Kane is a self-taught singer and multi-instrumentalist, and grew up singing in church. He qualified to study medicine in 'A' Level College, but pursued a path that blended music and travel. Kane quelled growing anxiety and stress into song and in 2016, began uploading covers and subsequently original songs onto his YouTube channel.
Kane was signed to Columbia Records in 2019, with the label declaring the artist a "huge talent" with "powerful vocals". Kane relocated to Los Angeles and released the 5-track EP This Is What It Feels Like. His 2021 singles "Chicken Tendies" and "I Guess I'm in Love" reached numbers 88 and 90, respectively, on the US Billboard Hot 100, with the latter song also peaking at number 25 in Australia and number 22 in the UK.
DANCING ALL ALONE
Clinton Kane Lyrics
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There was nineteen, maybe twenty of us, felt like I could just do without
It's like a bad dream, tryna keep my eyes shut, and now I'm starting to doubt
If I'll find lightning in a bottle, 'cause I've never had anyone
So, if I don't stay, will it matter?
'Cause there's no way to break the pattern
My past is not my fault
But my world keeps on breaking
It's always been the same
Half drunk, friends feeling like strangers
Nothing ever changes
I know I'm forever dancing all alone
I've been running before I knew how to walk, when will I ever stop?
Always five feet too far from the ones who said they'd love me for who I was
And the silence of the beat of my heart has never been any louder
And it's frightening if I always end up feeling no one's around
So, if I don't stay, will it matter?
'Cause there's no way to break the pattern
And I don't wanna feel alone
My past is not my fault
But my world keeps on breaking
It's always been the same
Half drunk, friends feeling like strangers
Nothing ever changes
I know I'm forever dancing all alone
Dancing all alone
Dancing all alone
The lyrics of "Dancing All Alone" by Clinton Kane expresses feelings of loneliness and the desire to break free from a pattern of isolation. Clinton Kane starts by expressing his confusion, as he could not figure out a particular situation and this scene made him feel like he could do without it. He then moves to a state of contemplation, wondering if he will ever find someone or something that fills the void he feels. Clinton Kane talks about how he has never had anyone or has ever found "lightning in a bottle." This is an idiom for an unexpected or sudden success.
In the chorus, Clinton Kane questions if leaving is the best option. He wonders if his absence would make any difference or if things will continue to play out as they always have. The second half of the chorus repeats the phrase "dancing all alone," emphasizing the theme of loneliness that runs throughout the song. Clinton Kane continues by expressing his feeling of always having been running before he knew how to walk. He states that he is always five feet too far from the ones who said they'd love him for who he was and the silence of the beat of his heart has never been any louder. This gives the impression that he feels alone, despite being surrounded by others.
In the end, Clinton Kane expresses his desire to break free from the pattern of his isolation. The lyrics suggest that he is tired of feeling alone and that he wants things to change. The repetition of the phrase "dancing all alone" in the chorus emphasizes the feeling of loneliness and the hopelessness that comes with feeling stuck in this pattern.
Line by Line Meaning
I was hardly in the back of the bus, and I couldn't figure it out
I was seated at the back of the bus with a group of people, but I could not understand what was going on
There was nineteen, maybe twenty of us, felt like I could just do without
There were about 19 to 20 people around me, but I still felt like I didn't belong there
It's like a bad dream, tryna keep my eyes shut, and now I'm starting to doubt
If I'll find lightning in a bottle, 'cause I've never had anyone
This feels like a terrible dream, and I'm trying to keep my eyes closed and pretend it's not happening. However, I'm starting to doubt that I'll ever find true happiness because I've never had anyone who truly cares about me.
So, if I don't stay, will it matter?
'Cause there's no way to break the pattern
If I leave this place, will anyone even care? It seems like I'm stuck in this cycle and can't escape it.
And I don't wanna feel alone
My past is not my fault
But my world keeps on breaking
It's always been the same
Half drunk, friends feeling like strangers
Nothing ever changes
I know I'm forever dancing all alone
I don't want to be alone, and it's not my fault that my world keeps falling apart. However, everything seems to always be the same, with friends who are only half there. Nothing changes, and I am always dancing alone.
I've been running before I knew how to walk, when will I ever stop?
I've been trying to do too much too quickly, and I don't know when I'll be able to slow down and take things step by step.
Always five feet too far from the ones who said they'd love me for who I was
I always feel like I'm too far away from the people who claim to love me for who I am.
And the silence of the beat of my heart has never been any louder
And it's frightening if I always end up feeling no one's around
The silence inside me is louder than anything else, and it's scary to think that I may always feel like there's no one around to support me.
Dancing all alone
Dancing all alone
I am constantly dancing by myself, without anyone to share the moments with.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes
Written by: Clinton Kane, Steve Rusch
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[Verse 1]
I was hardly in the back of the bus, and I couldn't figure it out
There was nineteen, maybe twenty of us, felt like I could just do without
It's like a bad dream, tryna keep my eyes shut and I'm starting to doubt
If I find lightning in a bottle, 'cause I've never had anyone
[Pre-Chorus]
So, if I don't stay, will it matter?
'Cause there's no way to break the pattern
[Chorus]
And I don't wanna feel alone
My past is not my fault
But my world keeps on breaking
It's always been the same
Half-drunk, friends feeling like strangers
Nothing ever changes
I know I'm forever dancing all alone
[Verse 2]
I've been running before I knew how to walk, when will I ever stop?
Always five feet too far from the ones who said they loved me for who I was
And the silence of the beat of my heart has never been any louder
And it's frightening if I always end up feeling no one's around
[Pre-Chorus]
So, if I don't stay, will it matter?
'Cause there's no way to break the pattern
[Chorus]
And I don't wanna feel alone
My past is not my fault
But my world keeps on breaking
It's always been the same
Half-drunk, friends feeling like strangers
Nothing ever changes
I know I'm forever dancing all alone
[Outro]
Dancing all alone
Dancing all alone
@maxsrf9215
He sings with his soul, and we can feel it in every verse. THANK YOU !!!!
@AnnDanteh
yes right
@Endelite
His soul is corrupt and his heart is black if he thinks that is a nice way to sing.
@radiopete7290
he sings with autotune not his soul
@dejaaustin9454
Literally FEEL the emotions man
@ymjerimloaiciga552
@@radiopete7290put on auto tune and let’s hear your music 😂
@noa7485
Yessss finally!!!!! I'm gonna scream this to the top of my lungs going down the road
@endgamesbeats
Same
@dreamilywolf
I've been listening to this song on repeat for 9 hours and I'm not stopping soon. It's so emotional, so strong, you did it, Clinton
@OffTranqsLIVE
I agree, been using this in my twitter posts