Don't Stop the Dance
Bryan Ferry & Roxy Music Lyrics
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Lying or deceiving is a sin
Drifting through a world that's torn and tattered
Every thought I had don't mean a thing
Don't stop, don't stop the dance
No, more music, don't stop the dance
Beauty should be deeper than your skin
Living for the moment, lips and lashes
Will I ever find my way again?
Don't stop, don't stop the dance
No, more music, don't stop the dance
Don't stop, don't stop the dance
Mama says only stormy weather
Don't know why there's no sun in the sky
Footsteps in the dark come together
Got to keep on moving or I'll die
Don't stop, don't stop the dance
No, more music, don't stop the dance
Don't stop, don't stop the dance
No, more music, don't stop the dance
Don't stop, don't stop the dance
The lyrics to Bryan Ferry's "Don't Stop the Dance" are about the message that the singer's mother has instilled in him/her - that truth, love, and perseverance are key values to live by. The first verse talks about the importance of honesty and integrity, and how telling the truth is the right thing to do. The singer then expresses his/her frustrations with the state of the world and how nothing seems to make sense. The second verse talks about how love is the most important thing in the world, and that true beauty is more than just skin deep. The singer is struggling to find his/her way in life and wondering if he/she will ever be able to find their place in the world. In the final verse, the singer's mother advises him/her to keep going, even when life gets tough. She reminds him/her that sometimes life is stormy and bleak, but that he/she has to keep moving forward or risk being overwhelmed by the darkness.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the challenges and uncertainties of life, and the importance of staying true to oneself and one's values even in the midst of chaos and confusion. The recurring "don't stop the dance" refrain serves as a call to keep going and to keep living, even when life seems difficult or overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama says truth is all that matters
My mother believes honesty is the most important thing in life
Lying or deceiving is a sin
She thinks dishonesty is morally wrong
Drifting through a world that's torn and tattered
Despite this, I feel lost in a chaotic and disheveled world
Every thought I had don't mean a thing
My thoughts seem to hold no significance or purpose
Mama says love is all that matters
My mother also believes that love is the most important thing
Beauty should be deeper than your skin
She thinks true beauty is more than just physical appearance
Living for the moment, lips and lashes
I am living in the present moment, enjoying superficial pleasures
Will I ever find my way again?
I am questioning if I will ever rediscover my sense of direction and purpose
Mama says only stormy weather
My mother warns that life is full of difficulties and hardships
Don't know why there's no sun in the sky
I am uncertain why life seems so bleak and dark at times
Footsteps in the dark come together
Even though I am unsure of my path, I must keep moving forward
Got to keep on moving or I'll die
I must persevere and continue to move forward, or I fear I will lose myself completely
Don't stop, don't stop the dance
Despite the hardships of life, I must keep dancing and moving forward
No, more music, don't stop the dance
I need more music and joy in my life to keep me going
Don't stop, don't stop the dance
I cannot give up or lose momentum, I must keep moving forward
No, more music, don't stop the dance
In order to keep going, I need more joy and inspiration
Don't stop, don't stop the dance
I cannot let life's struggles get in the way of my journey
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rhett Davies, Bryan Ferry
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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