Careless Whisper
Ben Folds feat. Rufus Wainright Lyrics
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As I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor
As the music dies
Something in your eyes
Calls to mind a silver screen
And all its sad goodbyes
I'm never gonna dance again
Though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool
I should've known better than to cheat a friend
And waste a chance that I've been given
So I'm never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you
Time can never heal
The careless whispers of a good friend
To the heart and mind
Ignorance is kind
There's no comfort in the truth
Pain is all you'll find
I'm never gonna dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool
I should've known better than to cheat a friend
And waste a chance that I've been given
So I'm never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you
Tonight the music seems so loud
I wish that we could lose this crowd
Baby it's better this way
We'd hurt each other with the things we want to say
We could have been so good together
We could have made this last forever
But now who's gonna dance with me
Please stay
I'm never gonna dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool
I should've known better than to cheat a friend
And waste a chance that I've been given
So I'm never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you
The song "Careless Whisper" by Ben Folds is a cover of the original song by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, which was released in 1984. The lyrics of the song talk about the regrets of a man who has cheated on his lover and his friend. The first verse talks about the hesitation of the man as he leads his lover to the dance floor. The second verse talks about the guilt and regret the man feels after cheating on his friend, and the pain and hurt it has caused. The chorus repeats the line "I'm never gonna dance again" and talks about how guilt has taken away his ability to dance freely, and how he knows he has lost something special.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of melancholy and sadness, as the man looks back on what could have been. He knows that he has made a mistake and has lost something valuable. The lyrics also touch on the themes of betrayal, friendship, and regret.
Overall, "Careless Whisper" is a powerful song with meaningful lyrics that explore the complex emotions of guilt, regret, and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel so unsure
I am filled with uncertainty and doubt
As I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor
I guide you towards the center of the dance floor
As the music dies
As the music comes to an end
Something in your eyes
I detect a certain emotion in your gaze
Calls to mind a silver screen
It evokes imagery and memories of movies
And all its sad goodbyes
And the inevitable, unhappy endings
I'm never gonna dance again
I vow to never dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
I cannot dance well because of my guilt
Though it's easy to pretend
Even though I can pretend otherwise
I know you're not a fool
I know you are not naive or foolish
I should've known better than to cheat a friend
I should have been aware that betraying a friend is wrong
And waste a chance that I've been given
And squander an opportunity that was presented to me
So I'm never gonna dance again
So I will never dance again
The way I danced with you
The way I danced with you in the past
Time can never heal
The passing of time cannot erase
The careless whispers of a good friend
The thoughtless rumors spread by a close friend
To the heart and mind
To both the emotional and intellectual aspects
Ignorance is kind
Not knowing the truth is better
There's no comfort in the truth
The truth does not bring comfort or relief
Pain is all you'll find
Only suffering awaits when the truth is revealed
Tonight the music seems so loud
The music feels louder to me tonight
I wish that we could lose this crowd
I desire privacy with just you and me
Baby it's better this way
It is best for us to part ways
We'd hurt each other with the things we want to say
We have things to confess that would harm each other
We could have been so good together
We had the potential to be a great couple
We could have made this last forever
We could have had a long-lasting relationship
But now who's gonna dance with me
Now that we are no longer together, who will be my dance partner?
Please stay
I implore you to remain with me
Contributed by Mateo N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@roxaneauer360
This is a perfect example of the difference between being born with it and then honing it, and just honing it. Rufus is a gift from the gods!
Ben Folds is amazing in this and especially because he owns it so beautiful.
And of course his piano playing is better, Rufus is right.
Two true artists having fun!! So great!
❤
@paulvillarreal1588
How have I not had this in my life until now? My thoughts echo a lot of other comments I'm seeing.
I was already a huge fan of both individually, but together this was just magic.
I prefer this over the original, by a landslide.
And the little tag on the end from Ben is so funny.
Perfect youtube find.
@lynnemonkman6316
Rufus can do no wrong. Sets my soul on fire. Legend.
@EllenBeal
I saw "Ben Folds" and "Rufus Wainwright" in the title, and my heart did a flippity.
@philmcflurry
My claim to fame is that I was there for this... and Rufus offered me a cigarette later that night.
@ppeglar
But ddi you also have chocolate milk?
@philmcflurry
@@ppeglar damnit. I should have seen that one coming. I have a lot of regrets. Le sigh.
@claumouz
Lucky you!
@Ankit-ph5dr
@@ppeglar ahahahahaha
@bogi_jb
Oh to be offered a cigarette by Rufus Wainwright!
@michaelseanbradley4894
I was in the crowd for this show 8 years ago and still count this as one of those transcendent musical moments in ones life. It had been threatening to rain all day and earlier in the show, Rufus was playing the Agnus Dei and the skies opened up and down poured. It made my knees weak. One of the best moments from one of the best shows I have ever been lucky enough to be at. (I almost didn't go because of the weather...so glad that I did)
@tk77519
Sometimes you strike gold after gold when strolling through youtube