Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Dancing Undercover Lyrics by John Cale

Walking on Locusts

1996

[Verse 1]
Driving out on Ponchatrain, Louisiana mud
Cleaning off the insects to get a little light
You're confined to Dallas and I think you're right
To find other solutions, maybe not but I might

[Pre-Chorus]
I might be looking at trouble again, fighting above my weight
But when things look so easy, you want to be careful in case

[Verse 2]
Close as I am to you I'm closer to Gila Bend
I'll call you in the morning and tell you where to send
The last thing that we talked about after you had left
That message on my party line that you were miles ahead

[Pre-Chorus]
I might be looking at trouble again fighting above my weight
When things are looking easy, you want to be careful in case

[Chorus]
You're dancing undercover of a mariachi moon
When the clouds passing over us, we'll be out of here soon

[Steel Guitar and Fiddle Solos]

[Verse 3]
Thanks for thinking of me and thanks for the flowers
Deadly nightshade is beautiful, I could stare at them for hours
I crossed the border this morning you come across tonight
You lost the map of Mexico, that wasn't very bright

[Pre-Chorus]
I could be looking at trouble again fighting above my weight
When things are looking easy, you gotta be careful in case

[Chorus]
You're dancing undercover of a mariachi moon
Dancing dancing dancing, we'll be out of here soon
You're dancing undercover of a mariachi moon
Dancing dancing dancing, we'll be out of here soon
You're dancing undercover of a mariachi moon
Dancing dancing dancing, we'll be out of here soon
Credits

About “Dancing Undercover” by John Cale

Read the complete lyrics to "Dancing Undercover" by John Cale from the album "Walking on Locusts" in 1996. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Dancing Undercover" is performed by John Cale. from the album "Walking on Locusts" in 1996 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Dancing Undercover", explore more songs by John Cale using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for John Cale · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Dancing Undercover" is credited to John Cale. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Dancing Undercover" appears on "Walking on Locusts" in 1996.

Visit the John Cale artist page at /artist/john-cale for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


Lyrks
Lyrks

Your gateway to the world of music lyrics.

Product

Features


© 2026 Lyrks. All rights reserved.