She Dances
Billie Marten Lyrics
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Will never leave the house, something more than just a phase
She'd eat occasionally, just like she would when she's alone
She'll play the game for free until she dies, until she dies
She howls she dances
She howls as she does
She howls as she dances
Just like a wolf
And as she reads aloud, ankles hanging off the bed
She'll read to nobody, or was it something that she said?
She is like the trees, the sun that creeps through my window
She knows her body, the kind that turns you into gold
She howls as she dances
She howls as she does
She howls as she dances
She howls as she does
Just like a wolf
And I'm jealous of her feet
The way she runs from nobody
The way she walks right through the sea
And how she'll make you weep
Oh my lonely heart, she could hang around for days
Will never leave the house, something more than just a phase
She'd eat occasionally, just as she likes
She'll play the game for free until she dies, until she dies
Mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mmm
The lyrics of "She Dances" by Billie Marten speak of a lonely, introverted person who finds escape through dancing and howling. The singer of the song, represented by "my lonely heart," or a metaphorical heart, is a recluse who never leaves the house and eats only occasionally. However, the song suggests that this behavior is something more than just a phase, hinting at deeper mental health issues.
The character of the song is consumed by a desire to dance and howl, which she perceives as her release from loneliness. Dancing and howling are symbolic of her primal instinct to express herself freely, like a wolf. The singer is a character of contradictions, reading to nobody but speaking out loud to herself, and enjoying her solitude while craving connection with others. The repeated line of "she howls as she dances," further underscores the central metaphor of her wild, untamed nature.
The song's final verse further highlights the singer's struggle with her loneliness. The lyrics mention being jealous of her feet, and how she runs from nobody, suggesting the character is simultaneously running from and towards something. The final lines of the song speak to the painful reality that the singer can only keep playing the game of life until she dies.
Overall, "She Dances" is a poignant reflection on the human need for connection and the struggle of those who find it difficult to achieve. It speaks to the universality of feelings of loneliness and how we all need an outlet to express ourselves and find solace.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my lonely heart, she could hang around for days
The singer's lonely heart has been in a prolonged state of isolation
Will never leave the house, something more than just a phase
The person has become a hermit and this behavior is not temporary
She'd eat occasionally, just like she would when she's alone
She eats just enough to keep herself going but doesn't seek enjoyment from it
She'll play the game for free until she dies, until she dies
She will continue living without a specific goal, enjoying the freedom of existence without pressure to achieve anything in particular
She howls she dances
The person finds joy in expressing herself through howling and dance
She howls as she does
Her howling is not separate from her dance but is an integral part of it
She howls as she dances
She doesn't need an audience to express herself
She howls as she does
She is unapologetically herself, even when expressing herself through unconventional methods
Just like a wolf
Like a wolf, she embraces her wild nature and feels free to express it
And as she reads aloud, ankles hanging off the bed
She is comfortable in her solitude and enjoys simple pleasures like reading in bed
She'll read to nobody, or was it something that she said?
She is happy to be alone and feels no need for validation from others
She is like the trees, the sun that creeps through my window
She is a grounding force in the artist's life, something familiar and comforting
She knows her body, the kind that turns you into gold
She is confident in her own skin and has a radiant energy that is contagious
And I'm jealous of her feet
The singer admires and envies her freedom of movement
The way she runs from nobody
She doesn't feel the need to be chased or pursued, as she is content in herself
The way she walks right through the sea
She is unafraid of obstacles and can navigate through them with ease
And how she'll make you weep
Her wildness and unapologetic nature can be overwhelming and deeply moving
Oh my lonely heart, she could hang around for days
The singer's loneliness is contrasted with the person's contentment in solitude
Will never leave the house, something more than just a phase
The person's behavior is not temporary and is a reflection of their spirit
She'd eat occasionally, just as she likes
She lives life on her own terms and tastes life on her own time
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Written by: Isabella Tweddle
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Oh my lonely heart, she could hang around for days
Will never leave the house, something more than just a phase
She'd eat occasionally, just like she would when she's alone
She'll play the game for free until she dies, until she dies
She howls she dances
She howls as she does
She howls as she dances
She howls as she does
Just like a wolf
And as she reads aloud, ankles hanging off the bed
She'll read to nobody, or was it something that she said?
She is like the trees, the sun that creeps through my window
She knows her body, the kind that turns you into gold
She howls as she dances
She howls as she does
She howls as she dances
She howls as she does
Just like a wolf
And I'm jealous of her feet
The way she runs from nobody
The way she walks right through the sea
And how she'll make you weep
Oh my lonely heart, she could hang around for days
Will never leave the house, something more than just a phase
She'd eat occasionally, just as she likes
She'll play the game for free until she dies, until she dies
Mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm
Mmm mmm mmm mmm mm
@ingridinocencio2867
That's my favorite song of the album. Came to me in such delicate moment of my life, please come to Brazil!
@suzanets23
Foi um comentรกrio bem singelo mas chegou no final eu nรฃo consigo nรฃo rir haha
@olhosnaescuridao
@Suzana eu segurei o riso. Pensando bem, nosso povo precisa de alegria.
@alexcoutinho6509
Perfeito como sempre
@joannecaloi
๐ ela รฉ sensacional. Espero que venha pro Brasil algum dia
@wverms
Just watching you guys bowl made me happy. Bowling is by far one of my favorite things to go out and do just because it's pretty much always a nice experience, haha.
@fitbmx7744
GOD I LOVE THAT SONG!
I love bowling bad and not caring! LOL
@willofthewisp9864
Words do not express how much I love you and this song and the amount of calming it has brought me.
@elln.5684
amo amo amo demaaais
@marthaguevaramontoya5796
Beautiful song...! Wow ๐๐๐