Song of the summer forever? Dua Lipa’s “Dance The Night” lyrics have us…literally dancing the night away! The single is the main song for Barbie‘s trailer and it’s an absolute disco treat.
The music video for the song is also a Barbie-filled fantastical world. It features a plethora of pink, dancing disco balls, clips from the highly anticipated film and a special guest cameo from director Greta Gerwig. The Barbie movie soundtrack is also star-packed with songs from Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, Lizzo, KAROL G, Charli XCX, PinkPantheress, Ava Max, Dominic Fike, Khalid, The Kid LAROI, Tame Impala, HAIM, GAYLE and FIFTY FIFTY feat. Kali. The album will be released on July 21, 2023, via Atlantic Records, coinciding with the film’s release date. So what do the “Dance The Night” lyrics actually mean? Read more below to find out.
What do the “Dance The Night” lyrics by Dua Lipa mean?
What do the “Dance The Night” lyrics by Dua Lipa mean? In classic Dua Lipa fashion, the song is about a fun night out with a tad bit of emotion. “Even when the tears are flowin’, they’re diamonds on my face / I’ll still keep the party goin’, not one hair out of place” she sings in the bridge. As the pristine Mermaid Barbie in the movie, it’s no wonder that Dua can have fun in and out of the Barbie world.
The song and the rest of the album are executive produced by award-winning artist and producer, Mark Ronson and Barbie writer/director/executive producer Greta Gerwig.
Lipa told IndieWire that she was ecstatic to make the song and that she tried to capture the mood of the scene in the movie. “Because essentially, in that [scene], it’s Barbie’s best day ever,” she said. “How do we create a song that tells that story, that shows that sign of resilience? Where when Barbie says, ‘Have you guys ever thought about dying?,’ and all the other Barbies look to stereotypical Barbie for some kind of reassurance of, ‘What do you mean? What are you talking about?’ She saves face in a way of like, ‘Oh no, I’m just dying to dance.’ It’s the way that she shows strength even when she’s feeling otherwise. That was the whole premise of ‘Dance the Night’ as a song, of how to paint that picture of that emotion.”
Read the rest of Dua Lipa’s “Dance The Night” lyrics here.
“Dance The Night” by Dua Lipa lyrics
Here are “Dance The Night” by Dua Lipa lyrics
[Verse 1]Baby, you can find me under the lightsDiamonds under my eyesTurn the rhythm up, don’t you wanna justCome along for the ride?Ooh, my outfit so tightYou can see my heartbeat tonightI can take the heat, baby, best believeThat’s the moment I shine
[Refrain]‘Cause every romance shakes and it bendsDon’t give a damnWhen the night’s here, I don’t do tearsBaby, no chance
[Pre-Chorus]I could dance, I could dance, I could dance
[Chorus]Watch me dance, dance the night awayMy hеart could be burnin’, but you won’t see it on my faceWatch me dancе, dance the night away (Uh-huh)I’ll still keep the party runnin’, not one hair out of place
[Verse 2]Lately, I been movin’ close to the edgeStill be lookin’ my bestI stay on the beat, you can count on meI ain’t missin’ no steps
[Refrain]‘Cause every romance shakes and it bendsDon’t give a damnWhen the night’s here, I don’t do tearsBaby, no chance
[Pre-Chorus]I could dance, I could dance, I could dance
[Chorus]Watch me dance, dance the night awayMy heart could be burnin’, but you won’t see it on my faceWatch me dance, dance the night away (Uh-huh)I’ll still keep the party runnin’, not one hair out of place
[Post-Chorus]When my heart breaks (They never see it, never see it)When my world shakes (I feel alive, I feel alive)I don’t play safe (Ooh), don’t you know about me? (Uh-huh)I could dance, I could dance, I could dance
[Bridge]Even when the tears are flowin’, they’re diamonds on my faceI’ll still keep the party goin’, not one hair out of place (Yes, I can)Even when the tears are flowin’, they’re diamonds on my face (Yes, I can, yes, I can)I’ll still keep the party goin’, not one hair out of place
[Chorus]Watch me dance, dance the night away (Uh-huh)My heart could be burnin’, but you won’t see it on my faceWatch me dance (Dance), dance the night away (Uh-huh)I still keep the party runnin’, not one hair out of place
[Post-Chorus]When my heart breaks (They never see it, never see it)When my world shakes (I feel alive, I feel alive)I don’t play safe, don’t you know about me? (Uh-huh)I could dance, I could dance, I could dance
[Outro]Dance the night
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