Blood On The Dance Floor – English Lyrics

• By: Michael Jackson
• Album: HIStory in the Mix

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of Michael Jackson's "Blood On The Dance Floor"! This song is a masterclass in blending intense storytelling with pulsating dance rhythms. As you explore its unique fusion of R&B, funk, and new jack swing, you'll uncover potent English vocabulary related to intrigue, emotion, and dramatic narratives. Its captivating lyrics and dynamic production make it a compelling piece for understanding the nuances of English expression in music.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
kill /kɪl/ B1	verb - to cause the death of
chance /tʃɑːns/ B1	noun - a possibility of something happening
regret /rɪˈɡret/ B2	verb - feel sad or disappointed about something that has happened or been done noun - a feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that has happened or been done
escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ B1	verb - to succeed in getting away from a place or situation
dance /dɑːns/ A2	noun - a series of movements that match the rhythm of music verb - to move rhythmically to music
insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ B2	adjective - extremely foolish or unreasonable
sincere /sɪnˈsɪər/ B2	adjective - free of deceit, hypocrisy, or falseness; earnest
number /ˈnʌmbər/ A2	noun - a quantity or amount
friend /frend/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
take /teɪk/ A1	verb - to get or receive something
break /breɪk/ A2	verb - to separate into pieces
floor /flɔːr/ A2	noun - the lower surface of a room
knife /naɪf/ A2	noun - a tool with a blade used for cutting
stranger /ˈstreɪndʒər/ B1	noun - a person whom one does not know
past /pæst/ A2	noun - time that has gone by
enjoy /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/ A2	verb - to take pleasure in

Key Grammar Structures

• She got your number, ah

  ➔ Past Simple (got)

  ➔ The past simple 'got' indicates a completed action in the past – she obtained your number.

• It's so insane, ah

  ➔ Use of 'so' with an adjective

  ➔ The word 'so' intensifies the adjective 'insane', emphasizing the degree of craziness.

• Every night stance is like taking a chance

  ➔ Use of 'like' as a conjunction

  ➔ Here, 'like' functions as a conjunction, comparing the situation to taking a chance. It introduces a comparison.

• And now you're going to get it, ah

  ➔ Future Simple (going to)

  ➔ The phrase 'going to' expresses a future action or consequence, indicating something is about to happen.

• To escape the world, I've got to enjoy that simple dance

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ The infinitive 'to enjoy' explains the purpose of escaping the world – to find pleasure in the dance.

• Susie got your number and Susie ain't your friend

  ➔ Contraction (ain't)

  ➔ 'Ain't' is a colloquial contraction of 'is not' or 'are not'. It adds a casual, informal tone.

• Look who took you under with seven inches in

  ➔ Use of 'with' to indicate accompaniment/instrument

  ➔ The preposition 'with' here indicates the means or instrument by which someone was taken under – a suggestive and metaphorical phrase.

• It seemed sincere like it was love and true romance

  ➔ Use of 'like' to introduce an example/comparison

  ➔ Here, 'like' is used to introduce an example of what it seemed to be – love and true romance.

• Blood is on the dance floor, blood is on the knife

  ➔ Simple Present Tense (is)

  ➔ The simple present tense 'is' describes a state or condition, emphasizing the presence of blood in a dramatic and symbolic way.