Dancing In The Dark
Artie Shaw Orchestra Lyrics
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Till the tune end
We're dancing in the dark,
And it soon ends.
We're waltzing in the wonder
Of why we're here;
Time hurries by,
We're here and gone.
Of a new love
To brighten up the night.
I have you to love,
And we can face the music together;
Dancing in the dark.
What though love is old?
What though song is old?
Through them we can be young.
Hear this heart of mine
Make yours part of mine.
Dear one, tell me that we're one!
Dancing in the dark!
The lyrics to Artie Shaw Orchestra's song Dancing In The Dark are a romantic contemplation of love, time, and the transitory nature of existence. The song begins with the singers dancing in the dark until the tune ends, representing the fleeting nature of life. They are waltzing in the wonder of why they are here, questioning the purpose and meaning of their existence. Time hurries by, and they are here and gone, emphasizing the temporary and brief nature of our lives.
The next verse shifts to the singer's search for new love to brighten up the night. Despite the inevitability of old love and old songs, they can still make us feel young and alive. The singer tells their partner that they are one and asks them to confirm it, bringing the focus back to their connection in the midst of life's transience. The song ends with the couple dancing in the dark, facing the music together and embracing the beauty of love and existence in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Dancing in the dark,
We are dancing in a place with low or no light.
Till the tune end
We will keep dancing until the music stops.
We're dancing in the dark,
Our bodies are moving rhythmically in the darkness.
And it soon ends.
The music will soon come to a stop.
We're waltzing in the wonder
We are dancing gracefully, lost in amazement.
Of why we're here;
We are pondering the purpose of our existence.
Time hurries by,
The clock is ticking fast.
We're here and gone.
Life is fleeting.
Looking for the light
We are searching for hope and happiness.
Of a new love
We desire the affection of someone new.
To brighten up the night.
To make the darkness less solemn.
I have you to love,
I have you to shower with affection.
And we can face the music together;
We can endure the hardships of life as a team.
Dancing in the dark.
We find pleasure in dancing together, despite the lack of light.
What though love is old?
Despite love being an age-old concept,
What though song is old?
and songs being classic, timeless pieces,
Through them we can be young.
We can still feel youthful and alive through love and music.
Hear this heart of mine
Listen to my emotions.
Make yours part of mine.
Join me in my sentiments.
Dear one, tell me that we're one!
Confirm my belief that we are united as a couple.
Dancing in the dark!
We are still enjoying our dance together, without external distractions.
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