Can We Dance

## Single by The Vamps

### **Songwriter(s)**

Amund Bjørklund, Bruno Mars, Espen Lind, Karl Micheal, Philip Lawrence, Timz Aluo

### **Producer(s)**

Espionage

"**Can We Dance**" is a song by The Vamps, released as their debut single on 29 September 2013. It is the fourth track from their first studio album, *Meet the Vamps* (2014). It was written by Amund Bjørklund, Bruno Mars, Espen Lind, Karl Micheal, Philip Lawrence, and Timz Aluo, produced by Espionage.

## Background

James McVey commented, "We are really excited about our first single—we've worked hard on trying to make our first single something that stands out with a bold statement and we hope that people will like it!" The band performed it on the Disney television series, *Jessie*, and on the radio program *On Air with Ryan Seacrest*. They've also done exclusive live performances for several YouTube channels, including 4Music, Young Hollywood, and Vevo LIFT.

## Music video

The music video was directed by Nick Bartleet, uploaded to YouTube on 6 August 2013. Concerning its immediate success with the accumulation of 1,000,000 in the first few months, McVey said they were "blown away by the response". It was filmed in Guildford, Surrey, England. A brief behind-the-scenes video was filmed and edited by Dean Sherwood.

## Videos

The Vamps - Can We Dance (The Making Of)The Vamps - Can We Dance (Live)The Vamps - Can We Dance (Tour Edition)The Vamps - Can We Dance (Live at Westfield London)The Vamps - Can We Dance (On Air with Ryan Seacrest)The Vamps - Can We Dance (Live on The One Show)The Vamps - Can We Dance (4Music) (Live)The Vamps - Can We Dance (4Music) (Acoustic)The Vamps - Can We Dance (Universal Music Australia)The Vamps - Can We Dance (Jingle Bell Ball 2015)The Vamps - Can We Dance (Jingle Bell Ball 2016)The Vamps - Can We Dance (Young Hollywood)The Vamps - Can We Dance (Acoustic) (VEVO LIFT)The Vamps - Can We Dance (Jessie)The Vamps - Can We Dance (Capital Jingle Bell Ball)The Vamps - Can We Dance (A-Sides with Jon Chattman)
## Lyrics

### Original

**Lyrics**
[Chorus]

I talk a lot of shit when I'm drinking, baby

I'm known to go a little too fast

Don't mind all my friends, I know they're all crazy

But they're the only friends that I have

I know I don't know you

But I'd like to skip the small talk and romance, girl

That's all I have to say so, baby, can we dance?

[Verse 1]

Here we go again, another drink I'm caving in

Stupid words keep falling from my mouth

You know that I mean well

My hands were meant for somewhere else

Your eyes are doing naughty butterflies

[Pre-Chorus]

Oh, oh, one more drink and I should go

Oh, oh, maybe she might like me though

Oh, oh, I just can't think of what to say

Should I go, should I stay?

Just can't let her slip away

[Chorus]

I talk a lot of shit when I'm drinking, baby

I'm known to go a little too fast

Don't mind all my friends, I know they're all crazy

But they're the only friends that I have

I know I don't know you

But I'd like to skip the small talk and romance, girl

That's all I have to say so, baby, can we dance?

[Verse 2]

I was nearly in, but then came in the pushy friend

Killed the vibe and took my perfect ten away

You know I need you, girl

My heart's not made for someone else

Save me here cause I can barely stand

[Pre-Chorus]

Oh, oh, one more drink and I should go

Oh, oh, maybe she might like me though

Oh, oh, I just can't take this any more

Should I stay? Should I go?

It'll just lead back to her door

[Chorus]

I talk a lot of shit when I'm drinking, baby

I'm known to go a little too fast

Don't mind all my friends, I know they're all crazy

But they're the only friends that I have

I know I don't know you

But I'd like to skip the small talk and romance, girl

That's all I have to say so, baby, can we dance?

[Bridge]

I've been a bad, bad boy

Whispering rude things in her ear

Please say she'll break

Please say she'll change

Her mind and bring me back to her place

[Chorus]

I talk a lot of shit when I'm drinking, baby

I'm known to go a little too fast

Don't mind all my friends, I know they're all crazy

But they're the only friends that I have

I know I don't know you

But I'd like to skip the small talk and romance, girl

That's all I have to say so, baby, can we dance?

[Chorus]

I talk a lot of shit when I'm drinking, baby

I'm known to go a little too fast

Don't mind all my friends, I know they're all crazy

But they're the only friends that I have

I know I don't know you

But I'd like to skip the small talk and romance, girl

That's all I have to say so, baby, can we dance?

### Acoustic

**Lyrics**
[Chorus]

I talk a lot of (shh) when I'm drinking, baby

I'm known to go a little too fast

Don't mind all my friends, I know they're all crazy

But they're the only friends that I have

I know I don't know you

But I'd like to skip the small talk and romance, girl

That's all I have to say so, baby, can we dance?

[Verse 1]

Here we go again, another drink I'm caving in

And stupid words keep falling from my mouth

You know that I mean well

My hands were meant for somewhere else

Your eyes are doing naughty butterflies

[Pre-Chorus]

Oh, oh, one more drink and I should go

Oh, oh, but maybe she might like me though

Oh, oh, I just can't think of what to say

Should I go, should I stay?

Just can't let her slip away

[Chorus]

I talk a lot of (shh) when I'm drinking, baby

I'm known to go a little too fast

Don't mind all my friends, I know they're all crazy

But they're the only friends that I have

I know I don't know you

But I'd like to skip the small talk and romance, girl

That's all I have to say so, baby, can we dance?

[Verse 2]

I was nearly in, but then came the pushy friend

Killed the vibe and took my perfect ten away

You know I need you, girl

My heart's not made for someone else

So save me here 'cause I can barely stand

[Pre-Chorus]

Oh, oh, one more drink and I should go

Oh, oh, but maybe she might like me though

Oh, oh, I can't take this any more

Should I stay? Should I go?

It just can lead back to her door

[Chorus]

I talk a lot of (shh) when I'm drinking, baby

I'm known to go a little too fast

Don't mind all my friends, I know they're all crazy

But they're the only friends that I have

I know I don't know you

But I'd like to skip the small talk and romance, girl

That's all I have to say so, baby, can we dance?

[Bridge]

I've been a bad, bad boy

Whispering rude things in her ear

Please say she'll break

Please say she'll change

Her mind and bring me back to her place

[Chorus]

I talk a lot of (shh) when I'm drinking, baby

I'm known to go a little too fast

Don't mind all my friends, I know they're all crazy

But they're the only friends that I have

I know I don't know you

But I'd like to skip the small talk and romance, girl

That's all I have to say so, baby, can we dance?

[Chorus]

I talk a lot of (shh) when I'm drinking, baby

I'm known to go a little too fast (a little too fast)

Don't mind all my friends, I know they're all crazy

But they're the only friends that I have

I know I don't know you

But I'd like to skip the small talk and romance, girl

That's all I have to say so, baby, can we dance?

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Interview with the The Vamps September 2013". *contactmusic.com*. 19 September 2013.
2. ↑ "The Vamps - Can We Dance (The Making Of)". *YouTube*. September 24, 2013.