Baby Was A Dancer

She was born in September of '69 And the summer of lovers ended that night So since day one she was in over drive Always looking for lovin' she couldn't find Every preacher told her she's a sinner 'Cause she moved ahead of her time While taking her mama's money, claiming it'd save her life Baby was a dancer Two-step her way to Heaven Baby was a dancer She was born to be a legend Baby, baby was a dancer (woo) Baby, baby was a dancer (woo) She studied the classics like Balanchine And moved to the future like Billie Jean A certified trophy, a disco queen A high-kicking hustler on the streets Every teacher told her she won't make it 'Cause she moved ahead of her time Ever taking her mama's money tryna save his life Baby was a dancer Two-step her way to Heaven Baby was a dancer She was born to be a legend Baby, baby was a dancer (woo) Baby, baby was a dancer (woo) She was prepared for a life that would never be easy But no one could stop her from dancing all over the ceiling (woo) Baby was a dancer Two-step her way to Heaven Baby was a dancer She was born to be a legend Baby, baby was a dancer (woo) Baby, baby was a dancer (woo) Baby, baby was a dancer (woo) Baby, baby was a dancer (woo)