I Don't Wanna Dance

Eddy Grant

About I Don't Wanna Dance

"I Don't Wanna Dance" is a 1982 single by Eddy Grant. It went to number one on the UK Singles Chart and held there for three weeks in November 1982. It was later released in the United States, but only reached No. 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 in late 1983. It was later reissued as the B-side of Grant's "Electric Avenue". The song expresses Eddy's farewell to Britain being a land of class and colour divisions. Grant explained to the Daily Telegraph on June 27, 2008: "I Don't Wanna Dance can mean that you don't want to go out on the dancefloor or it could mean that you don't want to go along with an idea. That's how I try to write: you take it how you want, but I am basically a writer of protest."Written and produced by Grant, it was the most successful of his solo singles in the United Kingdom, and his first number one since "Baby Come Back" by The Equals in 1968. 


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I don't want to dance
Dance with you baby no more
I'll never do something to hurt you, though
Oh but the feeling is bad
The feeling is bad

I love your personality
But I don't want our love on show
Sometimes I think it's insanity
Girl the way you go

With all of the guys on the corner
Oh baby, you're the latest trick
Oh, you seem to have their number
Look they're dancing still

I don't want to dance
Dance with you baby no more
I'll never do something to hurt you, though
Oh but the feeling is bad
The feeling is bad

Baby now the party's over
For us, so I'll be on my way
Now that the things which moved me
Are standing still

I know it's only superstition
Baby, but I won't look back
Even though I feel your music
Baby that is that

I don't want to dance
Dance with you baby no more
I'll never do something to hurt you, though
Oh but the feeling is bad
The feeling is bad

Don't want to dance
Don't want to dance
Don't want to dance
Don't want to dance
Don't want to dance
Don't want to dance
Don't want to dance

I don't want to dance
Dance with you baby no more
I'll never do something to hurt you, though
Oh but the feeling is bad
The feeling is bad

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Eddy Grant

Edmond Montague "Eddy" Grant (born 5 March 1948) is a musician, born in Plaisance, Guyana. more »

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17 facts about this song

Genre
"I Don't Wanna Dance" is typically classified as reggae fusion or reggae pop.
Release Date
The song was released on 1st October 1982.
Album
"I Don't Wanna Dance" is a track from Eddy Grant's fifth studio album "Killer on the Rampage."
Chart Success
The song reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in November 1982, and stayed at the top for three weeks.
Notable Achievement
Despite its success, "I Don't Wanna Dance" is often considered a 'one-hit wonder' as it was Eddy Grant's only UK Number 1 single.
Songwriting
"I Don't Wanna Dance" was written solely by Eddy Grant.
Record Label
The song was released under the label ICE, which is Eddy Grant's own independent record label.
Music Video
A music video was produced for the song, featuring Eddy Grant and his band performing the song in a tropical setting.
International Success
Outside of the UK, the song also found success in multiple countries, including Australia, New Zealand, and several European countries.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists over the years, including Toploader for the 2004 film "Ali G Indahouse."
Production
“I Don't Wanna Dance” was produced by Eddy Grant. He is known for producing and playing all the instruments on his records.
Music Style
The song is recognized for its upbeat rhythm and memorable chorus, typical of Eddy Grant's blend of reggae, pop and soul influences.
Song Context
The song is generally interpreted as a comment on racism and inequality, themes often found in Eddy Grant's wider body of work.
Licensing
It has been included in several compilation albums and licensed for use in films and commercials.
Reception
Despite its ongoing legacy, the song received mixed to positive reviews upon its release, with some critics admiring its melodies and politically conscious lyrics while others found it too pop-oriented.
Legacy
Over the years, the song has been recognized as a classic of the 80s and has continued to receive airplay on a variety of radio stations.
Musical Influence
Eddy Grant's blend of reggae, funk and pop in "I Don't Wanna Dance" has been cited as an influence on various artists in similar genres.

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