The Dance
Garth Lyrics
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Every time I see your face or hear your name
I just go crazy, thinking, maybe this may be my chance
What would you say to me if I said "Baby, let's lay down and dance"
I got to tell you, girl, you drive me wild
Every time I see you dance and see that smile
My world gets hazy and I'm moving like I'm in a trance
When it comes to love my heart is black and it's blue
Swore I was through with romance
But girl you're something and I'm counting on you
You're my brand new second chance
My friends all tell me that I'm not your kind
They say I better pray your love is blind
You got to save me, I'm a victim of your circumstance
Whoa, I know it's crazy, but baby, let's lay down and dance
When it comes to love my heart is black and it's blue
Thought I was through with romance
But girl you're something and I've nothing to lose
You're my brand new second chance
I gots to tell you, girl, you drive me wild
I've never known no one with quite your style
I'm going crazy, thinking, baby, this may be my chance
What would you say to me if I said "Baby, let's lay down and dance"
Girl, I know it's crazy, but baby, let's lay down and dance
"The Dance" by Garth Brooks is a love song that speaks to the power of taking risks in relationships. The first verse opens with the singer expressing a feeling he cannot explain every time he sees the woman he loves. He admits to going crazy with the possibility of being able to dance with her, maybe as a chance to take it to the next level. The use of "crazy" acknowledges the vulnerability of the moment, but the invitation to dance represents the opportunity to surrender to love.
The second verse weaves doubt into the lyrics, with Garth revealing his heart as once broken, and thought to be black and blue in regards to romance. Despite this, he cannot resist the temptation of this new love, seeing her as an opportunity towards redemption. He is counting on her to be his second chance, where even though his friends and circumstances may indicate that he is not her type, he is willing to risk it all anyway.
The chorus is both a declaration of his love as well as an urgent plea to dance with her. The repetition of "baby let's lay down and dance" goes beyond just physical movement and speaks to the idea of making the most of the moment, even if it defies all reason. In the end, the feeling of being in love and the possibility of more is enough for the singer to take that chance and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
I get this feeling that I can't explain
Every time I'm around you or think of you, I feel an indescribable emotion that I can't put into words.
Every time I see your face or hear your name
Just seeing your face or hearing your name makes my heart skip a beat with excitement and anticipation.
I just go crazy, thinking, maybe this may be my chance
My mind is filled with thoughts and ideas of the possibility of being with you, no matter how far fetched they may seem.
What would you say to me if I said "Baby, let's lay down and dance"
If I took a chance and asked you to dance with me, what do you think your response would be?
I got to tell you, girl, you drive me wild
Being around you makes me feel like I'm out of control, in the best way possible.
Every time I see you dance and see that smile
Watching you dance with your beautiful smile on your face is one of the most mesmerizing experiences I've had.
My world gets hazy and I'm moving like I'm in a trance
When I see you dance, everything around me seems to disappear and I feel like I'm in a dream-like state.
Whoa, I know it's crazy, but baby, let's lay down and dance
I know it might not make sense, but I can't ignore this feeling anymore. Can we take a chance and dance together?
When it comes to love my heart is black and it's blue
In the past, I've been hurt and heartbroken, and I don't know if I'm ready to go through that again.
Swore I was through with romance
I promised myself that I would never fall in love again because of the pain it caused me in the past.
But girl you're something and I'm counting on you
There's something different about you that makes me feel like maybe it's worth taking the risk of falling in love again.
You're my brand new second chance
You're the opportunity for me to start over and try to love again in a different way.
My friends all tell me that I'm not your kind
People around me have doubts about whether or not we're a good match for each other.
They say I better pray your love is blind
My friends think it's unlikely you'll be interested in me, so they tell me to hope that you'll be willing to overlook our differences.
You got to save me, I'm a victim of your circumstance
I feel like I'm helpless and caught up in whatever situation you put me in, and I need you to help me get out of it.
I've never known no one with quite your style
I've never met anyone like you before, with such a unique and captivating personality.
I'm going crazy, thinking, baby, this may be my chance
My mind is racing with thoughts of the possibility of being with you, and the excitement of that chance is almost overwhelming.
Girl, I know it's crazy, but baby, let's lay down and dance
I understand that this might seem crazy, but I can't stop thinking about being with you, and I hope you'll give me a chance to dance with you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, STEVE DORFF, ME GUSTA MUSIC
Written by: Kent Blazy, Steve Dorff, Victoria Shaw, Kim Williams, Garth Brooks
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[Verse 1]
Lookin' back on the memory of
The dance we shared, beneath the stars above
For a moment all the world was right
How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye
[Chorus]
And now, I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end, the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance
I could have missed the pain, but I'da had to miss
The dance
[Verse 2]
Holding you, I held everything
For a moment, wasn't I the king
But if I'd only known how the king would fall
Hey, who's to say, you know I might have changed it all
[Chorus]
And now, I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end, the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance
I could have missed the pain, but I'da had to miss
The dance
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"The Dance"
Looking back on the memory of
The dance we shared 'neath the stars above
For a moment all the world was right
How could I have known that you'd ever say goodbye
And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss the dance
Holding you I held everything
For a moment wasn't I a king
But if I'd only known how the king would fall
Hey who's to say you know I might have changed it all
And now I'm glad I didn't know
The way it all would end the way it all would go
Our lives are better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss the dance
Yes my life is better left to chance
I could have missed the pain
But I'd have had to miss the dance
@stephensmith7405
My daughter died in a traffic accident, she was only 23. We played this at her funeral. It breaks my heart every time I hear it..
@kevinsmith9365
Dang brah dont blame anything just know ahe safe and waiting we are the ones who are not as free as her stand tall and just k now u will reunite ❤
@moeruss2726
I’m so, so very sorry for your loss. My ❤ breaks for you.
@jenniferwilhelm256
I'm sorry for your loss of your daughter. I hope listening to this song will be a comfort and know your daughter is at peace and smiling down on you in heaven.
Peace be with you and your family.🙏
@sheilaeagy3913
I’m so so sorry for your loss. Unless you lose a child you cannot understand the pain. My stepdaughter passed. She was beautiful. My husband and I are raising her daughter. We got her at 10 mos old and she’s now 10 years old. Both feel like my biological children.
@jenniferwilhelm256
@@sheilaeagy3913 that's very cool that you are raising your stepdaughters child as your own. That's stepping up.🙏
@dwade6322
Please remember that nothing lasts forever...enjoy the dance while you're in it. ❤
@kristinallbright4600
Wow ain't that the truth 😞😞
@michelle_mott
Best advice ever
@angelariscica1649
❤ so true! Been there