Dancing on My Own

Robyn

About Dancing on My Own

"Dancing on My Own" is a song by Swedish singer Robyn, taken from her fifth studio album, Body Talk Pt. 1 (2010). The song was written and produced by Robyn and Patrik Berger, and was inspired by disco anthems by Ultravox, Sylvester and Donna Summer. The song was released as Body Talk Pt. 1's lead single on 1 June 2010, in Sweden and the United States. "Dancing on My Own" is an electronic and dance-pop ballad that speaks of a female protagonist who dances alone in a club while watching her ex-lover with another woman. "Dancing on My Own" received glowing reviews from critics who compared its theme of loneliness to Robyn's previous singles "With Every Heartbeat" and "Be Mine!", with some calling it the song of the decade. The song was premiered live at Swedish TV show Sommarkrysset on TV4 5 juni 2010. The song peaked at the top of the Sverigetopplistan chart, becoming Robyn's first number one in her native country. The song also reached the top ten in Denmark, Norway, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, the song managed to reach number three on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart. "Dancing on My Own" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. 


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Somebody said you got a new friend
Does she love you better than I can?
It's a big black sky over my town
I know where you at, I bet she's around
Yeah, I know it's stupid
I just gotta see it for myself

I'm in the corner
Watching you kiss her
Oh oh oh
I'm right over here
Why can't you see me?
Oh oh oh
I'm giving it my all
But I'm not the girl you're taking home
Ooh ooh ooh
I keep dancing on my own (I keep dancing on my own)

I'm just gonna dance all night
I'm all messed up, I'm so outta line
Stilettos on broken bottles
I'm spinning around in circles

I'm in the corner
Watching you kiss her
Oh oh oh
I'm right over here
Why can't you see me
Oh oh oh
I'm giving it my all
But I'm not the girl you're taking home
Ooh ooh ooh
I keep dancing on my own (I keep dancing on my own)

So far away, but still so near
(The lights go on, the music dies)
But you don't see me standing here
(I just came) to say goodbye

I'm in the corner
Watching you kiss her
Oh oh oh
I'm giving it my all
But I'm not the girl you're taking home
Ooh ooh ooh
I keep dancing on my own (I keep dancing on my own)

I'm in the corner watching you kiss her
Oh oh oh
I'm right over here
Why can't you see me
Oh oh oh
I'm giving it my all
But I'm not the girl you're taking home
Ooh ooh ooh
I keep dancing on my own (I keep dancing on my own)

(I keep dancing on my own)

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Robyn

Robin Miriam Carlsson (born 12 June 1979), better known by her stage name Robyn, is a Swedish recording artist. Robyn became known in the late nineties for her worldwide dance-pop hit "Do You Know (What It Takes)" from her debut album Robyn Is Here (1997). The popularity of her number-one hit "With Every Heartbeat" and subsequent international album release Robyn (2005) in 2007 brought her mainstream success worldwide. In January 2009 Robyn won a Swedish Grammis award for Best Live Act 2008. Robyn released the first of a trilogy of albums to be released over the course of 2010 titled Body Talk Pt. 1, in June of that year, peaking at number one. It was her first album since Robyn. The album's lead single "Dancing on My Own" was released a few weeks prior to th… more »

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Written by: Patrik Jens Berger, Robin Miriam Carlsson

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Dancing On My Own" is a song by Swedish recording artist Robyn, released as the lead single from her fifth studio album "Body Talk Pt. 1". The song was officially released on June 1, 2010.
Song Theme
The song embodies themes of heartbreak and the feeling of dancing alone, affirming self-strength, while observing an ex-lover dancing with someone else.
Chart Performance
Despite being a slow burner upon its release, it climbed its way up to the UK chart and eventually peaked at number 8. The song also charted on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Critical Acclaim
The song has been universally acclaimed, and is considered by many to be one of Robyn’s greatest songs. It was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording.
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by Max Vitali, showcases Robyn alone in a night club, which resonates with the song's theme of loneliness and unreciprocated love.
Songwriting
The song was co-written by Robyn and Patrik Berger. The inspiration behind the song was Robyn's love for inherently sad, gay disco anthems.
Cover Versions
The song has been frequently covered by various artists. A notable acoustic cover by Callum Scott reached number two on the UK Singles Chart in August 2016.
Inclusion in Media
"Dancing on My Own" has been featured in numerous TV shows and movies like "Gossip Girl", "Girls" and "Never Have I Ever". It gained significant public attention in the U.S. after being featured in the popular HBO series "Girls".
Cultural Influence
The song has been described as a timeless heartbreak anthem, becoming a queer anthem for many. It's also a dance floor staple in many clubs due to its infectious dance beats.
Versatility
Despite its melancholic lyrics, the song’s upbeat sound has made it suitable both for club dance floors and for cathartic solo dance sessions, embodying its title "Dancing on My Own".

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