Dancing On My Own
Robyn
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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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Written by: Patrik Jens Berger, Robin Miriam Carlsson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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Song ThemeThe song embodies themes of heartbreak and the feeling of dancing alone, affirming self-strength, while observing an ex-lover dancing with someone else.
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Chart PerformanceDespite 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.
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Critical AcclaimThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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SongwritingThe song was co-written by Robyn and Patrik Berger. The inspiration behind the song was Robyn's love for inherently sad, gay disco anthems.
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Cover VersionsThe 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.
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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".
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Cultural InfluenceThe 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.
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VersatilityDespite 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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