Last Dance
Allman Brown Lyrics


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There's an old road
To the deep [?]
We all walk it someday
Don't you know?

Was I a good man?
Was I happy then?
From the deeds
I bless my words
There's this memory
That I keep of you
And it keeps me too
There's this memory
That I keep of you
And it keeps me
It keeps me

And we danced, danced, danced
With your arms around my shoulders
It's all I ever wanted
Now I know
When we danced, danced, danced
With your eyes so bright and wild
And your body singing loud next to mine
When we danced, danced, danced
Danced, danced, danced
Danced, danced, danced one last time

In the deepest dawn
When the shadow's long
It's you I'm chasing as the light burns

Was I a good man?
Were we happy then?
From our deeds
I blessed our words
There's this memory
That I keep of you
And it keeps me too
There's this memory
That I keep of you
And it keeps me
It keeps me

And we danced, danced, danced
With your arms around my shoulders
It's all I ever wanted
Now I know
When we danced, danced, danced
With your eyes so bright and wild
And your body singing loud next to mine
When we danced, danced, danced
Danced, danced, danced
Danced, danced, danced one last time
When we danced, danced, danced
Danced, danced, danced
Danced, danced, danced one last time

And we danced, danced, danced
With your arms around my shoulders
It's all I ever wanted
Now I know
When we danced, danced, danced
With your eyes so bright and wild
And your body singing loud next to mine
When we danced, danced, danced
Danced, danced, danced
Danced, danced, danced one last time
When we danced, danced, danced
Danced, danced, danced
Danced, danced, danced one last time





When we danced

Overall Meaning

Allman Brown's song "Last Dance" tells the story of a person reminiscing about a past relationship while also contemplating their own mortality. The first verse begins with the singer acknowledging a common path we all must walk, which is the journey towards death. The nostalgic tone continues as the singer reflects on their memories with their former partner. They wonder if they were a good person and happy during their time together, and they are grateful for the memories they shared.


The chorus of the song is a reflection of what the singer truly longs for; a moment of pure love and happiness with their past flame. They remember dancing with their partner, holding each other, and singing together. The moment is significant because it appears to have been the happiest time in the singer's life. They appreciate the opportunity to experience such a moment and reflect on their appreciation of it.


The last verse returns to the singer's contemplation of their own life and mortality. In the twilight hours of their life, the memory of their past lover is the only one they consistently recollect. The last dance, a metaphor for the finite nature of life itself, serves as a reminder to enjoy the present moment, be thankful for what we have, and not to take anything for granted.


Line by Line Meaning

There's an old road
Life is a journey that we all must take


To the deep [?]
To a place of uncertainty and introspection


We all walk it someday
No one can avoid facing the unknown


Don't you know?
Have you realized this yet?


Was I a good man?
Did I live a life worth remembering?


Was I happy then?
Did I find true happiness in my life?


From the deeds
Judging oneself by their actions


I bless my words
Believing that one's words hold weight


There's this memory
A nostalgic recollection of the past


That I keep of you
Holding onto a beloved memory


And it keeps me too
The memory is so strong that it affects the present


And we danced, danced, danced
We shared a moment of pure joy


With your arms around my shoulders
We were close and connected


It's all I ever wanted
That moment was everything to me


Now I know
I realize the importance of that moment


With your eyes so bright and wild
You were present and full of life


And your body singing loud next to mine
We were in sync and harmonious


Danced, danced, danced one last time
Our time together was limited


In the deepest dawn
During a time of introspection and contemplation


When the shadow's long
When darkness and uncertainty loom


It's you I'm chasing as the light burns
My mind is drawn to memories of you as I seek clarity


Were we happy then?
Did we have a sense of fulfillment in our relationship?


From our deeds
Judging our relationship by the things we did together




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD NADARAJ ALLMAN BROWN

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