Dance
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On our cold bodies, in our imaginary embrace
Look at the moon shining high while we die every day
We felt, we said
Oddly positioned tombs are that normal in here
Normal the silence, normal the presence of fear
Normal the density of darkness, the lanterns are light
But only for those in the day
Something steals our light away
Bow to my corpse and dance with me
The dance macabre of murdered hearts
As I can't stand the sound of shattering dreams
Keep the music loud, this is a chapel of feelings
And I'm the keeper and lover
Of every gravestone, of every hovering flame
I administer the pain in the function
Of no conjunction for me and my kin
Good-looking stones get crushed and cracked as
Masterless hearts turn to whisps
And I don't know how to behave myself
When nostalgia takes hold
Look at the rain, poring with grace on our graves
On our cold bodies, in our imaginary embrace
Look at the moon shining high while we die every day
And I'm the keeper and lover
Of every gravestone, of every hovering flame
I administer the pain in the function
Of no conjunction for me and my kin
Good-looking stones get crushed and cracked as
Masterless hearts turn to whisps
And I don't know how to dance
No, I don't know how to dance
No, I don't know how to dance
No, I don't know how to dance
I don't know how to dance
This dance macabre
The lyrics of Dan's song "Dance Macabre" paint a picture of a mysterious atmosphere filled with death and darkness. The song begins with the imagery of rain pouring over the graves of the deceased which is described as an "imaginary embrace." Throughout the song, the moon is mentioned as a symbol of the constant presence of death, indicating that dying happens every day, and there is no escape from it.
The lyrics then describe "oddly positioned tombs,” indicating death is not orderly, and a sense of fear is present in this place. The lanterns provide some source of light, but only for those in the day. Despite the presence of light, something mysterious is continuously stealing it away. The song's narrator, who appears to be the keeper and lover of every gravestone, hovering flame, and administrator of the pain, invites listeners to bow to their corpse and dance with them in a macabre way. The lyrics hint at the pain and isolation that come with being constantly surrounded by death and the fear that strangers cannot understand the singer's experience.
The chorus changes slightly to reflect the ambiguous mood of the song. The lyrics repeat the theme of death and an imaginary embrace, this time causing the listener to feel as if they are part of the scene described in the opening. The singer administers pain while being in no conjunction with anyone else, emphasizing their sense of isolation. The "good-looking stones" being "crushed and cracked" indicate that no one is immune to death's grasp.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at the rain, poring with grace on our graves
The rain falls beautifully, adding grace to our graves.
On our cold bodies, in our imaginary embrace
We embrace each other, even though we are dead and cold.
Look at the moon shining high while we die every day
The moon shines down on us as we die a little bit each day.
We felt, we said
We expressed our feelings and thoughts.
Oddly positioned tombs are that normal in here
Tombs that are strangely placed are common in this place.
Normal the silence, normal the presence of fear
Silence and fear are normal in this place.
Normal the density of darkness, the lanterns are light
Darkness is thick, but there are lanterns to light the way.
But only for those in the day
The lanterns only help those who can see in the light.
Something should guide us but
There should be something to lead us, but there isn't.
Something steals our light away
Something takes away our light and guidance.
Bow to my corpse and dance with me
Pay homage to my lifeless body and dance with me.
The dance macabre of murdered hearts
We dance a deathly dance with our broken hearts.
As I can't stand the sound of shattering dreams
I can't bear to hear dreams being shattered.
Keep the music loud, this is a chapel of feelings
Let the music be loud, as this is a place of emotions and mourning.
And I'm the keeper and lover
I am the caretaker and admirer.
Of every gravestone, of every hovering flame
I take care of every grave and every flame hovering above it.
I administer the pain in the function
I control the sorrow in this place.
Of no conjunction for me and my kin
There is no connection between me and my family.
Good-looking stones get crushed and cracked as
Even beautiful stones get damaged as
Masterless hearts turn to wisps
Our hearts are broken and turn to nothingness.
And I don't know how to behave myself
I don't know how to handle myself.
When nostalgia takes hold
When memories of the past flood in.
No, I don't know how to dance
I don't know how to dance in this macabre dance of death.
This dance macabre
A dance of death and sorrow.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Daniele Tolu
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@melinamedeirosespinolalace4464
Essa dança é muito boa e por isso decorei ela toda e até hj danço muito
@ayssa_
vdd, mas a minha fav é judas- lady gaga, pq tem mais animação, nuu eu amo
@biah_love_games6494
@Rayssa G nunca dancei, vou ver dps!!
@ASZneASZ
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@ASZneASZ
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@galah98
هعة سضمخ
@zxs_lay
Essa dança é mto boa n consigo parar de dançar ela
@oyunbold9186
you’re the 666th comment holy shit
@Ana-vh6ff
Eu tbm
@mrshavuc0
me too