Ballerina
Bing Crosby Feat. John Scott Trotter's Orchestra Lyrics
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And do your pirouette in rhythm with your achin' heart.
Dance, ballerina, dance
You mustn't once forget a dancer has to dance the part.
Whirl, ballerina, whirl
And just ignore the chair that's empty in the second row.
This is your moment, girl,
Once you said his love must wait its turn
You wanted fame instead.
I guess that's your concern,
We live and learn.
And love is gone, ballerina, gone
So on with your career, you can't afford a backward glance.
Dance on and on and on
A thousand people here have come to see the show
As 'round and 'round you go
So ballerina, dance
Dance, dance!
Whirl, ballerina!
Once you said his love must wait its turn,
You wanted fame instead.
I guess that's your concern,
We live and learn.
And love is gone, ballerina, gone
So on with your career, you can't afford a backward glance
Dance on and on and on
A thousand people here have come to see the show
As 'round and 'round you go
So ballerina, dance!
Dance!
The song Ballerina by Bing Crosby featuring John Scott Trotter's Orchestra is a melancholic and reflective tune about the life of a ballerina who has lost her love. The lyrics are full of metaphors and imagery that depict the story of the ballerina who is dancing on stage, trying to forget her heartache, and pursuing her passion of dancing.
The song begins with the command to dance, ballerina, dance and do your pirouette in rhythm with your achin' heart. The ballerina is asked to dance in a way that resonates with her inner turmoil while keeping her external grace intact. The lyrics suggest that the dancer should not forget her role and should continue to dance despite the absence of her lover who is not out there applauding as she performs.
The following lines of the song reveal that the ballerina had to choose between love and fame, and she chose the latter. She desired fame over love, but she realizes that love cannot wait and that she might have made the wrong decision. However, it is too late, and now she has to continue with her career and dance on, no matter what happens.
Overall, the song conveys a message about how sometimes we have to make tough choices in our lives, and we should accept our decisions, even when they don't turn out as expected. At the same time, it also highlights how the passion for art can be therapeutic and can help us overcome our heartbreaks and struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Dance, ballerina, dance
Keep dancing, ballerina
And do your pirouette in rhythm with your achin' heart.
Dance gracefully but don't forget to express the pain in your heart.
You mustn't once forget a dancer has to dance the part.
As a dancer, you have to perform your role perfectly every time you dance.
Whirl, ballerina, whirl
Spin around, ballerina
And just ignore the chair that's empty in the second row.
Don't think about the person who's not there to watch you perform.
This is your moment, girl, although he's not out there applauding as you steal the show.
Even though the person you love isn't there, this is still your time to shine.
Once you said his love must wait its turn
You once decided that love can wait for your career.
You wanted fame instead.
You pursued fame instead of love.
I guess that's your concern, We live and learn.
That's the choice you made, but we all learn from our experiences.
And love is gone, ballerina, gone
You have lost your love, ballerina.
So on with your career, you can't afford a backward glance.
Keep moving forward with your career and don't look back.
Dance on and on and on. A thousand people here have come to see the show
There's a big audience watching you, so keep dancing without stopping.
As 'round and 'round you go
As you keep spinning around in your performance.
So ballerina, dance Dance, dance!
Once again, ballerina, keep dancing!
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Bing Crosby,John Scott Trotter RIP.