throughout the song, almost like a plea from the singer to the street performer to keep dancing. The repetition emphasizes the singer's excitement and her desire to keep watching this powerful performer. The song highlights the powerful connection that can be formed between strangers through the medium of dance. It celebrates the joyful energy that can be shared through this form of expression.
Line by Line Meaning
They say oh my god I see the way you shine
The singer is in awe of the person's shining presence and has heard others speak similarly.
Take your hand, my dear, and place them both in mine
The singer is trying to connect more intimately with the person, perhaps romantically.
You know you stopped me dead when I was passing by
The person made a strong impression on the singer that caused them to stop in their tracks.
And now I beg to see you dance just one more time
The artist is so enamored with the person that they are begging to see them dance again.
Ooh I see you, see you, see you every time
The artist cannot get enough of the person and sees them every chance they get.
And oh my I, I like your style
The singer admires the person's unique and captivating style.
You, you make me, make me, make me wanna cry
The person's dancing is so moving that it brings the singer to tears.
So I say Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me oh oh oh
The artist is urging the person to dance for them once again.
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before
The person's dancing is completely new and unlike anything the artist has ever seen before.
They say move for me, move for me, move for me ay ay ay
Others are also entranced by the person's dancing and are encouraging them to continue.
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
The singer is so entranced with the person's dancing that they want to see it over and over again.
Just like a monkey I've been dancing my whole life
The artist compares themselves to a monkey, implying that they have been always been a natural dancer.
And you just beg to see me dance just one more time
The person is equally enamored with the singer's dancing and is begging to see it again.
Woah-oh, woah-oh, oh
This line is simply a vocalization that adds to the rhythm of the song.
Ah ah, ah ah, ay
This line is also a vocalization that adds to the rhythm of the song.
And when you're done I'll make you do it all again
As before, the artist wants to see the person's dancing repeatedly.
All again
Simply a shortened version of the previous line.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Toni Watson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Skylike
Decided to make an EDM cover of 'Dance Monkey'! 🐒 Thanks to Ekko for amazing vocals 🙌
Benjamin Heerschlag
Good decision. Is there an extended version?
Skylike
@Benjamin Heerschlag Yes! https://youtu.be/1LkYdCGP7og
Sindre Hovde Pettersen
Can you do this royalty free? Or did u need to contact creator?
Krabben Andersson
Love the remix and her voice is beautiful 😍😍
Cybpr
This is so underrated! Also, This is so perfect!
Animo
Cool.. 👍. This song can make me dance on the floor 😁🔥🔥.
Valy V.
I would like to hear this on Spotify 😍😍🎉 #favouritesong #currentmood
Samirah Lisa
Valeria Vetrova it was on spotify , but not anymore
kummm_
@Samirah Lisa I know, why he removed the song?