Dance The Pain Away
Benny Benassi(베니 베나씨) Lyrics
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Let the tears fall down
From my face
Wash the pain away
We’re all speeding
Lost in this race
And my heart’s in a hearse
Can we put it in reverse, babe
Cause I can’t even feel the drum and bass
It’s drowned out by the beat my heart makes
I hear that song but something is wrong
My mind’s a million miles away
Ohh, Everybody’s going to the floor
Maybe I don’t want to dance anymore
Don’t want to dance anymore
How can you dance the pain away
How can you dance the pain away
Oh dance the pain away
I can’t dance the pain away
How can you dance the pain away
How can you dance the pain away
Oh dance the pain away
I can’t dance the pain away
Touch that dial
I’m changing the station
Cause I can’t smile
Like everyone else
Play my sad song
In heavy rotation
I won’t go out
I’m trying to save myself
I can’t even feel the drum and bass
It’s drowned out by the beat my heart makes
I hear that song but something is wrong
My mind’s a million miles away
Ohh, Everybody’s going to the floor
Maybe I don’t want to dance anymore
Don’t want to dance anymore
How can you dance the pain away
How can you dance the pain away
Oh dance the pain away
I can’t dance the pain away
How can you dance the pain away
How can you dance the pain away
Oh dance the pain away
I can’t dance the pain away
I can’t dance tonight
Oh everybody’s movin but I’m tired
I can’t dance tonight
I try to keep it movin but I but I but I
I can’t dance the pain away
I can’t dance the pain away
I can’t dance the pain
The lyrics to Benny Benassi's song "Dance the Pain Away" featuring John Legend involve a sense of sadness and defeat that is being masked by the prospect of dancing, partying and socializing. The singer expresses their disillusionment with the society around them that glorifies the frenzy of such occasions, but can't seem to fathom their own participation in this. The singer tries to evade the forces that push them into these social gatherings, where they are expected to let their sorrows dissipate, and instead, turn towards their inner self, in a bid to seek solace.
The chorus of the song, "How can you dance the pain away?" conveys the idea that dancing might be a short-lived remedy for people struggling with emotional pain, but never a permanent solution. The singer depicts how they feel closed off after experiencing a heartbreak, with the sound of music and the hustle of the crowd failing to provide any respite. The line "I can't even feel the drum and bass, it's drowned out by the beat my heart makes," is especially poignant, as it denotes the message from the singer's heart that can't be ignored any longer.
In conclusion, the song is a subtle reminder to look inwardly when struggling with internal conflict, rather than trying to flee from it by engaging in endless social affiliations.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ll take my time
I will not rush through this process
Let the tears fall down
I will allow myself to cry
From my face
The source of my tears is my face
Wash the pain away
Crying will help me cleanse myself of the pain
We’re all speeding
We are all moving too fast
Lost in this race
We are all caught up in our own struggles
And my heart’s in a hearse
My heart is experiencing death-like sensations
Can we put it in reverse, babe
Can we turn back the clock and fix things?
Cause I can’t even feel the drum and bass
Music is not bringing me joy anymore
It’s drowned out by the beat my heart makes
The only beat I can hear is the beat of my own heart
I hear that song but something is wrong
I am aware that something is not right
My mind’s a million miles away
My thoughts are elsewhere
Ohh, Everybody’s going to the floor
Everyone else is dancing happily
Maybe I don’t want to dance anymore
I am not in the mood to join them
Don’t want to dance anymore
I do not have the energy to dance
How can you dance the pain away
I do not see how dancing will solve anything
I can’t dance the pain away
Dancing is not the solution for me
Touch that dial
I am changing the radio station
I’m changing the station
I want to listen to something else
Cause I can’t smile
I am not happy
Like everyone else
Despite my pain, everyone else seems content
Play my sad song
I want to listen to music that reflects my mood
In heavy rotation
I want to listen to this song multiple times
I won’t go out
I do not feel like socializing
I’m trying to save myself
I am taking care of myself first
I can’t dance tonight
I am not in the mood for dancing
Oh everybody’s movin but I’m tired
Everyone else seems to have energy but I do not
I try to keep it movin but I but I but I
I am attempting to maintain momentum
I can’t dance the pain away
Dancing cannot erase my emotional pain
I can’t dance the pain away
I am not able to dance away my pain
I can’t dance the pain away
Dancing is not the solution for me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: DAVID MASTERS, RISHI ARORA, BRIAN VASALLO, TIM COOPER, RICK NOWELS, ALESSANDRO BENASSI, MARCO BENASSI, JOHN STEPHENS, JEAN BAPTISTE KOUAME, ALAIN WHITE, RYAN BUENDIA, MICHAEL OJIKE MCHENRY
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@allforapint
John Legend made this song from good to LEGENDARY! Does his name justice in more ways than one!
@naunidhkaur523
2019 and still his voice understand all my worries.😊
@andrewsharman8566
2022 and I’m still listening , such an underrated song
@tiagoatwi1768
this needs more views.
@domeezy
2 years later, Im still mad this song didnt become popular.
@lissandrovillar5333
nevermind
@nickname7523
Who cares?
@wtfro6178
Other 2 years later... Yes 😆
@kusztee
i just found this song.. i thought this would be a brand new hit , but i just learned its already . 5 year old !!:(
@gw6746
I love John legend but something about his voice and the song sounds like a disconnect. The overall execution of the song sounds like something is missing.