Dancing On My Own
David Vasquez Lyrics
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Does he love you better than I can?
It's a big black sky over my town
I know where you at, I bet he's around
Yeah, I know it's stupid
I just gotta see it for myself
I'm in the corner
Oh oh oh
I'm right over here
Why can't you see me?
Oh oh oh
I'm giving it my all
But I'm not the guy you're taking home
Ooh ooh ooh
I keep dancing on my own
I'm just gonna dance all night
I'm all messed up, I'm so outta line
My feet on broken bottles
I'm spinning around in circles
I'm in the corner
Watching you kiss her
Oh oh oh
I'm right over here
Why can't you see me
Oh oh oh
I'm giving it my all
But I'm not the guy you're taking home
Ooh ooh ooh
I keep dancing on my own
So far away, but still so near
The lights go on, the music dies
But you don't see me standing here
I just came to say goodbye
I'm in the corner
Watching you kiss her
Oh oh oh
I'm giving it my all
Ooh ooh ooh
I keep dancing on my own
I'm in the corner watching you kiss her
Oh oh oh
I'm right over here
Why can't you see me
Oh oh oh
I'm giving it my all
But I'm not the guy you're taking home
Ooh ooh ooh
I keep dancing on my own
I keep dancing on my own
Ooh ooh I keep dancing on my own
The lyrics of "Dancing On My Own" by David Vasquez tell the story of unrequited love and heartbreak. The song is addressed to an ex-partner who has moved on and is now with someone else. The singer hears that the ex has a new friend and wonders if this new person loves them better. The singer still has feelings for the ex and is upset to see them with someone else. The lyrics convey a sense of loneliness and longing as the singer watches their ex from a distance.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's isolation: "I'm in the corner, watching you kiss her. Why can't you see me? I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the guy you're taking home. I keep dancing on my own." The repeated phrase "dancing on my own" suggests that the singer is trying to distract themselves from their pain by dancing and partying, but ultimately they are still alone.
The final verse of the song is particularly poignant: "So far away, but still so near. The lights go on, the music dies, but you don't see me standing here. I just came to say goodbye." The singer has come to terms with the fact that their relationship is over and they need to move on, but they are still struggling with the pain of seeing their ex with someone else.
Overall, "Dancing On My Own" is a powerful and emotional song about heartbreak and unrequited love. The lyrics convey a sense of isolation and pain that many listeners can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody said you got a new friend
Did someone tell me you got a new friend?
Does he love you better than I can?
Is he better than me in the way he loves you?
It's a big black sky over my town
My town is under a dark and big black sky.
I know where you're at, I bet he's around
I can guess where you are, and I bet he's with you.
Yeah, I know it's stupid, I just gotta see it for myself
I understand that it's foolish, but I have to witness it on my own.
I'm in the corner
I'm standing alone in the corner.
Watching you kiss her
I'm observing as you kiss her.
Oh oh oh
This is a vocalization expressing sadness or frustration.
I'm right over here
I'm standing right here by myself.
Why can't you see me?
Why won't you notice me?
I'm giving it my all
I'm doing my best.
But I'm not the guy you're taking home
But you're not choosing me to be with tonight.
Ooh ooh ooh
This is a vocalization expressing sadness or frustration.
I keep dancing on my own
But I keep dancing alone.
I'm just gonna dance all night
I'll dance by myself all night long.
I'm all messed up, I'm so outta line
I'm emotionally upset and out of control.
My feet on broken bottles
My feet are stepping on broken bottles, adding to my pain.
I'm spinning around in circles
I'm turning around in circles, lost in my own thoughts and emotions.
So far away, but still so near
Even though I'm far from you, you seem so close to me.
The lights go on, the music dies
As the venue closes and the lights come on, the music ends.
But you don't see me standing here
But you don't notice me being here alone.
I just came to say goodbye
I only came to say farewell and leave.
I'm giving it my all
I'm making my best effort.
I keep dancing on my own
But I keep dancing alone.
Contributed by Hannah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@suckafreevideos
You should have been the one singing this on a tv show and getting credit for this rendition. Amazing and beautiful.
@DavidVasquezMusic
annette craig means so much! Thank you love
@natzkypazky342
I've been listening to this song many times...and I always keep on listening before I sleep...Thank you for this song that inspired Calum Scott for he just sang this song in a different way... You're both gifted!
@JayYarbroughMusic
Sounds great, brother.
@nagarajnjen3157
hey, buddy, it is amazing you got a fantastic voice. superb
@coastguy30
Man.. Thanks for sharing you gift with me today.. you are beattiful
@DiffrentDrumr
That was beautiful... for real! Your voice is so distinctive... I'd know it without knowing who was singing! You're so talented. I'm so glad that I happened on to you a while back. Will keep listening....
@katinkamelanie93
Beautiful!
@lucas210904
A little piece of heaven <3
@helenbrent9506
So loverly. Thank you!