You Should Be Dancing
Bee Gees, The · Other Songs - Bee Gees, The
Goes right on till the dawn
My woman take me higher
My woman keep me warm
What you doin' on your back aah
What you doin' on your back aah?
You should be dancing, yeah
dancing, yeah
(repeat)
She's juicy and she's trouble
She gets it to me good
My woman give me power
Goes right down to my blood
What you doin' on your back aah
What you doin' on your back aah?
You should be dancing, yeah
dancing, yeah
(repeat)
My baby moves at midnight
Goes right on till the dawn, yeah
My woman take me higher
My woman keep me warm
What you doin' on your back aah
What you doin' on your back aah?
You should be dancing, yeah
dancing, yeah
(repeat)
You should be dancing, yeah
You should be dancing, yeah
You should be dancing, yeah
You should be dancing, yeah
You should be dancing, yeah
(repeat until fades)
You Should Be Dancing
Released in 1977, "You Should Be Dancing" stands as a defining track in the Bee Gees' evolution from soul-pop to disco. The song features the brothers' signature three-part harmony and a driving, four-on-the-floor rhythm that became the blueprint for the genre's global dominance. Its infectious melody and upbeat tempo captured the optimism of the late 1970s, propelling it to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Beyond its commercial success, the recording solidified the Bee Gees' status as the most successful act of the decade, influencing countless artists across R&B, pop, and dance music. The track remains a cultural touchstone, frequently covered and celebrated for its perfect blend of vocal arrangement and rhythmic precision.