Don't Stop the Dance
Bryan Ferry (with Roxy Music) Lyrics

Hum drum days
Life can be boring and uneventful

And a hum drum ways
And you can feel stuck in a rut

Hey kids, let me tell you how I met your mom
I want to share the story of how I fell in love with your mother

We were dancin' and romancin' at the Senior Prom
It all started at our high school prom, where we danced and fell in love

It was no infatuation
Our love was genuine, not just a passing fancy

But a gradual graduation
Our love grew over time, as we matured and changed

From a boy to a man
I grew up and became a responsible adult

Let me tell you while I can
I want to share this story with you now, while I still can

The soda pop came free
Back then, you could get free soda at the dance

Hey Sis, one kiss, and I was heaven bound
I felt like I was in heaven when I kissed your aunt for the first time

Now who would have guessed Milton's paradise lost could be found
Who could have guessed that I would find love in such an unexpected place?

But in the eyes of the Dean, his daughter
Unfortunately, the Dean did not approve of our relationship

Was doin' what she shouldn'a oughta
His daughter was doing something that he didn't think was right

But a man's gotta do
As a man, I had to follow my heart and do what I thought was right

What a man's gotta do
Sometimes, we have to make tough choices and take risks in life

The consequence should be
Of course, our actions have consequences

Church bells, three swells
We got married despite the disapproval of the Dean

The Dean, his daughter and me
We started a family and lived happily ever after

They were dating in the park
The younger generation also falls in love, just like we did

They were smooching in the dark
They express their love physically, just like we did

Of a doorway for two
But sometimes, they have to find a private place to do so

She whispered "I love you -
Love is a beautiful and powerful thing, and people will express it in their own way

Ooh, you know I never felt this way before
Love can be overwhelming and exciting when it's new

Ooh, you know the elevator in my heart
Love can cause intense emotions and physical sensations

Has gone awol, awol, awol, awol
It's like my heart has gone missing or is out of control

And then I kissed her
But despite the intensity of our emotions, it all starts with a simple kiss

And when I kissed her
That kiss was just the beginning of a long and beautiful love story

It's a wonderful world
When you're in love, everything seems brighter and more beautiful

When you're rolling in kisses
When you are truly in love, you feel like you are surrounded by affection and happiness

Now, the paint is peeling
Years have passed, and things have changed

(Hum drum days and hum drum ways)
Life can still be boring and uneventful at times

Now, and when the chips are down
And when things get tough, it can be hard to stay positive and keep going

Now, you kinda lose all feeling
It's easy to feel numb and disconnected when life gets overwhelming

Now, your head goes round and round
Your thoughts spin out of control, and it's hard to make sense of things

Round and round and round and round and round
It can feel like you are stuck in a cycle of confusion and uncertainty

I'm throwing myself off this train
Sometimes, you have to make a big change in order to break free from that cycle

Hum drum days
But even when life is boring, there are still moments of joy to be found

And a hum drum ways
And it's up to us to find those moments and make the most of them

Hey, you know I'm really earning now
Despite the challenges, I have worked hard and achieved success in my life

My ship came in with a cargo of dollars
I have made a lot of money, and my hard work has paid off

My name's lit up on the prow
I have become well-known and respected in my field

It's a wonderful world
And even though life has its ups and downs, I am grateful for everything that I have

When you're rolling in dollars
Money can make life easier, but it's not the key to true happiness