Dance
Gentle Soul Lyrics
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As the sun begins to fade
Her feet upon the meadow dance
Silent shadows steal the sunlight
But the afterglow is sweet
The scent of jasmin fills their soul
With an even softer heat
I never feel empty now
And funny though it seems
To crawl into my dreams
I'll never be alone again
All this can turn to dust
I live each melting moment
And love to know I must
I'll never be alone again
All this can turn to dust
I live each melting moment
And love to know I must
Silent shadows steal the sunlight
But the afterglow is sweet
The scent of jasmin fills their soul
With an even softer heat
The lyrics to Gentle Soul's song "Dance" are imbued with a sense of peacefulness and warmth, both in the melody and the words. The opening line "she moves in gentle rhythms" sets the mood right from the outset, suggesting a gentle, calming presence. As the sun begins to set, the song follows the dancer's footsteps, which move in a tender, almost dreamlike way.
The use of nature imageries, such as "feet upon the meadow dance" and "scent of jasmine fills their soul" evoke a sense of harmony with the natural world, which serves as a backdrop for this serene dance. The line "silent shadows steal the sunlight" adds a touch of melancholy, as if acknowledging that all moments, no matter how beautiful, are fleeting. Yet, the afterglow is sweet, suggesting that even in endings, there can be beauty and gratitude.
The repeating lines "I'll never be alone again, all this can turn to dust, I live each melting moment, and love to know I must" are a reminder of the transience of life but also a call to appreciate every fleeting moment of it. The song seems to encapsulate the idea of living in the present, enjoying the beauty of the moment, and finding joy in the awareness of impermanence.
Line by Line Meaning
She moves in gentle rhythms
The subject moves gracefully and with elegance
As the sun begins to fade
It's the start of twilight and the sun is setting
Her feet upon the meadow dance
The subject dances barefoot on the grassy field
Silent shadows steal the sunlight
The darkness of night is creeping in slowly
But the afterglow is sweet
Despite the darkness, there's a beautiful afterglow
The scent of jasmin fills their soul
The fragrance of jasmine makes the soul feel complete
With an even softer heat
The gentle warmth of the evening grows softer
I never feel empty now
The artist doesn't feel lost or alone anymore
And funny though it seems
It may seem unusual, but it's true
To crawl into my dreams
The artist finds refuge and peace in their dreams
I'll never be alone again
The singer has found companionship and will not be solitary anymore
All this can turn to dust
Everything is fleeting and can be gone in an instant
I live each melting moment
The singer cherishes each moment even as it fades away
And love to know I must
The singer takes pleasure in the fact that they are compelled to love
I'll never be alone again
The singer has found companionship and will not be solitary anymore
All this can turn to dust
Everything is fleeting and can be gone in an instant
I live each melting moment
The artist cherishes each moment even as it fades away
And love to know I must
The singer takes pleasure in the fact that they are compelled to love
Silent shadows steal the sunlight
The darkness of night is creeping in slowly
But the afterglow is sweet
Despite the darkness, there's a beautiful afterglow
The scent of jasmin fills their soul
The fragrance of jasmine makes the soul feel complete
With an even softer heat
The gentle warmth of the evening grows softer
Writer(s): Ned Wynn, Rick Stanley
Contributed by Grayson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.