I could have danced all night
Jenkins Katherine Lyrics


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Bed, bed I couldn't go to bed
My head's too light to try to set it down
Sleep, sleep I couldn't sleep tonight
Not for all the jewels in the crown

I could have danced all night, I could have danced all night
And still have begged for more
I could have spread my wings and done a thousand things
I've never done before

I'll never know what made it so exciting
Why all at once my heart took flight
I only know when he began to dance with me
I could have danced, danced, danced all night

It's after three now
Don't you agree now?
She ought to be in bed

I could have danced all night, I could have danced all night
And still have begged for more
I could have spread my wings and done a thousand things
I've never done before

I'll never know what made it so exciting
Why all at once my heart took flight
I only know when he began to dance with me
I could have danced, danced, danced all night

I understand dear
It's all been grand dear
But now it's time to sleep

I could have danced all night, I could have danced all night
And still have begged for more
I could have spread my wings and done a thousand things
I've never done before

I'll never know what made it so exciting
Why all at once my heart took flight
I only know when he began to dance with me
I could have danced, danced, danced all night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jenkins Katherine's song "I Could Have Danced All Night" convey the exhilarating feeling of falling in love and the excitement that comes with it. The first verse describes the inability to sleep due to the excitement of being in love. The second verse expands on this by expressing that the feeling is so intense, it cannot be traded for anything, not even jewels. The chorus repeats the title phrase and emphasizes the feeling of wanting more, to do a thousand things never done before, and to dance all night. The bridge acknowledges that the moment has passed and it is time to go to sleep.


The lyrics convey a sense of innocence and longing, with the singer experiencing newfound love and the desire to explore everything that comes with it. The phrase, "I only know when he began to dance with me, I could have danced, danced, danced all night," shows that the singer's love interest is the cause of the overwhelming feeling of joy and excitement. The repetition of "danced" in the chorus emphasizes this feeling of joy and excitement.


Overall, "I Could Have Danced All Night" is a song about the transformative power of love and the youthful desire to explore all the possibilities that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Bed, bed I couldn't go to bed
I was so full of euphoria that the idea of trying to fall asleep was impossible


My head's too light to try to set it down
My head feels like it's floating and it's impossible to bring it down to rest


Sleep, sleep I couldn't sleep tonight
Despite feeling exhausted, I was too excited to even attempt to fall asleep


Not for all the jewels in the crown
Not even the most valuable or desirable treasures could make me forget about the thrill of the night


I could have danced all night, I could have danced all night
I was so full of energy and joy that the idea of stopping the dancing was unbearable


And still have begged for more
Even after dancing for hours, I still would have wanted to continue


I could have spread my wings and done a thousand things I've never done before
The excitement of the dancing made me feel like I could do anything that I had never tried before


I'll never know what made it so exciting
The source of the excitement was a mystery to me


Why all at once my heart took flight
My heart felt fully alive and free during the dancing


I only know when he began to dance with me
The moment when we started dancing together was when I truly felt the rush of the night


It's after three now
The night has gone on long enough


Don't you agree now?
Wouldn't you say it's time to call it a night?


She ought to be in bed
It's time for me to head to bed


I understand dear
I know what you mean


It's all been grand dear
The night has been amazing and unforgettable


But now it's time to sleep
It's finally time to rest after an exhilarating night of dancing




Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Iricom US Ltd, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe

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@funnyman7111

Such an amazing, full voice. It's sad that many people don't appreciate this kind of music any more.

@laylarebecca12

I agree

@ChristopherPettersen

Brilliant! Katherine is blossoming into a great performer. Her voice is maturing, her diction is improving by leaps and bounds, and her breathing is top notch!

@pamelabryars1239

Oh my How absolutely beautiful!

@GRHCU

Oh my, how marvelous is this? I beg for more!!

@PiaLiimatainen

Im so greatful that I was able To hear this. I have loved musical since youth and this Is amazing!! ❤🎉❤❤❤

@archiefernandez4653

Beautiful and Stunning voice

@marceloteive

What a voice !

@margie2853

Beautiful

@TheAgentman32

Bravo Bravo ! ...Ms. Katherine .

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