They Dance
Rhythmic Revelry: Unveiling the Soulful Dance of Life
Lyrics
Down in the Latin quarter
Refers to a location in the Latin quarter.
Down on dead-end street
Describes a location on a dead-end street.
Down in the basement brother
Mentions being in the basement.
That's where I'm bound to be
Expresses the inevitability of being in the basement.
Trading payday weekly
Swapping a regular paycheck for welfare assistance.
For a welfare check
Indicates financial struggle through welfare checks.
My baby's cryin' crazy
Highlights a distressed state of the speaker's baby.
Ain't seen nothing yet
Suggests anticipation of more challenging situations.
Own a cardboard shelter
Ownership of a makeshift shelter made of cardboard.
With a classic view on Rio
Describes a view of Rio from the cardboard shelter.
Sellin' cigarettes to the tourists down below
Selling cigarettes to tourists below, indicating a source of income.
Girl's a sixteen year old carnival queen
Introduces a 16-year-old carnival queen character.
Too poor to strike a match
Highlights the girl's poverty, unable to afford a match.
If you know what I mean , If you know what I mean
Reiterates the girl's impoverished situation.
But they dance to that voodoo rhythm
Introduction of a voodoo rhythm as a central theme.
Oh, they can't do without it
Emphasizes the irresistible nature of the voodoo rhythm.
They dance, it's such an old tradition
Describes dancing as an old tradition.
That your soul belongs
States that the soul belongs to music.
Your soul belongs to music
Reiterates the connection between the soul and music.
They dance
Repeats the idea of dancing to the voodoo rhythm.
Not too far from the ghetto
Describes a location near the ghetto.
Life has a different feel
Indicates a different atmosphere and experience of life.
Food has a different flavor
Suggests a distinct taste in food.
Boot tap a different beat
Points to a unique rhythm in everyday activities.
Doberman's will be watchin'
References vigilant Dobermans watching every move.
Your every single move
Highlights the need for caution in unfamiliar surroundings.
You know you can't trust a stranger
Emphasizes the lack of trust in strangers.
Baby, oh ain't that the truth
Acknowledges the universal truth of mistrusting strangers.
Oh, ain't that the truth now
Reiterates the truth about mistrusting strangers.
They dance to that voodoo rhythm
Repeats the idea of dancing to the voodoo rhythm.
Oh, they can't do without it
Reiterates the irresistible nature of the voodoo rhythm.
They dance, it's such an old tradition
Repeats the concept of dancing as an old tradition.
That your soul belongs , your soul belongs to music
Restates the idea that the soul belongs to music.
They dance to that voodoo rhythm
Repeats the notion of dancing to the voodoo rhythm.
Oh, they can't do without it
Reiterates the irresistible nature of the voodoo rhythm.
They dance, it's such an old tradition
Reiterates the concept of dancing as an old tradition.
Their souls belongs , their soul belongs to music
Restates the idea that their souls belong to music.
That's why they dance
Explains the reason behind their dancing.
They dance to that voodoo rhythm
Repeats the idea of dancing to the voodoo rhythm.
Oh, they can't live without it
Reiterates the irresistible nature of the voodoo rhythm.
But they dance, it's such an old tradition
Repeats the concept of dancing as an old tradition.
Your soul belongs , your soul belongs to music
Restates the idea that the soul belongs to music.
That's why you dance
Affirms the connection between dancing and the soul belonging to music.
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