[Intro]
My baby loves to dance
[Break]
Dance!
[Instrumental]
[Verse 1]
My baby got an innate rhythmic response
So, I said, “Dance, baby, dance.”
With a new nuance
At every advance… dance
[Bridge]
Sooooo…
[Chorus]
Dance, baby, dance
Sweet innate ability
Dance, baby, dance
Simply lovely to be
[Break]
Dance!
[Break]
[Bridge]
Oh, my baby
She loves to dance
[Break]
Dance!
[Break]
[Break]
My baby loves to dance
[Break]
Dance!
[Instrumental]
[Verse 2]
She’s got innate rhythmic response
So, go, “Dance, baby, dance.”
All your energy, every ounce
Take the chance to advance
And, dance
[Bridge]
Sooooo…
[Chorus]
Dance, baby, dance
Sweet innate ability
Dance, baby, dance
Simply lovely to be
[Break]
Dance!
[Break]
[Bridge]
Oh, my baby
She loves to dance
[Break]
Dance!
[Break]
[Break]
Ohhhh, my, my
My baby loves to dance
[Break]
Dance!
[Instrumental]
[Verse 3]
Innate rhythmic response
Detectin’ rhythm, can’t help but respond:
Dance
[Break]
Innate primate
Pre-date your arrival…
Survival.
Keep on dancing, “Dance, baby, dance.”
All your energy, every ounce
Take the chance to advance
And, dance
[Bridge]
Sooooo…
[Chorus]
Dance, baby, dance
Sweet innate ability
Dance, baby, dance
Simply lovely to be
[Break]
Dance!
[Break]
[Outro]
Oh, my baby
She loves to dance
Sweet innate ability
Dance, baby, dance
Simply lovely to be
[Break]
Dance!
[End]
[Silence]
A SCIENCE LESSON
Babies, like many humans, are naturally inclined to respond to music. There are several reasons why a baby might dance or move in response to certain music:
- Innate Rhythmic Response: Even before birth, babies are exposed to rhythmic patterns, including the heartbeat of the mother. Research suggests that babies are born with an innate ability to detect and respond to rhythm. When they hear music with a strong beat or rhythm, they may instinctively move in response.
- Sensory Stimulation: Music engages multiple senses, including hearing and sometimes even touch (if they feel vibrations). The combination of auditory and sometimes tactile stimulation can be exciting and pleasurable for babies, prompting them to move in response to the sensory input.
- Emotional Response: Music can evoke emotions, even in very young children. Certain types of music may elicit feelings of joy, excitement, or happiness in babies, leading them to express these emotions through movement, such as dancing or swaying.
- Imitation and Social Learning: Babies are natural imitators and often learn by observing and copying the behaviors of others, including caregivers. If they see others dancing or moving to music, they may mimic these movements themselves, even before they fully understand the cultural significance of dancing.
- Brain Development: Moving to music can also stimulate brain development in babies. Research suggests that music activates various areas of the brain associated with movement, emotion, and auditory processing. Engaging in rhythmic movements while listening to music may help strengthen neural connections and promote motor development in infants.
Overall, a combination of innate predispositions, sensory stimulation, emotional responses, social learning, and brain development likely contributes to why babies often dance or move in response to certain types of music. It’s a natural and enjoyable way for them to interact with their environment and express themselves, even from a very young age.