Murder on the Dancefloor | Sophie Ellis-Bextor Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

May 2024 · 6 minute read

Murder on the Dancefloor
Sophie Ellis-Bextor Lyrics


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It's murder on the dance floor
But you better not kill the groove
DJ, gonna burn this goddamn house right down

Oh, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
About your kind
And so and so and so and so and so and so and so

I'll have to play

If you think you're gettin' away
I will prove you wrong
I'll take you all the way
Boy, just come along
Hear me when I say
Hey

It's murder on the dance floor
But you better not kill the groove
Hey-hey, hey-hey
It's murder on the dance floor
But you better not steal the moves
DJ, gonna burn this goddamn house right down

Oh, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
There may be others
And so and so and so and so and so and so and so
You'll just have to pray

If you think you're gettin' away
I will prove you wrong
I'll take you all the way
Stay another song
I'll blow you all away
Hey

It's murder on the dance floor
But you better not kill the groove
Hey-hey, hey-hey
It's murder on the dance floor
But you better not steal the moves
DJ, gonna turn this house around somehow
Murder on the dance floor (on the dance floor)
But you better not kill the groove (murder)
Hey-hey, hey-hey
It's murder on the dance floor (on the dance floor)
But you better not steal the moves (murder)
DJ, gonna burn this god damn house right down

Don't think you'll get away
I will prove you wrong
I'll take you all the way
Boy, just come along
Hear me when I say
Hey

It's murder on the dance floor
But you better not kill the groove (murder)
It's murder on the dance floor
But you better not steal the moves (murder)
DJ, gonna burn this goddamn house right down

It's murder on the dance floor
But you better not kill the groove
Hey-hey, hey-hey
It's murder on the dance floor
But you better not steal the moves
DJ, gonna burn this goddamn house right down
It's murder on the dance floor (on the dance floor)
But you better not kill the groove (murder)
Hey-hey, hey-hey
It's murder on the dance floor (on the dance floor)
But you better not steal the moves
DJ, gonna burn this goddamn house right down

Oh, I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know (on the dancefloor)

But you better not kill the groove (murder)
Hey-hey, hey-hey


Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sophie Ellis-Bextor's iconic dance track "Murder on the Dancefloor" speak to the competitive nature of the dance floor. The sentiment, "It's murder on the dance floor," speaks to the cutthroat attitude often present in club scenes. The singer is warning people not to disrupt the groove of the dance floor or attempt to steal each other's moves. If someone thinks they can get away with either, the singer will prove them wrong and take them all the way. The DJ is also portrayed as having the power to "burn this goddamn house right down" if the crowd doesn't respect the music.


The repetition of the phrase "I know" followed by "about your kind" and "there may be others" adds an ominous tone to the song. It insinuates that the singer is well aware of the dangers of letting competition and envy take over on the dance floor. The phrase "you'll just have to pray" implies that it's every person for themselves in a frenzied scene.


Overall, "Murder on the Dancefloor" is a club anthem that emphasizes the importance of respecting the mood and vibe of the dance floor. Ellis-Bextor warns listeners that if they disrupt the groove, they risk being taken down. The song’s upbeat tempo is a nod to the euphoria that comes with clubbing but also serves as a reminder to remain level-headed.


Line by Line Meaning

It's murder on the dance floor
The atmosphere here is intense and deadly


But you better not kill the groove
Don't ruin the vibe


DJ, gonna burn this goddamn house right down
The DJ will take control and make it hot


I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
I'm aware, I'm aware, I'm aware, I'm aware, I'm aware, I'm aware, I'm aware


About your kind
Of people like you


And so and so and so and so and so and so and so
And people like you


I'll have to play
I have to take action


If you think you're gettin' away
If you think you can leave without consequences


I will prove you wrong
I will show you that you're not above the law


I'll take you all the way
I'll make sure you pay


Boy, just come along
Follow me


Hear me when I say
Listen to me


It's murder on the dance floor
The atmosphere here is intense and deadly


But you better not steal the moves
Don't copy someone else's style


There may be others
There could be more people like you


You'll just have to pray
You'll have to hope for the best


Stay another song
Don't leave yet


I'll blow you all away
I'll impress you all


DJ, gonna turn this house around somehow
The DJ will change things up and make it better


Don't think you'll get away
Don't assume you can escape


It's murder on the dance floor
The atmosphere here is intense and deadly


DJ, gonna burn this goddamn house right down
The DJ will make it extremely hot


(Go, go, go, go)


Don't think you'll get away
Don't assume you can escape


It's murder on the dance floor
The atmosphere here is intense and deadly


But you better not steal the moves
Don't copy someone else's style


Oh, I know, I know, I know, I know (murder)
I really understand how deadly it is here


I know, I know, I know (on the dancefloor)
I really understand the vibe and intensity here


But you better not kill the groove (murder)
Don't ruin the vibe


Hey-hey, hey-hey


Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gregg Alexander, Sophie Michell Ellis-Bextor

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