Follow The Fleet
Fred & Ginger Lyrics
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But while there's moonlight and music
And love and romance
Let's face the music and dance
Before the fiddlers have fled
Before they ask us to pay the bill
And while we still have that chance
Soon, we'll be without the moon
Humming a different tune, and then
There may be teardrops to shed
So while there's moonlight and music
And love and romance
Let's face the music and dance, dance
Let's face the music and dance
The lyrics of Fred & Ginger's song "Follow The Fleet" urge the listener to embrace the present and seize the opportunity for joy and romance, knowing that trouble may be looming in the future. The symbolism of moonlight and music suggests a fleeting moment of beauty that can be enjoyed before it gives way to the harsher realities of life. The line "Before they ask us to pay the bill" highlights the transience of the moment, suggesting that the carefree nature of the present will not last forever.
The lyrics also suggest that it is important to face reality and accept the inevitability of difficult times. The final line "Let's face the music and dance" encourages the listener to confront challenges with a positive outlook and to find joy even in adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
There may be trouble ahead
Although challenges may lie ahead, it does not mean we cannot enjoy the present moment.
But while there's moonlight and music
As long as we have the romantic ambiance of night time and the music to accompany it, we can still feel the magic of the moment.
And love and romance
We can embrace the passion and affection between us.
Let's face the music and dance
We can confront our concerns and enjoy the moment by dancing together.
Before the fiddlers have fled
We should enjoy the music while it lasts.
Before they ask us to pay the bill
We should enjoy this moment before we have to face the consequences of our actions.
And while we still have that chance
As long as we have this opportunity, we should take advantage of it.
Soon, we'll be without the moon
Our romantic atmosphere will soon come to an end.
Humming a different tune, and then
We will be faced with a new setting and new challenges.
There may be teardrops to shed
We may be faced with sadness in the future.
So while there's moonlight and music
While we still have this serene atmosphere, we should enjoy it to the fullest.
And love and romance
We should revel in our passion and desire for each other.
Let's face the music and dance, dance
Let us confront our worries and fully experience joy by dancing together.
Let's face the music and dance
By embracing the current moment, we can enjoy the music and dance together, whether or not we know what the future holds.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Hari Seldon
Sometimes it seems like Astaire's legs turned into rubber when they left the ground and instantly became solid again when he touched down.
Any idea who the other couple was?
SwiftFox Productions
Apparently, the choreographer Hermes Pan simply went to various LA dance halls to scout for talented amateurs they could use in the number. So, the other dancers you see in the sequence are simply regular people who happened to be good dancers but, they weren't professionals.
Chattyroz
There were 2 other couples and they were never named. It was a dance contest.
Jack Johannesson
This song is "let yourself go" that Fred did a solo version on too! :)
PsychoNikki
0:05
His munching the gummm ^