Dancing Barefoot
Patti Smith
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She is benediction She is addicted to thee She is the root connection She is connecting with he Here I go and I don't know why I flow so ceaselessly Could it be he's taking over me I'm dancing barefoot Headin' for a spin Some strange music draws me in It makes me come up like some heroine She is sublimation She is the essence of thee She is concentrating on He who is chosen by she Here I go when I don't know why I spin so ceaselessly Could it be he's taking over me I'm dancing barefoot Headin' for a spin Some strange music drags me in Makes me come up like some heroine She is recreation She intoxicated by thee She has the slow sensation that He is levitating with she Here I go when I don't know why I spin so ceaselessly 'Til I lose my sense of gravity I'm dancing barefoot Heading for a spin Some strange music draws me in Makes me come up like some heroine Oh God I fell for you Oh God I fell for you Oh God I fell for you Oh God I fell for you Oh God I fell for you Oh God I fell for you Oh God I fell for you Oh God I fell for you Oh God I fell for you Oh God I fell for you Oh God I fell for you
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Written by: Ivan Kral, Patti Lee Smith
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11 facts about this song
Composition"Dancing Barefoot" was co-written by Patti Smith and Ivan Kral, a former member of the Patti Smith Group. The song appeared on the band's 1979 album, "Wave".
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InterpretationThe lyrics of "Dancing Barefoot" have been interpreted by many as a strong proclamation of female sexual empowerment.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered "Dancing Barefoot" over the years, including U2, Pearl Jam, and Simple Minds. U2's cover version was actually released as a B-side of their 1989 single, "When Love Comes to Town".
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Music VideoA music video was created for the song during the late 1970s punk era, which featured footages of the band live, celebrating the rough-edged aesthetics of the time.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received critical acclaim upon its release and is frequently named among critics' lists as one of the greatest rock songs of all time.
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Music Style"Dancing Barefoot" is essentially a rock ballad, incorporating ideas and techniques from punk and art rock, characteristic of Patti Smith's lyrical and vocal style.
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Commercial PerformanceAlthough the song didn't achieve commercial success in terms of chart performance, it's widely considered one of Patti Smith's signature songs and enjoys great popularity among her fans.
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Song's InspirationSome critics suggest that the song was influenced by Patti Smith's admiration for poet Arthur Rimbaud and the monks of the Tibetan Book of the Dead's theories of rebirth.
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Song's Influence"Dancing Barefoot" was recognized as hugely influential in the rock genre by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which included it in its "500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll" list.
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Smith's Personal ConnectionPatti Smith reportedly has a deeply personal connection to "Dancing Barefoot". She dedicated the song to women such as Jeanne d'Arc and the women of Salem's witches.
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Smith's PerformancesPatti Smith continues to perform "Dancing Barefoot" regularly in her concerts, and it has come to be considered a centerpiece of her live shows.
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