"Better When I'm Dancing" is a popular song by Meghan Trainor, released in 2015. The song is about feeling more confident and better emotionally when dancing. It carries an optimistic, upbeat message encouraging people to let go of their insecurities and enjoy dancing together. The lyrics emphasize that dancing makes one feel better, more confident, and alive. The song features tropical and salsa-inspired rhythms and was part of the soundtrack for The Peanuts Movie. The main theme of the song is that dancing can improve one's mood and self-confidence, making the experience "better" emotionally and mentally when dancing.