From the recording LP14 EKLEKTIKA CHRISTMAS
The lyrics of “Dance This Christmas Night” turn Christmas into a funky celebration of love, rhythm, and togetherness. Instead of focusing on quiet tradition, the song creates a party atmosphere where romance and dancing replace mistletoe rituals and gift-giving. The imagery of snow, lights, bells, and reindeer blends with playful flirtation and high-energy calls to move, echoing Michael Jackson’s signature mix of groove and attitude. At its heart, the song says Christmas is not just about decorations or family gatherings, but also about passion, joy, and the freedom to lose yourself in music and love on the dance floor.
SHAMONE:Mavis Staples' influence: The term "shamone" itself was not created by Michael Jackson. It was used by soul singer Mavis Staples during a live performance of her song "I'll Take You There" in 1975
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Snow is falling, lights are flashing,
DJ spinning, bodies clashing.
Candy canes and mistletoe,
Baby, let’s not take it slow.
[Pre-Chorus]
Feel the heat under frosty skies,
Christmas fire burning in your eyes.
Don’t stop now, let’s make it right,
Love is moving, dance tonight!
[Chorus]
Dance, dance this Christmas night,
Romance shining in the lights.
Heartbeats grooving, bodies tight,
We’re gonna dance this Christmas night!
[Verse 2]
Silver bells and red-hot fire,
Rhythm takes us high and higher.
You and me on the candy floor,
Santa’s knocking—lock the door!
[Pre-Chorus]
Feel the heat under frosty skies,
Christmas fire burning in your eyes.
Don’t stop now, let’s make it right,
Love is moving, dance tonight!
[Chorus]
Dance, dance this Christmas night,
Romance shining in the lights.
Heartbeats grooving, bodies tight,
We’re gonna dance this Christmas night!
[Bridge: spoken/whispered MJ style]
Woo! Hee-hee!
No mistletoe needed, we’re already there,
Spin like snowflakes, love fills the air.
[Chorus: repeat, layered ad-libs]
Dance, dance this Christmas night,
Romance shining in the lights.
Heartbeats grooving, bodies tight,
We’re gonna dance this Christmas night!
[Outro: funky fade]
Hee-hee! Shamone!
Dance this Christmas… dance this Christmas night!