Lady Gaga - I Won't Dance Lyrics
Lyrics Translation
“I Won’t Dance” by Tony Bennet and Lady Gaga is featured on their collaborative jazz album Cheek to Cheek, released on September 19, 2014. Originally written by Jerome Kern with lyrics by Dorothy Fields, the song showcases the duo’s exceptional vocal chemistry and playful dynamic. In this lively rendition, Bennet’s smooth, classic style blends seamlessly with Gaga’s powerful vocals, capturing the essence of jazz and the playful back-and-forth of a romantic duet. The track celebrates the fun and charm of classic jazz standards while highlighting the unique artistry of both performers.
Song lyrics
[Tony Bennett:]
I won't dance
Don't ask me
I won't dance
Don't ask me
I won't dance
Madame with you
My heart won't let my feet
Do things they should do
You know what?
You're lovely
[Lady Gaga:]
And so what?
I'm lovely
But oh what'd you do to me?
I'm like an ocean wave that's bumped on the shore
I feel so absolutely stumped on the floor
[Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga:]
When you dance
You're charming and you're gentle
Especially when we do the continental
But this feeling isn't purely mental
For heaven rest us
We're not asbestos
And that's why I won't dance
Why should I?
I won't dance
How could I?
I won't dance
Merci beaucoup
You know that music leads the way to romance
So if I hold you in my arms
I won't dance
When you dance you're charming and you're gentle
Especially when we do the continental
But this feeling isn't purely mental (oh really?)
For heaven rest us
I'm not asbestos
And that's why I won't dance
Why should I?
I won't dance
How could I?
I won't dance
Merci beaucoup
We know that music leads the way to romance
So if I hold you in my arms
I won't dance
I won't dance
I won't dance
I won't dance
I won't dance, dance, dance!
I will dance!
Dance!