Dance Away
Bryan Ferry (with Roxy Music) Lyrics
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When I walked you home, kissed goodnight
I said "it's love" you said "all right"
It's funny how I could never cry
Until tonight and you pass by
Hand in hand with another guy
You're dressed to kill and guess who's dying?
Dance away the heartache
Dance away
Loneliness is a crowded room
Full of open hearts turned to stone
All together all alone
All at once my whole world had changed
Now I'm in the dark, off the wall
Let the strobe light up them all
I close my eyes and dance till dawn
Dance away
Now I know I must walk the line
Until I find an open door
There was I, many times a fool
I hope and pray, but not too much
Out of reach is out of touch
All the way is far enough
Dance away
Bryan Ferry's "Dance Away" is a song about heartbreak and the pain that comes with it. In the song, the singer reminisces on a time when he was in love with someone and how everything seemed cool at the time. However, when he sees that person walking hand in hand with someone else, he experiences heartache for the first time. The lyrics capture the feeling of loneliness when you're in a crowded room full of people, yet you feel all alone. Despite the pain, the singer tries to dance away the heartache and tears.
The lyrics touch on the idea that sometimes you have to walk the line and accept that things may not work out as you hoped. The singer realizes that he's been a fool many times before and that he must move on before he gets hurt again. The chorus repeats the phrase "Dance away" as a way to encourage the listener to let loose and dance through the pain.
Overall, "Dance Away" is a bittersweet song with a catchy beat that invites the listener to dance along while dealing with heartache. It's a song that many people can relate to, especially those who have experienced heartbreak and needed to dance away their troubles.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday, well it seemed so cool
In the past, everything was fine and enjoyable
When I walked you home, kissed goodnight
After a pleasant night together, we shared a goodbye kiss
I said 'it's love' you said 'all right'
I expressed my love for you and you accepted it
It's funny how I could never cry
I was never emotional before and it surprises me
Until tonight and you pass by
Now that I see you with another man, it brings out my emotions
Hand in hand with another guy
You are holding hands with someone else
You're dressed to kill and guess who's dying?
You look stunning and it's killing me to see you with someone else
Dance away the heartache
Use dancing as a way to forget about the pain
Dance away the tears
Dance to overcome sadness
Dance away
Keep dancing and moving forward
Loneliness is a crowded room
Being alone can feel suffocating
Full of open hearts turned to stone
People who are alone were once open to love but have since become hardened and unfeeling
All together all alone
Everyone in the room feels alone despite being surrounded by others
All at once my whole world had changed
Suddenly everything is different
Now I'm in the dark, off the wall
I feel lost and confused
Let the strobe light up them all
Use the lights to brighten up the mood
I close my eyes and dance till dawn
Dance all night until morning comes
Now I know I must walk the line
I understand I must be careful and stay on track
Until I find an open door
I will keep searching until an opportunity arises
There was I, many times a fool
I have made many mistakes in the past
I hope and pray, but not too much
I have faith but don't want to get my hopes up too high
Out of reach is out of touch
If something is unreachable, it becomes unimportant
All the way is far enough
I will keep going until I reach my goal
Dance away
Keep dancing and never give up
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN FERRY
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