Dancing In The Dark
Fred Astaire & Cyd Charisse Lyrics
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We're dancin' in the dark and it soon ends
We're waltzin' in the wonder of why we're here
Time hurries by, we're here, and gone
Lookin' for the light of a new love
To brighten up the night, I have you love
And we can face the music together
What though love is old
What though song is old
Through them we can be young
Hear this heart of mine
Make yous part of mine
Dear one, tell me that we're one
Dancin' in the dark 'til the tune ends
We're dancin' in the dark and it soon ends
We're waltzin' in the wonder of why we're here
Time hurries by, we're here, and gone t
Lookin' for the light of a new love
To brighten up the night I have you love
And we can face the music together
Dancin' in the dark
Dancin' in the dark
Dancin' in the dark
The song "Dancin' in the Dark" by Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse is a classic love song that expresses the joy and wonder of being with someone special. The song highlights the beauty of enjoying a moment together with someone you care about, even if it's only temporary, as time flies by quickly.
The first two lines describe the sensation of being completely immersed in the moment with the person the singer is dancing with. They are so deeply involved in the dance that they do not want the song to end. This is followed by the recognition that the moment is fleeting, and soon the dance will come to an end. The next lines speak to the importance of having someone to share the experience with. The singer's partner is the light that brightens up the night and together they can face anything, including the end of the dance.
In the last stanza of the song, the singer sings of how the power of love and song can make us feel young again. Two people can embrace each other's hearts and be one, even though the experience is only temporary. This song is a tender and passionate reminder of the beauty of being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Dancin' in the dark 'til the tune ends
We're dancing in the dark until the song comes to a close.
We're waltzin' in the wonder of why we're here
While we dance, we're finding beauty and joy in the mystery of our existence.
Time hurries by, we're here, and gone
Life is fleeting and we must appreciate the moments while we have them.
Lookin' for the light of a new love
Searching for someone to bring love and happiness into our lives.
To brighten up the night I have you love
But we've found that love and happiness in each other.
And we can face the music together
We can tackle life's challenges and enjoy life together.
What though love is old
Even though love has been around for centuries,
What though song is old
And even though songs have been sung for ages,
Through them we can be young
We can still feel young and alive when we experience love and music.
Hear this heart of mine
Listen to my heart
Make yous part of mine
Let's become one in love.
Dear one, tell me that we're one
My beloved, confirm that we're united in love.
We're dancin' in the dark and it soon ends
We're dancing in the dark, but the song will be over soon and the moment will pass.
Dancin' in the dark
Dancing in the darkness, but finding the light.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arthur Schwartz, Howard Dietz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marthacanady9441
Thanks for returning me to an era and a culture never to be seen again. Oh, what we have lost.
@user-tc4vx2pq5r
eso es amor el sabe amar quiero enamorarme de alguien que sea un señor se que me va a llegar en mi bella vida amen ❤❤❤❤❤
@ruffomaldito
Another era, long gone....simple, flowing, ELEGANT, unseen since.
@user-nv9tw1zv4x
This is truly the most beautiful on-screen dancing number that I’ve ever seen. I’ve watched it probably over 50-60 times and I’ve yet to be able to watch it without getting choked up and teary eyed. The simplicity of the costumes and slow build of the dance and music have never been better displayed than through the long, lean, elegant lines of Cyd and Fred. They are simply…..perfection.
@gailatkinson8466
Every comment below is said with sincerity. The music, the gorgeous Cyd & elegant graceful Fred. Their skills match perfectly. It brings a lump to my throat each time i view this wonderful dance routine. The likes we'll never see again. Thank you
@carolabecker8219
There is nothing more enchanting than to watch Fred Astaire dance and when he does it with Ms. Charisse it is sublime. NOTHING comes close to this by anyone, anywhere today and that is tragic. I am glad I grew up in an era where this was appreciated and I am glad to see it still is today. Every now and then I must come here to see the likes of performers like this so I might, for a little while, return to an era of grace, class and elegance. Thanks for sharing.
@carolabecker8219
+medford briggs Sadly, you are 100% correct. I'm afraid we have gone past the point of no return. But at least we have YouTube to keep the memories alive.
@meredith218461
I could'nt agree more! this is poetry in motion in its truest form. Astaire and the enchanting Cyd Charisse - what a pairing!
@19gregske55
One amazing thing that I always notice: Fred Astaire was always as graceful as a gazelle or a swan, but, he never looked anything less-than-masculine in any shot. One of a kind.
@HxhXnin9e
open our minds and our hearts, our era has its beauties.
let's look at this sequence shot, the style is very different but it has its perfections
https://youtu.be/7nJRGARveVc