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Murder on the dancefloor Lyrics
Artist: Sophie Ellis Bextor
"Sophie Ellis-Bextor's "Murder on the Dancefloor" is more than just a dance-pop anthem from the rarly 2000s; it's a song rich with themes of competition, empowerment, and resilience in the face of disappointment. The track, which became a staple in clubs, uses the metaphor of a 'murder' on the dancefloor to describe the cutthroat nature of competition and the emotional battles fought in social settings like nightclubs.
The narrative unfolds around a dance contest, where Ellis-Bextor employs cunning and strstegy to outmaneuver her rivals, hinting at the broader metaphor for navigating the challenges and competitive dynamics of the entertainment industry or any competitive field. The recurring line about not killing the groove serves as a clever play on maintaining one's composure and grace amidst the competitive fray, emphasizing the importance of not letting the spirit of the music and the dance be overshadowed by rivalry.
Ellis-Bextor herself has commented on the song's underlying message of empowerment and personal agency, stating that it speaks to the liberation found in choosing how to react to being used or mistreated by others. This message of empowerment resonates with the idea that one's enjoyment and fulfillment need not be contingent on the approval or acceptance of others.
"Murder on the Dancefloor" not only achieved commercial success, charting in the top positions across various countries, but it also solidified Sophie Ellis-Bextor's place in pop and dance music with its catchy beat, relatable lyrics, and enduring appeal. The song's legacy as a party anthem that encourages listeners to reclaim their power and enjoy themselves, regardless of external circumstances, highlights its lasting impact.
Murder on the dancefloor Lyrics
Murder on the dancefloor by Sophie Ellis Bextor
It's murder on the dancefloor
But you'd better not kill the groove
Dj, gonna burn this goddamn house right down
Oh, I know I know I know I know I know I know I know
About your kind
And so and so and so and so and so and so and so
I'll have to play
If you think your getting away
I will prove you wrong
I'll take you all the way
Boy, just come along
Hear me when I say
Hey
It's murder on the dancefloor
But you'd better not kill the groove
Hey, hey
It's murder on the dancefloor
But you'd better not steal the moves
DJ, gonna burn this goddamn house right down
Oh I know I know I know I know I know I know I know
There may be others
And so and so and so and so and so and so and so
You'll just have to pray
If you think you're gettin away
I will prove you wrong
I'll take you all the way
Stay another song
I'll blow you all away
Hey
It's murder on the dance floor
But you'd better not kill the groove
hey, hey
It's murder on the dance floor
But you'd better not steal the moves
Dj, gonna turn this house around somehow
Murder on the dance floor
(on the Dancefloor)
But you'd better not kill the groove
Hey hey,
It's murder on the dance floor
(on the Dancefloor)
but you'd better not steal the moves
Dj, gonna burn this godamn house right down
Don't think you'll get away
I will prove you wrong
I'll take you all away
Boy, just come along
tell me when i say
Hey
It's murder on the dance floor
But you'd better not kill the groove(murder)
It's murder on the dance floor
but you'd better not steal the moves
Dj, gonna burn this godamn house right down
It's murder on the dance floor
But you'd better not kill the groove
Hey, Hey
It's Murder on the Dancefloor
But you better not steal the moves
DJ, Gonna burn this god damm house right down.
It's murder on the dance floor
(on the Dancefloor)
But you'd better not kill the groove
Hey, Hey
It's Murder on the Dancefloor
(on the Dancefloor)
But you better not steal the moves
DJ, Gonna burn this god damm house right down.
Oh I Know, I Know, I Know, I Know, I Know, I Know, I Know
(on the Dancefloor)
But you better not steal the moves,
Hey, hey
[Fades]
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