Dance with Somebody

Mando Diao

About Dance with Somebody

"Dance with Somebody" is a song by the alternative rock band Mando Diao. It was released in January 2009 as the lead single from their album, Give Me Fire. A segment of the song was the theme song for the twelfth season of Dancing With The Stars.


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Break your happy home home
Learn to sing along
To the music
To the music

Clap your arms and shake
On a summer's day
To the music
To the music

I'm fallin' in love with your favorite song
I'm gonna sing it all night long
I'm gonna dance with somebody
Dance with somebody
Dance
Dance
Dance

I'm fallin' in love with your favorite song
I'm gonna sing it all night long
I'm gonna dance with somebody
Dance with somebody
Dance
Dance
Dance

(I'm gonna dance with somebody)

When you're all alone
We become your home
We're the music
We're the music

When your love's away
And your feel betrayed
We're the music
Sweet music!

I'm fallin' in love with your favorite song
I'm gonna sing it all night long
I'm gonna dance with somebody
Dance with somebody
Dance
Dance
Dance

I'm fallin' in love with your favorite song
I'm gonna sing it all night long
I'm gonna dance with somebody
Dance with somebody
Dance
Dance
Dance

Ah! (dance, dance, dance, dance, dance)
Ooh, ooh, ooh

Yeah, I'm fallin' in love with your favorite song
I'm gonna sing it all night long
I'm gonna dance with somebody
Dance with somebody
Dance
Dance
Dance

I'm fallin' in love with your favorite song
I'm gonna sing it all night long
I'm gonna dance with somebody
Dance with somebody
Dance
Dance
Dance

I'm fallin' in love with your favorite song
I'm gonna sing it all night long
I'm gonna dance with somebody
Dance with somebody
Dance
Dance
Dance

I'm fallin' in love with your favorite song
I'm gonna sing it all night long
I'm gonna dance with somebody
Dance with somebody
Dance
Dance
Dance!

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Mando Diao

Mando Diao are an alternative rock band from Borlänge, Sweden. The band got their breakthrough with the release of the album Hurricane Bar. Their main fan base is in Sweden, Germany, Austria, and Japan although their influence has recently spread to Western Europe, most notably the UK. more »

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Written by: BJOERN DIXGARD, GUSTAF NOREN

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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15 facts about this song

Song Release
"Dance with Somebody" was released in 2009 as a lead single from Mando Diao's fifth studio album, "Give Me Fire!"
Chart Performance
The song had great chart success. It reached number one in the Swedish Singles Chart, and also charted in other European countries, such as Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Awards
The song won an MTV Europe Music Award for Best Swedish Act in 2009.
Music Genre
"Dance with Somebody” is classified under the indie rock and garage rock genres.
Band Origin
Mando Diao is a Swedish rock band hailing from Borlänge.
Music Video
The music video for the song features the band performing in a warehouse setting, intercut with footage of various individuals and groups dancing.
Critical Reception
Mando Diao's "Dance with Somebody" received positive reviews for its uptempo beat and catchy chorus, often being referred to as an infectious dance song.
Song Inspiration
As per some sources, the song pays tribute to the sounds of 1980s rock music.
Song's Popularity
The song enjoys a lasting popularity and is often played at live concerts, festivals and is included in several pop-rock compilation albums.
Legacy
Despite being released over a decade ago, "Dance with Somebody" remains one of Mando Diao's most beloved and well-recognized songs.
Tour
Mando Diao embarked on a European tour to promote the album "Give Me Fire!" and "Dance with Somebody" was part of the setlist.
Live Performances
The band's live performances of this song have been well received, with audiences often signing along to the catchy lyrics.
Song Writing Process
The band members Björn Dixgård and Gustaf Norén have contributed to the writing process of the song.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists over the years, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
World Record
In 2009, the band played "Dance with Somebody" for 24 hours straight in an attempt to set a world record.

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