Dance Monkey – English Lyrics

• By: TONES AND I

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the global phenomenon that is "Dance Monkey" by Tones and I. This quirky electropop track offers a unique lesson in modern slang and cultural commentary, teaching you phrases related to performance, expectation, and the digital age's "click culture." Its catchy, repetitive chorus and unique vocal style make it an instantly recognizable and memorable song to learn English with, all while exploring the artist's real-life transition from a street performer to a record-breaking star.

[English]

♪They say oh my god I see the way you shine♪

♪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 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 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♪

♪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 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 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♬

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dance /dɑːns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to emit light
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the part of the body at the end of the arm
stop /stɒp/ A1	verb - to cease moving
pass /pɑːs/ A2	verb - to go past something or someone
beg /beɡ/ B1	verb - to ask for something in a desperate or humble manner
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
style /staɪl/ A2	noun - a manner of doing something
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn
monkey /ˈmʌŋki/ A1	noun - a tailless primate mammal with a collar of long hair around the neck
before /bɪˈfɔːr/ A1	adverb - earlier than the time or event mentioned
never /ˈnɛvər/ A1	adverb - not at any time
again /əˈɡɛn/ A1	adverb - one more time

Key Grammar Structures

• They say oh my god I see the way you shine

  ➔ Present simple tense with 'they say' to report speech

  ➔ The phrase 'they say' introduces a statement that is believed or reported by others.

• Take your hand my dear and place them both in mine

  ➔ Imperative verb 'take' used to give a command or suggestion

  ➔ The verb 'take' is used here as an imperative, instructing someone to perform an action.

• And now I beg to see you dance just one more time

  ➔ Use of 'beg' with infinitive 'to see' to express insistence or strong desire

  ➔ The verb 'beg' is used here to emphasize a strong desire or request to see someone dance again.

• They say move for me move for me move for me

  ➔ Imperative structure with repeated 'move' as an imperative verb in commands or requests

  ➔ Repeated 'move' acts as an imperative command, emphasizing the request or command for the dancer to continue performing.

• And when you're done I'll make you do it all again

  ➔ Conditional clause 'when you're done' with future 'I'll make you do' indicating causality and future action

  ➔ The phrase 'when you're done' sets a condition, and 'I'll make you do' expresses a future intention to cause someone to repeat the action.

• They say dance for me dance for me dance for me oh oh oh

  ➔ Imperative/implied request form with repetitive 'dance' as a command or plea

  ➔ Repeated 'dance' emphasizes the request or command, acting as a chant or plea for performance.