Improper Dancing
Street Revelry: Unleashing the Mischief in Electric Six's Improper Dancing
Lyrics
Everybody's doin'
Observation that everyone is engaging in certain actions.
What they shouldn't be doin'
Suggests those actions are not appropriate or socially acceptable.
Everybody's doin' it
Reiteration that everyone is involved in these actions.
In the middle of the street
Highlights the location where these actions are taking place (the street).
Everybody's movin'
Noting that people are in motion.
What they shouldn't be movin'
Implies the motion is unconventional or frowned upon.
Everybody's movin' it in the middle of the street
Reemphasizes the movement happening in the street.
Improper dancing in the middle of the street
Repetition of the idea of inappropriate dancing in the street.
Improper dancing in the middle of the street
-Improper dancing in the middle of the street
-Somebody better notify the chief of police
Suggests a need for intervention or authority involvement due to the inappropriate behavior.
Everybody's freakin'
Noting that people are behaving in an extravagant or unconventional way.
Who they shouldn't be freakin'
Implies that these actions are with individuals they shouldn't be with.
Everybody's freakin' in the middle of the street
Reiteration of unconventional behavior in the street.
Everybody's showin'
People are displaying something.
What they shouldn't be showin'
Suggests that what's being displayed is inappropriate or not meant to be shown.
Everybody's showin' it in the middle of the street
Reiterates the display of something inappropriate in the street.
Improper dancing in the middle of the street
Continued emphasis on improper dancing in the street.
Improper dancing in the middle of the street
-Improper dancing in the middle of the street
-Man those ppl must have demons livin in their feet
Metaphorically suggests an unusual level of energy or restlessness in the people dancing.
And I want to reach into the fire of your heart
Expresses a desire to connect deeply or emotionally.
I want to program all those beats right from the start
Desire to influence or control the situation from the beginning.
Have you ever been to New York City!
Transition to a different topic/location, possibly reflecting a change in the narrator's thoughts.
And music starts to play (play)
Descriptive of the chaotic scene, the music, and the intense atmosphere of the street.
Bodies start to sway (sway)
-Debbie-lee's the dj in the middle of the street
-Beats are droppin'
-Bodies rockin'
-Hearts are stoppin'
-Electric shockin'
-I can't believe what I am seeing
-In the middle of the street
-Improper dancing in the middle of the street
Reiteration of the ongoing improper dancing in the street.
Improper dancing in the middle of the street
-Improper dancing in the middle of the street
-Somebody better notify the chief of police
Reinforcement of the need for authority intervention due to the situation.
Stop
Commands, possibly indicating a shift in the scene or a call for action.
Continue
-Yes!
Expresses excitement or agreement.
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