Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me),” released in 1987, is an exuberant pop anthem that became one of the defining hits of the 1980s. Written by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, the song showcases Houston’s powerful voice and unmatched ability to infuse every note with emotion and energy.
About The Song
“I Wanna Dance with Somebody” captures the universal desire for companionship and the joy of dancing with a loved one. With its infectious beat, vibrant synthesizers, and Houston’s dynamic vocal performance, the song quickly climbed to the top of the charts, becoming a global sensation. The song’s upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make it an irresistible dance floor favorite, while its lyrics convey a deeper yearning for love and connection.
The track was the lead single from Houston’s second studio album, Whitney, and it solidified her status as a pop icon. The song earned her a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, further establishing her as one of the most talented and celebrated vocalists of her generation.
As we revisit “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” we celebrate Whitney Houston’s extraordinary talent and the infectious joy she brought to her music. The song remains a timeless classic, embodying the energy and spirit of the 1980s and continuing to inspire listeners to dance and sing along with its irresistible rhythm and heartfelt message.
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Lyric
Aah
Yeah
Woo
Hey yeah
Haa
Ooh yeah
Ah-ha
Yeah
I wanna dance
Clock strikes upon the hour
And the sun begins to fade
Still enough time to figure out
How to chase my blues away
I’ve done alright up ’till now
It’s the light of day that shows me how
And when the night falls, loneliness calls
Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me
Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me
I’ve been in love and lost my senses
Spinning through the town
Sooner or later, the fever ends
And I wind up feeling down
I need a man who’ll take the chance
On a love that burns hot enough to last
So when the night falls
My lonely heart calls
Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me
Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me
Somebody who, somebody who
Somebody who loves me yeah
Somebody who, somebody who
To hold me in his arms oh
I need a man who’ll take the chance
On a love that burns hot enough to last
So when the night falls
My lonely heart calls
Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me
Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me
Ooh ooh (dance)
Come on baby (dance)
Ooh, yeah (dance)
Now get with this
Whoah!
Don’tcha wanna dance with me baby?
Don’tcha wanna dance with me boy?
Hey don’tcha wanna dance with me baby?
With somebody who loves me?
Don’tcha wanna dance, say you wanna dance, don’tcha wanna dance
Don’tcha wanna dance, say you wanna dance, don’tcha wanna dance
Don’tcha wanna dance, say you wanna dance, ah-ha
With somebody who loves me
Dance, dance, dance (hey baby!)