Neutron Dance
The Pointer Sisters
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I don't want to take it anymore I'll just stay here locked behind the door Just no time to stop and get away 'Cause I work so hard to make it everyday Whoo oooh Whoo oooh There's no money falling from the sky 'Cause a man took my heart and robbed me blind Someone stole my brand new Chevrolet And the rent is due, I got no place to stay Whoo oooh Whoo oooh And it's hard to say Just how some things never change And it's hard to find Any strength to draw the line Oh I'm just burning doin' the neutron dance I'm just burning doin' the neutron dance Industry don't pay a price that's fair All the common people breathing filthy air (Lord have mercy) Roof caved in on all the simple dreams And to get ahead your heart starts pumping schemes And it's hard to say Just how some things never change (hey, hey) And it's hard to find Any strength to draw the line (whoa oh) I'm just burning doin' the neutron dance I'm just burning doin' the neutron dance Whoo oooh Whoo oooh I'm on fire, yeah I'm on fire, yeah And it's hard to say Just how some things never change And it's hard to find Any strength to draw the line I'm just burning doin' the neutron dance I'm just burning doin' the neutron dance I know there's a pot of gold for me All I got to do is just believe I'm so happy doin' the neutron dance And I'm just burning doin' the neutron dance I'm so happy doin' the neutron dance I'm just burning doin' the neutron dance Whoo oooh Whoo oooh I'm so happy doin' the neutron dance And I'm just burning doin' the neutron dance (yeah, yeah) Whoo oooh Whoo oooh I'm so happy (it's in my hands) I'm just burning (it's in my feet) I'm so happy (it's all over me) I'm just burning (I can't help myself) I'm so happy (yeah, yeah) I'm just burning (oh, yeah) I'm so happy (oh, yeah) I'm just burning (I'm just burning) I'm so happy (oh, yeah) I'm just burning (it's in my feet) I'm so happy (it's in my hands) I'm just burning (it's in my feet) I'm so happy (it's all over me)
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Written by: ALLEE WILLIS, DANNY SEMBELLO
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song History"Neutron Dance" was released in 1983 as a part of the album "Break Out" by the Pointer Sisters.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was one of their most successful singles.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Allee Willis and Danny Sembello, the latter being a Grammy-winning musician and songwriter.
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Grammy Awards"Neutron Dance" was nominated for the Grammy for Best Pop Performance by Duo or Group with Vocals in 1985.
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Music Video ContextThe music video for "Neutron Dance" features Beverly Hills Cop footage, due to the song's inclusion in the film's soundtrack.
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Soundtrack SuccessThe song was used in the soundtrack for the 1984 action comedy film "Beverly Hills Cop", becoming synonymous with star Eddie Murphy's character.
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Song Popularity"Neutron Dance" has been covered by many artists, including an a cappella version by the Yale Whiffenpoofs.
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Song ImpactDespite its high-energy dance pace, the song actually deals with themes of nuclear war, a prevalent issue during its release in the 1980s.
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Social InfluenceThe song has had an enduring influence in popular culture, often used in movies, TV series, and advertisements due to its catchy rhythm and lively mood.
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Album Success"Break Out", the album that features "Neutron Dance", sold over three million copies, earning the band triple-platinum status.
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