The dance
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On the memory of
The dance we shared
'Neath the stars above
For a moment
All the world was right
How could I have known
That you'd ever say goodbye
And now
I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end
The way it all would go
Our lives
Are better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss
The dance
Holding you
I held everything
For a moment
Wasn't I a king
But if I'd only known
How the king would fall
Hey who's to say
You know I might have changed it all
And now
I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end
The way it all would go
Our lives
Are better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss
The dance
Yes my life
It's better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss
The dance
"The Dance" by Garth Brooks is a heartfelt ballad about the bittersweet nature of love and loss. In the song, the singer looks back on a shared moment of happiness with a loved one, remembering how perfect and right everything seemed at the time. However, the singer reflects on the fact that, had they known how the relationship would end, they may have tried to avoid the pain that came with the ultimate breakup. Yet, in the end, the singer concludes that love and life are better left to chance, as the moments of joy and connection are worth the risks and heartaches.
The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and a longing for a lost love, while also recognizing the beauty and importance of the moment that was shared. The idea of "the dance" is a metaphor for the dance of life, with its moments of happiness and heartbreak, that we all must participate in. Through the song, Garth Brooks encourages us to embrace the ups and downs of life and love, knowing that even the painful moments are part of the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking back
Reflecting on the past
On the memory of
Recalling a specific memory
The dance we shared
A moment shared between two people
'Neath the stars above
Under the night sky
For a moment
A brief period of time
All the world was right
Everything felt perfect
How could I have known
Unaware of what was to come
That you'd ever say goodbye
The end of the relationship or moment
And now
In hindsight
I'm glad I didn't know
Thankful for not having prior knowledge
The way it all would end
The outcome of the situation
The way it all would go
The direction the situation would take
Our lives
The course of our existence
Are better left to chance
Allowing things to unfold naturally
I could have missed the pain
Avoided emotional distress
But I'd have had to miss
Sacrificed the moment
The dance
The experience or memory
Holding you
Embracing someone
I held everything
Felt complete in that moment
Wasn't I a king
Felt powerful and in control
But if I'd only known
Regret for lack of knowledge
How the king would fall
The abrupt end or downfall
Hey who's to say
There's no predicting the future
You know I might have changed it all
Possibility for a different outcome
Yes my life
Acknowledging personal experience
It's better left to chance
Allowing fate to take its course
I could have missed the pain
Avoided emotional distress
But I'd have had to miss
Sacrificed the moment
The dance
The experience or memory
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Asma Begum
She's such a fantastic dancer...
God bless you beta 💕💕💕
Fire 🔥🔥🔥
Ajaz Tantray
❤
Asma Begum
🥰
Chandra netam
Kahar dha diya amezing ❤❤
Hiyan Jyoti Das
❤
ButterChicken is Back
Now this is swag x 1000 ... never stop dancing, kid! You have something special!!
Hafijul Gain
The kid just killed it❤❤❤
Ricardo Rosado
The attitude is what I love. She knows she is killing it!!
ajaypal singh
This kid is awesomely talented 😊
SINGH
I think Shubh should make a new video on this song with this girl in that...Wonderful Dance... 👏