There are two artists called Ben Clark.

Ben Clark (1) is an acoustic… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists called Ben Clark.

Ben Clark (1) is an acoustic-alternative artist originally from Floyds Knobs, Indiana. With influences ranging from John Mayer to A Perfect Circle, Clark's style has been appealing to audiences from southern Indiana and the entire midwest for the better part of five years. Formerly of the band Currently in Debate, Ben Clark performs and records as a solo artist currently in Chicago, USA.

Ben Clark (2) is a singer/songwriter from Warwickshire, UK who appeared on the 2015 series of the talent contest The X Factor. He released his first EP on iTunes and streaming services in late 2015 and his debut album is due in 2016.

Dancing on My Own
Ben Clark Lyrics

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Somebody said you got a new friend
Does he love you better than I can?
There's a big black sky over my town
I know where you're at
Bet he's not around
And yeah I know it's stupid
I just got to see it for myself
And I'm in a corner watching you kiss her

Oh oh oh
I'm right over here
Why can't you see me
Oh oh oh
And I'm giving it my all
I'm not the guy you're taking home
Oh oh oh
I keep dancing on my own
I'm just gonna dance all night
I'm all messed up
So out of line
Stilettos and broken bottles
I'm spinning around in circles
And I'm in a corner watching you kiss her
Oh oh oh
I'm right over here
Why can't you see me
Oh oh oh
And I'm giving it my all
I'm not the guy you're taking home
Oh oh oh
I keep dancing on my own
Instrumental
So far away and still so near
The lights go out
The music dies
But you don't see me standing here
And I just called to say goodbye
And I'm in a corner watching you kiss her
Oh oh oh
And I'm giving it my all
I'm not the guy you're taking home
Oh oh oh
I keep dancing on my own
So far away and still so near

The lights go out the music dies
You don't see me standing here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ben Clark's "Dancing on My Own" tell the story of a heartbroken person who cannot let go of their former lover. The song begins with the realization that their ex has a new friend and the singer cannot help but wonder if this new person loves them better than the singer ever did. The chorus focuses on the pain of seeing their ex with someone new while the singer is alone, dancing by themselves. They express the desire to be seen and loved once again by their former partner, but ultimately come to the realization that they need to say goodbye and move on.

The instrumental part of the song represents the emotions and chaos that the singer is experiencing, being "all messed up" and "spinning around in circles" as they watch their ex with someone else. The bridge highlights the irony of being physically close to the person they desire, yet feeling so far away and invisible to them. The song ends with the singer finally saying goodbye and moving on from their heartbreak.

Overall, "Dancing on My Own" is a raw and emotional reflection on the pain of unrequited love and the struggle to come to terms with moving on.

Line by Line Meaning

Somebody said you got a new friend
I heard that you have a new person in your life

Does he love you better than I can?
Does he treat you better than I did?

There's a big black sky over my town
The sky in my area is very dark.

I know where you're at
I know where you are.

Bet he's not around
I'm guessing he's not with you right now.

And yeah I know it's stupid
I'm aware that what I'm doing is foolish.

I just got to see it for myself
I need to witness it firsthand.

And I'm in a corner watching you kiss her
I'm standing in a corner, watching you kiss the other person.

Oh oh oh
This is a vocalization and has no meaning.

I'm right over here
I'm close by.