I Can't Dance
Genesis
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Hot sun beating down Burning my feet just walking around. Hot sun making me sweat 'Gators getting close, hasn't got me yet I can't dance, I can't talk. The only thing about me is the way I walk. I can't dance, I can't sing I'm just standing here selling everything. Blue jeans sitting on the beach, Her dog's talking to me, but she's out of reach. She's got a body under that shirt, But all she wants to do is rub my face in the dirt. Cause, I can't dance, I can't talk. The only thing about me is the way I walk. No, I can't dance, I can't sing I'm just standing here selling. And checking everything is in place, You never know who's looking on. Young punk spilling beer on my shoes, Fat guy's talking to me trying to steal my blues. Thick smoke, see her smiling through. I never thought so much could happen just shooting pool. But I can't dance, I can't talk. The only thing about me is the way I walk. I can't dance, I can't sing I'm just standing here selling And checking everything is in place You never know who's looking on A perfect body with a perfect face
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Written by: Anthony Banks, Michael Rutherford, Phil Collins
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10 facts about this song
Band History"I Can't Dance" is a song by the English rock band Genesis, which consisted of Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford.
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AlbumThis song belongs to their 14th studio album, "We Can't Dance," which was released in 1991.
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Chart Success"I Can't Dance" reached number seven in the UK single charts and number one on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the USA.
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Song MeaningThe song is sarcastingly centered around the theme of fashion and consumerism. Genesis band members have stated that the lyrics are a mockery of consumer society and of those who follow trends blindly.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Can't Dance" was a big hit on MTV and it features a parody of television advertising, with Phil Collins doing comical moves known as "The Skank".
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Grammy Nomination"I Can't Dance" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals in 1993, but did not win.
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Popularity among fansDespite its commercial success, the song remains divisive among fans, with some appreciating its light, sarcastic tone and others finding it a departure from what they consider "true" Genesis music.
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Live performances"I Can't Dance" is frequently performed in Phil Collins’ solo concerts and it's often the final song performed in his sets.
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I Can't Dance"'s OriginThe song’s initial riff came about when Rutherford was attempting to learn a Dire Straits’ song on the guitar and while attempting it, he began strumming to his own slow groove, which then turned into "I Can't Dance".
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Influence on Popular Culture"I Can't Dance" has been covered by several bands and used in multiple advertising campaigns and televisions shows, highlighting its continued impact and relevance.
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