The track is the album's closing track and lyrically describes questioning what happens when the dancing is done. The singer uses vocal harmonies mixed with soft synths to provide an aural sound before jumping into a bass filled electronic beat.
Upon it's release, it received favorable reviews from critics, prompting it to receive a lot of playlisting across music streaming platforms. The song was sent to Italian radio on January 6, 2023. The track reached the top 10 in numerous countries across the world, reaching #2 in Guatemala and Sweden. In the US, it reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Trending Song Chart.
Dancing’s Done
Ava Max Lyrics
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Yeah, in your eyes
I don't wanna tell but it's brought us here tonight
Yeah, back to life
If you're gonna leave me hangin'
Then you're gonna leave me dead
I'm never going home
I wanna give in to your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we going when the dancing's done? (Oh)
I wanna give in to your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we going when the dancing's done?
I wanna taste the secrets that you hide
And make 'em mine (ah)
Come take me to the edge of afterlife
And take your time
If you're gonna leave me hangin'
Then you're gonna leave me dead
Oh, I'm never going home
If you're not there, oh
I wanna give in to your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we going when the dancing's done? (Oh)
I wanna give in to your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we going when the dancing's done?
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ohh-oh
When the dancing's done
When the dancing's done
The song "Dancing's Done" by Ava Max is a song all about passion, desire, and the rush of living in the moment. The lyrics are sung from a perspective of someone who is deeply committed to another person and is willing to go to great lengths to keep them close. The singer is fully aware of the perilous nature of their relationship, but equally unable to resist their lover's pull. The opening line "I see the panic somewhere in your eyes, yeah, in your eyes" sets the tone of a people trapped in an intense and possibly dangerous situation. They are willing to follow their lover anywhere, even if it means putting themselves in harm's way. The phrase "I don't wanna tell but it's brought us here tonight, yeah, back to life" suggests this is not the first time the lovers have been together, and that their relationship may have previously ended. It also hints that they may be experiencing some sort of awakening or rebirth.
The chorus of "Dancing's Done" is all about indulging in the moment, giving in to temptation, and enjoying the freedom that comes from being with someone who inspires you to live to the fullest. The lines "I wanna give in to your dark temptation, I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh/People like you and me were born to run/So where we going when the dancing's done?" urge the listener to give in to their impulses and let themselves be completely swept away by the moment. This sense of liberation is reiterated in the lines "I wanna taste the secrets that you hide/And make 'em mine (ah)/Come take me to the edge of afterlife/And take your time." The phrase "the edge of afterlife" is one of the most evocative lines in the song, conjuring up images of danger, excitement, and transcendence.
Overall, "Dancing's Done" is a song all about the thrill of passion and the danger that comes with it. It urges the listener to take chances, follow their heart, and seize the day.
Line by Line Meaning
I see the panic somewhere in your eyes
I can sense the fear you're trying to hide through the look in your eyes
Yeah, in your eyes
The fear is specifically apparent in your eyes
I don't wanna tell but it's brought us here tonight
I don't want to admit it, but our shared fear has led us to this moment
Yeah, back to life
Our fear has compelled us to come back to living in the present moment
If you're gonna leave me hangin'
If you're going to abandon me
Then you're gonna leave me dead
I will feel empty and lifeless without you
I'm never going home
I refuse to return to my previous, mundane life without you
If you're not there
If you're not by my side
I wanna give in to your dark temptation
I want to indulge in your mysterious allure
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
I want to experience your touch in a way that no one else has
People like you and me were born to run
We're the type of people who are meant to constantly move forward, seeking adventure and excitement
So where we going when the dancing's done? (Oh)
Once the temporary excitement of dancing is over, where do we go from there?
I wanna taste the secrets that you hide
I want to uncover the hidden parts of you
And make 'em mine (ah)
And claim them as my own
Come take me to the edge of afterlife
Take me to the brink of living life to the fullest
And take your time
Take as much time as needed to experience this to the fullest
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ohh-oh
Vocalization that doesn't require explanation
When the dancing's done
When the temporary excitement is over and reality sets in
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Amanda Koci, Henry Walter, Matthew James Burns, Pablo Bowman, Peter John Rees Rycroft, Sean Maxwell Douglas
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@ruby9898
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
I see the panic somewhere in your eyes
Yeah, in your eyes
Our wildest habits brought us here tonight
Yeah, back to life
[Pre-Chorus]
If you're gonna leave me hangin'
Then you're gonna leave me dead
I'm never goin' home
If you're not there
[Chorus]
I wanna give into your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we going when the dancing's done? (Oh)
I wanna give into your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we going when the dancing's done?
