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It was written by the band members and songwriters Ben Berger and Ryan McMahon. The song is based on an experience lead singer Nicholas Petricca had at a Los Angeles nightclub. His girlfriend invited him to dance, inspiring the title. Petricca envisioned the song as an anthem for letting go of frustration and having fun.
“Shut Up and Dance” by WALK THE MOON was written by Ryan McMahon, Nicholas Petricca, Ben Berger, Eli Maiman, Sean Waugaman & Kevin Ray.
The song originated when vocalist Nicholas Petricca went to a Los Angeles dance club to blow off some steam. When he started complaining when it was taking forever to get drinks at the bar, a girl came up to him and said, "Just shut up and dance with me!'"
Mar 5, 2015 · As the track continues to grow more and more popular (buoyed by recent appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers), WALK THE MOON frontman Nick...
Dec 30, 2023 · From its catchy melody to its vibrant energy, this song has become an anthem for countless summer nights and carefree moments. But beyond its infectious sound, “Shut Up and Dance” carries a deeper meaning that resonates with listeners.
Oct 12, 2023 · “Shut Up and Dance” by WALK THE MOON is inspired by real events from the life of the band’s lead vocalist, Nicholas Petricca. During one fateful night out at a club in Los Angeles, Petricca encountered a woman who changed the course of his night—and subsequently inspired this hit song.
Dec 2, 2014 · [My girlfriend] was like, "Shut up and dance with me!”. He also told American Songwriter: “She’s one of my best friends and pulled me out into the moment, and that really became the subject ...
