In the rock (and roll) community, Bill Monroe may be best known via one of Elvis Presley's earliest recordings at Sun Records, that of Monroe's 'Blue Moon of Kentucky'. Patsy Cline also made a highly regarded version of this song.
Changing Partners
Bill Monroe Lyrics
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When they called out change partners, and you waltzed away from me
Now my arms feel so empty as I gaze upon the floor
And I'll keep on changing partners till I hold you once more
Though we danced for one moment and too soon we had to part
In that wonderful moment something happened to my heart
So I'll keep changing partners till you're in my arms and then
The song "Changing Partners" by Bill Monroe is a wistful and melancholy ballad about lost love and the hope of reunion. The lyrics describe a couple who are dancing together and then suddenly have to switch partners. The singer watches as their former partner waltzes away and is left feeling empty and longing for their embrace once more. The song speaks to the temporary nature of relationships and the desire to hold onto what was lost.
The imagery of dancing is a powerful metaphor for the ebb and flow of relationships. The act of waltzing together suggests a deep connection and intimacy, but the sudden announcement to change partners symbolizes the abrupt ending of a relationship. The singer's yearning for their former partner is palpable, and the repetition of the phrase "changing partners" highlights the sense of transience that pervades the lyrics. However, the final verse offers a glimmer of hope, as the singer vows to never change partners again once they are reunited with their lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
We were waltzing together to a dreamy melody
We were dancing closely to a romantic tune
When they called out change partners, and you waltzed away from me
When the music stopped and it was time to switch partners, you left my side
Now my arms feel so empty as I gaze upon the floor
I feel lonely and sad as I watch others dance with their partners
And I'll keep on changing partners till I hold you once more
I'll keep dancing with different people until we're reunited again
Though we danced for one moment and too soon we had to part
Even though we only had a short time together, it was special to me
In that wonderful moment something happened to my heart
My heart was touched and I felt a strong connection with you
So I'll keep changing partners till you're in my arms and then
I won't stop dancing until I hold you again
Oh, my darlin', I will never change partners again
Once we're reunited, I'll never dance with anyone else but you
Lyrics © KAMAKURA MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOE DARION, LARRY COLEMAN
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