dance
Newsboys Lyrics
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Never got on board
Couldn't get lost
'Cause I never explored
Never took a swing
Never held the ring
Never drew a straw
We got the whole world waiting for
Anything to wash ashore
Evidence they can't ignore
Anything to hope for
Faith is the substance
Faith is the glue
Bringing us together
Giving us a clue
(It'll make ya)
Dance like no one is looking
Sing like no one can hear
Love like you've never hurt before
Live like there's nothing to fear
Never got with it
Never gave blood
Draggin' my feet
Tracked in more mud
Tried to take control
Dug a deeper hole
Couldn't get a hand
Then bless my soul
You hosed off the dirt
Set my feet on a rock
I got a vision from god
I felt the awe and the shock
(I know)
Faith is the substance
Faith is the key
Faith is gonna take us
Where we're meant to be
(Now we're gonna)
Dance like no one is looking
Sing like no one can hear
Love like you've never hurt before
Live like there's nothing to fear
Get up, get out
Get up, get out
Get up, get out
Get up, get out
Come on
Dance like no one is looking
Sing like no one can hear
Love like you've never hurt before
Live like there's nothing to fear
Dance like no one is looking
Sing like no one can hear
Love like you've never hurt before
Live like there's nothing to fear
The lyrics of "Dance" by Newsboys speak about a journey of faith and a call to live life to the fullest. The song encourages the listener to embrace every moment of their lives, to love and to sing like no one else is around. The song's artist admitted that the inspiration behind the song is also part of his journey of faith. He referred to it as a call to "dance," meaning to express joy and praise, regardless of the situation. The lyrics celebrate the success that comes with faith and encourages listeners to have faith and believe that God is always with them.
The opening lines of the song depict someone who has not fully embraced the journey of faith or the opportunities that have come their way. The individual did not explore the limitless possibilities; They did not take any chances and were content with the status quo. The artist then sings about the possibilities that faith brings, the evidence that it provides, and the hope it creates. Faith, in this case, is the substance that glues people together during tough times and gives them a clue to navigate life's twists and turns.
The chorus encourages listeners to "dance like no one is looking, sing like no one can hear, love like they've never hurt before, and live like there's nothing to fear." Dancing and singing represent expressions of joy even in difficult times, and love represents the importance of connecting with other human beings. And the line "live like there's nothing to fear" reminds us to embrace every opportunity because fear often holds us back from living life to its fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Never got the memo
I never received the instruction or information
Never got on board
I never agreed or supported something
Couldn't get lost
I never wandered or explored on my own
'Cause I never explored
I didn't venture into the unknown or unfamiliar
Never took a swing
I never took a chance or tried something new
Never held the ring
I never had control or power over a situation
Never drew a straw
I never had to randomly choose or make a decision
Never knew how to draw
I never had the artistic ability to create something
We got the whole world waiting for
Everyone is waiting for something
Anything to wash ashore
Any new revelation or discovery to come to light
Evidence they can't ignore
Proof that cannot be dismissed or overlooked
Anything to hope for
Anything to give us optimism or positivity
Faith is the substance
Faith is the foundation or essence
Faith is the glue
Faith is what binds and connects us
Bringing us together
Uniting us as one
Giving us a clue
Providing us with guidance or insight
(It'll make ya)
It will inspire or motivate you to
Dance like no one is looking
Dance freely and without inhibitions
Sing like no one can hear
Sing with passion and without fear of judgment
Love like you've never hurt before
Love without reservations or fear of pain
Live like there's nothing to fear
Live life to the fullest without fear holding you back
Never got with it
I didn't conform or comply with the norm
Never gave blood
I never fully committed or sacrificed
Draggin' my feet
I was procrastinating or delaying
Tracked in more mud
I made things worse or more complicated
Tried to take control
Tried to manipulate or dominate the situation
Dug a deeper hole
Made things more difficult or complicated
Couldn't get a hand
Couldn't get help or support
Then bless my soul
Then something unexpected or miraculous happened
You hosed off the dirt
You helped me clean up or start over
Set my feet on a rock
You provided me with stability and strength
I got a vision from god
I received a divine or spiritual revelation
I felt the awe and the shock
I felt amazed and overwhelmed
(I know)
I am aware or certain that
Faith is the substance
Faith is the foundation or essence
Faith is the key
Faith is the solution or answer
Faith is gonna take us
Faith will guide or lead us
Where we're meant to be
To our destination or purpose
(Now we're gonna)
From now on, we will
Get up, get out
Take action and move forward
Come on
Encouragement to join or follow
Dance like no one is looking
Dance freely and without inhibitions
Sing like no one can hear
Sing with passion and without fear of judgment
Love like you've never hurt before
Love without reservations or fear of pain
Live like there's nothing to fear
Live life to the fullest without fear holding you back
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, ESSENTIAL MUSIC PUBLISHING, EMI Music Publishing
Written by: MATTHEW ROBERT TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mashiel Leiva Nina
Never got the memo
Never got on board
Couldn't get lost
'Cause I never explored
Never took a swing
Never held the ring
Never drew a straw
Never knew how to draw
We got the whole world waiting
For anything to wash ashore
Evidence they can't ignore
Anything to hope for
Faith is the substance
Faith is the glue
Bringing us together
Giving us a clue
(It'll make ya)
Dance like no one is looking
Sing like no one can hear
Love like you've never been hurt
Live like there's nothing to fear
Never got with it
Never gave blood
Draggin' my feet
Tracked in more mud
Tried to take control
Dug a deeper hole
Couldn't get a hand
Then, bless my soul
You hosed off the dirt
Set my feet on a rock
I got a vision from God
I felt the awe and the shock
(I know) faith is the substance
Faith is the key
Faith is gonna take us
Where we're meant to be... /
(Now we're gonna)
Get up, get out
Get up, get out
Get up, get out
Get up, get out
Come on
Mashiel Leiva Nina
Never got the memo
Never got on board
Couldn't get lost
'Cause I never explored
Never took a swing
Never held the ring
Never drew a straw
Never knew how to draw
We got the whole world waiting
For anything to wash ashore
Evidence they can't ignore
Anything to hope for
Faith is the substance
Faith is the glue
Bringing us together
Giving us a clue
(It'll make ya)
Dance like no one is looking
Sing like no one can hear
Love like you've never been hurt
Live like there's nothing to fear
Never got with it
Never gave blood
Draggin' my feet
Tracked in more mud
Tried to take control
Dug a deeper hole
Couldn't get a hand
Then, bless my soul
You hosed off the dirt
Set my feet on a rock
I got a vision from God
I felt the awe and the shock
(I know) faith is the substance
Faith is the key
Faith is gonna take us
Where we're meant to be... /
(Now we're gonna)
Get up, get out
Get up, get out
Get up, get out
Get up, get out
Come on
CHEESE IZMYLIFE
Thank you.
James and games
thanks for the lyrics!
Sophia Andrade da Silva
Amo está banda
Alisa Brown
Excellent song ! This song means alot to me as a Christian musician ((especially))..sing like no one hears !! Love it..blessed to hear it !! "Live like there's nothing to fear" applies to the rest of my life...wow !!
Esteban Rodriguez
I love this song!!! 👌👌👌
Damares Castro
Amooo😍😍😍 de mais aa músicas deles 😍😍
72charger440se
LOVE THIS SONG!
Ian Smith
Newsboys are awesome!
Karol Basilio
Muito boa essa música !!
Very good, great!