Carry on Dancing
Darren Hayes / Savage Garden Lyrics
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Shines down interstellar beams
And the groove tonight
Is something more than you've ever seen
The stars and planets taking shape
A stolen kiss has come too late
In the moonlight
Carry on carry on dancing
In the moonlight
Carry on keep romancing
Carry on carry on dancing
You're never safe 'till you see the dawn
And if the clock strikes past midnight
The hope is gone
To move under
The moonlight
Carry on, keep romancing
Carry on, carry on dancing
In the moonlight
Carry on, keep romancing
Carry on, carry on dancing
Move. Closer. Passion. Stronger.
There's a magic only two can tell
In the dark night
Ultraviolet is a wicked spell
The stars and planets taking shape
A stolen kiss has come too late
In the moonlight
Carry on, keep romancing
Carry on, carry on dancing
In the moonlight
Carry on, keep romancing
Carry on, carry on dancing
Moving on
Moving all night
The lyrics to Darren Hayes / Savage Garden's song Carry on Dancing describe a romantic and magical night under the moonlight. The song paints a picture of a captivating atmosphere where the interstellar beams and the stars and planets taking shape set the mood for a romantic evening. The song's first verse explains that the groove tonight is something more than what the singer has ever seen. The stolen kiss has come too late, indicating perhaps that the moment had passed, leaving a feeling of missed opportunity. However, the chorus encourages the characters to carry on and keep romancing and dancing despite the missed chance.
The second verse talks about the magic that only two people can tell, emphasizing the intimacy between the two characters. The description of ultraviolet as a wicked spell indicates the intoxicating and alluring nature of the night. The same phrase, the stars and planets taking shape, is repeated, possibly to reinforce the connection between the two characters as their night takes on a life of its own. The chorus is repeated, encouraging the characters to keep dancing, romancing, and moving all night.
Overall, the lyrics to Carry on Dancing are about seizing opportunities and appreciating the magic of the night when it happens. The song encourages us to keep moving, keep dancing, keep romancing, and keep living in the moment. The moon, stars, and planets become a metaphor for the possibilities that can arise in any situation when we keep an open mind.
Line by Line Meaning
The moonlight
The bright light emanating from the moon
Shines down interstellar beams
Illuminating the surroundings with mystical light
And the groove tonight
The music is playing tonight
Is something more than you've ever seen
It's a unique experience you've never encountered before
The stars and planets taking shape
The astronomical bodies appearing to form a structure
A stolen kiss has come too late
An illicit embrace that came at the wrong time
In the moonlight
Under the moon's light
Carry on keep romancing
Continue courting each other
Carry on carry on dancing
Keep dancing and enjoying the moment
You're never safe 'till you see the dawn
Until daylight breaks, where safety is known
And if the clock strikes past midnight
When the hour hand of the clock surpasses 12
The hope is gone
The chance has passed
Move under
To dance under the moon's light
Move. Closer. Passion. Stronger.
Approach each other intimately with more ardor
There's a magic only two can tell
An elusive charm only two partners can feel
In the dark night
During the night when darkness surrounds
Ultraviolet is a wicked spell
A wicked incantation of the ultraviolet light
Moving on
Continuing with the dance
Moving all night
Dancing the whole night away
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL JONES, DARREN HAYES
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