Dance Monkey is a pop song performed by Australian singer-songwriter Tones and I. The song was released on May 10, 2019, as the second single from Tones and I's debut EP, "The Kids Are Coming." The song was written and produced by Tones and I herself.

The song's melody and catchy chorus have made it a massive global hit. "Dance Monkey" topped the charts in over 30 countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. It also became the first song by an Australian artist to top the Spotify Global chart.


"Dance Monkey" has a unique sound that combines pop, electro-pop, and indie-pop elements. The song features a simple, repetitive piano riff, accompanied by Tones and I's distinctive vocals. The lyrics of the song describe a street performer who is tired of being asked to perform and just wants to go home. The performer asks the crowd to stop asking her to dance and to let her rest.

The song's success was not immediate. Tones and I spent years busking on the streets of Australia before getting her big break with "Dance Monkey." In an interview with Rolling Stone, Tones and I revealed that she wrote the song in about half an hour after seeing a street performer who was tired of being asked to dance. Tones and I used the performer's frustration as inspiration for the song's lyrics.

When "Dance Monkey" was first released, it did not receive much attention. Tones and I had to promote the song by performing it live on Australian radio and TV shows. However, the song eventually caught on and began to receive airplay on radio stations around the world. The song's music video, which features Tones and I performing the song in a variety of locations, has also been viewed over 2 billion times on YouTube.

"Dance Monkey" has been praised for its catchy melody, relatable lyrics, and Tones and I's unique vocal style. The song has been compared to the music of artists such as Lorde and Billie Eilish. Tones and I has also been praised for her live performances of the song, which often feature her energetic dance moves.

Despite its success, "Dance Monkey" has also been criticized for its repetitive nature. Some listeners have criticized the song for being too simple and for relying too much on the same melody and chorus. However, Tones and I has defended the song, arguing that its simplicity is part of what makes it so catchy and memorable.

In conclusion, "Dance Monkey" is a pop song that has become a global sensation. The song's catchy melody, relatable lyrics, and Tones and I's unique vocal style have made it a hit with audiences around the world. Despite its simplicity, "Dance Monkey" has proven to be a memorable and enduring pop song that has cemented Tones and I's place in the music industry.

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Available on all music platformsTones And I - Dance Monkey - https://tonesandi.lnk.to/DanceMonkeyYT Directed by: Liam Kelly & Nick Kozakis Director of Photography: Carl Allison Makeup by: Danielle Ruth Produced by: Visible Studios https://www.visiblestudios.com.au/ Don't forget to subscribe to my channel: http://smarturl.it/TonesAndI.YT LYRICS: They say oh my god I see the way you shine Take your hands my dear and place them both in mine You know you stopped me dead while I was passing by And now I beg to see you dance just one more time Ohhh I See you see you seen you every time and oh my I, I like you style You, you make me make me make me wanna cry And now I beg to see you dance just one more time So they say Dance for me Dance for me Dance for me Oh oh oh I’ve never seen anybody do the things you do before They say Move for me Move for me Move for me Eh eh eh And when you’re done i'll make you do it all again I said Oh my god I see you walking by Take my hands my dear and look me in my eyes Just like a monkey I’ve been dancing my whole life But you just beg to see me dance just one more time Ooh I See you see you seen you every time And oh my I, I like your style You, you make me make me make me wanna cry And now I beg to see you dance just one more time So they say Dance for me Dance for me Dance for me Oh oh oh I’ve never seen anybody do the things you do before They say Move for me Move for me Move for me Eh eh eh And when you’re done i'll make you do it all again They say Dance for me Dance for me Dance for me Oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh I’ve never seen anybody do the things you do before They say Move for me Move for me Move for me Eh eh eh And when you’re done i'll make you do it all again Oooooo They say Dance for me Dance for me Dance for me Oh oh oh I’ve never seen anybody do the things you do before They say Move for me Move for me Move for me Eh eh eh And when you’re done i'll make you do it all again They say Dance for me Dance for me Dance for me Oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh I’ve never seen anybody do the things you do before They say Move for me Move for me Move for me Eh eh eh And when you’re done i'll make you do it all again All again

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