Dancing On My Own
Kings of Leon Lyrics


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Somebody said you got a new friend
Does she love you better than I can?
It's a big black sky over my town
I know where you at, I bet she's around

Yeah, I know it's stupid
I just gotta see it for myself
I'm in the corner, watching you kiss her
Oh, oh
I'm right over here, why can't you see me?
Oh, oh
I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the girl you're taking home
Oh, oh
I keep dancing on my own

I'm just gonna dance all night
I'm all messed up, I'm so outta line
Stilettos on broken bottles
I'm spinning around in circles

I'm in the corner, watching you kiss her
Oh, oh
I'm right over here, why can't you see me?
Oh, oh
I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the girl you're taking home
Oh, oh
I keep dancing on my own, I keep dancing on

So far away, but still so near
The lights go on, the music dies
But you don't see me standing here
I just came to say goodbye

I'm in the corner, watching you kiss her
Oh, oh

I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the girl you're taking home
Oh, oh




I keep dancing on my own
I keep dancing on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kings of Leon's "Dancing On My Own" describe the painful experience of seeing an ex-partner with a new love interest. The singer of the song has heard that their ex-partner has a new friend, and they are picturing the worst: that the new friend could potentially love the ex-partner better than they did. The description of the "big black sky over my town" creates a sense of emotional heaviness and despair, setting the tone for the rest of the song.


In the chorus, the singer is revealing that they know that their behavior is "stupid," but they cannot help themselves from watching their ex-partner kiss their new friend. The repetition of "oh oh" adds to the sense of desperation and frustration. The singer knows that they are not the one being taken home, and they keep dancing on their own as a way to deal with the pain of unrequited love.


Towards the end of the song, the singer highlights the irony of their situation. They feel so close to their ex-partner, yet they are so far away. The lights go on, and the music dies, but they are still standing there, unnoticed. The singer knows that they must say goodbye to their ex-partner, but they cannot help but keep dancing on their own.


In terms of interesting facts about the song, "Dancing On My Own" is not an original song by Kings of Leon. It is actually a cover of a song by Robyn, a Swedish pop artist. The song was originally released by Robyn in 2010, and it quickly became an international hit. Kings of Leon's version was released in 2012, and it was included on their album "The Collection."


Aside from Kings of Leon's version, "Dancing On My Own" has been covered by several other artists, including Calum Scott, Pixie Lott, and Ellie Goulding. Calum Scott's version of the song also became a hit and went viral on social media in 2016.


The song has been interpreted in different ways by different people. Some have seen it as a breakup song, while others have seen it as a song about unrequited love. In an interview with Spin, Kings of Leon's Caleb Followill revealed that the band chose to cover the song because they related to its themes of heartbreak and isolation.


The music video for Kings of Leon's version of the song features a group of people dancing in a dark room, with flashes of light illuminating their movements. The video was directed by Elia Petridis, and it creates a sense of intimacy and vulnerability that mirrors the emotions of the song itself.


The chords for "Dancing On My Own" are relatively simple and easy to learn. The song is played in the key of A minor, and the chord progression for the verses and chorus is Am - F - C - G. The song also features a bridge, which uses the chords F - G - Am.


Overall, Kings of Leon's version of "Dancing On My Own" is a powerful and emotionally charged interpretation of the original song by Robyn. With its haunting melody, relatable lyrics, and catchy chord progression, the song is sure to be enjoyed by many for years to come.


Chords:
Verse - Am F C G
Chorus - Am F C G
Bridge - F G Am


Line by Line Meaning

Somebody said you got a new friend
Someone told me you made a new friend


Does she love you better than I can?
Is she better at loving you than I am?


It's a big black sky over my town
The sky is dark and ominous where I am


I know where you at, I bet she's around
I know where you are, and I bet she's with you


Yeah, I know it's stupid
Yes, I know it's foolish


I just gotta see it for myself
I just have to witness it with my own eyes


I'm in the corner, watching you kiss her
I'm standing in the corner, observing you kissing her


I'm right over here, why can't you see me?
I'm right here, why can't you notice me?


I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the girl you're taking home
I'm trying my best, but I know you won't choose me


I keep dancing on my own
I keep dancing alone


I'm just gonna dance all night
I'm going to dance all night long


I'm all messed up, I'm so outta line
I'm really confused and things aren't going well


Stilettos on broken bottles
My high heels are on top of broken glass bottles


I'm spinning around in circles
I'm twirling in circles


So far away, but still so near
You're so far away, but it feels like you're still close


The lights go on, the music dies
The lights turn on and the music stops playing


But you don't see me standing here
But you don't notice me standing here


I just came to say goodbye
I just came to say farewell




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Patrik Jens Berger, Robin Miriam Carlsson

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Comments from YouTube:

@ecko

Listened to this over and over KOL you never let me down! 

@tr1kshet

Better see you at the concerts in June then EcKo!

@cassielhughes7743

Little girl upset because Dad says she can't have a boyfriend

@danross5060

And the new tracks are already 🔥

@jongladdis5257

What es7w

@wordnerdink

By far the best cover of this song, dude's vocals are insane

@hearmenow909

Callum Scott is the best cover.

@the13thrain

@@hearmenow909 agree to disagree. I enjoy Callum Scott, but this version speaks to my soul more. I can actually dance my sadness away with this one.

@michaelfarrow5817

@@hearmenow909 He entirely misses the point of the song without significantly reinterpreting it. All those lazy piano covers are the same.

@lynnstlaurent6789

@@the13thrain give Tove Lo’s cover a listen on like a version.

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