He has also worked in collaboration with instrumental performers including pianist Chick Corea and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. This collaboration has established him as an ambassador of both the classical and jazz worlds. His recordings have sold over 20 million copies.
In addition to his vocal performing career, Mr. McFerrin was appointed in 1994 as creative chair of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.
He is the subject of a persistent yet wholly unfounded rumour that he has committed suicide. The rumor was so strong that the official Bobby McFerrin FAQ addressed the question.
Mr. McFerrin and his oft-maligned hit "Don't Worry, Be Happy" were parodied on "The Simpsons" as "I'm Worried - Need Money".
Dance With Me
Bobby McFerrin Lyrics
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Can't you see the music is just starting?
Night is falling, and I am falling
Dance with me
Fantasy could never be so giving
I feel free, I hope that you are willing
Pick the beat up, and kick your feet up
Let it lift you off the ground
Starry eyes, and love is all around us
I can take you where you want to go
Dance with me, I want to be your partner
Can't you see the music is just starting?
Night is falling, and I am falling
Dance with me
Let it lift you off the ground
Starry eyes, and love is all around us
I can take you if you want to go
Dance with me, I want to be your partner
Can't you see the music is just starting?
Night is falling, and I am falling
Dance with me
The lyrics of Bobby McFerrin's "Dance with me" express a desire to connect with someone on a physical and emotional level through dance. The lyrics express a sense of urgency, as though the singer is trying to convince their partner to seize the moment and join them. The first line, "Dance with me, I want to be your partner," sets the tone for the rest of the song.
The second line, "Can't you see the music is just starting?" plays on the idea that dancing is a form of communication that transcends words. The music becomes a shared experience between the partners that allows them to express themselves more freely. When the singer says, "Night is falling, and I am falling," it implies that there is a sense of vulnerability and openness in the moment that is accompanied by the sense of night time romance.
In the next lines, "Fantasy could never be so giving, I feel free, I hope that you are willing," the singer suggests that through dance, they are transcending reality, experiencing a moment of fantasy that is liberating for them. The rest of the song encourages the listener to give in to the moment, to let the music take them, and to follow the lead of their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Dance with me, I want to be your partner
I want to share this moment with you and be the person that you dance with.
Can't you see the music is just starting?
This is the perfect time to start moving and enjoying the rhythm of the music.
Night is falling, and I am falling
The night is getting darker, but I'm falling deeper in love with you.
Fantasy could never be so giving
This experience is better than any dream or fantasy we could imagine.
I feel free, I hope that you are willing
Dancing makes me feel free and I hope you're willing to let yourself feel the same.
Pick the beat up, and kick your feet up
Let's pick up the tempo and let ourselves loose by dancing vigorously.
Let it lift you off the ground
Allow the music to lift your spirit and bring you to a higher level of happiness and enjoyment.
Starry eyes, and love is all around us
The atmosphere is enchanting and we are surrounded by the feeling of love and romance.
I can take you where you want to go
I am here for you and ready to take you to wherever your heart desires through the power of dance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHANNA HALL, JOHANNA D HALL, JOHN HALL, JOHN J HALL
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