Song Lyrics Rewrite #2

Remember "Moves Like Jagger"? Aren't you glad that's not playing on the radio anymore?... actually it makes me kind of sad... kind of.


The lyrics always sounded confused to me. Is he trying to impress me with how he moves like a famously terrible dancer? Or is it trying to be tongue-and-cheek? Is he trying to hit on a girl, or convince someone he's more than he is.


For me, this song has always been only a few lyric changes away from being about putting yourself on the line and hoping to God you're as good as you hoped. Whether you're nervous about a job interview, an audition, or asking someone out, we all feel like this from time to time. I also have changed it from "Moves Like Jagger" to "Moves Like Jackson". You know, someone who actually has... moves... enjoy!

Original "Moves Like Jagger"

"Moves Like Jackson"

I shoot for the stars
Cuz it feels right
Please aim for my heart
If you feel like
And take me away and make it OK
I swear I'll behave

You wanted control
So I waited
I put on a show
Now I made it
You say I'm a kid
My ego is big
See I’m ready to live
And it goes like this

[Chorus:]
Take me by my tie
And I'll know you
Come give me a chance
And I'll show you

All the moves like Jackson
I've got the moves like Jackson
I've got the moves like Jackson

I’ll give all control up to you
Look into my eyes and I'll show you

With the moves like Jackson
I've got the moves like Jackson
I've got the moves like Jackson

[Verse 2:]
Baby it's hard
When I feel like I’m broken and scarred
Nothing feels right
But when you're with me
You make me believe
That I've got the key

(Oh!) I’ll get in the car
We can ride it
Wherever you want
I’m inside it
You want me to steer

But you’re shifting gears
I'll take it from here
And it goes like this

[Chorus:]
Take me by my tie
And I'll know you
Come give me a chance
And I'll show you

All the moves like Jackson
I've got the moves like Jackson
I've got the moves like Jackson

I’ll give control to you
Look into my eyes and I'll show you

With the moves like Jackson
I've got the moves like Jackson
I've got the moves like Jackson