Dance with Me
King Ben E.& The Drifters Lyrics
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Every dance with the guy
Who gives you the eye
Let him hold you tight
You can smile
Every smile for the man
Who held your hand
But don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin'
Save the last dance for me, hmm
Oh, I know (oh, I know)
That the music's fine (yes, I know)
Like sparkling wine (oh, I know)
Go and have your fun (yes, I know, oh, I know)
Laugh and sing (yes, I know)
But while we're apart (oh, I know)
Don't give your heart (yes, I know)
To anyone (oh, I know, yes, I know)
But don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin'
Save the last dance for me, hmm
Baby, don't you know I love you so?
Can't you feel it when we touch?
I will never, never let you go
I love you, oh, so much
You can dance (you can dance)
Go and carry on (you can dance)
'Till the night is gone (you can dance)
And it's time to go (you can dance, you can dance)
If he asks (you can dance)
If you're all alone (you can dance)
Can he take you home (you can dance)
You must tell him, no (you can dance)
'Cause don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arm's you're gonna be
So darlin'
Save the last dance for me
'Cause don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arm's you're gonna be
So darlin'
Save the last dance for me, hmm
Save the last dance for me, hmm-hmm
Save the last dance for me, hmmm
Save
the last dance for me is a song that was released in 1960 by King Ben E.& The Drifters. The song is about a man who wants his love interest to enjoy herself at a dance. He encourages her to dance with other men but begs her to save the final dance for him. He wants her to remember who is taking her home and in whose arms she will be in. The lyrics in the chorus repeat the sentiment of not forgetting the person taking her home and reminds her to save the last dance for him.
The first verse encourages her to dance with other men and enjoy herself but still reminds her to save the last dance for him. The second verse asks her not to give her heart to anyone else while they are apart. The lyrics are a plea for her to remain faithful, and to remember who truly loves her. He encourages her to have fun but to remember who truly cares for her.
The chorus repeats and reinforces the message of the song. The conclusion is a gentle reminder to save the last dance for him.
Line by Line Meaning
You can dance every dance with the guy
Who gives you the eye, let him hold you tight
You can dance all night with the man who shows interest in you, and let him hold you closely.
You can smile every smile for the man
Who held your hand 'neath the pale moonlight
You can smile and be happy around the man who held your hand under the moonlight.
But don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin', save the last dance for me, hmm
Remember who will be taking you home and holding you close, so please save the last dance for me.
Oh, I know that the music's fine (oh, I know, yes I know)
Like sparkling wine go and have your fun
Laugh and sing but while we're apart
Don't give your heart to anyone
I know the music is great, so go have fun and enjoy the moment, but please don't give your heart to anyone else while we are apart.
Baby, don't you know I love you so?
Can't you feel it when we touch?
I will never, never let you go
I love you, oh, so much
My love for you is strong, can't you feel it when we touch? I promise to never let you go, as I love you deeply.
You can dance, go and carry on
'Till the night is gone and it's time to go
If he asks, if you're all alone
Can he take you home, you must tell him, no
You can dance and have fun until the night ends and it's time to leave. If someone asks to take you home, you must decline and say no.
'Cause don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arm's you're gonna be
So darlin', save the last dance for me
Please don't forget that I will be taking you home and holding you closely, so save the last dance for me.
'Cause don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arm's you're gonna be
So darlin', save the last dance for me, hmm
Save the last dance for me, hmm, hmm
Save the last dance for me, hmmm
Save
Please remember who will be taking you home and holding you closely, so save the last dance for me. Save the last dance for me, hmm, hmm, save the last dance for me, hmmm, save it for me.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
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