Dance Monkey – English Lyrics

• By: TONES AND I

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of "Dance Monkey" by Tones and I, a catchy pop anthem that transcended borders and broke streaming records. Through its memorable lyrics and unique vocal delivery, you can explore common English phrases related to performance, expectation, and emotion, making it a fun and engaging way to enhance your English language skills while enjoying a global hit.

[English]

They say, "Oh my God, I see the way you shine

Take your hands, 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-oh-oh

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

They say

"Move for me, move for me, move for me, ayy-ayy-ayy

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-oh-oh

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

They say

"Move for me, move for me, move for me, ayy-ayy-ayy

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, ayy-ayy-ayy

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-oh, whoa-oh, oh

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

Whoa-ah, 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, ayy-ayy-ayy

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, ayy-ayy-ayy

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
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to emit light
style /staɪl/ B1	noun - a particular way of doing something
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
beg /bɛɡ/ B1	verb - to ask earnestly or humbly
never /ˈnɛvər/ A2	adverb - not at any time
things /θɪŋz/ A1	noun - objects, items, or concepts
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a point or period when something occurs
whole /hoʊl/ B1	adjective - entire, complete
again /əˈɡɛn/ A1	adverb - once more
God /ɡɒd/ B2	noun - a supreme being or deity
monkey /ˈmʌŋki/ A1	noun - a primate animal

Key Grammar Structures

• They say, "Oh my God, I see the way you shine"

  ➔ Reported speech

  ➔ The phrase "They say" introduces a statement made by others.

• You know you stopped me dead while I was passing by

  ➔ Past continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase "I was passing by" indicates an action that was ongoing in the past.

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

  ➔ Infinitive form

  ➔ The phrase "to see" is in the infinitive form, expressing a desire.

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

  ➔ Present perfect tense

  ➔ The phrase "I've never seen" indicates an experience up to the present.

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

  ➔ Future simple tense

  ➔ The phrase "I'll make you do" indicates a future action.

• Just like a monkey, I've been dancin' my whole life

  ➔ Present perfect continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase "I've been dancin'" indicates an action that started in the past and continues to the present.

• Ooh, I see you, see you, see you every time

  ➔ Repetition for emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of "see you" emphasizes the speaker's feelings.