In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Do the D-A-N-C-E
One, two, three, four, fight
Stick to the B-E-A-T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A-B-C
That's how you make it right
Do the D-A-N-C-E
Stick to the B-E-A-T
Just easy as A-B-C
Do the dance, do the dance
The way you move is a mystery
Do the dance
You're always there for music and me
Do the dance
The way you move is a mystery
Do the dance
You're always there for music and me
Under the spotlight
Neither black nor white
It doesn't matter
Do the dance, do the dance
As strong as you might
Working day and night
Whatever happens
Do the dance, do the dance
Under the spotlight
Neither black nor white
It doesn't matter
Do the dance, do the dance
As strong as you might
Working day and night
Whatever happens
Do the dance, do the dance
The way you move is a mystery
Do the dance
You're always there for music and me
Do the dance
The way you move is a mystery
One, two, three, four, fight
Stick to the B-E-A-T
Get ready to ignite
You were such a P.Y.T
Catching all the lights
Just easy as A-B-C
That's how you make it right
Do the D-A-N-C-E
Stick to the B-E-A-T
Just easy as A-B-C
Do the dance, do the dance
The way you move is a mystery
Do the dance
You're always there for music and me
Do the dance
The way you move is a mystery
Do the dance
You're always there for music and me
Under the spotlight
Neither black nor white
It doesn't matter
Do the dance, do the dance
As strong as you might
Working day and night
Whatever happens
Do the dance, do the dance
Under the spotlight
Neither black nor white
It doesn't matter
Do the dance, do the dance
As strong as you might
Working day and night
Whatever happens
Do the dance, do the dance
The way you move is a mystery
Do the dance
You're always there for music and me
Do the dance
The way you move is a mystery
Lyrics submitted by LittleCell09, edited by Isaktopia, MrHorrible
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catchy
it's "1, 2, 3, 4, Fight!"
I watched it again, you're right!
What does "P.Y.T" mean?
Pretty Young Thang as in Michael JAckson's song PYT
Pretty Young Thing, from a Michael Jackson song (with that same name) on Thriller:
I Want To Love You (P.Y.T.) Pretty Young Thing You Need Some Lovin' (T.L.C.) Tender Lovin' Care
(@ urban dictionary)
this song sounds very Jackson 5ish, actually. not that it necessarily relates.
it's clearly about michael jackson, "Easy as ABC" "PYT" and neither Black or White or enough to give it away. I'm not sure what working day or night is
working day and night is also another line from a Michael Jackson song. "Off the Wall" I believe which is also an album title.
scratch that. "working day and night" is a song on the Off the Wall album, though the song Off the Wall doesn't have the line working day and night in it.... although if you listen to the lyrics it's the same concept of being tired in your job. See- "When the world is on your shoulder. Gotta straighten up your act and boogie down....tonight gotta leave that 9-5 up on the shelf, and just enjoy yourself"
Nah I just watched the video and it says fight clearly on his t-shirt... youtube.com/watch look at it. Amaze song though!
Yup, I saw that too. Thanks though :P
jesus. i love this song so much right now.
love this song, love the video. AHH