I Can't Stop Dancing
Unstoppable Grooves: Archie Bell & the Drells' Irresistible Dance Anthem
Lyrics
(Oh, no, I just can't stop)
Expressing the inability to stop dancing.
I just can't stop dancin' (No, no, no)
Reiteration of the inability to stop dancing.
I just can't stop dancin' (No, no, no)
Continued emphasis on the inability to stop dancing.
I just can't stop dancin'
Repeated statement indicating the persistent urge to dance.
There's a place I eat lunch every day
Introduction of a daily routine involving lunch and a jukebox.
Soon as I get there, the jukebox starts to play
Upon arrival, the jukebox plays, suggesting a musical influence.
I can't even eat my lunch in peace
Unable to eat peacefully due to the compelling nature of the music.
'Cause music makes me get out of my seat
Music's impact makes the person leave their seat and dance.
I just can't stop dancin' (No, no, I don't want to stop)
Reiteration of the desire to continue dancing.
I just can't stop dancin' (No, no, no)
Emphasizing the persistent urge to dance, rejecting the idea of stopping.
Music has a strange effect on me
Music has a peculiar effect on the individual.
It doesn't matter wherever I may be
Regardless of location, music has a strong impact.
Whenever I hear a drummer play that funky beat
Specifically drawn to a funky beat played by a drummer.
I drop everything and get out of my seat
The music compels the person to stop everything and dance.
I just can't stop dancin' (Oh, no, I just can't stop)
Reiteration of the inability to stop dancing.
I just can't stop dancin' (No, no, no)
Continued emphasis on the persistent urge to dance.
I just can't stop dancin' (Oh, no, I don't stop)
Reaffirmation of the person's refusal to stop dancing.
I just can't stop dancin' (No, no, no, oh)
Insistence on the inability to halt the dancing.
Let me put this hamburger down
A humorous expression of prioritizing dance over eating.
I don't want no malt
Declining a malt in favor of continuing to dance.
I want to dance
Explicitly stating the desire to dance over other activities.
Oh, yeah
Expressing enthusiasm for dancing.
Sho' nuff groovin' now, why'all, look at me
Confirmation of enjoying the groove and inviting others to observe.
Huh-huh, oh, yeah
Additional expression of joy and enthusiasm for dancing.
I just can't stop dancin' (No, no, you can't make me stop)
Reiteration of the persistent urge to dance, resisting external influences.
I just can't stop dancin' (I won't stop now, I just can't stop this)
Commitment to continue dancing, resisting any attempt to stop.
I just can't stop dancin' (No, no, no, no, don't make me stop why'all)
Strong rejection of any suggestion to cease dancing.
I just can't stop dancin' (No, no, I'm not gonna stop)
Emphasis on the determination not to stop dancing.
I just can't stop dancin' (No, no, no, don't make me stop, why'all)
Resisting any external pressure to halt the dancing.
I just can't stop dancin' (No, no, no, oh, no)
Reiteration of the persistent urge to dance, resisting external influences.
I just can't stop dancin'
Final statement emphasizing the continuous and unstoppable nature of the dancing.
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