The dance
Brooks Jefferson Lyrics
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The dance we shared, beneath the stars above
For a moment all the world was right
How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye
And now, I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end, the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance
I could have missed the pain, but I'da had to miss
Holding you, I held everything
For a moment, wasn't I the king
But if I'd only known how the king would fall
Hey, who's to say, you know I might have changed it all
And now, I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end, the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance
I could have missed the pain, but I'da had to miss
The dance
Yes, my life, it's better left to chance
I could have missed the pain, but I'da had to miss
The dance
The song "The Dance" by Brooks Jefferson is a powerful ballad that speaks about the beauty and tragedy of life, love and relationships. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a moment in time that was perfect, when the world was right and the stars were shining above, but everything changed with one word - goodbye. The singer looks back on this memory with a sense of appreciation and wisdom, acknowledging that even though things did not turn out the way he wanted them to, it was all worth it because of the joy and love that was experienced.
The song is essentially about how life can be unpredictable and sometimes painful, but it is important to embrace it all because everything has a purpose and a lesson to teach. The singer realizes that if he had known how things were going to end, he might have missed out on the beauty of the moment and the dance that they shared. The phrase "The Dance" refers to the dance of life and how we never know what the next step will be, but we have to keep moving forward.
The song is a beautiful reminder that life is a journey and not a destination, and that we must appreciate every moment, even the painful ones, because they are what shape us into the people we are meant to be. It teaches us to be grateful for what we have and to never take anything for granted because everything can change in an instant. The song is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners all over the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Lookin' back on the memory of
Reflecting on the past events of
The dance we shared, beneath the stars above
The intimate moment we shared under the starry sky
For a moment all the world was right
The universe felt perfect for a short time
How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye
I had no idea you'd leave me someday
And now, I'm glad I didn't know
I feel fortunate that I was unaware
The way it all would end, the way it all would go
How our story would conclude and what we'd face along the way
Our lives are better left to chance
It's best to let life unfold organically
I could have missed the pain, but I'da had to miss
Avoiding the hurt would've meant sacrificing
The dance
The small, lovely moment we shared together
Holding you, I held everything
When I held you, I felt complete
For a moment, wasn't I the king
For that brief moment, I felt powerful
But if I'd only known how the king would fall
If I knew what was to come, I would've acted differently
Hey, who's to say, you know I might have changed it all
Perhaps I would've done things differently if I knew what was ahead
Yes, my life, it's better left to chance
I believe it's best to let fate take its course
I could have missed the pain, but I'da had to miss
I could have avoided the hurt, but it would've come at a cost
The dance
That beautiful, fleeting moment that made everything worthwhile
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