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Dancing in the Dark Lyrics by Kathleen Hanna

Maggie’s Plan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

2016

I get up in the evening
And I ain't got nothing to say
I come home in the morning
I go to bed feeling the same way
I ain't nothing but tired
I'm just tired and bored with myself
Hey there baby, I could use just a little help
You can't start a fire
You can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark

Messages keep getting clearer
Radio's on and I'm moving 'round the place
I check my look in the mirror
I want to change my clothes, my hair, my face
Man I ain't getting nowhere
I'm just stuck in a dump like this
There's something happening somewhere
Baby, I just know that there is
Can't start a fire
You can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark

You sit around getting older
There's a joke somewhere and it's on me
I'll shake this world off my shoulder
Come on baby this laugh's on me
Stay on the streets of this town
And they'll be carving you up alright
They say you gotta stay hungry
Hey baby, I'm just about starving tonight
I'm dying for some action
I'm sick of sitting 'round here trying to write this book
I need a love reaction
Come on now baby give me just one look
You can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
You can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Hey baby

About “Dancing in the Dark” by Kathleen Hanna

Read the complete lyrics to "Dancing in the Dark" by Kathleen Hanna from the album "Maggie’s Plan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" in 2016. 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 in the Dark" is performed by Kathleen Hanna. from the album "Maggie’s Plan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" in 2016 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 in the Dark", explore more songs by Kathleen Hanna 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.

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"Dancing in the Dark" is credited to Kathleen Hanna. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Dancing in the Dark" appears on "Maggie’s Plan (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" in 2016.

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