The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Dance with me, pretty boy, tonight
Dance with me, and we'll be all right
There's a whole floor before us, just for you and me
So follow my lead, and we'll 1-2-3
Pull shapes
I like to disco
I like to rock 'n' roll
Well I like to hip-hop
We can do it all, just don't let the music stop
Pull shapes
I lead with my left hand
I stomp with my right foot
Well I just want to freak out
I just want to move, I don't care what the song's about
Dance with me, pretty boy, tonight
Dance with me, and we'll be all right
There's a whole floor before us, just for you and me
So follow my lead, and we'll 1-2-3
Pull shapes
Is there a drumbeat?
Pull shapes
And is the bass beat?
Pull shapes
Then the rhythm is complete
Well get up on the floor
It's time for you to move your feet
Dance with me, pretty boy, tonight
Dance with me, and we'll be all right
There's a whole floor before us, just for you and me
So follow my lead, and we'll 1-2-3
What do you do when the music stops?
What do you do when the music stops?
What do you do when the music stops?
What do you do when the music stops?
Pull shapes
Clap your hands if you want some more
Pull shapes
Clap your hands if you want some more
Pull shapes
Clap your hands if you want some more
Pull shapes
Clap your hands if you want some more
Clap your hands if you want some more
Clap your hands if you want some more
Dance with me, pretty boy, tonight
Dance with me, and we'll be all right
There's a whole floor before us, just for you and me
So follow my lead, and we'll 1-2-3
Pull shapes
Dance with me, pretty boy, tonight
Pull shapes
Dance with me, and we'll be all right
Pull shapes
There's a whole floor before us, just for you and me
Pull shapes
So follow my lead, and we'll 1-2-3
Pull shapes
Dance with me, and we'll be all right
There's a whole floor before us, just for you and me
So follow my lead, and we'll 1-2-3
Pull shapes
I like to disco
I like to rock 'n' roll
Well I like to hip-hop
We can do it all, just don't let the music stop
Pull shapes
I lead with my left hand
I stomp with my right foot
Well I just want to freak out
I just want to move, I don't care what the song's about
Dance with me, pretty boy, tonight
Dance with me, and we'll be all right
There's a whole floor before us, just for you and me
So follow my lead, and we'll 1-2-3
Pull shapes
Is there a drumbeat?
Pull shapes
And is the bass beat?
Pull shapes
Then the rhythm is complete
Well get up on the floor
It's time for you to move your feet
Dance with me, pretty boy, tonight
Dance with me, and we'll be all right
There's a whole floor before us, just for you and me
So follow my lead, and we'll 1-2-3
What do you do when the music stops?
What do you do when the music stops?
What do you do when the music stops?
What do you do when the music stops?
Pull shapes
Clap your hands if you want some more
Pull shapes
Clap your hands if you want some more
Pull shapes
Clap your hands if you want some more
Pull shapes
Clap your hands if you want some more
Clap your hands if you want some more
Clap your hands if you want some more
Dance with me, pretty boy, tonight
Dance with me, and we'll be all right
There's a whole floor before us, just for you and me
So follow my lead, and we'll 1-2-3
Pull shapes
Dance with me, pretty boy, tonight
Pull shapes
Dance with me, and we'll be all right
Pull shapes
There's a whole floor before us, just for you and me
Pull shapes
So follow my lead, and we'll 1-2-3
Pull shapes
Lyrics submitted by PerfectHarmony
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From Wikipedia: The expression "pull shapes" is a British (en-UK) colloqualism that refers to the act of dancing.
haha, i love this song, i read somewhere that someone thought it was, "There's a whole floppy forest, just for you and me" Which is quite hilarious because if you listen, you can see the mistake they made. I always sing that instead now!
LOL It really does sound like "There's a whole floppy forest." Anyways this is one great song. The perfect feel good, dancing like a goof-ball song. LOVE IT!
The Pipettes = a love hate thing.
On one level, they make me wanna murder them, purely because it's too...cheesy. It's very OTT pop.
On the other hand, Riot Becki and Gwenno both have phenomal voice. ^^ Lovely song, though a little cheesy. The video's sweet.
I thought it was "there's some hot rockin' bodies, just for you and me". Also, "I like to rhumba".
its called "twee" and its full of wonderful happy goodness. and cheesy on purpose. who could hate a song with such happy lyrics and a upbeat tempo? :D
now dance dammit.
I thought it was "a whole fucking forest". Haha.
But this song is so extremely addictive. uugh.
Love this song^^ Makes me feel so happy.. But what does "Pull shapes" mean? Dance or something?
very very nice