Let's Dance
David Bowie 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 swaySway through the crowd to an empty space
If you say run
I'll run with you
And 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
Tremble like a flower
Let's dance
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
And if you say run
I'll run with you
And if you say hide
We'll hide
Because my love for youWould 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 sway
Under the moonlight this serious moonlight
Let's dance (let's sway)
Let's dance (let's sway)
Let's dance, let's dance, let's dance, let's dance
Let's dance
Let's dance
David Bowie's Let's Dance is a fantastic feel-good song that has a deeper message hidden in the lyrics. The song encourages listeners to forget their worries and get lost in the music. While he sings about dancing and swaying through a faceless crowd, he hints that it's about more than just the physical act of dancing. Bowie invites us to embrace the unknown and let it wash over us, saying "Let's sway, you could look into my eyes," and he seems to be inviting listeners to take a chance on the unknown and let it consume them.
The second verse of the song highlights the idea that love can be scary, but also provides comfort in tough times. Bowie sings, "If you say run, I'll run with you, and if you say hide, we'll hide because my love for you would break my heart in two." It's not clear who this love is for, but the message is universal. The idea of running for someone you love or hiding with them provides a sense of security and comfort even in the most challenging of situations.
In summary, Bowie's Let's Dance offers a chance to forget our fears, embrace the unknown, and dance like no one is watching. By inviting us to sway through the crowd and take a chance on love, the artist offers a powerful message of hope and love to his fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's dance
Invitation to dance and have fun
Put on your red shoes and dance the blues
Wear red shoes and dance out in carefree style
To the song they're playin' on the radio
Dance to the music that's playing on the radio
Let's sway
Keep dancing carefree and in a swaying motion
While color lights up your face
Dance under bright and colorful lights and let your face glow
Sway through the crowd to an empty space
Move through the crowd and find an empty space to dance
If you say run
I'll run with you
And 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
I will do anything for you and your love is special to me; I would be heartbroken if I can't hold you when you feel weak like a flower
Let's dance
For fear your grace should fall
Let's dance
For fear tonight is all
Dance together and enjoy the night; fear of losing grace and the night is fueling the joy
You could look into my eyes
Let's sway
Under the moonlight, this serious moonlight
We can dance, sway and gaze into each other's eyes under the beautiful, romantic moonlight
Let's dance
Keep dancing until we drop
Let's sway
Under the moonlight, this serious moonlight
Keep swaying slowly, seriously and romantically under the captivating moonlight
Let's dance
Let's dance
Let's dance, dance, dance
Keep dancing and have fun, chant and repeat the word 'dance'
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Bowie
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@gavi1997
•David Bowie – lead vocals
•Stevie Ray Vaughan – lead guitar
•Nile Rodgers – rhythm guitar
•Carmine Rojas – bass guitar
•Erdal Kizilcay – keyboard bass
•Omar Hakim – drums
•Rob Sabino – keyboards; piano
•Mac Gollehon – trumpet
•Robert Aaron – saxophone
•Stan Harrison – saxophone
•Steve Elson – baritone saxophone
•Sammy Figueroa – percussion
•Frank Simms, George Simms, David Spinner – backing vocals
@amelj19
RIP MR. BOWIE. THANK YOU FOR BRINGING JOY TO THE WORLD.
"I sometimes forget
that I was created for Joy.
My mind is too busy.
My Heart is too heavy
for me to remember
that I have been
called to dance
the Sacred dance of life.
I was created to smile
To Love
To be lifted up
And to lift others up.
O’ Sacred One
Untangle my feet
from all that ensnares.
Free my soul.
That we might Dance
and that our dancing
might be contagious."
~Hafiz, Persian 14th Century poet
@lifeisacarnival1359
@@DJDanceClassic There are actually two different versions of what happened in the great book "Texas Flood". In one version, SRV quit; in the other, Bowie fired him. Either could be true; Stevie didn't take a lot of crap from people, and Bowie could be a prima donna asshole.
SRV, Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon all said that once Bowie decided he wanted SRV to play on his upcoming album and Stevie agreed , Bowie immediately asked him to join the tour as Bowie's guitarist.
As part of Stevie being in the tour band, Double Trouble would open a select number of shows. Of course, nothing was ever signed to confirm that, and trusting Bowie, Stevie went ahead and began rehearsals with the tour band.
As the start date for the tour got closer, Layton and Shannon said they received no specific tour dates for them to open for Bowie, and Bowie's people would not return phone calls. Layton and Shannon finally realized it wasn't going to happen.
At some point, Stevie was also told that he was not going to be allowed to mention Double Trouble or his own music in interviews before or during the tour. Fed up, Stevie said he quit the tour as the band was about to board the bus for their first flight; Bowie's camp continued to say he was fired, for what they don't specify. Stevie showed up and played at all album sessions and tour rehearsals.
Stevie is quoted as saying he never intended to be no more than a sideman for Bowie, and that he had an album about to be released to promote on his own. Apparently, he expected that when Double Trouble opened for Bowie, they'd play songs from the album to promote it.
Double Trouble's first album was released shortly before the Bowie tour started, and the band launched a massive tour of their own to promote it. The rest is history.
@chuckydism
David Bowie was one of the biggest Humanitarian people you’d ever known, the reason he featured the Aboriginal people in this video was to shine light on them because their Lives Mattered too. David Bowie was against unfair racist mistreatment of fellow human beings. I remember him making MTV to show more black entertainers, and if they didn’t he’d boycott himself. As a black American man I love and respected what David Bowie stood for, may he rest in heaven.
@tonyconia9434
Video WAS RECORDERED IN OUTBACK AUSTRALIA PUB , BEST PUBS ION THE WORLD David Bowie WAY THE COOLEST GUY EVER TOO LIVE ,, Didn' t Have TOO DANCE
@sarahwalker377
@chucky. Thanks for the info, Listened to this for years. Didn't realise until now
@georgedavalos9071
I heard this song growing up as a kid, always loved the song. But this is my first time watching the Video. Awesome work there Mr.Bowie
@terrythekittieful
Not much has changed for Aboriginal Australians. There are more in the workforce but they still have less opportunities than most Australians. Still, small steps I suppose. These days it's not just Aboriginal people, there is a lot of ageism and sexism. More male CEOS than female, more male representation than female in politics, that sort of thing. Australia is like a smaller version of America in some ways. This video was made only 16 years after they were granted citizenship by the way. Good old David, 6 years gone next Monday, R.I.P. great man.
@worseto1
Man I understand where you're coming from, just think how savage some still are in the world my daughter told me she was lesbian I still love her just because she's different peace out.
@Murrifella71
As an Aboriginal man, I really appreciate the fact that David Bowie loved everyone. I've always loved his music, this just makes me love his heart. Rest In Love & Peace David Bowie.
@eddybulich3309
Its what we all should be aspiring to. That was the Australia of my youth.
@shanehodges6980
Happy Australia day <3
@stevedrew9857
Along with Les hiddins 🙂