Danse Russe
Hurt Lyrics


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Hold onto me please
Don't you let go of me
Come on over
Roll on over
I just need to feel you breathe

Hold onto me please
Don't you let go of me
Think on over
Roll on over
I just need to feel you breathe....

Into my head is out of my mind
Then I become a day behind
And I can't help but wonder why that some days are the very worst case
When I cannot believe that I'm living this way
Kismet tell me its okay and I'll guess it's just a twist of the fate

There's a tiny dancer in my bed
And she never has too much to say
She reminds me of the Danse' Russe
When my emotions are wounded
Her motions and movements chase the ghosts from me

Hold on to me please
Don't you let go of me
Come on over
Roll on over
I just need to feel you breathe

Hold on to me please
Don't you let go of me
Come on over
Think it over
I just need to feel you...

Quietly while you sleep
Whispering the sweetest things
Close those eyes and start the dream
'Cause all of this is what you mean to me

Come over and I'll show you
Shamrocks are an eight-leaf clover
Won't you reach up and touch my shoulder
And sing to me heavenly
Yes, sing for the life of me

About a tiny dancer in my bed
When she never has too much to say
She reminds me of the Danse' Russe
When my emotions are wounded
Her motions and movements chase the ghosts from me

'Cause there's a tiny dancer in my bed
And she never has too much to say
She reminds me of the Danse' Russe
When my emotions are wounded
Her motions and movements ...

Won't you chase my ghost from me...





So much emotion, so much in motion
Chase this ghost for me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Danse Russe" by Hurt paint a picture of a person who is struggling with their own thoughts and emotions, seeking comfort in someone who is near them. The repetitive chorus of "Hold onto me please, don't you let go of me, come on over, roll on over, I just need to feel you breathe" emphasizes the strong desire for connection, touch, and presence of another person. The verses describe the conflicting experiences in the singer's head, where they feel like they are living one day behind and unable to understand why they are living that way. The mention of "Kismet" and "a twist of fate" suggests that there may be a sense of helplessness and resignation that accompanies their feelings.


The reference to a "tiny dancer" in their bed may signify a partner, or perhaps a memory of someone they have lost. This person is never very talkative, yet their movements and presence takes away the singer's emotional pain, like the way the Danse Russe (a Russian folk dance) is described to do. The final plea to "chase this ghost for me" suggests that the singer is looking for a way to find relief from their emotional struggle, and the connection they seek from another person is ultimately what will make them feel alive again.


Line by Line Meaning

Hold onto me please
The singer wants someone to hold onto them tightly.


Don't you let go of me
The singer wants the person holding them to not let go.


Come on over
The singer wants the person to come closer.


Roll on over
The artist wants the person to physically move over.


I just need to feel you breathe
The artist wants to feel the person's breath for comfort.


Think on over
The singer wants the person to think about something before doing it.


Into my head is out of my mind
The singer is confused and overwhelmed.


Then I become a day behind
The artist is struggling to keep up with daily tasks.


And I can't help but wonder why that some days are the very worst case
The artist is questioning why some days are so difficult.


When I cannot believe that I'm living this way
The artist is struggling to come to terms with the way their life is going.


Kismet tell me its okay
The singer is asking fate to make things better.


And I'll guess it's just a twist of the fate
The artist believes that their difficulties are just a result of fate's unpredictability.


There's a tiny dancer in my bed
The singer is figuratively referring to a person who is comforting them.


And she never has too much to say
The person comforting the singer is usually quiet.


She reminds me of the Danse' Russe
The person's soothing presence reminds the singer of a calming dance performance.


When my emotions are wounded
The artist is comforted by the person when they are feeling emotional pain.


Her motions and movements chase the ghosts from me
The person's movements bring comfort and chase away the artist's emotional pain.


Quietly while you sleep
The singer is referring to the person they are with while they sleep.


Whispering the sweetest things
The singer is recalling the sweet nothings said to them by the person while they sleep.


Close those eyes and start the dream
The artist is telling the person to go to sleep.


'Cause all of this is what you mean to me
The artist values their relationship with the person deeply.


Come over and I'll show you
The artist is inviting the person to come closer.


Shamrocks are an eight-leaf clover
The singer is referencing the rarity of something.


Won't you reach up and touch my shoulder
The artist is asking the person to touch them for comfort.


And sing to me heavenly
The singer is requesting the person sing to them in a comforting manner.


About a tiny dancer in my bed
The singer is again referring to the person who is comforting them.


Won't you chase my ghost from me...
The singer is asking the person to help alleviate their emotional pain.


So much emotion, so much in motion
The artist is overwhelmed with emotion.


Chase this ghost for me.
The artist is once again asking the person to help them overcome their emotional pain.




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