She Can't Dance
Dancing Through Desires: Marshall Crenshaw's Tale of Teenage Yearning
Lyrics
Well now baby's gone out of control
Expresses that the baby has lost control of herself.
Body and soul
Refers to the complete involvement of both the body and soul in the situation.
She got to cut loose living only for the sound
Describes the baby's desire to break free and live for the music.
Of the baddest sounds around
Highlights the preference for the most intense and impactful music.
And baby's spent all of her dough
Indicates that the baby has spent all her money.
On countin' on clothes
Points out the baby's focus on fashionable clothing.
Every look every fashion that comes on strong
Mentions the strong influence of every new fashion trend on the baby.
Baby just wants to belong
Expresses the baby's desire for acceptance and belonging.
She can't dance
Declares that the baby is not a skilled dancer.
She can't sing
Highlights the lack of singing ability in the baby.
But she's got to be part of that pop music thing
Despite her limitations, the baby wants to be part of the pop music culture.
Well now baby's only trying to lose
States that the baby is attempting to overcome her troubles.
All of her blues
Reiterates the baby's determination to eliminate her sadness.
Down in her heart 'cause she's only seventeen
Reveals the baby's young age and her intention to create a stir.
And she means to cause a scene
Expresses the baby's determination to cause a noticeable disturbance.
She can't dance, she can't sing
Repeats the lack of dancing and singing skills in the baby.
She can't dance, she can't sing
Reiterates the baby's limitations in dancing and singing.
But she's got to part of that bang bang head bang music
Despite her shortcomings, the baby wants to be part of energetic music.
She moves to the radio
Describes the baby's regular movement to the rhythm of the radio.
Every night and day I can hear her say
Highlights the continuous expression of the baby's desire through day and night.
Comment