Now I Can Dance
Arena Tina Lyrics
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Sun is shining down eastern valley ways
There's some news I need to tell you
Give my Mother a kiss
Tell her I'm ok
I recall her words
"If it's too easy
I have compromised
But I'm finally free of the past
Now I can dance
Clouds have all disappeared
Freedom
I hold so dear
'Cause nobody knows me here
Though I can only imagine the sadness
In your eyes
Please understand
Now I can dance
All alone the other night
I came to realise we'd be friends for life
It was always meant to be
For some people the heavens can get it so right
Like an angel you see
You have graciously offered a hand
You'd be so proud of me
Now I'm finally taking a stand
Now I can dance
Clouds have all disappeared
Freedom
I hope so dear
Cause nobody knows me here
Though I can only imagine the sadness
In your eyes
Please understand
Now I can dance
Now I can dance
Now I can dance
Clouds have all disappeared
Freedom
I hope so dear
'Cause nobody knows me here
Though I can only imagine the sadness
In you eyes
Please understand
Now I can dance
Though I can only imagine the sadness
In your eyes
Please understand
Now I can dance
So I hope this finds you well
Sun is shining down eastern valley ways
So good
Be free
Can dance and laugh and just be me
So good
Be free
The clouds above have disappeared
In "Now I Can Dance," Arena Tina seems to be addressing someone whom she cares about, but with whom she has lost touch. She begins by offering a greeting and talking about the sunny day outside. Then she says there's news she needs to share, which turns out to be a request to pass along a greeting to her mother. This quickly turns into a more general message that she's okay, which she recalls her mother telling her would never last if things were too easy. This suggests that Arena Tina has had a difficult past but has now moved past it, achieving a sense of freedom she's never had before. The title of the song suggests that this newfound freedom allows her to dance, metaphorically, through life. She imagines sadness in the eyes of the person she's talking to, but assures them that she now feels free and able to stand on her own two feet.
The song seems to be about someone who has come into their own after a period of difficulty. They are breaking free of past troubles and moving forward into a new stage of their life, one where they can be more fully themselves. The title, "Now I Can Dance," captures the joy that comes from this newfound freedom. The song is also about relationships: the person Arena Tina is speaking to seems to be someone who has been in her life for a long time, and she wants them to know that she's moving forward without them, but still cares for them deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
So I hope this finds you well
I hope this message reaches you in good health and spirits.
Sun is shining down eastern valley ways
The sun is brightening up the eastern valleys, giving a positive vibe to the surroundings.
There's some news I need to tell you
I have some news that I want to share with you.
Give my Mother a kiss
Please convey my regards to my Mother with a kiss.
Tell her I'm ok
Let my Mother know that I'm doing fine.
I recall her words
I remember the words of my Mother.
"If it's too easy, It never lasts"
My Mother used to say that if something comes too easy, it won't last long.
I have compromised, But I'm finally free of the past
I have made some compromises in life, but now I feel liberated from my past.
Now I can dance, Clouds have all disappeared
I'm finally able to dance and feel free, as all the darkness from my life has vanished.
Freedom, I hold so dear
I value my freedom a lot, and it's important to me.
'Cause nobody knows me here
I can dance freely here as nobody knows my past, and I won't be judged.
Though I can only imagine the sadness In your eyes
I can imagine the disappointment that you might have in your eyes after knowing about my struggles, but I want you to be happy for me now.
Please understand, Now I can dance
Please try to understand my current situation and condition, and I can now show my happiness through dance.
All alone the other night, I came to realize we'd be friends for life
On a lonely night, I realized that our friendship is forever, and I'm grateful for it.
It was always meant to be
Our friendship was destined to happen, and it was meant to be.
For some people, the heavens can get it so right
Some people are destined to meet, and the universe works in their favor to make that happen.
Like an angel you see
You are like an angel in my life who guides me and supports me through thick and thin.
You have graciously offered a hand
You have kindly offered your help and support.
You'd be so proud of me
I feel that you would be proud of my achievements and my ability to overcome my struggles.
Now I'm finally taking a stand, Now I can dance
I am now standing up for myself and my beliefs and can express my happiness through dance.
I hope so dear, 'Cause nobody knows me here
I treasure my freedom as nobody knows my past here and can dance without being judged.
Though I can only imagine the sadness, In your eyes
I can only imagine the disappointment that you might have, but I want you to understand my situation and be happy for me.
Now I can dance
I can finally dance with freedom as I'm no longer restricted by my past.
So good, Be free, Can dance and laugh and just be me, So good, Be free, The clouds above have disappeared
It feels amazing to be free and express myself through dance, and all the gloominess from my past has vanished now.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARENA, FILIPPINA LYDIA / TYSON, DAVID MICHAEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@meridian2000
This could've been a massive hit in the UK 🇬🇧, the UK has no idea some of the Australian music that some of the Australian stars didn't release in the UK have missed out on.
@dexterplameras3249
I used to live down on Eastern Valley Way in Sydney, the first time I heard this song was when I was driving down it with a lovely sunset painting the sky a reddish pink. It was sublime...
@ristyrigsjumbas6008
Still listening to 2023 who's with me...
@Honnnnnnnnnnnn
"Freedom I hold so dear.
'Cause nobody knows me here."
Still one of my favourite songs of all time. Those two lines alone, got me through a really dark period.
@user-lp1kq5hn2j
Me too 🥰
@jacintadanford7299
One of my favorite songs 🎉🎉🎉 Reminds me of my neighbor who was also my class mate..RIP Sweet Sherry😢😢😢 💛💙💛💙
@anthonythemaster4609
I remember this vid played on MTV several times. Its my first time I saw her on TV, she's still beautiful even without make up
@liyasinumaralai2143
I grew up with this song. One of my mother's all time favourites; she's still alive today but everytime I hear it and I'm away from her I cry. Thakn you Tina!
@medicalsurgical2008
It's 2021 and I'm still listening to this.
@birdman6813
I can never understand why Tina was never as big as Celine Dion or Adele and others of her ilk. She is undoubtably a terrific singer. I love this song and of course Sorrento Moon.