Cosmic Dancer

T. Rex · Electric Boogie [1971]

I was dancing when I was twelve

I was dancing when I was twelve

I was dancing when I was ahh

I was dancing when I was ahh

I danced myself right out the womb

I danced myself right out the womb

Is it strange to dance so soon?

I danced myself right out the womb



I was dancing when I was eight

I was dancing when I was eight

Is it strange to dance so late?

Is it strange to dance so late?



I danced myself into the tomb

I danced myself into the tomb

Is it strange to dance so soon?

I danced myself into the tomb



Is it wrong to understand

The fear that dwells inside a man?

What's it like to be a loon?

I liken it to a balloon



I danced myself out of the womb

I danced myself out of the womb

Is it strange to dance so soon?

I danced myself into the tomb

(But then again once more)



I danced myself out of the womb

I danced myself out of the womb

Is it strange to dance so soon?

I danced myself out of the womb

Cosmic Dancer

Released in 1971 on the Electric Boogie album, 'Cosmic Dancer' stands as a defining track in the evolution of rock music, blending psychedelic influences with a driving rhythm section. Lead singer Marc Bolan's distinctive falsetto vocals soar over a complex arrangement that exemplifies the genre's shift toward more intricate production and theatricality. The song's energetic tempo and bold sound helped propel T. Rex to international prominence, cementing their legacy as pioneers of glam rock. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture the spirit of the early 1970s while establishing a template for future acts in the genre.