Limelight
Gina Dee Lyrics


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Limelight, limelight
Shining so bright
Limelight, limelight
Kiss me tonight
Limelight, limelight
You touch me so long
Limelight, limelight
Take me in your arm


Dreaming due to this love was young and mean thing of my live
A day without you
Being addicted need you to survive
Day by day, another place you’re always by my side
I love my job to sing and dance and stand in the limelight.

Sitting backstage five minutes to go
Being nervous like never before




Some guys are joking some great for their own
I find ...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gina Dee's song Limelight appear to be about the thrill and excitement of being in the spotlight. The repetition of "limelight" in the chorus emphasizes this feeling, as if the singer is basking in the glow of attention from their fans. However, the verse reveals a deeper layer to the lyrics, where the singer confesses their feelings of love for someone who they rely on to make it through their job in the limelight. The lines "Dreaming due to this love was young and mean thing of my live / A day without you / Being addicted need you to survive" convey a sense of dependency and longing for another person, who perhaps helps the singer feel grounded amidst their fame.


The bridge of the song takes a more introspective turn, with the singer describing the nerves and anxiety that come with performing. They are aware of the dichotomy between the excitement of being on stage and the potential for failure, as seen in the line "Being nervous like never before". Despite this, the singer seems to find comfort in the camaraderie of their fellow performers, as they mention "Some guys are joking some great for their own". Overall, Limelight seems to capture the adrenaline rush and emotional intensity of fame, while acknowledging the human connections that make it all worthwhile.


Line by Line Meaning

Limelight, limelight
The singer is addressing the limelight, a symbol of fame and attention.


Shining so bright
The singer is acknowledging the limelight's bright and alluring qualities.


Kiss me tonight
The singer is using romantic language to express a desire for the limelight's attention and validation.


You touch me so long
The artist acknowledges the long-lasting effects of the limelight's attention on their personal and professional life.


Take me in your arm
The artist is using intimate language to express a deep desire to be embraced by the limelight's attention and validation.


Dreaming due to this love was young and mean thing of my live
The singer reminisces about the passion and raw ambition that brought them to the limelight while acknowledging the difficulties that may have come with it.


A day without you
The singer reflects on the all-encompassing nature of their relationship with the limelight, without which they may feel lost or unfulfilled.


Being addicted need you to survive
The artist acknowledges their dependence on the limelight's validation for their personal and professional well-being.


Day by day, another place you're always by my side
The artist acknowledges that the limelight is a constant presence in their life, regardless of where they are or what they're doing.


I love my job to sing and dance and stand in the limelight.
The artist expresses their passion for their career as a performer and the associated attention and validation that comes with being in the limelight.


Sitting backstage five minutes to go
The singer describes a moment of anticipation and anxiety before taking the stage.


Being nervous like never before
The artist acknowledges the pressure and stress of performing in the limelight.


Some guys are joking some great for their own
The singer observes the different ways their colleagues handle the stress and pressure of performing in the limelight.


I find ...
The singer trails off, possibly lost in thought or unable to articulate their own feelings.




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Limelight, limelight
Limelight, limelight
Limelight, limelight
Limelight, limelight
Sitting backstage five minutes to go
Being nervous like never before
Some guys are joking some great for their own
I find my stage right but it seems to grow
I view to mirror and smile to myself
Two little dancesteps
Now one cry for help
Too much whiskey is that really a friend
It's like a tight of trusting my hand.
Chorus:
Limelight, limelight
Shining so bright
Limelight, limelight
Kiss me tonight
Limelight, limelight
You touch me so long
Limelight, limelight
Take me in your arm
Dreaming due to this love was young and mean thing of my live
A day without you
Being addicted need you to survive
Day by day, another place you're always by my side
I love my job to sing and dance and stand…



All comments from YouTube:

@WhisperingJaneASMR

Wie lange ich dieses Lied nicht gehört habe, Wahnsinn. Bestimmt 20 Jahre. Wenn man sagen kann, dass man 20 Jahre ein Lied nicht gehört hat, dann weiß man, dass die Jugend schon länger her ist. Das Lied wurde damals bei mir in der Dorfdisko jedes Mal gespielt, genau wie Johnny O's Fantasy Girl, was ich ebenfalls rauf und runter hörte, oder Gigi D'Agostino. Ich bin 85er Jahrgang.

@renekrettek1975

Bei uns in Magdeburg auch lief rauf und runter. So geil 👌🥳🥳

@andreasfalter3636

20 Jahre ist schon heftig 😳😳 läuft ständig rauf und runter

@DonCorleone420

Bei Uns in Unserer Stammdisco wurde den Halben Abend erst Hip Hop und dann den Rest fast nur Freestyle Gespielt 😍 Oh Mann ist das lange her, Ich Vermisse diese Zeit (Ich bin Baujahr 1984) 😱 Und Heute hört man kaum noch was von "Unserer" Musik, da wird nur dieser Neumodische Schrott Gespielt, aber durch Uns wird es Freestyle immer weiter geben 👍#FreestyleNeverDie

@DoctorF1984

Das war ne absolut geile und unvergessliche Zeit. Das Lied lief überall. Wie Du geschrieben hast, Fantasy Girl dazu. Geil. Vermisse diese Zeit.

@stefannaeser4205

Bin 1983er und kann euch da nur recht geben. Tolle Zeit, vieeeeele Erinnerungen und wo ist nur die Zeit geblieben....

@nicoleirlich5234

Oh geile Zeit 🎉. Da waren wir noch jung

@nightshade4354

Ich bin Gott so dankbar, dass ich in der geilsten Zeit der Menschheitsgeschichte meine Jugend hatte!!!!!!!!!!!

@christianutsch6194

Stimmt 💫

@Maria_Cey

Ich vermisse die Zeit soo verdammt

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