[Verse 2]
I wanna taste the secrets that you hide
And make 'em mine (Ah)
Come take me to the edge of afterlife
And take your time
[Pre-Chorus]
If you're gonna leave me hangin'
Then you're gonna leave me dead
Oh, I'm never goin' home
If you're not there (Oh)
[Chorus]
I wanna give into your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we going when the dancing's done? (Ooh)
I wanna give into your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we going when the dancing's done? (Oh).
Source: Genius.
@fightsfights9783
Dancing’s Done - Lyrics
[Verse 1: Ava Max]
I see the panic somewhere in your eyes
Yeah, in your eyes
But I wanna tell what's brought us here tonight
Yeah, back to life
[Pre-Chorus: Christina Aguilera]
If you're gonna leave hangin'
Then you gonna leave me dead
I'm never going home
If you're not there
[Chorus: Ava Max]
I wanna give in to your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we goin' when the dancing's done? (No)
I wanna give in to your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we goin' when the dancing's done?
[Verse 2: Christina Aguilera]
I wanna take the secrets that you hide
And make 'em mine (Ah)
Come take me to the edge of afterlife
And take your time
[Pre-Chorus: Ava Max]
If you're gonna leave hangin'
Then you gonna leave me dead
I'm never going home
If you're not there (Oh)
[Chorus: Ava Max]
I wanna give in to your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we goin' when the dancing's done?
I wanna give in to your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we goin' when the dancing's done
@lisascatlily2901
LYRICS 💝
[Verse 1:]
I see the panic somewhere in your eyes
Yeah, in your eyes
But I wanna tell what's brought us here tonight
Yeah, back to life
[Pre-Chorus:]
If you're gonna leave hangin'
Then you gonna leave me dead
I'm never going home
If you're not there
[Chorus:]
I wanna give in to your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we goin' when the dancing's done? (No)
I wanna give in to your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we goin' when the dancing's done?
[Verse 2:]
I wanna take the secrets that you hide
And make 'em mine (Ah)
Come take me to the edge of afterlife
And take your time
[Pre-Chorus:]
If you're gonna leave hangin'
Then you gonna leave me dead
I'm never going home
If you're not there (Oh)
[Chorus:]
I wanna give in to your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we goin' when the dancing's done?
I wanna give in to your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we goin' when the dancing's done?
[Post-Chorus:]
When the dancing's done
@gembiranaibaho1001
[Verse 1]
I see the panic somewhere in your eyes
Yeah, in your eyes
Our wildest habits brought us here tonight
Yeah, back to life
[Pre-Chorus]
If you're gonna leave me hangin'
Then you're gonna leave me dead
I'm never going home
If you're not there oh
[Chorus]
I wanna give into your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we going when the dancing's done? (Oh)
I wanna give into your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we going when the dancing's done?
[Verse 2]
I wanna taste the secrets that you hide
And make 'em mine (Ah)
Come take me to the edge of afterlife
And take your time
[Pre-Chorus]
If you're gonna leave me hangin'
Then you're gonna leave me dead
Oh I'm never going home
If you're not there (Oh)
[Chorus]
I wanna give into your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we going when the dancing's done?
I wanna give into your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we going when the dancing's done?
@Nicholas-kt4ul
"Dancing's Done"
Ava Max #DiamondsandDancefloors
[Verse 1]
I see the panic somewhere in your eyes
Yeah, in your eyes
I wanna tell what's brought us here tonight
Yeah, back to life
[Pre-Chorus]
If you're gonna leave me hangin'
Then you're gonna leave me dead
I'm never going home
If you're not there
[Chorus]
I wanna give into your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we going when the dancing's done? (Oh)
I wanna give into your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we going when the dancing's done?
[Verse 2]
I wanna taste the secrets that you hide
And make 'em mine (Ah)
Come take me to the edge of afterlife
And take your time
[Pre-Chorus]
If you're gonna leave me hangin'
Then you're gonna leave me dead
Oh, I'm never going home
If you're not there (Oh)
[Chorus]
I wanna give into your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we going when the dancing's done? (Ooh)
I wanna give into your dark temptation
I wanna touch you like nobody does, oh
People like you and me were born to run
So where we going when the dancing's done? (Oh)
[Outro]
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, ooh, ooh
When the dancing's done
When the dancing's done
@dayse2010
Ava is so underrated, she deserves more recognition.
@sbelmar
Think the same
@maskedevil69
Agreed
@Rosanna159
Yeah everyone must know her and revonize her
@Chrislon
I agree she is n underrated artist 💋
@kidcute1668
I hope her future is more bigger
@Dancings_Ayllay
Thanks to Ava, the classic style of pop music from the 80's and 90's bringing the footprint of the 2000's, our generation, she didn't die!!!!
@mrpiggy4031
People don't see how Ava is literally saving electronic pop music this past few years. She deserves a huge recognition tbh
@Nudli
saving with old songs' refurbushing
@tuxedobob2
How?