You Took Me Dancing
Annie Drury Lyrics
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I've got my best dress on
You'd keep a fire light inside
A thunder storm
And I've been to dark places
And I know you have too
But there's something real going on inside of you
And I was feeling blue
And you sent my heart singing
Oh don't wanna dance with nobody but you
Nobody but you
There's something I know
Goodness leaks through your bones
There's just something about the way you make me feel at home
And I love what you do
Feels like the stars and the moon
Oh play that tune
Oh, with you I'm home
With you
Oh, with you I'm home
With you
You still take me dancing
And I start to feel blue
And you send my heart singing
Oh don't wanna dance, oh don't wanna dance, oh don't wanna dance
With nobody but you
Oh, don't wanna dance with nobody
Oh, don't wanna dance with nobody
Oh, don't wanna dance with nobody but you
The song "You Took Me Dancing" by Annie Drury speaks about the healings that love can offer in times of darkness. The first verse sets the mood by stating that the lights have gone out and the singer has put on her best dress. This suggests that she is preparing to face something significant or important. The line "You'd keep a fire light inside a thunderstorm" implies that the person she is with can keep them safe and calm during turmoil. The second line of the verse indicates that both the singer and the person she is with have been through difficult times before but there is something real brewing inside them.
The chorus of the song harks back to the past when the person she is with first took her dancing. In the moments when the singer was feeling blue, the person she is with lifts her up and sends her heart singing. The line "Oh don't wanna dance with nobody but you" shows the impact that this person has on the singer. They make her feel special, loved, and complete.
The verse following the chorus echoes the sentiment of the first verse, only this time it implies that the person she is with is a genuine, kind-hearted individual. Their presence makes her feel at home, and she appreciates them for what they are. The final chorus repeats the same sentiment as the earlier one, only this time it states that the person she is with still takes her dancing, and she doesn't want to be with anybody else.
Overall, the song is a beautiful ode to love, showing us that even in moments of darkness or difficulty, love can heal and make us feel whole again.
Line by Line Meaning
Lights go out
The mood of the moment is solemn and subdued.
I've got my best dress on
Despite the sad setting, the singer is making an effort to look her best.
You'd keep a fire light inside
The person being sung about has an inner spark that shines even in dark times.
A thunder storm
A metaphor for the trials and difficulties in life that the two have faced.
And I've been to dark places
The singer has endured her own struggles and hardships.
And I know you have too
The person being sung about has also faced difficulties in life.
But there's something real going on inside of you
Despite the challenges they've faced, there is something genuine and meaningful inside the person the singer is singing about.
And you took me dancing
The person being sung about lifts the singer's spirits and brings joy to her life.
And I was feeling blue
The singer was initially feeling down or sad.
And you sent my heart singing
The person being sung about inspires the singer and brings her happiness.
Oh don't wanna dance with nobody but you
The singer only wants to dance with the person being sung about because of the happiness they bring her.
There's something I know
The singer is aware of a quality in the person being sung about that is special and unique.
Goodness leaks through your bones
The goodness in the person the singer is singing about is deeply ingrained and evident in all they do.
There's just something about the way you make me feel at home
The person the singer is singing about creates a sense of comfort and belonging for her.
And I love what you do
The singer admires and appreciates the actions of the person being sung about.
Feels like the stars and the moon
The positive feelings the singer experiences with the person being sung about are profound and powerful.
Oh play that tune
The singer is caught up in the moment and enjoying the music.
Oh, with you I'm home
The person being sung about is a source of comfort and belonging for the singer.
With you
The person being sung about is the one who makes the singer feel at home and at peace.
You still take me dancing
The person being sung about continues to bring happiness and joy to the singer's life.
And I start to feel blue
Despite the ongoing happiness, the singer still experiences moments of sadness.
With nobody but you
The singer only wants to dance and experience joy with the person being sung about.
Writer(s): Annie Drury
Contributed by Zoe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kiliZOOM
Freaking breathtaking. The energy, the emotional delivery, the control. Phenomenal, exceptional, rare..!!
@tommycrix9012
Since that Above & Beyond Acoustic Concert at Porchester, your version of “Miracle “and “Siren of the Sea” were my favourite.
After all these years… “Always” Annie
Thank you for your singing voice that helped me through up & down during all those years.. All the best…
@andrewlesterthomas5581
Chillingly beautiful.
@erick7542
If i could i really give a million likes this song makes me cry just by your voice😭😭😭😭❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤😍
@omnipotantsaibot5845
PLEASE keep doing what you do. You deserve a Grammy. You’ve got something unique.
@kalnory146
Heard a few notes of this at a wedding and had to know what it was
Not disappointed
❤
@andrinabealey-kay4882
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful xx
@csamay89
I heard your song play on 90 days fiance... beautiful.... I love this song so much since then.....
@djcentauri5797
She does all those styles, heavenly/raspy/soul/dark/lost/jazz/new age with such raw emotion from everything I've seen. My best friend thought her last one was a Sarah song lol. Sirens takes me to a weird and amazing place and dark and happy all at once. Really got me thru the hardest time with mom. Thank you for that and for being you.
@yellowbelly5982
Beautiful indeed 😊💚