Whether you're hitting the gym or just need a mental reset, few tracks command your attention like Sia’s Released as a single in 2017 from her seventh studio album, This Is Acting , the song has become a staple for anyone who finds liberation through rhythm. The Story Behind the Lyrics

Sia herself joked in a Rolling Stone interview that there is "no doubt" who the song was for once you hear it. Lyric Breakdown: "Your Body’s Poetry"

The concept of This Is Acting was simple but fascinating: Sia took songs she had written for other A-list artists that didn't make the cut for their albums and "acted" them out herself.

Sia originally composed "Move Your Body" for Shakira . If you listen closely to the stuttering dance floor beat and the way Sia delivers the lines, you can hear her mimicking the Colombian superstar's iconic vocal "twang" and style.

While the lyrics focus on the dance floor, the added a whole new layer of lore. Set in a 1987 American Mall photography studio, it features a young girl (Lilliana Ketchman) who discovers Sia’s signature black-and-blonde wig in a dressing room.

The lyrics aren't just about dancing; they are about a primal connection to music. Key themes include: