Romano's 2011 album Sleep Beneath the Willow was a longlisted nominee for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize, and his 2013 album Come Cry With Me was longlisted for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize.
If I've Only One Time Askin' was nominated for a 2016 Juno Award for Adult Alternative Album of the Year.
On January 4, 2018, Romano released two simultaneous surprise albums, Human Touch and Nerveless.
In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, Romano released several new albums of both newly recorded and archival material in quick succession. He then recorded a series of albums with a band as Daniel Romano's Outfit.
Dancing With the Lady in the Moon
Daniel Romano Lyrics
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People always wonder why
But they never take the time
When I'm alone I get to thinking
That it's not enough to hide this crooked world behind my eyes
There's too much suffering when they're open
But at night the sky is clear and I can dream
That you're still here with me
Dancing with the lady
In the moon
Dancing with the lady
In the moon
It seems I'm always hesitating
Every step is too far to go
When you're going it alone
And if you ever gave me reason
I would open up my eyes and only close them by your side
'Cause I've looked everywhere to find you
Only tears should fill my eyes
If you ever come to find me
I'm dancing with the lady
In the moon
Dancing with the lady
Yes, dancing with the lady
In the moon
Dancing with the lady
In the moon
The lyrics capture a sense of longing and introspection. The singer describes their tendency to blink heavily, which leaves people questioning why. However, instead of taking the time to understand the singer's emotions, they dismiss it. The singer realizes that simply hiding their troubled world behind their eyes is not enough. There is too much suffering when their eyes are open, but at night, when the sky is clear, they can escape into dreams of being with someone they love.
The phrase "dancing with the lady in the moon" is a metaphorical expression of finding solace and companionship in a place of tranquility and isolation. It represents a desire to find a partner, someone who can share the singer's burdens and bring them happiness. The moon symbolizes this imaginary partner, as it is often associated with romance, mystery, and a sense of otherworldliness.
The singer reveals their hesitation to take certain steps in life, feeling that every step is too daunting when they have to face it alone. However, they admit that if this hypothetical person, who they address directly, were to give them a reason, they would be willing to open their eyes and face the challenges together. The singer has searched everywhere for this person, and their eyes should only be filled with tears if this person ever comes to find them.
Overall, the lyrics express a yearning for love, companionship, and understanding. The singer feels isolated and burdened by the world but finds solace in dreams and imaginary connections. Dancing with the lady in the moon represents a desire for emotional connection and shared experiences, a way to escape from the hardships of the world and find solace in a fictional realm.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess I do some heavy blinking
I often find myself blinking excessively
People always wonder why
Others often question the reason behind my blinking
But they never take the time
However, they fail to invest the effort to understand
When I'm alone I get to thinking
During my solitary moments, I contemplate
That it's not enough to hide this crooked world behind my eyes
Merely concealing the flaws of this corrupted world within my gaze is inadequate
There's too much suffering when they're open
The open eyes reveal an overwhelming amount of misery
But at night the sky is clear and I can dream
Yet, in the night, the sky is serene, allowing me to indulge in my dreams
That you're still here with me
Wherein I envision your continued presence by my side
Dancing with the lady
Engaging in a dance with the ethereal lady
In the moon
Under the moon's enchanting glow
It seems I'm always hesitating
I often find myself in a state of hesitation
Every step is too far to go
Each step forward feels unattainable
When you're going it alone
Solely traversing this path without companionship
And if you ever gave me reason
Yet, if you were to provide me with a cause
I would open up my eyes and only close them by your side
I would eagerly widen my perspective, closing them solely in your presence
'Cause I've looked everywhere to find you
For I've searched extensively to locate you
Only tears should fill my eyes
My eyes should only shed tears
If you ever come to find me
Should you ever come seeking my presence
I'm dancing with the lady
Know that I am engaged in a dance with the ethereal lady
In the moon
Under the moon's enchanting glow
Dancing with the lady
Engaging in a dance with the ethereal lady
Yes, dancing with the lady
Indeed, participating in a dance with the ethereal lady
In the moon
Under the moon's enchanting glow
Dancing with the lady
Engaging in a dance with the ethereal lady
In the moon
Under the moon's enchanting glow
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Daniel Romano
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