I heard the polka rhythm next door And it set my soles on fire Ieva's mom she watched her daughter But Ieva turned out a liar No matter what her mother says It's time to dance around
Ieva she wore a smile on her face As people wished her luck for the day Everybody had worked up a sweat And the violin kept on moaning late No matter whether it's boiling or not It's time to dance around
Ieva's mom, she slipped away Into her chamber to sing a psalm While Ieva and the lad next door They had trouble keeping calm No matter what the old hag says It's time to screw around
After the music the fun began That's when the pal he messed around But at home Ieva's mom picked up a fight And Ieva she cried her eyes out No matter what the old lady say As it's time to dance around
I told Ieva's mom to keep it down " I ain't gonna beat you up, indeed" " You better head for your chamber And I'll leave you in peace" No matter how gentle I am It's time to dance around
I'm gonna be a hard one to trap I ain't gonna be a sitting duck You travel to the east and to the west But Ieva and I won't be out of luck No matter whether I might be coy It's time to dance around