Dance Like This
Wyclef Jean · Other Songs - Wyclef Jean
I ain't come to fight tonight
Too many ladies up in here tonight
(Everybody report to the dance floor please! Grab a girl!)
[Wyclef:]
I never really knew that you could dance like this
She makes her man wanna speak spanish
Como se llama, Bonita? Mi casa, Su casa
[Claudette:]
The way you move, you've got me hypnotized
Especially when I look into his eyes
Hey Papi, I wanna see you do the dance to the conga
[Wyclef:]
Hey girl, I can see your body movin' and it's driving me crazy
And I did not the slightest idea until I saw you dancin'
The way you walk up on the dance floor
Noobody could ignore the way you move your body, girl
And everything so unexpected the way you right and left it
So you could keep on digging it
Baila en la calle de noche
Baila en la calle de día (x2)
[Chorus]
[Claudette:]
Hey boy, now that I see your new rhythm
I'm in a state of shock now
The way I can see your body movin'
And I don't want you to stop now
I like the way you approach me so sensually
You got me in a daze, boy
I can't ignore the way you're dancin'
You got me in a trance and I can't explain it
Baila en la calle de noche
Baila en la calle de día(x2)
[Chorus]
[Wyclef:]
Senorita, feel the conga
Let me see you move like you come from Havana
[Claudette:]
Ohhh, I didn't know you did it like that
Hey, you Papi, don't you stop it
I wanna see you move your body
Ohhh, I didn't know you did it like that
Baila en la calle de noche
Baila en la calle de día (x2)
[Chorus]
Baila en la calle de noche
Baila en la calle de día (x2)
[Chorus x2]
Dance Like This
Wyclef Jean's 'Dance Like This' stands as a vibrant testament to his signature fusion of Caribbean rhythms and hip-hop sensibilities. Released during a period where Jean was actively expanding his musical horizons beyond the Haitian diaspora, the track exemplifies his ability to blend dancehall energy with mainstream appeal. The recording captures the infectious groove that defined his work in the early 2000s, featuring a rhythmic backbone that invites movement while maintaining lyrical depth. Collaborative elements often found in Jean's discography are hinted at through the production's layered textures, creating a sonic landscape that bridges cultural gaps. This song remains a staple in discussions about the evolution of dancehall and its integration into global pop culture, showcasing Jean's enduring influence on the genre's trajectory.