[Verse 1:] I see you in the corner Staring in space Acting like you're grooving With the look upon your face I see you smiling at me You want to know my name But if you wanna play, boy You got to play my game What I really want to know Is can you dance You're talkin' to your friends About how good I look Try to find a number Always in the book Before you come up to me To tell me how you feel I'm wiser than my years So let me tell you what's the deal What I really want to know Is can you dance [Chorus:] Can you dance Can you dance Can you dance Baby, tell me can you dance [Verse 2:] I just wanna party That's what I'm here to do I didn't come through to pick up By the likes of you I'll give you a chance And one is all you get If you think I'm sa**y now, boy You ain't seen nothing yet What I really want to know Is can you dance (What I really want to know) What I really want to know Is can you dance, uh [Repeat Chorus x2:] [Bridge:] I see you grooving hearty Looks like you're havin' fun But if you came to party Start dancing on the one Get up If your dance is nothing You don't need to be here It ain't about the posing But the s**y atmosphere Get with it You've got to start a fire If you want to put one out It's the groove that takes you higher That's what dance is all about Now I'm a busy person No time for playin' games But if I know you're serious I'll tell you what's my name Shanice [Chorus:] Can you dance Can you dance Can you dance Whoa, can you dance Tell me, tell me Tell me can you dance Can you dance (Tell me can you) Can you dance (Dance)