Dance For You
Beyoncé
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I just wanna Show you how much I appreciate you Wanna show you how much I'm dedicated to you Wanna show you how much I will forever be true Wanna show you how much you got your girl feelin' good Wanna show you how much, how much you're understood Wanna show you how much, I value what you say Not only are you loyal, you're patient with me babe Wanna show you how much, I really care about yo heart I wanna show ya how much, I hate being apart Show ya, show ya, show ya til you're through with me I wanna keep it how it is, so you can never say how it used to be Loving you is really all that's on my mind And I can't help but to think about it day and night I wanna make that body rock, sit back and watch Tonight I'm gonna dance for you (ohh ooh ohh ohhh) Tonight I'm gonna dance for you (ohh ooh ohh ohhh) Tonight I'm gonna put my body on your body Boy I like it when you watch me, ah Tonight it's going down I'll be rockin' on my babe rockin' rockin' on my babe Swirlin' on you babe swirlin' swirlin on you babe Baby lemme put my body on your body Promise not to tell nobody 'cause It's bout to go down You'll never need two, 'cause I will be your number 1 Them other chicks are superficial But I know you know I'm the one That's why I'm all into you 'Cause I can recognize that you know that That's why I'm backin' this thing back Pop poppin' this thing back Drop drop drop dropping this thing back This is for the time, you gave me flowers For the world, that is ours For the mulah, for the power of love I know I won't never ever eh-ever give you up And I wanna say thank you in case I don't thank you enough A woman in the street and the freak in the you know what Sit back sit back it's the pre game show Daddy you know what's up Loving you is really all that's on my mind And I can't help but to think about it day and night I wanna make that body rock, sit back and watch Tonight I'm gonna dance for you (ohh ooh ohh ohhh) Tonight I'm gonna dance for you (ohh ooh ohh ohhh) Tonight I'm gonna put my body on your body Boy I like it when you watch me, ah Tonight it's going down I'll be rockin' on my babe rockin' rockin' on my babe Swirlin' on you babe swirlin' swirlin on you babe Baby lemme put my body on your body Promise not to tell nobody 'cause It's bout to go down I'mma take this time To show you how much you mean to me 'Cause you all I need No money can emphasize or describe The love that's in between the lines Boy look into my eyes While I'm grinding on you This is beyond sex I'm high on you If it's real then you know how I feel Rockin' on you babe Rockin' rockin' on you babe Swirlin' on you babe In my mind all I can think about Is a frame for our future And the pictures of the past And a chance to make this love last Tonight I'm gonna dance for you (ohh ooh ohh ohhh) Tonight I'm gonna dance for you (ohh ooh ohh ohhh) Tonight I'm gonna put my body on your body Boy I like it when you watch me, ah Tonight it's going down I'll be rockin' on my babe rockin' rockin' on my babe Swirlin' on you babe swirlin' swirlin on you babe Baby lemme put my body on your body Promise not to tell nobody 'cause It's bout to go down
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Written by: BEYONCE KNOWLES, TERIUS NASH, CHRISTOPHER STEWART
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Dance for You" is a song by American singer Beyoncé for the deluxe edition of her fourth studio album, "4". It was released on November 25, 2011.
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GenreThe song is often classified as R&B and pop. It showcases Beyoncé's sensuous and sultry side, with a slow-burning and seductive tune.
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Songwriter CreditsBeyoncé co-wrote "Dance for You" with The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, both of whom have collaborated with her on several other successful hits.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Dance for You" was not released as a single, it rose to number 78 on the UK Singles Chart. It also reached the top of the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Dance for You" is noir-inspired, featuring a black and white theme. Beyoncé appears as a private detective's lustful fantasy, performing a seductive dance for him.
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Critical Reception"Dance for You" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Beyoncé's sensual vocals and the song's sexy, slow-burning vibe. It's often cited as a standout track from the "4" album.
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Live PerformancesBeyoncé included "Dance for You" in the set list for her "The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour" (2013-2014), where it was a crowd favorite.
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Purpose of the SongAccording to Beyoncé, "Dance for You" is a sensual song dedicated to her husband, Jay-Z. The lyrics imply a deep level of appreciation, adoration, and dedication to her partner.
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Professional ChoreographyThe choreography in the song's music video was done by Danielle Polanco, who has worked with many prominent artists, including Janet Jackson and Lady Gaga.
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Certification"Dance for You" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2020, making it one of the non-single tracks to achieve such a milestone.
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