Murder on the Dancefloor Lyrics – Sophie Ellis-Bextor Meaning & Facts By (Singles). You Can Watch This Video On YouTube While The Lyrics Are Written By Gregg Alexander & Sophie Ellis-Bextor. The Music Track Was Released Date :Dec. 3, 2001.
[Intro]
(Murder, murder, murder…)
It’s murder on the dancefloor
But you better not kill the groove
DJ, gonna burn this goddamn house right down
[Explanation of Intro]
The introduction sets the tone with a repeated phrase “murder, murder, murder” and mentions the potential destruction of the dance floor. It warns against killing the rut, with the DJ playing a vital part.
[Verse 1]
Oh, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
About your kind
And so, and so, and so, and so, and so, and so, and so
I’ll have to play
[Explanation of Verse 1]
The singer expresses knowledge about a certain type of behavior, possibly referring to someone’s intentions or actions.
[Pre-Chorus]
If you think you’re getting away, I will prove you wrong
I’ll take you all the way, boy, just come along
Hear me when I say, hey
[Explanation of Pre-Chorus]
A challenge is issued to those who think they can escape the situation. The songster promises to prove them wrong and encourages them to join in, emphasizing determination and confidence.
[Chorus]
It’s murder on the dancefloor
But you better not kill the groove, hey-hey, hey-hey
It’s murder on the dancefloor
But you better not steal the moves
DJ, gonna burn this goddamn house right down
[Explanation of Chorus]
The chorus repeats the idea of “murder on the dancefloor” and warns against killing the groove or stealing the moves. The DJ is stressed as a vital figure, with the trouble of burning the house down if the groove is compromised.
[Verse 2]
Oh, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know there may be others
And so, and so, and so, and so, and so, and so, and so
You’ll just have to pray
[Explanation of Verse 2]
Similar to the first verse, the singer acknowledges the possibility of others being present and implies a need for caution or prayer in the face of potential challenges.
[Pre-Chorus]
If you think you’re getting away, I will prove you wrong
I’ll take you all the way, stay another song
I’ll blow you all away, hey
[Explanation of Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus is repeated, emphasizing the determination to prove wrong those who think they can escape the situation.
[Chorus]
It’s murder on the dancefloor
But you better not kill the groove, hey-hey, hey-hey
It’s murder on the dancefloor
But you better not steal the moves
DJ, gonna turn this house around somehow
Murder on the dancefloor (On the dancefloor)
But you better not kill the groove, hey-hey, hey-hey
It’s murder on the dancefloor (On the dancefloor)
But you better not steal the moves
DJ, gonna burn this goddamn house right down
[Explanation of Chorus]
The chorus repeats the warning about the potential destruction of the dancefloor and the importance of preserving the groove.
[Pre-Chorus]
If you think you’re getting away, I will prove you wrong
I’ll take you all the way, stay another song
I’ll blow you all away, hey
[Explanation of Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus is repeated, emphasizing the determination to prove wrong those who think they can escape the situation.
[Chorus]
It’s murder on the dancefloor
But you better not kill the groove, hey-hey, hey-hey
It’s murder on the dancefloor
But you better not steal the moves
DJ, gonna turn this house around somehow
Murder on the dancefloor (On the dancefloor)
But you better not kill the groove, hey-hey, hey-hey
It’s murder on the dancefloor (On the dancefloor)
But you better not steal the moves
DJ, gonna burn this goddamn house right down
[Explanation of Chorus]
The chorus repeats the warning about the potential destruction of the dancefloor and the importance of preserving the groove.