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ISBN 0-7893-1371-5
Dancing On the Ceiling
Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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Because a miracle
Has brought my lover to me
Though she's some other place, her face I see
At night I creep in bed
And never sleep in bed
But look above in the air
And to my greatest joy, my love is there
She dances overhead
On the ceiling near my bed
In my sight
All through the night
I try to hide in vain
Underneath my counterpane
But there's my love
Up there above
I whisper, "Go away, my lover
It's not fair"
But I'm so grateful to discover
That she's still there
I love my ceiling more
Since it is a dancing floor
Just for my love
In Frank Sinatra's "Dancing On the Ceiling," the singer expresses his love for a woman who is not physically present with him. He considers it a miracle that she is in his life and finds solace in the fact that she is always with him, even if only in his mind. The singer confesses that he is unable to sleep at night without thinking of her, and that he sees her face in the air above him.
The song's central metaphor is the image of the woman dancing on the ceiling. The singer imagines her as a kind of angelic presence, hovering above him and providing him with comfort and love. He admits that he tries to hide from her, but that he is unable to resist her presence. In the end, he concludes that he loves his ceiling more than ever because it has become a place where he can dance with his imaginary lover.
The lyrics of "Dancing On the Ceiling" are often interpreted as an expression of the power of the imagination and the ways in which we can create our own realities. The song also speaks to the enduring nature of love and the human desire to connect with others, even when they are not physically present. The image of the woman dancing on the ceiling has become an enduring symbol of romantic longing and the power of the human imagination.
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Line by Line Meaning
The world is lyrical
The universe feels poetic and beautiful
Because a miracle
Due to a miraculous event
Has brought my lover to me
My lover has entered my life
Though she's some other place, her face I see
Even though my lover is physically absent, I can envision her face
At night I creep in bed
I lay down in bed quietly
And never sleep in bed
But I never fall asleep
But look above in the air
I gaze upwards towards the ceiling
And to my greatest joy, my love is there
To my utmost pleasure, I find my lover there
She dances overhead
She is dancing above me
On the ceiling near my bed
On the ceiling right beside my bed
In my sight
I can see her clearly
All through the night
All night long
I try to hide in vain
I attempt to conceal myself without success
Underneath my counterpane
Under the sheets covering me
But there's my love
But my lover is still there
Up there above
Up above me on the ceiling
I whisper, "Go away, my lover
I plead with my lover to leave me alone
It's not fair"
Because it's not fair that I cannot touch her or be with her
But I'm so grateful to discover
But I am thankful to see
That she's still there
That my lover is still on the ceiling
I love my ceiling more
I have grown fond of my ceiling
Since it is a dancing floor
Because it serves as a dance floor
Just for my love
Because my love is able to dance there
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Lionel B. Jr. Richie, Michael Henry Jr. Frenchik, Carlos Manuel Rios
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Olivia Minnes
The world is lyrical
Because a miracle
Has brought my lover to me
Though she's some other place, her face I see
At night I creep in bed
And never sleep in bed
But look above in the air
And to my greatest joy, my love is there
She dances overhead
On the ceiling near my bed
In my sight
All through the night
I try to hide in vain
Underneath my counterpane
But there's my love
Up there above
I whisper, "Go away, my lover
It's not fair"
But I'm so grateful to discover
That she's still there
I love my ceiling more
Since it is a dancing floor
Just for my love
Royce Lowe
He was and for me will always be, the greatest. Few approach him, none surpass him. The ultimate one-man orchestra.
These lyrics are right up there, so much said in so few words.
Mikki S
smooth as silk and just as rich. makes a grown woman cry. to me the most beautiful song he has ever sung. the lyrics are phenomenal. The story is unforgettable. Sinatra is too sweet. I miss you Francis Albert.
Perry Weiner
Lorenz Hart, the great lyricist. Gay and drank himself to any early grave at age 47!
Olivia Minnes
The world is lyrical
Because a miracle
Has brought my lover to me
Though she's some other place, her face I see
At night I creep in bed
And never sleep in bed
But look above in the air
And to my greatest joy, my love is there
She dances overhead
On the ceiling near my bed
In my sight
All through the night
I try to hide in vain
Underneath my counterpane
But there's my love
Up there above
I whisper, "Go away, my lover
It's not fair"
But I'm so grateful to discover
That she's still there
I love my ceiling more
Since it is a dancing floor
Just for my love
Perry Weiner
Again, great lyric by Lorenz Hart!
Dr. Tenma
this is amazing !
Cynthia Hawkins
Ah, yes....the verse...THAT sets the mood for the rest of the song.
wackney hick
The favourite song of terpsichorean flies, poured gently by Mr S over a respectful, inventive arrangement. A mystical page from the Great American songbook, that civilised and entertaining volume of much magic. Thanks for posting it.
MiKE
What?
crv 1103
One of or the the best song of this album.