Dancing Thru The Night
Brenda and The Beachballs Lyrics

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Take the ribbon from your hair
Shake it loose and let it fall
Layin' soft upon my skin
Like the shadows on the wall

Come and lay down by my side
Till the early mornin' light
All I'm takin' is your time

Help me make it through the night

I don't care who's right or wrong
I don't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
Lord tonight I need a friend

Yesterday is dead and gone

And tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Brenda and The Beachballs's song Dancing Thru The Night are a classic example of a song that speaks directly to the heart. The first stanza of the song asks the listener to let go of their inhibitions, shake loose their hair, and let the ribbon fall. It encourages the listener to get comfortable, to feel good in their own skin, and to relax. This, in turn, sets the mood for the rest of the song, giving the listener a sense of intimacy with Brenda and The Beachballs.

The second stanza of the song is more explicit in its message. In essence, it's telling the listener that life is short, and that we should live in the moment, rather than worrying about what has happened in the past or what may come in the future. The lyrics tell us to take things as they come, to enjoy our present company, and to be grateful for the time we have. This is a song about living life to the fullest, and about not letting our fears hold us back.

Line by Line Meaning

Take the ribbon from your hair
Remove the adornments that you wear

Shake it loose and let it fall
Unleash your restraints and let it all

Layin' soft upon my skin
Your ribbon now rests smoothly on my skin

Like the shadows on the wall
Subdued and subtle- your shadow on the wall

Come and lay down by my side
Lay beside me for the moment to abide

Till the early mornin' light
Stay with me till daytime reaches its height

All I'm takin' is your time
I'm taking nothing but your precious time

Help me make it through the night
Assist me in surviving the the dark hours of the night

I don't care who's right or wrong
It doesn't matter which of us is incorrect or right all along

I don't try to understand
I'm not attempting to comprehend

Let the devil take tomorrow
Leave tomorrow's worries for the devil to borrow