Take You Dancing – English Lyrics

• By: Jason Derulo

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the upbeat world of Jason Derulo's 'Take You Dancing,' a playful pop anthem that offers more than just a catchy beat. This song is perfect for understanding modern English slang and innuendo, as it cleverly uses the concept of 'dancing' to hint at a deeper, more romantic connection. Learn about its infectious rhythm, viral success, and how it brought a 'light' during challenging times, making it a special track for both language learners and music lovers.

[English]

Da-da-da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da-da-da (Jason Derulo)

Pull up, skrrt-skrrt on your body

Performin' just like my 'Rari

You're too fine, need a ticket

I bet you taste expensive

Pouring up, up, up by the liter

If you keepin' up you's a keeper

Tequila and vodka

Girl, you might be a problem

Run away, run away, run away, run away

I know that I should

But my heart wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay now

You can see it in my eyes that I wanna take you down right now if I could

So I hope you know what I mean when I say

Let me take you dancing

Two-step to the bedroom

We don't need no dance floor

Let me see your best move

Anything could happen

Ever since I met you

No need to imagine

Baby, all I'm asking

Is let me take you dancing

Like da-da-da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da-da-da

Pull up, skrrt-skrrt on your body

It's just us two in this party

That Louis, that Prada looks so much better off ya

Turn me up, up, up, be my waitress

Know we not in love so let's make it

Tequila and vodka

Girl, you might be a problem

Run away, run away, run away, run away

I know that I should (know that I should)

But my heart wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay now

You can see it in my eyes that I wanna take you down right now if I could

So I hope you know what I mean when I say

Let me take you dancing

Two-step to the bedroom

We don't need no dance floor

Let me see your best move

Anything could happen

Ever since I met you

No need to imagine

Baby, all I'm asking

Is let me take you dancing

Like da-da-da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da-da-da (oh)

Da-da-da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da-da-da (if you know what I mean)

Da-da-da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da-da-da (girl)

Da-da-da-da-da-da (dancing)

Let me take you dancing

Two-step to the bedroom

We don't need no dance floor

Let me see your best move

Anything could happen

Ever since I met you

No need to imagine

Baby, all I'm asking

Is let me take you dancing

Da-da-da-da-da-da (oh, baby)

Da-da-da-da-da-da (oh, baby)

Da-da-da-da-da-da (If you know what I mean)

Da-da-da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da-da-da (yeah, all night)

Da-da-da-da-da-da

Da-da-da-da-da-da (dancin')

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal
ticket /ˈtɪkɪt/ A2	noun - a piece of paper or electronic document needed to enter a place or event
problems /ˈprɒbləm/ B1	noun - a situation that causes difficulties or discomfort
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2	noun - a social gathering of people for enjoyment
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the organ that allows us to see
ask /æsk/ A1	verb - to say something in order to get information
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position or place
taste /teɪst/ B1	verb - to have a flavor or experience
better /ˈbɛtər/ B2	adjective - of a higher quality; more good
imagine /ɪˈmædʒɪn/ B1	verb - to form a mental image of something
keeper /ˈkiːpər/ B2	noun - a person who manages or guards something
expensive /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ B2	adjective - costing a lot of money
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct your eyes toward something
best /bɛst/ A2	adjective - of the highest quality or standard
two-step /ˈtuːˌstɛp/ B2	verb - to dance a two-step rhythm

Key Grammar Structures

• I know that I should

  ➔ Modal verb 'should' used for advice or obligation.

  ➔ In 'I know that I should', the word 'should' is a modal verb used for advice or obligation.

• But my heart wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay, wanna stay now

  ➔ Informal contraction 'wanna' for 'want to' (casual speech).

  ➔ The line uses 'wanna' as a casual form of 'want to'; in 'wanna stay', the infinitive marker 'to' is implied.

• You can see it in my eyes

  ➔ Modal 'can' expresses ability or possibility.

  ➔ The line uses 'can' to indicate ability or perception; in 'You can see', it literally means 'you are able to see'.

• I wanna take you down right now if I could

  ➔ Conditional clause 'if I could' expresses hypothetical possibility.

  ➔ The clause 'if I could' introduces a hypothetical situation; 'could' marks conditional possibility.

• Let me take you dancing

  ➔ Let + someone + do something is a causative/request form (let me ...).

  ➔ The phrase 'Let me' is a polite request or invitation; 'let' causes action by allowing it to happen.

• We don't need no dance floor

  ➔ Double negative (don't + no) for emphasis in informal speech.

  ➔ The line uses 'don't' with a following 'no' to intensify negation; common in casual speech and many dialects.

• Anything could happen

  ➔ Could expresses possibility or hypothetical past/present.

  ➔ The line uses 'could' to indicate possibility; not definite but potential.

• Ever since I met you

  ➔ "Ever since" introduces a starting point in time (often used with present perfect).

  ➔ The phrase uses 'Ever since' to indicate the starting point in time when the action began.

• No need to imagine

  ➔ Expression 'no need to' to state that something is unnecessary.

  ➔ The construction 'no need to' expresses that there is no necessity for an action.

• Louis, that Prada looks so much better off ya

  ➔ Subject-verb agreement with a singular subject; 'looks' corresponds to the singular subject.

  ➔ The phrase uses the singular subject implied by 'Louis' or 'Prada'; 'looks' is the third-person singular form.