Murder On the Dancefloor

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

About Murder On the Dancefloor

"Murder on the Dancefloor" is a song written by Gregg Alexander and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, produced by Alexander and Matt Rowe for Ellis-Bextor's first album, Read My Lips. After the release of "Take Me Home" in August 2001, Ellis-Bextor released her best-selling single to date in December 2001. The song peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and stayed on the charts for 23 weeks. It became a top 10 hit all around the world, except in the United States, where the song was not published as a physical single. The song is reported to have been the most played song in Europe in 2002. Grime artist Skepta sampled the track on "Love Me Not" on his 2019 album Ignorance Is Bliss. 


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2002
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It's murder on the dance floor
You'd better not kill the groove
DJ, gonna burn this god damn house right down

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 gettin' 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 dance floor
But you'd better not kill the grove
Hey hey
It's murder on the dance floor
But you'd better not steal the moves
DJ, gonna burn this god damn 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 your 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 some how
Murder on the dance floor
But you'd better not kill the groove
Hey hey
Murder on the dance floor
But you'd better not steal the moves
DJ, gonna burn this god damn house right down

Don't think you'll get 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 dance floor
But you'd better not kill the grove
It's murder on the dance floor
But you'd better not steal the moves
DJ, gonna burn this god damn house right down
It's murder on the dance floor
But you'd better not kill the grove
Hey hey
It's murder on the dance floor
But you'd better not steal the moves
DJ, gonna burn this god damn house right down
It's murder on the dance floor
But you'd better not kill the grove
Hey hey
It's murder on the dance floor
But you'd better not steal the moves
DJ, gonna burn this god damn house right down

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Sophie Ellis-Bextor

Sophie Michelle Ellis-Bextor (born 10 April 1979) is an English singer, songwriter, model and occasional DJ. She first came to prominence in the late 1990s, as the lead singer of the indie rock band Theaudience. After the group disbanded, Ellis-Bextor went solo, achieving widespread success in the early 2000s. Her music is a mixture of mainstream pop, disco, nu-disco, and 1980s electronic influences. more »

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Written by: Gregg Alexander, Sophie Michell Ellis-Bextor

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13 facts about this song

Artist Background
Sophie Ellis-Bextor is a British singer, songwriter, and model popularly known for her work in indie pop and dance-pop genres.
Song Release
"Murder on the Dancefloor" was released as a CD single in the UK on December 3, 2001.
Album Inclusion
It is the second track of her debut solo album "Read My Lips" which was released in 2001.
Charting success
It became Sophie's biggest hit to date, reaching number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and also charting internationally, hitting top ten in 25 countries.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Sophie Muller, features Sophie sabotaging a dancing competition.
IAwards and Nominations
The track was nominated for "Best British Single" at the 2003 BRIT Awards.
Longevity
Despite being released two decades ago, "Murder on the Dancefloor" remains one of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's most recognizable and popular songs, continuously gaining airplay on pop and dance radio stations.
Record Sales
"Murder on the Dancefloor" sold 200,000 copies in the UK.
Genre
The song falls under the Pop and dance-pop genre.
Cover versions
Numerous artists have covered "Murder on the Dancefloor" in live performances, including Glee cast in their 2013 concert tour.
Re-release
The song was re-released by Spinnin' Records in 2019 featuring remixes from various artists.
Song Duration
The length of the song is 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics revolve around the theme of music and dance providing escapism from harsh realities.

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