Meaning
"Dance Monkey" by Tones and I is a song that revolves around themes of longing, admiration, and the pressure to perform. The lyrics tell the story of a performer who has caught someone's eye with their dancing skills, and now that person can't get enough of watching them dance. The song begins with the singer being captivated by the person's radiant presence, which compels them to stop and take notice. The repeated plea to "see you dance just one more time" underscores the performer's desire to please their audience.
The lyrics convey a sense of repetition and expectation, as the person watching the performance demands an encore, emphasizing how the performer's dancing has become a source of fascination and even obsession. The phrase "I've never seen anybody do the things you do before" suggests that the dancer possesses a unique and mesmerizing talent that sets them apart.
The recurring imagery of dancing and the phrase "dance for me" symbolize the performer's role as an entertainer, constantly under the spotlight, expected to deliver a captivating show. The reference to being "just like a monkey" highlights the feeling of being objectified or reduced to a performer's role, where the performer's worth is determined solely by their ability to entertain.
The emotions conveyed in the song are a mix of admiration, vulnerability, and a sense of being trapped in a cycle of performance. The performer is flattered by the attention but also appears weary of the constant demand to dance repeatedly. The song captures the tension between the desire to please and the need for autonomy and self-expression.
In conclusion, "Dance Monkey" by Tones and I explores the complexities of being a performer, the admiration and pressure that come with it, and the yearning for a deeper connection beyond the surface. It symbolizes the desire for recognition and the challenges of maintaining one's authenticity in the face of external expectations.
Lyrics
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-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
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
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
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before"
They say, "Move for me, move for me, move for me, 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
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before"
They say, "Move for me, move for me, move for me, ay-ay
And when you're done, I'll make you do it all again"
Ooh
Whoa-oh, whoa-oh, oh
Ooh
Ah, ah, ah
They say
"Dance for me, dance for me, dance for me, 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
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
I've never seen anybody do the things you do before"
They say, "Move for me, move for me, move for me, ay-ay
And when you're done, I'll make you do it all again
All again"
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