Land of a Thousand Dances
Dance Through Life's Rhythms: The Energetic Essence of 'Land of a Thousand Dances'
Lyrics
One, two, three!
Introduction and counting off for the dance.
One, two, three!
Continuation of the introduction and preparation for the dance.
You gotta know how to pony like Bony Maronie
Instruction to dance the Pony, referencing the song "Bony Maronie."
Mashed Potato, do the Alligator
Instruction to dance the Mashed Potato and Alligator, popular dance moves.
Put your hands on your hips, let your back-bone slip
Encouragement to move hips and spine while dancing.
Do the Watusi, like my little Lucy
Instruction to dance the Watusi, mentioning a person named Lucy.
Na, na na na na, na na na na, na na na, na na na, na na na na.
Repetitive and rhythmic vocalizations, possibly to maintain the dance's energy.
Need somebody to help me say it one time
Expressing the need for assistance in vocalizing a specific phrase.
Na, na na na na, na na na na, na na na, na na na, na na na na.
Repetition of vocalizations, leading to a positive affirmation of feeling alright.
You know I feel alright.
Confirmation of feeling good.
Feel pretty good y'all.
Further expression of feeling good.
Na, na na na na, na na na na, na na na, na na na, na na na na.
Repetition of vocalizations, seeking assistance in vocalizing a specific phrase.
Need somebody to help me say it one time
Expression of the need for assistance in vocalizing a phrase.
Na, na na na na, na na na na, na na na, na na na, na na na na.
Repetition of vocalizations, leading to a positive affirmation of feeling alright.
Dance with me honey, like Long Tall Sally
Invitation to dance with a partner, referencing the song "Long Tall Sally."
Twistin' with Lucy, doin the Watusi
Reference to dancing with Lucy and doing the Watusi again.
Gotta hold of your back, I like it like that
Expressing enjoyment of physical closeness during the dance.
Do the Jerk, watch me work
Instruction to perform the Jerk dance move and a playful invitation to watch.
Ah, do it!
Encouragement to execute the dance moves with enthusiasm.
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