So far the band have released two albums - "Weathervanes" in 2009, and "Diluvia" in 2012.
In April 2013, the band announced that Doris Cellar would no longer be playing with the band.
Let Her Dance
Freelance Whales Lyrics
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with some brand new love affair
dancing with him like she don't even care
Well then
let her dance with him
let her dance all night long
Well who woulda' known that just yesterday
Well then
let her dance with him
let her dance all night long
Let her dance with him all night long
let her dance to our favorite song
let her dance with him
let her dance all night long
Well I'll find true love next you'll see
Someone else will be dancing with me
Then
let her dance with him
let her dance all night long
Well
let her dance with him all night long
let her dance to our favorite song
let her dance with him,
let her dance all night long.
(let her dance 10000x)
The lyrics of Freelance Whales' song "Let Her Dance" tells a story of a man who sees his former lover dancing with another man. Although he still has feelings for her, he chooses to let her be happy and continue dancing with her new partner. The song's verses reflect on their past dancing together, and how the man hopes to find true love to dance with in the future. The chorus repeats the same phrase "let her dance with him, let her dance all night long" as a way of accepting the reality that their relationship is over.
The song's seemingly simple lyrics actually contain a deeper meaning. By letting go of his past relationship, the man gains acceptance and closure, and allows his former lover to move on with her life. This is a relatable theme that can be applied not just to romantic relationships, but also to other situations in life where one needs to let go and move on.
"Let Her Dance" was released in 2009 as part of Freelance Whales' debut album "Weathervanes." The indie folk band from New York City gained popularity in the late 2000s and early 2010s, and their music is known for its whimsical lyrics and unconventional use of instruments such as glockenspiel and harmonium. The song was never released as a single, but it has become a fan favorite and a staple in their live performances.
Line by Line Meaning
Well there she goes
The singer sees someone they used to be in a relationship with moving on with a new partner.
with some brand new love affair
The new partner is significant enough to be considered a whole new love affair.
dancing with him like she don't even care
The singer perceives the new partner as unimportant to their former lover, who seems to be carelessly enjoying the dance.
Well then
let her dance with him
let her dance all night long
The artist acknowledges their former lover's freedom to dance with whomever they please and for however long they please.
Well who woulda' known that just yesterday
she danced with me the very same way
The artist reminisces about when they danced with their former lover in the same carefree manner as they currently do with the new partner.
Well I'll find true love next you'll see
Someone else will be dancing with me
The singer is hopeful that they will find true love and be able to move on with someone else.
Then
let her dance with him
let her dance all night long
The singer reiterates their permission for their former lover to continue dancing with their new partner.
Well
let her dance with him all night long
let her dance to our favorite song
let her dance with him,
let her dance all night long.
The artist emphasizes their willingness to let their former lover dance with the new partner and enjoy the music regardless of their personal history.
(let her dance 10000x)
Repeating the phrase emphasizes the artist’s acceptance of the situation and freedom for the former lover to move on.
Writer(s): Bobby Fuller
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.