Camera Can’t Lie (formerly Forgetful Grace) is a rock band formed in Minnea… Read Full Bio ↴Camera Can’t Lie (formerly Forgetful Grace) is a rock band formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Eric Arjes is the lead vocalist and guitarist, backed up by Travis Sterns, and accompanied by Josh Bendell on drums, Kyle Lindsay on bass, and Tim Nustad on keyboard.

They were discovered and are currently managed by Grammy Award-winning record producer, Stephen Short. The band is constantly on tour and have so far released a debut full-length album ("Love the Noise" in 2006), along with a critically acclaimed EP. The name of Camera Can't lie is often abbreviated as CCL. They play hundreds of shows each year and have shared the stage with acts including The Rocket Summer and This World Fair. Since October of 2007, they have been listed as one of the top unsigned bands in the United States according to the online music magazine, The Daily Chorus.

Last Dance
Camera Can't Lie Lyrics

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Today I feel the mood
And I don't feel like talking oh ho a waha
I wasn't ready to lose you
You're the first man to move me yeah
You help me feel alive
Got me up from nine to five oh ho a waha
I could get through those days
With you on my mind yeah

Gotta try and move on, but I promise you
I will kiss your crown when life takes me down

I saved my last dance for you my friend
I saved my last dance for you my friend

And all the seats in the crowd
Oh people love to move now oh ho a waha
I just can't feel the beat
'Cause my heart's fallen out yeah

Gotta try and move on but I promise you
I will kiss your crown when life takes me down

I’ll save my last dance for you, my friend
I’ll save my last dance for you, my friend
I’ve got my life in my hands, and your love in my heart
I’ve got my life in my hands, and your love in my heart
I’ll save my last dance for you, my friend

And it seems I’ve lived my life, with you as my rhythm, yeah
And I know I’ll find my feet after dreaming, yeah, yeah

I'll saved my last dance for you My friend
I'll saved my last dance for you My friend
I’ve got my life in my hands, and your love in my heart
I’ve got my life in my hands, and your love in my heart
I’ll save my last dance for you, my friend

I’ve got my life in my hands, and your love in my heart (Today I feel the mood)
I’ve got my life in my hands, and your love in my heart

I’ve got my life in my hands, and your love in my heart (I wasn’t ready to lose you, yeah, yeah)
I’ve got my life in my hands, and your love in my heart

Overall Meaning

The song "Last Dance" by Camera Can't Lie explores the feelings of a protagonist who is moving on from a relationship after losing their significant other. The opening lines of the song reveal that the singer is feeling melancholic and doesn't feel like talking. The song goes on to describe how the loss of the significant other has affected the singer, and how they had helped the singer feel alive. The singer promises to kiss the crown of their significant other once life takes them down, indicating that the significant other will always hold a special place in the singer's heart.

The singer then goes on to describe how they've saved their last dance for their friend. The song reveals that the singer has their life in their hands, and their friend's love in their heart. The singer reminisces how their life had been lived with their friend as their rhythm, and how they trust they'll regain their footing in life after dreaming. The repetition of the line "I saved my last dance for you my friend" further emphasizes the importance of the significant other, who now remains in the singer's heart and thoughts, despite being gone.

The song showcases the idea of moving on after a significant loss while also honoring the love and memories shared with the lost significant other. It also highlights the importance of strong friendship and emotional support throughout the healing process.

Line by Line Meaning

Today I feel the mood
I am in the mood today

And I don't feel like talking oh ho a waha
I do not feel like talking right now

I wasn't ready to lose you
I did not expect to lose you

You're the first man to move me yeah
You are the first man to capture my heart

You help me feel alive
You make me feel alive

Got me up from nine to five oh ho a waha
You get me through the day

I could get through those days With you on my mind yeah
I can get through tough days by thinking of you

Gotta try and move on, but I promise you I will kiss your crown when life takes me down
I will try to move on, but I will always remember and honor you

I saved my last dance for you my friend
I saved the last dance for you

And all the seats in the crowd Oh people love to move now oh ho a waha
The crowd is dancing, but I cannot feel the beat

'Cause my heart's fallen out yeah
My heart is broken

I’ve got my life in my hands, and your love in my heart
I am in control of my life and you will always be in my heart

And it seems I’ve lived my life, with you as my rhythm, yeah
I have lived my life with you as my rhythm

And I know I’ll find my feet after dreaming, yeah, yeah
I will find my way after dreaming

I'll saved my last dance for you My friend
I saved the last dance for you

I’ve got my life in my hands, and your love in my heart
I am in control of my life and you will always be in my heart

I’ve got my life in my hands, and your love in my heart (Today I feel the mood)
I am in control of my life and you will always be in my heart

I’ve got my life in my hands, and your love in my heart (I wasn’t ready to lose you, yeah, yeah)
I am in control of my life and losing you was unexpected

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CLARE MAGUIRE, FRASER LANCE THORNEYCROFT SMITH, FRASER T SMITH

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