Dance With Me
Ben E King Lyrics
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Dance with me, oh-oh hold me closer, closer and closer
Much closer while the music plays, oh my little darlin', won't ya?
Dance with me, oh-oh hold me tighter, tighter and tighter
Much tighter while the rhythm sways
Put your lips to mine while the music plays
Now we're more than friends so
Dance with me, dance with me closer, closer and closer
And maybe we'll be lovers when the music ends
Doot-doot, dance with me
Doot-doot, dance with me
Doot-doot, dance with me
Doot-doot, dance with me
Dance with me, dance with me closer, closer and closer
And maybe we'll be lovers when the music ends
Doot-doot, dance with me
Darling won't you please?
Doot-doot, dance with me, darling won't you please?
Doot-doot, dance with me, darling won't you please?
Doot-doot, dance with me
Doot-doot, dance with me
Doot-doot, dance with me
The song "Dance with Me" by Ben E King is about an enamoured couple who wants to dance together while the music plays. The song is upbeat and catchy, with repeated lines that reinforce the idea of dancing as an intimate activity that can lead to a closer relationship. The lyrics suggest that the couple is no longer strangers and now share a deeper connection that could potentially lead them to become lovers.
The song's chorus repeats the phrases "Dance with me, dance with me, dance with me" to emphasize the invitation to dance together. The singer also asks the other person to hold them closer and tighter while the music plays, creating a sense of intimacy between the two. The lyrics also contain the line "Put your lips to mine while the music plays," which suggests that the couple is already sharing kisses during their dance.
The song's hopeful tone suggests that the two dancers may become lovers by the time the music ends. "Maybe we'll be lovers when the music ends" shows the singer's optimistic outlook on their relationship. Overall, the song portrays dancing as a romantic activity that can lead two people to connect and potentially form a deeper relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Dance with me, dance with me, dance with me, dance with me
Let's dance together repeatedly and enjoy the moment
Dance with me, oh-oh hold me closer, closer and closer
Let's dance while embracing each other closely
Much closer while the music plays, oh my little darlin', won't ya?
Let's dance closely as the music plays and appreciate each other's presence
Dance with me, oh-oh hold me tighter, tighter and tighter
Let's dance while embracing each other tightly
Much tighter while the rhythm sways
Let's dance tighter as the rhythm intensifies
Put your lips to mine while the music plays
Let's share a kiss and express our feelings while enjoying the music
We're no longer strangers
Our dancing has brought us closer and we are now familiar with each other
Now we're more than friends so
Our intimacy has grown and our relationship has progressed beyond mere friendship
Dance with me, dance with me closer, closer and closer
Let's continue dancing closely and building our connection
And maybe we'll be lovers when the music ends
Our dancing and intimacy could lead to us becoming romantic partners after the music stops
Doot-doot, dance with me
A playful way of reiterating the invitation to dance together
Darling won't you please?
A endearing plea to the partner to dance with affection
Doot-doot, dance with me, darling won't you please?
A loving request to the partner to dance with affection
Doot-doot, dance with me
A lighthearted way of reiterating the invitation to dance together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE TREADWELL, IRVING NAHAN, JERRY LEIBER, LEWIS LEBISH, MIKE STOLLER
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@LindaTremonti
Best songs, best artists, best music, best era! I miss it all. The world no longer speaks or sings of love today. How sad that is.
@billjosephson73
What happened to this music? We desperately need it today. Simple romantic respectful influential music heading people in the right relationship direction
@bmoran1795
Have you noticed you can hear and understand the words pure class
@creolelady4096
This is real music, when it said something to the heart ❤️ and made you want to fall in love. And real singers. Yeeeeeees indeed 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
@user-bg6vn9ck3r
So very true.
@malcolmmcrobert9853
Regardless of who left or joined the group as years went on, they ALWAYS retained that fantastically harmonious blend. Unequaled.
@redsea6266
Hasn't he just got one of the best voices ever!Wonderful memories of that era with great music 👏
@heidireynolds9587
This song is so timelessly beautiful...
Made in an era when music meant something.
@raymondthrelkeld3961
Wonderful!!!!
@edmorales4553
i wanna go back to those days so bad.