Dance Monkey – English Lyrics

• By: Josephine Alexandra

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the global phenomenon of 'Dance Monkey' through Josephine Alexandra's stunning fingerstyle guitar cover. While her instrumental rendition captivates with its musicality, the original song by Tones and I offers a compelling story about a performer's journey. By exploring the original lyrics alongside Josephine's intricate guitar work, you can deepen your understanding of contemporary English expressions and appreciate how a song's core message can be conveyed and reinterpreted through diverse musical styles. This song offers a unique opportunity to learn new vocabulary and phrases in English, especially those related to performance and emotion, all while enjoying a beautifully crafted musical piece.

[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 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

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

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

Woah-oh, woah-oh, oh

Ooh

Ah ah, 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

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

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dance /dæns/ B1	verb - to move rhythmically to music noun - a social gathering for dancing
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to create or produce something
beg /bɛɡ/ B1	verb - to ask earnestly for something
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position or go somewhere
shine /ʃaɪn/ B2	verb - to emit light or be bright
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the end part of a human arm
style /staɪl/ B1	noun - a distinctive manner or design verb - to arrange or design in a particular way
monkey /ˈmʌŋki/ A2	noun - a small to medium-sized primate
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the state of being alive
dear /dɪər/ A2	noun - a beloved person, often used as a term of address
whole /hoʊl/ B1	adjective - entire, complete
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire or wish for something
god /ɡɒd/ A1	noun - a supreme being worshiped in a religion
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measured or measurable period during which an action occurs
thing /θɪŋ/ A1	noun - an object, idea, or event
dead /dɛd/ A1	adjective - no longer alive