Dance Monkey – English Lyrics

• By: Tones and I

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the story behind Tones and I's record-breaking song, "Dance Monkey." Explore how her experiences as a busker shaped this global hit and delve into the song's themes of performance pressure and the search for authenticity. Learn about the catchy lyrics, the unique sound, and the journey of an artist who turned street performance into worldwide fame.

[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 while 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 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

I've never seen anybody do the things you do before"

They say, "Move for me, move for me, move for me, 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 dancin' my whole life

But 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 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

I've never seen anybody do the things you do before"

They say, "Move for me, move for me, move for me, 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

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

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (do it all again, do it all again, do it all again)

Whoa, whoa, oh

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh (do it all again, do it all again, do it all again)

Whoa, ah

They say, "Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me, oh

I've never seen anybody do the things you do before"

They say, "Move for me, move for me, move for me, 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 (ooh)

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

All again

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to emit light
beg /bɛɡ/ A2	verb - to ask for something in a desperate or humble manner
style /staɪl/ A2	noun - a manner of doing something
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position
before /bɪˈfɔːr/ A1	adverb - earlier in time
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the part of the body at the end of the arm
monkey /ˈmʌŋki/ A1	noun - a tailless primate mammal
never /ˈnɛvər/ A1	adverb - not ever
again /əˈɡɛn/ A1	adverb - one more time
dear /dɪər/ A2	noun - a beloved person
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the organ of sight