Let's Dance
BEDROOM - David Bowie Lyrics
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Put on your red shoes and dance the blues
Let's dance
To the song they're playin' on the radio
Let's sway
While color lights up your face
Let's sway
Sway through the crowd to an empty space
If you say run
I'll run with you
And if you say hide
We'll hide
Because my love for you
Would break my heart in two
If you should fall into my arms
And tremble like a flower
Let's dance
Let's dance
For fear your grace should fall
Let's dance
For fear tonight is all
Let's sway
You could look into my eyes
Let's sway
Under the moonlight, this serious moonlight
And if you say run
I'll run with you
And if you say hide
We'll hide
Because my love for you
Would break my heart in two
If you should fall into my arms
And tremble like a flower
Let's dance
Put on your red shoes and dance the blues
Let's sway
Under the moonlight, this serious moonlight
Let's dance
Let's dance
Let's dance, dance, dance
In "Let's Dance," David Bowie invites his listeners to escape the troubles and sadness of life and immerse themselves in the joy and liberation of dancing. The lyrics call upon the listener to put on their red shoes, a symbol of vitality and passion, and dance away their sorrows. "Dance the blues" suggests using dancing as a way to overcome sadness and find solace.
The repeated phrase "let's sway" encourages the listener to let go and let the music guide their movements. It speaks to the power of music and dance to unite people in a crowded room, allowing them to find a moment of freedom and individuality within the collective experience.
The second part of the song focuses on the unconditional love between two people. Bowie sings that he would do anything for his loved one, running or hiding, emphasizing the depth of his commitment. He expresses the fear of losing that love and the pain it would cause him, but also the overwhelming joy and tenderness he would feel if his lover were to fall into his arms, trembling like a fragile flower.
Overall, "Let's Dance" is a celebration of the transformative and healing power of dance, and a testament to the strength and vulnerability found in romantic love.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's dance
Let's engage in the act of dancing together
Put on your red shoes and dance the blues
Wear your red shoes and let's dance away our sorrows
To the song they're playin' on the radio
Let's dance to the music that is currently being played on the radio
Let's sway
Let's move smoothly and rhythmically
While color lights up your face
As the vibrant lights illuminate your face
Sway through the crowd to an empty space
Let's gracefully navigate through the crowd towards a vacant area
If you say run, I'll run with you
If you suggest running away, I'll accompany you
And if you say hide, we'll hide
If you propose hiding, we'll find a place to conceal ourselves
Because my love for you would break my heart in two
Due to the intensity of my love for you, it would cause immense emotional pain
If you should fall into my arms and tremble like a flower
If you were to collapse into my embrace and tremble delicately like a flower
Let's dance
Let's continue dancing
For fear your grace should fall
In order to prevent your elegance from fading or being lost
For fear tonight is all
Due to the concern that this evening might be the only opportunity we have
You could look into my eyes
You have the option of gazing into my eyes
Under the moonlight, this serious moonlight
Beneath the moon's illumination, specifically its intense and solemn brightness
Let's dance
Let's keep on dancing
Let's dance
Let's continue dancing
Let's dance, dance, dance
Let's dance fervently and repeatedly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David Bowie
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Ernie Osaka Laguardia
David Bowie let's Dance! This is must be good music to listen in a great huge room