A million drums
Dennis East Lyrics
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And now you heard that I'll be gone a while
So you try to steal her kisses
But you know she really misses me
And you will see
That a million drums
Couldn't make her dance
Couldn't make her dance
And a thousand violins couldn't make her hold your hand
And a million drums
Couldn't make her dance
Well, you could get a hundred moons to shine
And serenade that little girl of mine
But no matter what you play her
Still I know you'll never sway her heart
She's much too smart
And a million drums
Couldn't make her dance
And a million drums
Couldn't make her dance
And a thousand violins couldn't make her hold your hand
And a million drums
Couldn't make her dance
And a million drums
Couldn't make her dance
And a million drums
Couldn't make her dance
And a thousand violins couldn't make her hold your hand
And a million drums
Couldn't make her dance
And a million drums
Couldn't make her dance
And a million drums
Couldn't make her dance
And a million drums
Couldn't make her dance
And a million drums
In Dennis East's "A Million Drums," the singer addresses someone who is trying to win over his girlfriend while he is away. The first two lines indicate that the person admires the singer's girlfriend and may have feelings for her. However, the singer warns that no amount of music or serenading will make her fall for anyone other than him.
Throughout the song, the singer repeats the phrase "a million drums couldn't make her dance," emphasizing the idea that even if there were countless instruments playing, his girlfriend would not stray. The addition of "a thousand violins couldn't make her hold your hand" further exemplifies the futility of attempting to win her over with music, as holding hands is even less of a commitment than dancing.
The final lines of the song also repeat the same phrase, solidifying the message of the song. Overall, "A Million Drums" is a warning to anyone who may try to steal the singer's girlfriend while he is away, stating that their efforts will be in vain.
Line by Line Meaning
You've always liked the way my baby smiles
You have always appreciated the charm of my girlfriend's smile
And now you heard that I'll be gone a while
And now that you've heard I'll be away for some time
So you try to steal her kisses
You try to win her affection by stealing her kisses
But you know she really misses me
But deep down, you know she misses me
And you will see
And eventually, you will realize
That a million drums
Even if you had a million drums
Couldn't make her dance
You still couldn't get her to dance or be charmed by you
And a thousand violins couldn't make her hold your hand
No amount of romantic gestures could make her want to hold your hand
Well, you could get a hundred moons to shine
Even if you could create the perfect romantic setting
And serenade that little girl of mine
And sing sweet love songs to my girlfriend
But no matter what you play her
No matter what you do to try and win her over
Still I know you'll never sway her heart
I am certain that you will never be able to capture her heart
She's much too smart
My girlfriend is too clever to be fooled by empty gestures
And a million drums
Even if you had a million drums
Couldn't make her dance
You still couldn't get her to dance or be charmed by you
And a thousand violins couldn't make her hold your hand
No amount of romantic gestures could make her want to hold your hand
And a million drums
Even if you had a million drums
Couldn't make her dance
You still couldn't get her to dance or be charmed by you
And a million drums
Even if you had a million drums
Couldn't make her dance
You still couldn't get her to dance or be charmed by you
And a thousand violins couldn't make her hold your hand
No amount of romantic gestures could make her want to hold your hand
And a million drums
Even if you had a million drums
Couldn't make her dance
You still couldn't get her to dance or be charmed by you
And a million drums
Even if you had a million drums
Couldn't make her dance
You still couldn't get her to dance or be charmed by you
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