Let's dance
Conor Oberst Jimes James and M. Ward Lyrics

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Let's dance, put on your red shoes and dance the blues
Let's dance, to the song they're playin' on the radio

Let's sway, while color lights up your face
Let's sway, sway through the crowd to an empty space

If you say run, I'll run with you
If you say hide, we'll hide

Because my love for you
Would break my heart in two
If you should fall
Into my arms
And tremble like a flower

Let's dance, for fear your grace should fall
Let's dance, for fear tonight is all

Let's sway, you could look into my eyes
Let's sway, under the moonlight, this serious moonlight

If you say run, I'll run with you
If you say hide, we'll hide
Because my love for you
Would break my heart in two
If you should fall
Into my arms
And tremble like a flower

Let's dance, put on your red shoes and dance the blues
Let's dance, to the song they're playin' on the radio

Let's sway, you could look into my eyes
Let's sway, under the moonlight, this serious moonlight

Overall Meaning

The song "Let's Dance" by Jimes James and M. Ward featuring Conor Oberst is an ode to love and the power of human connection. The lyrics paint a picture of two people lost in the moment, dancing and swaying to the beat of the music. The first verse set the tone for the rest of the song, urging the listener to put on their red shoes and dance the blues. The use of the color red symbolizes passion and intensity, while the mention of dancing the blues speaks to the idea of finding joy and release in the midst of hardship.

The chorus emphasizes the importance of seizing the moment and living in the present. It urges the listener to sway with the crowd, take in the lights, and enjoy the music. The repetition of the phrase "Let's dance" adds to the sense of urgency and spontaneity that the lyrics evoke. The second verse is perhaps the most poignant, as it speaks to the idea of unconditional love. The singer promises to run and hide with their loved one, and to be there to catch them if they fall. The final line, "And tremble like a flower," is a beautiful metaphor for vulnerability and fragility.

Line by Line Meaning

Let's dance, put on your red shoes and dance the blues
Let's forget our worries and dance to music that reflects our emotions about life's challenges

Let's dance, to the song they're playin' on the radio
Let's enjoy the music that is currently popular and dance to it together

Let's sway, while color lights up your face
Let's move to the music rhythm while observing the colorful changes that music brings, where joy and emotions light up your face

Let's sway, sway through the crowd to an empty space
Let's move our bodies to the music, passing through the crowd to find an empty space where we can dance freely without any obstructions

If you say run, I'll run with you
I'll always be by your side and support you, even if I have to run to catch up with you

If you say hide, we'll hide
I'll always be with you, and we can hide together whenever we need to escape from reality

Because my love for you
My love for you is so strong that

Would break my heart in two
I would be shattered if anything happened to you or our relationship

If you should fall
If you ever find yourself struggling or need someone to lean on

Into my arms
I'll be here waiting with open arms for you to come to

And tremble like a flower
I'll hold you tightly and support you, offering you the strength to face your fears and challenges if you are trembling

Let's dance, for fear your grace should fall
Let's dance together to overcome our fears that we may falter or lose our grace

Let's dance, for fear tonight is all
Let's dance together because tonight may be our last chance to do so

Let's sway, you could look into my eyes
As we sway to the music's rhythm, we can look into each other's eyes and feel connected

Let's sway, under the moonlight, this serious moonlight
Let's dance and sway under the moonlight that represents a serious, meaningful moment where our feelings of love and connection are solidified

Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS

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