Dancing In The Dark
Andrea Begley Lyrics
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And I ain't got nothing to say
I come home in the morning
I go to bed feeling the same way
I ain't nothing but tired
Man I'm just tired and bored with myself
Hey there baby, I could use just a little help
You can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Message keeps getting clearer
Radio's on and I'm moving 'round the place
I check my look in the mirror
I wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face
Man I ain't getting nowhere
I'm just living in a dump like this
There's something happening somewhere
Baby I just know that there is
You can't start a fire
You can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
You sit around getting older
There's a joke here somewhere and it's on me
I'll shake this world off my shoulders
Come on baby this laugh's on me
Stay on the streets of this town
And they'll be carving you up alright
They say you gotta stay hungry
Hey baby I'm just about starving tonight
I'm dying for some action
I'm sick of sitting 'round here trying to write this book
I need a love reaction
Come on now baby gimme just one look
You can't start a fire sitting 'round crying over a broken heart
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
You can't start a fire worrying about your little world falling apart
This gun's for hire
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Hey baby
The lyrics to Andrea Begley's song Dancing In The Dark are about a person who is feeling bored and uninspired with their life. They wake up in the evening and have nothing to say, and they go to bed feeling the same way. They want to change their clothes, face, and hair because they feel like they're not getting anywhere. However, they also know that there is something happening somewhere, and they want to experience it.
In the chorus, the lyrics emphasize the idea that you can't start a fire without a spark. In other words, you can't make things happen without taking some kind of action. The person in the song acknowledges that they are just dancing in the dark, but they are doing something. They are taking a chance, and they are moving in the hope that something good will happen.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more focused on the idea of taking action. The person in the song is sick of sitting around and trying to write their book. They want to experience life and have a love reaction. The song ends with the repeated chorus, and the person in the song is still dancing in the dark, still taking chances, still hoping that something good will happen.
Line by Line Meaning
I get up in the evening
I wake up in the evening
And I ain't got nothing to say
I find myself speechless and without anything to say
I come home in the morning
I return home in the early hours of the morning
I go to bed feeling the same way
I go to sleep feeling the same as I did when I woke up
I ain't nothing but tired
I am only tired and drained
Man I'm just tired and bored with myself
I'm exhausted and fed up with myself
Hey there baby, I could use just a little help
I could really use someone's assistance right now
You can't start a fire
A fire can't be started
You can't start a fire without a spark
You need a spark if you want to start a fire
This gun's for hire
The gun is available for use
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're only dancing in the darkness
Message keeps getting clearer
The message is becoming more and more distinct
Radio's on and I'm moving 'round the place
I'm dancing and moving about the room with the radio on
I check my look in the mirror
I glance at my appearance in the mirror
I wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face
I want to change the way I look
Man I ain't getting nowhere
I'm not making any progress
I'm just living in a dump like this
I'm merely existing in this terrible situation
There's something happening somewhere
Something is occurring somewhere, I just know it
Baby I just know that there is
I'm certain that something is going on
You sit around getting older
You're only getting older by wasting your time
There's a joke here somewhere and it's on me
There's a joke out there and I'm the punchline
I'll shake this world off my shoulders
I'll deal with this problem on my own
Come on baby this laugh's on me
Let's just laugh it off, it's my mistake anyway
Stay on the streets of this town
If you don't leave this town, you'll be in trouble
And they'll be carving you up alright
They'll make a mockery of you no doubt
They say you gotta stay hungry
The saying is to remain motivated
Hey baby I'm just about starving tonight
I'm so motivated, I'm starving for it
I'm dying for some action
I'm eager for some excitement
I'm sick of sitting 'round here trying to write this book
I'm tired of sitting and attempting to write this book
I need a love reaction
I'm searching for a response of love
Come on now baby gimme just one look
Just one glance is all I ask for baby
You can't start a fire sitting 'round crying over a broken heart
You can't achieve anything while you're mourning a heartbreak
This gun's for hire
The gun is ready to be used
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're simply dancing in the dark
You can't start a fire worrying about your little world falling apart
You cannot accomplish anything if you're preoccupied with your world falling apart
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're merely dancing in the dark
This gun's for hire
The gun is prepared to do its job
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're only dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're simply dancing in the dark
Hey baby
Hello my dear
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bruce Springsteen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hegotstageow6110
Still listening in 2023 :) special voice
@mackers1971
That girl could sing the phone book and I'd listen to her. Voice of an angel.
@SkyShazad
Not many people know that this Young lady is Blind.. awesome Voice x
@olunchick
emotion comes from the eyes, it's the eyes that light up the face and since she is visually impaired it must be hard i would imagine.
@Nikepo
The Boss would be proud. Beautiful Andrea!
@craigthompson6797
Young lady you have a way of singing that sooths and brightens days. I'm from Ohio found you on you tube The Voice UK. When I'm having a not so good day from my brain tumor hurting I just go and listen to your Angel voice and then it's not so bad anymore. Thank you for sharing that lovely voice for all of us to hear.😇
@AndreaBegleyOfficial
Thanks so much for taking the time to send that lovely comment, I really appreciate it, I’m so delighted that you found my music and most especially that it brings you some comfort in your illness, that really means a lot, take care and I hope you enjoy continuing to listen 😄
@AndreaBegleyOfficial
Oh thank you so much for that lovely comment, it really put a smile on my face, you are very kind, glad that my music brings you some comfort
@cliffrobins4985
just listened again on good headphones. and while the piano can be a bit heavy it really compliments Andrea as does the guitar. still prefer this versionto the album.
@sharrlizz
My ears are in heaven