Josh Turner is a country artist who describes his music as South Carolina Lowcountry. His voice and musical style has often been compared to that of Johnny Cash's. Hailing from the Hannah, South Carolina, Josh moved to Nashville in 1996 to study music at Belmont University. It was there that he met his current wife, Jennifer Ford, whom he married in 2003. During that same year, he released his debut album, Long Black Train. The title song "Long Black Train" peaked at #13 on Billboard's US Country chart, staying on the charts for over 40 weeks.
Your Man, Josh's 2nd album, was released early 2006. The first single was the title track, "Your Man," which eventually climbed all the way to number 1. His big hit, though, was his second single, "Would You Go With Me." This song solidified the album's soon platinum status. His Christian-themed "Me and God" was released as a single on the Christian radio circuit. It was a moderate success, and was eventually released as a single on the Country radio.
"Time Is Love," is the first single from Josh Turner's fifth studio album. It finds him turning the phrase "time is money" on its head: ("Time is love / Gotta run / Love to hang longer but I got someone who waits / Waits for me and right now she's where I need to be / Time is love, gotta run.") The song was released digitally on December 20, 2011 and for radio adds on January 8, 2012. (Time Is Love Songfacts)
Why Don't We Just Dance
Josh Turner Lyrics
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Three hundred fifteen channels of nothing but bad news on
Well, it might be me but the way I see it
The whole wide world has gone crazy
So baby, why don't we just dance?
Just a little bitty living room, ain't gonna look like much
But when the lights go down and we move the couch
For my two left feet and our two hearts beatin'
Nobody's gonna see us go crazy
So baby, why don't we just dance?
Down the hall, maybe straight up the stairs?
Bouncing off the wall, floating on air
Baby, why don't we just dance?
Baby, why don't you go put your best dress on
And those high heeled shoes you love to lose
As soon as the tunes come on?
On second thought
Just the way you are
Is already driving me crazy
So baby, why don't we just dance?
Down the hall, maybe straight up the stairs?
Bouncing off the wall, floating on air
Baby, why don't we just dance?
I'll cut a rug
Well, it might be me but the way I see it
The whole wide world has gone crazy
So baby, why don't we just dance?
(Bouncing off the walls, floating on air)
Oh baby (baby), why don't we just dance?
In Josh Turner's song "Why Don't We Just Dance," the lyrics suggest escaping from the chaos of the world by staying in and dancing. The opening lyrics mention the overwhelming amount of bad news on TV, and the singer proposes turning it off and just dancing. The song suggests that dancing with someone can be a great escape from the stress of the world. The singer suggests that although their living room may not look like much, with the lights off and the couch moved, it's enough for them to dance and not worry about anyone watching. The song goes on to suggest dancing in various locations, such as down the hall or straight up the stairs. The last line of the chorus repeats the question of why they don't just dance and adds phrases about bouncing off the wall and floating on air.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, why don't we just turn that TV off?
Let us turn off the TV, as all the news these days is sad and unsettling.
Three hundred and fifteen channels of nothing but bad news on,
A large number of TV channels have negative news broadcasts that are a cause for concern.
Well it might be me
The situation that we are in could seem unbearable to me.
But the way I see it,
In my point of view,
The whole wide world has gone crazy.
The whole world is currently in a state of chaos.
Just a little bitty living room ain't gonna look like much.
Our small living room may not look attractive, but we can make it work.
But when the lights go down and we move the couch,
When the lights are turned down, we will move the couch aside to create space.
It's gonna be more than enough
It will be more than adequate
For my two left feet
Although I am not a good dancer
And our two hearts beatin'
And our two hearts pulsating with excitement.
Nobody's gonna see us go crazy.
No one will witness us lose our minds for a moment.
Down the hall,
Let us dance down the hall
Maybe straight up the stairs?
Perhaps we should take the dance to the staircase?
Bouncing off the wall,
We'll be moving about ecstatically
Floating on air,
We'll be happily lost in the moment.
Baby, why don't you go put your best dress on,
Would you mind slipping into your favorite dress and shoes?
And those high heeled shoes you love to lose
Your favorite footwear tends to fall off, yet you still wear them for nostalgia.
As soon as the tunes come on?
Once the songs begin to play?
On second thought,
Actually, I changed my mind.
Just the way you are
I love you just how you are currently dressed.
Is already driving me crazy.
You are already driving me crazy due to your demeanor.
So baby, why don't we just dance
It is time we get up and dance.
I'll cut a rug
I'll perform my moves
Oh baby (baby) why don't we just dance?
It is time we get lost in the rhythm and enjoy ourselves!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jonathan Singleton, Jim Beavers, Darrell Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mads4it555
The more I listen to this song, the more meaning comes to me. This is a literal metaphor on life and love.
Why do we sit at home (or anywhere) overcome by thoughts of evil doings (bad news), when we could be literally loving music and life and love and expressing it in dance, (together or alone)?
We could kick off our shoes and let the rhythms take over, move in whatever way feels right.
It doesn't matter if you are tone deaf or you have two left feet or can't 'dance'... anyone can move to music and why should we feel that it is socially unnaceptable to move in any way that feels good?
You don't need 'professional' dance moves to love music.
I can't dance or even keep rhythm all the time, I have physical restrictions, but even I can move to music in a comfortable way, that expresses my joy in music and life and myself.
This song makes me want to dance and makes me feel happy and good. That's what music should do!
Why can't we just dance?
Way to go, Josh! That's real achievement man!
@annsowers4591
My oldest Son grabbed me in the kitchen to dance. We two stepped around the kitchen. He said "dang Mother, we still got it" and I laughed. 2 weeks later my healthy 32 year old child, went to sleep and never woke up. Please dance every moment you can. I hold onto that beautiful memory until we can dance again.
@melvinboone17
Hello dear
@annie-fb1vm
So sorry for your loss 😢
@jeffmerrell5502
That is so sad. May God Bless you and rest your son's soul, in Jesus' name, I pray.
@christinapennington5403
Oh my!! I am so sorry sweetie for your loss. God needed another angel. 🙏 and ❤️
@pamdobson4027
cant begin to imagine losing your beautifulson anne lv n thoughts are with u not long lost my hùbbyafter sixty years together xxx
@brendag2496
His voice is timeless to the point you will never get tired of that low pitch sound.. I can’t wait to hear more ✨
@Edrizzy30
Right haha
@SkylarLeeth
Skyler
@Kam_926
Josh Turner is a great singer! ❤❤