Save the Last Dance for Me
Faron Young Lyrics


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Well you can dance every dance with the guy who gives you the eye
Let him hold you tight
And you can smile every smile for the man who held your hand
Neath the pale moon light
But don't forget who's taking you home and in whose arms you're gonna be
Oh darlin' save the last dance for me
Oh I know that the music's fine like sparkling wine go and have your fun
Laugh and sing but while we're apart don't give your heart to anyone
And don't forget who's taking you home and in whose arms you're gonna be
Oh darlin' save the last dance for me
Baby don't you know I love you so can't you feel it when we touch
I will never ever let you go cause I love you oh so much
Well you can dance go and carry on till the night is gone and it's time to go
And if he asks if you're all alone can he take you home you gotta tell him no
And don't forget who's taking you home and in whose arms you're gonna be
Oh darlin' save the last dance for me





Baby don't you know I love you so...
Oh darlin' save the last dance for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Faron Young's song "Save the Last Dance for Me" tell the story of a man who watches his lover dance with other men, but wants her to save the last dance for him. He tells her that she can dance with other men and have her fun, but she must remember to not give her heart to anyone else because he loves her so much. The man is insecure and worried that his lover will forget about him and fall for another man. He wants her to remember that he is the one taking her home and the one she will be in the arms of at the end of the night. He begs her to save the last dance for him as a sign of their love and commitment to each other.


The lyrics of "Save the Last Dance for Me" are emotional and poignant. They express the fear and insecurity that can come with being in love and being apart from someone. The man is afraid that his lover will forget about him and fall in love with someone else. However, he also expresses his deep love and commitment to her, and his desire for her to save the last dance for him is a symbol of their love and connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Well you can dance every dance with the guy who gives you the eye
You have the freedom to dance with any guy who seems interested in you


Let him hold you tight
Allow him to hold you close while dancing


And you can smile every smile for the man who held your hand neath the pale moon light
You may show happiness to the guy who held your hand under the moonlight


But don't forget who's taking you home and in whose arms you're gonna be
Remember that you have someone else who will take you home and hold you in their arms


Oh darlin' save the last dance for me
Out of all the dances you have, keep the final dance for me


Oh I know that the music's fine like sparkling wine go and have your fun
I understand that music is pleasant and you should have a good time


Laugh and sing but while we're apart don't give your heart to anyone
Even though we're apart, don't give your heart to anyone else


Baby don't you know I love you so can't you feel it when we touch
Don't you realize that I love you deeply and our physical touch should convey that


I will never ever let you go cause I love you oh so much
I will always keep you close to me because I love you deeply


Well you can dance go and carry on till the night is gone and it's time to go
You may continue dancing until it's time to leave


And if he asks if you're all alone can he take you home you gotta tell him no
If another guy asks if you're alone and if he can take you home, you must refuse him


Oh darlin' save the last dance for me
Remember to save the final dance specifically for me, my love




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman

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