Dancing In The Dark
Artie Shaw His 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 of Artie Shaw’s “Dancing in the Dark” express a mixed range of feelings as the singers try to make the most of the fleeting moment they have while dancing in the dark until the tune ends. They dance in wonder about why they are here and the transience of life. They long for a new love to brighten up the night but at the same time feel grateful for having each other to face the music together. The lines “What, though love is old? What, though song is old? Through them, we can be young”, are particularly heartening as they suggest that age is just a number and true love and music can make one young at heart.
The metaphor of “dancing in the dark” can be interpreted in different ways, but it primarily represents the uncertainty and unpredictability of life. Although the song sounds like a love song on the surface, it has a deeper philosophical undercurrent that reflects on the human condition. The lines “Time hurries by, we’re here and gone”, highlight how life is transitory and how one must seize the moment and live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Dancing in the dark,
We are dancing without seeing each other clearly, in a situation where our future is uncertain.
Till the tune end
We'll continue this dance until the song is over, no matter how long it lasts.
We're dancing in the dark,
We are moving blindly, without knowing what's coming next, but still holding on.
And it soon ends.
Our time together is limited, and our dance will eventually come to a stop.
We're waltzing in the wonder
We are marveling at the mysteries of life while we twirl around together.
Of why we're here;
We are contemplating the purpose of our existence, perhaps as a way to distract ourselves from our fleeting time together.
Time hurries by,
Our time together is passing quickly, and we are afraid to let go.
We're here and gone.
Just as quickly as we arrived, our time together will be over.
Looking for the light
We are searching for a new love to bring us out of this dark, fleeting moment.
Of a new love
We hope to find a fresh start, a new relationship to make our lives meaningful.
To brighten up the night.
To relieve us from the darkness and uncertainty of our current situation.
I have you to love,
Despite our circumstances, we have each other to cherish and care for.
And we can face the music together;
We can confront the challenges of life together, just as we are facing this dance together.
Dancing in the dark.
We are committed to having each other, no matter how uncertain or difficult our circumstances may be, and will continue to dance together through the darkness.
What though love is old?
Even if love is nothing new, it is still powerful and can make us feel alive and youthful.
What though song is old?
Even if the music is familiar, it can still move us and bring us joy.
Through them we can be young.
Love and music have the power to make us feel young and full of life, despite our age or circumstances.
Hear this heart of mine
My heart is filled with love and devotion for you.
Make yours part of mine.
I want you to be a part of my heart, and for us to belong together.
Dear one, tell me that we're one!
I want you to assure me that we are united in our love, and that we will always be together.
Dancing in the dark!
Despite everything, we will continue to dance and love each other, even in the darkest times.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bruce Springsteen
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