Dance With Somebody
A.P.A.M.A.U. Lyrics

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Clock strikes upon the hour
And the sun begins to fade
Still enough time to figure out
How to chase my blues away

I've done alright up 'til now
It's the light of day that shows me how
And when the night falls

The loneliness calls

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody (dance)
With somebody who loves me
Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

I've been in love and lost to my senses
Spinnin' through the town
Sooner or later, the fever ends
And I wind up feelin' down

I need a man who'll take a chance
On a love that burns hot enough to last
So when the night falls
My lonely heart calls

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody (dance)
With somebody who loves me
Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

(Somebody who, somebody who)
Somebody who loves me, yeah
(Somebody who, somebody who)
To hold me in his arms, oh

I need a man who'll take a chance
On a love that burns hot enough to last
So when the night falls
My lonely heart calls (oh)

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody (dance)
With somebody who loves me
Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

Ooh, ooh (dance)
Come on, baby (dance)
Woo, yeah (dance)
Now get with this, whoa (dance)
Don't you wanna dance (dance) with me, baby?
Don't you wanna dance (dance) with me, boy?
Hey, don't you wanna dance (dance) with me, baby?
With somebody who loves me
Don't you wanna dance? Say you wanna dance
Don't you wanna dance?
Don't you wanna dance? Say you wanna dance
Don't you wanna dance?
Don't you wanna dance? Say you wanna dance
Uh-huh
With somebody who loves me
Ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh

Hey, baby
Don't you wanna love me? Don't you wanna love me?

Overall Meaning

In the song "Dance With Somebody" by A.P.A.M.A.U., the lyrics depict a nostalgic and bittersweet longing for a lost love. The opening lines describe the confusion and chaos that comes with the aftermath of a breakup. The singer wonders if their past love was genuine or just a figment of their imagination. The lyrics then ask “What happened to ‘I love you, you’re my best friend’?” suggesting that the singer misses the closeness they once shared with their lost love.

As the song continues, the lyrics discuss the singer's internal struggle to move on from their past relationship. Even though they're no longer together, the singer notes how much they miss the little moments they shared with their former lover. The lyrics read, "I miss our fights, I miss the nights that we would drive down the coast, said 'I love you the most.'" The line "And now I guess you're just a ghost" implies that the relationship is a thing of the past, but the love the singer had will remain. The final lines of the song, "We used to dance all the time, and I just wish that you would dance with me tonight," provide a sense of plea and yearning for that lost love to dance with them once again.

Overall, the song “Dance With Somebody” speaks to the universal experience of heartbreak and nostalgia. The lyrics offer an intimate glimpse into the thoughts and feelings of someone going through the aftermath of a breakup. It’s a beautiful and relatable song that can resonate with anyone who’s experienced the pain of lost love.

Line by Line Meaning

What's with all this madness
I am confused about my emotions.

Running through my head?
My thoughts are overwhelming me.

Was it just a dream?
I am questioning my memories.

Cause it doesn't seem to make any sense
I am struggling to understand my feelings.

What happened to "I love you
I am reflecting on our past relationship.

You're my best friend"?
I miss the closeness we had.

Did your heart break
I am wondering if you were hurt too.

Or is it safe to say
I am questioning if our love was real.

It was all pretend?
I am wondering if our love was fake.

Tell me baby, how you been feelin' lately
I want to know how you have been.

Cause I've got something to say
I need to express my feelings to you.