Dancing Shoes
Dev攀 Lyrics
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Ten thousand people waiting for me
I can hear them outside from the curtain I sit behind
The drums kick in and the lights go down
My heartbeat drowns out the sound
My hands go up, I sing my song
And a thousand voices sing along
Hear a crowd roar to every word I say
Now the stars, they used to shine so bright
They were all replaced by candle lights
And it all, makes it harder to find the places that we know
I'm putting on my dancing shoes tonight
Ten thousand people waiting for me
I can hear them outside from the curtain I sit behind
The drums kick in and the lights go down
My heartbeat drowns out the sound
My hands go up, I sing my song
And a thousand voices sing along
Can you hear? Close your eyes
Hearts are racing side-by-side
For you I sing, I sing for you
For you, I wear these dancing shoes
I wear these dancing shoes
Are you out there?
Can you hear me?
Are you out there?
Can you hear me?
Are you out there?
Can you hear me?
Are you out there?
Can you hear me?
I'm putting on my dancing shoes tonight
Ten thousand people waiting for me
I can hear them outside
Can you hear? Close your eyes
Hearts are racing side-by-side
For you I sing, I sing for you
For you, I wear these dancing shoes
I wear these dancing shoes
I wear these dancing shoes
The lyrics of Dev's song "Dancing Shoes" describe the excitement and anticipation of performing in front of a large crowd. The singer is all set to perform, wearing his dancing shoes and feeling the energy from the thousands of people waiting for him. The drums kick in and the lights go down, heightening the anticipation. As the singer begins to perform, he hears a thousand voices sing along with him, further igniting the excitement. The chorus repeats the singer's readiness to perform and the energy of the audience waiting for him.
The second verse of the song describes the singer's journey to reach this point, where he now performs for thousands of people. In the past, he used to lay awake dreaming of a day when he would hear a crowd roar to every word he said. Now that he has reached this point, he reflects on the changes that come with success, including the replacement of bright stars with candle lights. Despite these changes, the singer's commitment remains unwavering, as he continues to wear his dancing shoes and perform for his audience.
The song's overall message is one of excitement and a commitment to performing for one's audience, even in the face of the changes that come with success.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm putting on my dancing shoes tonight
I am preparing to perform tonight.
Ten thousand people waiting for me
A large crowd awaits my performance.
I can hear them outside from the curtain I sit behind
I can hear the audience cheering while I wait behind the stage curtain.
The drums kick in and the lights go down
The show is starting, as the sound of the drums and the dimming of the lights signal the beginning of the performance.
My heartbeat drowns out the sound
The excitement of the moment makes my heart pound so loud that it drowns out everything else.
My hands go up, I sing my song
I begin my performance by raising my hands and singing the first lines of my song.
And a thousand voices sing along
The crowd joins in, singing along with me.
I used to lay awake
In the past, I used to struggle to sleep.
Hear a crowd roar to every word I say
I would imagine a crowd cheering me on and reacting positively to every word I say.
Now the stars, they used to shine so bright
In the past, everything used to seem so bright and hopeful.
They were all replaced by candle lights
However, now things have changed and the brightness has been replaced with dimmer lighting.
And it all, makes it harder to find the places that we know
These changes make it difficult to find comfort and familiarity.
Can you hear? Close your eyes
I am asking the listener to focus and imagine a shared moment together.
Hearts are racing side-by-side
Our hearts are beating in unison, with excitement and anticipation.
For you I sing, I sing for you
My performance is dedicated to the listener, as an expression of gratitude and commitment.
For you, I wear these dancing shoes
I am performing for the listener, and have put on my dancing shoes to express that dedication.
Are you out there?
I am addressing the listener, wondering if they are listening and present.
Can you hear me?
I am asking if the listener can hear my message and feel my energy.
I wear these dancing shoes
I am using my performance and my energy to connect with the listener, and express my dedication and gratitude.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NILES HOLLOWELL-DHAR, MATT SQUIRE, DEVIN STAR TAILES
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