I loved that song, and still do! From that first guitar lick, anyone can identify it. I never tried to make any sense out of it. In my opinion, the main ‘purpose’ of this recording is to entertain and hold your attention. It’s not a ballad or a ode. Entertainment is done in a fragmented, fauve, pointilist, kalidescopic, though rather harmonious way.
The same, 4/4 beat is kept throughout, simplyfying the pace and direction. The music and vocals provide ‘decoration’ for the beat.
This was also a great tune for the dance floor.
I don’t disagree about the dance floor business, but then then again, I believe I am the only student to flunk PhysEd “Social Dance” at the University of Chicago . . . TWICE! (Leave it to U of C to have a final exam for PhysEd).