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[Singles Appreciation] JUST DANCE


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"Just Dance" is the debut single by American singer Lady Gaga. She co-wrote the song with Akon and its producer RedOne. It also features vocals from Colby O'Donis and was released on April 8, 2008 as the lead single from Gaga's debut studio album, The Fame. The song was written by Gaga in 10 minutes as "a happy record". "Just Dance" lyrically speaks about being intoxicated at a club.

The song received positive reviews from music critics, who complimented its club, anthem-like nature and the synth-pop associated with it. The song reached number one in the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, as well as the top five in the Czech Republic, Hungary, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Spain, and Sweden. In the United States, "Just Dance" was a sleeper hit, spending almost five months on the Billboard Hot 100 before finally reaching the chart's summit in January 2009. The single is among the best-selling singles of all time, having sold over 10 million copies."

 

Single Cover:

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Music Video:

 

Lyrics:

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Red One
Konvict
Gaga (oh, yeah)

I've had a little bit too much, much
All of the people start to rush.
Start to rush by.
A dizzy twister dance
Can't find my drink or man.
Where are my keys? I lost my phone, phone.

What's going on, on the floor?
I love this record, baby, but I can't see straight anymore.
Keep it cool, what's the name of this club?
I can't remember but it's alright, a-alright.

[Chorus:]
Just dance. Gonna be okay.
Da-doo-doo-doo
Just dance. Spin that record babe.
Da-doo-doo-doo
Just dance. Gonna be okay.
Duh-duh-duh-duh
Dance. Dance. Dance. Just dance.

Wish I could shut my playboy mouth.
How'd I turn my shirt inside out, inside out right?
Control your poison, babe
"Roses have thorns," they say.
And we're all gettin' hosed tonight.

What's going on, on the floor?
I love this record, baby, but I can't see straight anymore.
Keep it cool, what's the name of this club?
I can't remember but it's alright, a-alright.

[Chorus]

[Colby O'Donis]
When I come through on the dance floor checking out that catalogue.
Can't believe my eyes so many women without a flaw.
And I ain't gonna' give it up, steady tryna pick it up like a car
I'ma hit it, I'ma hit it and latch onto it until tomorrow, yeah
Shorty I can see that you got so much energy
The way you twirling up them hips 'round and 'round
And there is no reason at all why you can't leave here with me
In the mean time stay, let me watch you break it down.

[Chorus]

Half psychotic, sick hypnotic got my blueprint it's symphonic.
Half psychotic, sick hypnotic got my blueprint electronic.
Half psychotic, sick hypnotic got my blueprint it's symphonic.
Half psychotic, sick hypnotic got my blueprint electronic.

Go. Use your muscle, carve it out, work it, hustle
I got it, just stay close enough to get it
Don't slow! Drive it, clean it, Lysol, bleed it
Spend the last dough
(I got it)
In your pocko
(I got it)

[Chorus]

 

Notable Live Performance:

 

 

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Just A Holy Fool

I thought she was a one hit wonder the first time I heard it :bear:

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Born in Chromatica

The start of what would be an incredible career for Lady Gaga, which would not only introduce us to her music, but she would inspire millions and millions to create their own art and promote equality for all :heart:

FaShIoN iS mY pAsSiOn!
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HeavyMetalLover

I still remember watching the music video for the first time. Completely enamored immediately. It felt like forever until the album came out. :sis:

i don't remember ARTPOP
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Just A Holy Fool

Imagine what the last decade of pop music would have been like without her impact? She completely changed the landscape. Very few artists are able to do that. 

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rasclautmangos

One of my most favorite songs ever. I was very confused as to why Akon and my boo Colby Odonis had this random blonde chick on their song though :laughga:

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3562136

I can proudly say that I have been a fan since her big pop debut with this single. I was so obsessed, searching for every live performance I could find. I LOVE THIS ERA

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43 minutes ago, Just A Holy Fool said:

Imagine what the last decade of pop music would have been like without her impact? She completely changed the landscape. Very few artists are able to do that. 

Remember when everyone started to dress super weird and look like try hard clowns while the queen kept effortlessly stealing the show? :gayhat:

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2 minutes ago, Pporappippam said:

I can proudly say that I have been a fan since her big pop debut with this single. I was so obsessed, searching for every live performance I could find. I LOVE THIS ERA

Feel free to post some of the performances!

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4 minutes ago, Pporappippam said:

Remember when everyone started to dress super weird and look like try hard clowns while the queen kept effortlessly stealing the show? :gayhat:

Yes! I vividly remember saying "Why is everyone being/dressing weird all of a sudden?" Gaga injected so much energy, excitement and showmanship into pop culture/pop music when she debuted. 

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9 minutes ago, Doot said:

Feel free to post some of the performances!

POP MUSIC WILL NEVER BE LOW BROW

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