Let's Dance
David Bowie ft Coldplay & Marrs Lyrics
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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
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
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 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 sway
Under the moonlight, this serious moonlight
Let's dance
Let's dance
Let's dance, dance, 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 © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David Bowie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mark Castro
This is pretty cool!! Would be neat if Deejays got a hold of this and started playing it at Dance parties. ;)
Jun-E
Heard this on the radio yesterday haha can't believe it's from a few years ago. Put it on Spotify pls
RM 713
THE BOWIE MASHUPS ARE SO DOPE.
Panther Bianca
MUY BUENA MEZCLA!
Dominique B
Absolutely Brilliant man ! I Pump up the volume and Dance ! Congrats & Thanks ! I
Tato Santana Mashups
Thanks!!đ
Tim van Kleunen
Sounds wicked!! Do you mind If I use your remix in a video, you'll get the credits ofcourse! :)
Tato Santana Mashups
Tim van Kleunen no problem, thanks .. I hope to see your video; D
joeseatat
I am in love with this remix...how do I acquire it? Legitmix has gone out of business. :(
Arif Zaman
once again Tato S u killed it thx