The Dancer
Secret Service Lyrics
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No claim of fame no glory - just aggravation
That might be an answer fading away
Running like a shadow wanting to stay
Oh-oh
It was a simple story
Burning hot and learning
When you tip toe cross the floor
It′s hard to face the music
When the dancer you have loved walks out the door
Burning hot and learning
Like I've frozen picture frame
No one else can help me stop the pain
There′s not a hint of Christie, no investigation
At times my mind goes misty to much sedation
All that midnight phantoms sharing my bed
Mixing up the reasons inside my head
Oh-oh
It was a simple story
Burning hot and learning
When you tip toe cross the floor
It's hard to face the music
When the dancer you have loved walks out the door
Burning hot and learning
When you tip toe cross the floor
It's hard to face the music
When the dancer you have loved walks out the door
No one else can help me stop the pain
Burning hot and learning
When you tip toe cross the floor
It′s hard to face the music
When the dancer you have loved walks out the door
Burning hot and learning
Like I′ve frozen picture frame
No one else can help me stop the pain
The lyrics to Secret Service's song "The Dancer" tell the story of a heartbroken protagonist who is struggling to come to terms with the loss of a lover who was a dancer. The first verse sets the scene and provides some context, suggesting that this was a love affair of sorts that ended messily, without any fame or glory, just frustration and pain. The second verse dives deeper into the theme of the song, using dancing as a metaphor for intimacy and emotional connection. The singer feels a sense of emptiness and loneliness after the dancer has left him, and he is having a hard time coping with the pain of the loss.
The chorus repeats the idea of burning hot and learning, which seems to imply that the singer is going through a process of growth and transformation as a result of the breakup. However, the pain is still very real, and he feels stuck in a frozen picture frame, unable to move on. The final line of the song, "No one else can help me stop the pain," sums up the desperation and despair that the singer is feeling.
Overall, the lyrics to "The Dancer" are a poignant exploration of love and loss, using the art of dance as a powerful symbol of human connection and emotional intimacy. The song's melancholy melody and beautiful harmonies add to the emotional impact of the lyrics, making it a powerful and moving piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a simple story of provocation
The story was uncomplicated, it was merely an act of instigation.
No claim of fame no glory - just aggravation
There is no desire for recognition or distinction, just the annoyance being felt.
That might be an answer fading away
The possibility of a solution is disappearing.
Running like a shadow wanting to stay
Attempting to escape while still yearning to remain.
Oh-oh
Expressing a sound of emotion.
Burning hot and learning
Overwhelming passion and acquiring knowledge through experience.
When you tip toe cross the floor
Moving cautiously across the ground.
It's hard to face the music
Difficult to confront the harsh reality.
When the dancer you have loved walks out the door
When someone you cherished leaves you.
Like I've frozen picture frame
Feeling stuck, like a motionless image.
No one else can help me stop the pain
No one can alleviate the suffering being experienced.
There's not a hint of Christie, no investigation
No indication of any inquiry being made.
At times my mind goes misty to much sedation
Occasionally, my thoughts become indistinct due to excessive medication.
All that midnight phantoms sharing my bed
Nightmares or ghosts disturbing my sleep.
Mixing up the reasons inside my head
Confusing the motives in my mind.
Writer(s): Ola Håkansson, Tim Norell
Contributed by Grayson R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.