John, I’m Only Dancing Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Well, Annie's pretty neat
She always eats her meat
Joey's almost strong
Bet your life he's putting us on

Oh lordy, oh lordy
You know I need some loving
Move me, touch me

[Chorus]
John, I'm only dancing
She turns me on

But I'm only dancing
She turns me on
Don't get me wrong
I'm only dancing


[Verse 2]
Ah, Shadow love was quick and keen
Life's a well thumbed machine
Saw you watching from the stairs
You're everyone that ever cared
Oh lordy, oh lordy
You know I need some loving
Move me, touch me

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Genius Annotation

David Bowie wrote the song in response to a derogatory comment made by John Lennon about Bowie’s cross-dressing.

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