I've Got The Next Dance
Deniece Williams Lyrics
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I've got the next dance, with you
Oh I'll be waiting on you, all night
I've got the next dance
I've got the next dance, with you, with you
Sitting here, I've been drinkin' gins
Thought I'd have me some fun.
While the night's still young.
Oh I've been watching you (watching you)
I'm waiting to (waiting to)
Well I've got this in hand.
There's a star (There's a star)
In your smile (In your smile)
You fit right into my plan.
I've got the next dance
I've got the next dance, with you
Oh I'll be waiting on you, all night
I've got the next dance
I've got the next dance, with you, with you.
You can sing the song,
Right there on the floor
Truth is I've been watching
Since you walked right in the door.
So let me make it clear
Long as I can?
Someone took my?
And there's nothing you can do.
I've got the next dance
I've got the next dance, with you
That's what I've been waiting for, yah yah
I've got the next dance
I've got the next dance, with you, with you.
You can sing the song,
Right there on the floor
Truth is I've been watching
Since you walked right in the door.
So let me make it clear
Long as I can?
Someone took my?
And there's nothing you can do.
I've got the next dance
I've got the next dance, with you
That's what I've been waiting for, yah yah
I've got the next dance
I've got the next dance, with you, with you.
I'm reaching out, I'm hoping that
You will take me by my hand.
You're so, right into my
Say you'll say you'll be my best man.
Ooh this girl, it's time to go.
Tell me you'll make so mine
See you, (You and me)
Where love is true (Love is true)
Let's try this one more time. (Let's spend the time)
Now that we've met,
We've really got to get
To know the way you feel
About the things I say.
So baby let me know
'Cause I don't want to go.
So give me all your?
And forever roll.?
I've got the next dance
I've got the next dance, with you
That's what I've been waiting for, yah yah
I've got the next dance
I've got the next dance, with you, with you.
Repeat chorus to fade
The lyrics of Deniece Williams’s song “I’ve Got The Next Dance” depict a woman who has her sights set on a particular man in a club. She’s been drinking and is feeling carefree, and she’s been watching him all night. She convinces him to dance with her and hopes that he will take her hand and make her his “best man.” The lyrics suggest that the woman is confident, assertive, and knows what she wants.
The first verse describes the woman sitting at the bar, drinking gin, and feeling free. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, suggesting that the woman is in the mood to have fun and let loose. The chorus focuses on her anticipation of the next dance with the man she’s been watching, and she repeats the phrase “I’ve got the next dance with you” several times, emphasizing her eagerness. Throughout the song, the woman is in control, making it clear that she wants to dance with this particular man and that there’s nothing he can do about it.
The lyrics use metaphor to convey the woman’s feelings about the man. She says that there’s “a star in your smile” and that he “fits right into my plan,” suggesting that he’s an important part of her evening and that she views him as special. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the woman’s excitement and enthusiasm for the upcoming dance.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got the next dance
I have the opportunity to dance with you next
I've got the next dance, with you
I specifically have the opportunity to dance with you next
Oh I'll be waiting on you, all night
I will patiently wait for you all night
Sitting here, I've been drinkin' gins
I am currently sitting while enjoying gin drinks
Thought I'd have me some fun.
I decided to have fun tonight
Feeling free, really
I am experiencing a sense of freedom
While the night's still young.
Since it is still early in the night
Oh I've been watching you (watching you)
I've had my eye on you
I'm waiting to (waiting to)
I am eagerly anticipating
Well I've got this in hand.
I have things under control
There's a star (There's a star)
You have a notable quality
In your smile (In your smile)
Your smile is captivating
You fit right into my plan.
You fit perfectly into my desires for tonight
You can sing the song,
You can go ahead and dance to the music
Right there on the floor
Where you're currently standing
Truth is I've been watching
The reality is that I've been observing you
Since you walked right in the door.
From the moment you arrived
So let me make it clear
Allow me to be straightforward
Long as I can?
For as long as possible
Someone took my?
I lost something
And there's nothing you can do.
Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do to help
That's what I've been waiting for, yah yah
Finally, I have the opportunity I wanted
I'm reaching out, I'm hoping that
I'm making an effort and hoping that
You will take me by my hand.
You will hold my hand and lead me in the dance
You're so, right into my
You fit perfectly in my grasp
Say you'll say you'll be my best man.
Agree to dance the night away with me
Ooh this girl, it's time to go.
The night is drawing to a close
Tell me you'll make so mine
Promise me you will belong to me
See you, (You and me)
We can be together
Where love is true (Love is true)
In a real and genuine relationship
Let's try this one more time. (Let's spend the time)
Let's dance together again before the night ends
Now that we've met,
Since we've met tonight
We've really got to get
We should take the opportunity to get to know each other better
To know the way you feel
I want to know your emotions towards me
About the things I say.
In relation to what I've been saying to you
So baby let me know
Please tell me
'Cause I don't want to go.
I don't want to leave without knowing your feelings
So give me all your?
Share your thoughts and feelings with me
And forever roll.?
And we can continue to dance forever
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