Dance with Me
Estelle Lyrics

Ok, Listen,
Pay attention to what I have to say

It's old skool, this is love, y'all,
This is a classic, traditional expression of love

(Yeah)
Confirmation or agreement with the previous statement

Ok Ladies,
Addressing the female audience

Why'know you got a man,
Acknowledging that the audience may have a significant other

And you're feeling in love with him right now,
Establishing the context of the situation

I want you to hold him real tight, like,
Encouraging physical intimacy with their partner

Put one hand round his waist,
Instructions for how to hold their partner

And one hand in his hand,
Additional instructions for physical closeness

And step to the left,
Instructions for a dance move

Step to the right
Continued instructions for the dance move

You showed me how to love
Gratitude for the partner teaching the artist how to love

You showed me how to be, a part of you,
The partner brought the singer into their life and made them feel like a part of it

Somethin' about your touch,
The partner's touch is significant to the singer

Yeah babe I feel brand new,
The partner has revitalized the singer

And when I'm angry
Acknowledgement of negative emotions

(Angry)
Specifically referencing anger

And when I'm feeling bad,
Acknowledgement of negative emotions

(Feeling bad)
Specifically referencing feeling bad

When I can't even speak
Acknowledgement that the artist may not be able to express their emotions

(When I can't even speak)
Emphasizing the previous statement

You just hold my hand,
The partner provides emotional support

I don't know where I'd be,
Gratitude for the partner's presence

If you weren't next to me,
The partner's importance to the artist

[Chorus]
Beginning of the chorus

Hold me in your arms,
Physical affection desired

And dance with me tonight,
Desire for physical intimacy, including dancing

Please don't feel the way,
The artist is reassuring their partner

To show me what you like,
Encouraging the partner to express their desires

You got what I want,
The partner offers what the singer desires

You got what I need,
The partner offers what the singer needs

Oh baby (Baby)
Endearing term for their partner

I love you (I love you)
Direct declaration of love

Lovin' me
Encouragement for their partner to continue loving them

You make me feel so real,
The partner makes the singer feel validated and genuine

(Make me feel so real)
Restatement of the previous statement

Understand every deal, and every chill
The partner understands the singer's issues and quirks

(Chill)
Specifically referencing a chill, potentially negative emotion

Baby like it's candlelight,
The partner's presence is romantic and intimate

And it feels super extra special,
The partner makes the artist feel special

(Oh)
Interjection of enthusiasm or surprise

And when I need you
The partner provides emotional support

(When I need you)
Emphasis on the previous statement

Yes you're always there
The partner is always available and supportive

(You're always there)
Restatement of the previous statement

Two steps away,
The partner is close and accessible

(Two steps away)
Emphasis on the previous statement

And now I got you there
The artist has secured the partner's support and presence

(Got you there)
Confirmation of the previous statement

This is our time,
Emphasis on their moment together

All the time in the world,
Their time together has unmeasurable value

Baby, by, by
Farewell term to their partner

[Chorus]
Beginning of the chorus

Love don't let me down,
Hope that love will continue to sustain their relationship

Don't (now)
Reassurance to their partner not to let them down

You're here
Gratitude for their partner's presence

(You're here)
Emphasis on the previous statement

Please stay
Request for their partner to stay with them

All we have is this, so please,
The singer values their relationship and wants it to continue

Don't take the night away,
Asking their partner not to end their time together

[Chorus: x2]
Repetition of the chorus