Dancing with Myself
"Dancing with Myself" is a punk rock song written by singer Billy Idol and bassist Tony James, and first recorded by their band Generation X. The song was first released as a single and a 12" in 1980 and, a few weeks after the single release, was included on the band's last album—1981's Kiss Me Deadly. It would become one of the group's most well-known songs, but had limited success in its initial release.
In 1981, Idol remixed and re-released "Dancing with Myself" as a solo single, toning down its aggressive guitar sound and instead emphasizing its power pop or pop rock elements. Two versions were issued—the 3:20 single version (which was later included on Idol's 11 of the Best compilation), and the 4:50 extended version that appeared on Idol's Don't Stop EP.
Idol plays "Dancing with Myself" at most of his concerts, always introducing the song as having been originally written and recorded by Generation X. Since its release, the song has become something of a sports anthem.
Podcasts:
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by Donnas
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by Victimized
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Dancing With Myself
by: DonnasOn the walls of Tokyo
Down in London town's a go-go
With the record selection
And the mirror's reflection
I'm dancing with myself
And when there's no one else in sight
In a crowded lonely night
Well, I waited so long for my love vibration
And I'm dancing with myself
Oh, oh, oh, dancing with myself
Oh, oh, oh, dancing with myself
When there's nothing to lose
And there's nothing to prove
Well, I'm dancing with myself
Oh, oh, oh oh
If I looked all over the world
And there's every type of girl
But your empty eyes seem to pass me by
Leave me dancing with myself
So let's sink another drink
'Cause it'll give me time to think
If I had a chance, I'd ask the world to dance
And I'm dancing with myself
Oh, oh, oh, dancing with myself
Oh, oh, oh, dancing with myself
When there's nothing to lose
And there's nothing to prove
Well, I'm dancing with myself
Oh, oh, oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh
Oh, oh, oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh
Well, if I looked all over the world
And there's every type of girl
But your empty eyes seem to pass me by
And leave me dancing with myself
So let's sink another drink
'Cause it'll give me time to think
If I had a chance, I'd ask the world to dance
And I'll be dancing with myself
Oh, oh, oh, dancing with myself
Oh, oh, o, h dancing with myself
If I had a chance, I'd ask the world to dance
If I had a chance, I'd ask the world to dance
If I had a chance, I'd ask the world to dance
Oh, oh, oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh
Oh, oh, oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh
Oh, oh, oh oh, oh, oh, oh oh
Oh, well, it's all wet
And I sweat, and I sweat
Sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat
Sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat
Sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat
Sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat
Oh, oh, oh, dancing with myself
Oh, oh, oh, dancing with myself
Oh, oh, oh, dancing with myself
Oh, oh, oh, dancing with myself
Oh, oh, oh, dancing with myself
Oh, oh, oh, dancing with myself
Oh, oh, oh, dancing with myself