Dancin' & Romancin'
Jeremy Neale Lyrics


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You said love is a lie
It won′t stay, lest you try
You said I don't love you, that′s not true
I just don't know what else I should do
So no damage done

And you lie awake at night
'Cause you woke up in fright
You said I′m not listening, that′s not true
I'm just down for the count, four, three, two

Now you won′t ever have to be with somebody
Who doesn't understand and spins you around
No, you won′t ever have to be with somebody
Like that in this world

When the night is clear, there will be dancin' and romancin′
So never mind our woes, now we're livin', what a feelin′
All night long, all night long, all night long

And you look both ways
Oh, to walk, or to stay?
And I won′t tell you what to do
Where we go is up to you

But you won't ever have to be with somebody
Who doesn′t understand and spins you around
Oh no, you won't ever have to be with somebody
Like that, and yes, for sure

When the night is clear, there will be dancin′ and romancin'
So never mind our woes, now we′re livin', what a feelin'
When the night is clear, there will be dancin′ and romancin′
So hold me close, we'll go; now we′re livin', what a feelin′
All night long

When the night is clear, there will be dancin' and romancin′
So never mind our woes, now we're livin', what a feelin′
When the night is clear, there will be dancin′ and romancin'




So hold me close, we′ll go; now we're livin′, what a feelin'
All night long, all night long, all night long

Overall Meaning

Jeremy Neale's song "Dancin' & Romancin'" tells the story of a relationship that has hit a rough patch, where the couple is uncertain of where things are headed. The first verse features the woman questioning the validity of love, stating that love won't stay unless you try. She then goes on to explain that she doesn't know what to do to fix the situation, but in saying so she doesn't mean to hurt her partner. The second verse sees the man struggling to listen to what his partner is saying, because he's in a daze or doesn't know how to respond. The chorus is a call to escape the outside world, where there is nothing but dancin' and romancin'. No need to worry about the past or the future; the couple will enjoy the present all night long.


Overall, the song is about the importance of staying present in a relationship and not worrying too much about the future. It's okay to take things slow, to not be too sure about where things are headed. The chorus serves as a reminder that sometimes all we need is a break, a change of scenery, to put things into perspective. The song assures the listener that it's okay to take a break and just dance and have fun.


Line by Line Meaning

You said love is a lie
The person addressed said that love, a feeling that should be true and beautiful, is actually false and deceitful.


It won't stay, lest you try
The addressee thinks that love is a fleeting emotion that can only be sustained with constant effort.


You said I don't love you, that's not true
The addressee accused the singer of not loving them, but the singer insists that this is not the case.


I just don't know what else I should do
The artist admits to feeling helpless and unsure of how to prove their love.


So no damage done
Despite the conflict, the artist believes that there was no real harm caused by the disagreement.


And you lie awake at night
The addressee has trouble sleeping, suggesting that the issue between them is weighing heavily on their mind.


'Cause you woke up in fright
The addressee was jolted awake by something, perhaps a nightmare or a sudden realization.


You said I'm not listening, that's not true
The addressee accused the artist of ignoring them, but the artist insists that they are paying attention.


I'm just down for the count, four, three, two
The artist might be saying that they are feeling defeated or overwhelmed, hence the countdown.


Now you won't ever have to be with somebody
The artist implies that the addressee has been with someone who didn't understand them, and now they won't have to deal with that again.


Who doesn't understand and spins you around
The singer suggests that the person the addressee was with before was confusing and dizzying in their lack of comprehension.


No, you won't ever have to be with somebody
The artist reiterates that the addressee is now free from the pain of being with someone who didn't understand them.


Like that in this world
The singer makes a bold declaration that there are no more people like that in the world for the addressee to encounter.


When the night is clear, there will be dancin' and romancin'
The singer believes that better times are ahead for them and the addressee, and that they will have cause for celebration.


So never mind our woes, now we're livin', what a feelin'
The singer encourages the addressee to forget their troubles and enjoy the moment, relishing in the good vibes and possibilities of the present.


All night long, all night long, all night long
The artist repeats this phrase to emphasize the endless joy and happiness they intend to experience, without a care for the world outside their embrace.


And you look both ways
The addressee is at a crossroads, contemplating their choices and thinking about what path to take.


Oh, to walk, or to stay?
The singer poses a rhetorical question about whether the addressee wants to leave or stay, acknowledging that the decision is entirely up to them.


And I won't tell you what to do
The singer clarifies that they won't try to dictate the addressee's choice or push them in any particular direction.


Where we go is up to you
The artist reiterates that the addressee is in control and can decide what happens next.


Who doesn't understand and spins you around
The artist reiterates their earlier point, that the addressee won't have to deal with someone who was confusing and didn't understand them anymore.


Oh no, you won't ever have to be with somebody
The artist reiterates the promise they made earlier, that things will be different for the addressee from now on.


Like that, and yes, for sure
The singer infuses their declaration with confidence, saying that they are certain that the addressee will not have to go through the same kind of pain again.


So hold me close, we'll go; now we're livin', what a feelin'
The artist invites the addressee to hold onto them and take the leap, to follow their heart and embrace the present moment with joy and abandon.


All night long, all night long, all night long
The singer reiterates that they intend to have a good time all night long, underscoring the theme of letting go of worries and enjoying the moment.




Writer(s): Jeremy Tristan Neale, Peter Miro Mackie

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Comments from YouTube:

Jaxon King

This is a really good song.

Wascal E. Wizard

Caught like the last 10 seconds of this song on rage a few weeks ago. Finally found it! Not disappointed.

Will Kelly

Jeremy, I want to be in one of your videos one day mate. They're hilarious. Great music too brother, well done 🙏😀

Darren Warren

Simply wonderful.Glad I stumbled on this.

Pit4 Music

Great Vibe <3

Charles Sale

great solo

Matthew Cook

I just couldn't commit to the Daryl Hall haircut

Charles Sale

Matthew Cook missed you at the shoot!!

Matthew Cook

v good

Fernando Barbosa

Phoebe & Ruby hahaha! that's really good

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