A Literal Interpretation of the ‘Safety Dance’ Music Video

Lori Dorn
December 5, 2025

Wurst literally reinterpreted the classic 1982 song “Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats to describe what was literally happening in the distinctly medieval imagery of the music video.

Safety Dance – Men Without Hats – Literal Video

The Original ‘Safety Dance’ Music Video

The Meaning Behind the Song

Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.