Lyrics
I never won for losing
I consistently experience failure despite my efforts
But it ceased to be amusing when you told me
The situation stopped being amusing when you informed me
That every night you're shining bright
You claim to shine brightly every night
And the big apple band a callin' out your name
The renowned band, possibly the Big Apple Band, is calling your name
And what do you mean the Rolling Stones ain't nothing to you
You disregard the Rolling Stones, suggesting they lack the right musical rhythm
'Cause they ain't got the beat right
You emphasize the importance of a proper beat in music
I'm trying to tell you something
I am attempting to convey a message to you
But you're gonna jump around crazy half the night
Your energetic and erratic dancing interrupts my attempt to communicate
Everybody be dancing, dancing
A general statement about people engaging in dancing
Dancing half the night away
People dance energetically for a significant part of the night
Everybody be dancing
Reiteration of the widespread dancing activity
Dancing half the night away
Reiteration of people dancing energetically for a significant part of the night
Say you like to have a good time
You express a preference for enjoyable experiences
But you don't want to go no place cold and old
You avoid places that are both cold and old
You're heading for the neon light
You are attracted to the vibrant and lively atmosphere represented by neon lights
To join the crowd shaking from door to door
You aim to join a lively crowd moving energetically from one place to another
You get me in such a heat
Your actions or presence intensify my excitement or passion
You know I'm gonna catch that beat if it kills me
I am determined to catch the musical beat, even if it requires great effort
But don't you think it's a crying shame
You express dissatisfaction that the dance style of Carmen is no longer prevalent
That they don't dance like Carmen here no more
Reflection on the absence of a dance style reminiscent of Carmen
Everybody be dancing, dancing
A repetition of the earlier statement about people engaging in dancing
Dancing half the night away
A repetition of the idea that people dance energetically for a significant part of the night
Everybody be dancing
Reiteration of the widespread dancing activity
Dancing half the night away
Reiteration of people dancing energetically for a significant part of the night
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