Dancing in the Street
Global Celebration: Dance to the Rhythm of Unity
Lyrics
Calling out around the world,
Calling people from all over the world to pay attention.
Are you ready for a brand new beat?
Asking if the audience is prepared for a new and exciting musical rhythm.
Summer's here and the time is right
Noting that it's summer, and the timing is perfect for enjoying music and dancing outdoors.
For dancing in the street.
Expressing the idea that it's the right time for people to dance joyfully in the streets.
They're dancing in Chicago,
Mentioning people dancing in Chicago.
Down in New Orleans,
Referring to people dancing in New Orleans.
In New York City.
Pointing out people dancing in New York City.
All we need is music, sweet music.
Stating that all they need is music, emphasizing the importance of music in this celebration.
There'll be music everywhere.
Anticipating music to be present everywhere.
There'll be swinging and swaying and records playing,
Describing the lively atmosphere with swinging, swaying, and records playing during the dance.
Dancing in the street.
Reiterating the idea of people dancing in the street.
Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear,
Conveying that the choice of clothing doesn't matter for the celebration.
Just as long as you are there.
Emphasizing the importance of being present, regardless of attire.
So come on, every guy, grab a girl.
Encouraging every guy to find a girl and join the celebration.
Everywhere around the world
Highlighting the global nature of the dance party happening everywhere.
They'll be dancing.
Repeating the idea of people dancing around the world.
They're dancing in the street.
Reiterating that people are dancing in the street.
It's an invitation across the nation,
Describing the event as an invitation for people across the nation to come together.
A chance for folks to meet.
Indicating that it's an opportunity for people to meet and connect.
There'll be laughing, singing, and music swinging,
Anticipating laughter, singing, and lively music during the dance.
Dancing in the street.
Reiterating the idea of people dancing in the street.
Philadelphia, P.A.
Mentioning Philadelphia, P.A. as another location where people are dancing.
Baltimore and D.C. now.
Referring to Baltimore and D.C. as places where people are participating in the dance.
Can't forget the Motor City.
Noting the Motor City, possibly Detroit, as another location where people are dancing.
All we need is music, sweet music.
Reaffirming the importance of music in the celebration.
There'll be music everywhere.
Anticipating music to be present everywhere.
There'll be swinging and swaying and records playing,
Describing the lively atmosphere with swinging, swaying, and records playing during the dance.
Dancing in the street.
Reiterating the idea of people dancing in the street.
Oh, it doesn't matter what you wear,
Emphasizing that clothing choice is irrelevant for the celebration.
Just as long as you are there.
Highlighting the importance of being present, regardless of attire.
So come on, every guy, grab a girl.
Encouraging every guy to find a girl and join the celebration.
Everywhere around the world
Reiterating the global nature of the dance party happening everywhere.
They're dancing.
Repeating the idea of people dancing around the world.
They're dancing in the street.
Reiterating that people are dancing in the street.
Way down in L.A. ev'ry day,
Referring to people dancing every day in Los Angeles.
They're dancing in the street.
Reiterating that people are dancing in the street.
(Dancing in the street.)
Repeating the idea of people dancing in the street.
Let's form a big, strong line, get in time,
Encouraging the formation of a large, synchronized line for the dance.
We're dancing in the street.
Emphasizing that they are dancing in the street.
(Dancing in the street.)
Repeating the idea of people dancing in the street.
Across the ocean blue, me and you,
Extending the celebration across the ocean, implying a global unity in the dance.
We're dancing in the street.
Reiterating that people are dancing in the street.
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