Left hand up, right hand on the Bible
You walked in, I was bed on arrival
My heart and head playing tricks, being rivals, hey
Tryna move on but I'm stuck in a cycle, hey, hey

'Cause I don't want nobody unless that somebody is you
If I had anybody, I would want somebody like you
And I know that we shouldn't but I know there's worse we could do
I don't wanna (ayy), I don't wanna

I don't wanna dance alone
I don't wanna dance alone
I'm not ready to go home
Not until the lights come on
So meet me right here
Meet me right here
Meet me right here
Meet me right here

Left foot, right, two-steppin' on a high note, hey
The room keep spinning from a message in a bottle
Disco lights really bring out your eyes
Whatever the rhythm, we always on tempo, hey

'Cause I don't want nobody unless that somebody is you
If I had anybody, I would want somebody like you
And I know that we shouldn't but I know there's worse we could do
I don't wanna (ayy), I don't wanna

I don't wanna dance alone
I don't wanna dance alone
I'm not ready to go home
Not until the lights come on
So meet me right here
Meet me right here
Meet me right here
Meet me right here

Overall Meaning

The song "Dance Alone" by Tayla Parx is about the struggle to move on from a past love and the desire to reconnect with that person. The opening lines, "Left hand up, right hand on the Bible / You walked in, I was bed on arrival," suggest a deep longing for someone who may not be the best for the singer. The heart and head are "playing tricks, being rivals," meaning there is a conflict between what the singer feels is right and what they actually want.

The chorus, "I don't want nobody unless that somebody is you / If I had anybody, I would want somebody like you / And I know that we shouldn't but I know there's worse we could do / I don't wanna (ayy), I don't wanna," reveals the singer's intense feelings for this past love. They acknowledge that the situation may not be ideal, but they cannot help the way they feel.

The second verse, "Left foot, right, two-steppin' on a high note / The room keep spinning from a message in a bottle / Disco lights really bring out your eyes / Whatever the rhythm, we always on tempo, hey," shows the singer's desire to dance with their past love once again. They want to relive those moments of connection and joy, even if it is only for a fleeting moment.

Overall, "Dance Alone" is a relatable and heartfelt song about the difficulties of letting go of a past love and moving forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Left hand up, right hand on the Bible
In a position of swearing the truth, I acknowledge you entering my life

You walked in, I was bed on arrival
You came into my life unexpectedly and I was immediately struck by your presence

My heart and head playing tricks, being rivals, hey
My emotions and logical thought processes are in conflict with each other

Tryna move on but I'm stuck in a cycle, hey, hey
Attempting to move forward from the past, but seems to be unable to break the pattern

'Cause I don't want nobody unless that somebody is you
I do not desire any other person, only you hold my interest

If I had anybody, I would want somebody like you
If I was interested in someone else, they would have qualities that remind me of you

And I know that we shouldn't but I know there's worse we could do
While it may not be the best choice, there are worse things we could do

I don't wanna (ayy), I don't wanna
I do not want to make a decision that will have regrettable consequences

I don't wanna dance alone
I do not want to experience personal enjoyment without sharing it with you

I'm not ready to go home
I am not prepared to end the night, as I am hoping to continue spending time with you

Not until the lights come on
I do not want to leave until the event or gathering is over

So meet me right here
Let us continue to spend time together in this location

Meet me right here
I am requesting that you join me and stay with me for the duration of the event

Left foot, right, two-steppin' on a high note, hey
I am enjoying myself on the dance floor, feeling good and dancing to the rhythm

The room keep spinning from a message in a bottle
A thirst for excitement and thrill is making it difficult to concentrate on my surroundings

Disco lights really bring out your eyes
I am entranced by the way the colorful lights highlight and enhance your features

Whatever the rhythm, we always on tempo, hey
No matter the beat, we are always in sync and in tune with one another

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jeff Gitty, Kameron Glasper, Lara Andersson, Oscar Michael Gorres, Taylor Monet Parks

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