Dance Dance Dance
LIVING ROOM - Neil Young Lyrics


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Never thought love
Had a rainbow on it
Used to think a cloud
Was a nightmare
That was up until
I first met you
Now I go around
Hoping you care

Dance, dance
Feel it all around you
Dance, dance, dance
Never thought love
Had a rainbow on it
See the girl dance
See the girl dance

Mississippi mud
Never touched her fingers
California sand
Lies in her hand
Love her more than life
As the daylight lingers
Early in the morning
I'll be her man

Dance, dance
Feel it all around you
Dance, dance, dance
Mississippi mud
Never touched her fingers




See the girl dance
See the girl dance

Overall Meaning

Neil Young's song "Dance Dance Dance" is a picturesque ode to falling in love, marked by a joyous and energetic melody. The song's first verse captures the essence of newfound love beautifully when he sings, "Never thought love had a rainbow on it; used to think a cloud was a nightmare that was up until I first met you." It's a metaphor for the happiness that's come his way after meeting someone he genuinely cares about. He proceeds to describe how he goes around hoping she cares, a sentiment that's relatable and adds to the song's emotional appeal.


In the second verse, Neil Young continues to paint a vibrant and enjoyable picture of his new love interest. He describes how "Mississippi mud never touched her fingers, California sand lies in her hand." It's a reflection of the dichotomy of his new love's life before she met him. He then concludes the verse with the promise that he'll be there for her, singing, "love her more than life as the daylight lingers, early in the morning, I'll be her man." The chorus "Dance, dance, feel it all around you, Dance, dance, dance" expresses the joy of being in love.


Overall, "Dance Dance Dance" is a feel-good song that encapsulates the mood of someone who's fallen in love. The song's lively rhythm and lyrics are enough to lift anyone's spirits and leave them feeling elated.


Line by Line Meaning

Never thought love
I used to believe that love was ordinary and unexciting.


Had a rainbow on it
But since I met you, I see that love can be beautiful and colorful.


Used to think a cloud
I used to think that everything was negative and bad.


Was a nightmare
But now I realize that clouds can be beautiful and dreamy.


That was up until
This changed when I met you.


I first met you
When we first crossed paths.


Now I go around
Now, I live differently.


Hoping you care
I hope you love me and care for me in the same way.


Dance, dance
I feel elated whenever you dance.


Feel it all around you
I can feel the love all around us.


Never thought love
I used to believe that love was boring and plain.


Had a rainbow on it
But now I realize that love can have colors and be exciting.


See the girl dance
Watching you dance makes me happy.


See the girl dance
Watching you dance makes me happy.


Mississippi mud
You have never been to the South to fully experience it.


Never touched her fingers
You have never touched the unique dirt of the South that makes it beautiful.


California sand
You have been to the West and seen its beautiful beaches.


Lies in her hand
You have held and experienced this beauty.


Love her more than life
I love you more than I love my own life.


As the daylight lingers
The time we spend together is never enough.


Early in the morning
I will always be here for you in the morning.


I'll be her man
I'll always be there to take care of you and be your protector.




Lyrics © Broken Arrow Music, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Neil Young

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@facundogabriellopez8564

Never thought love
had a rainbow on it
Used to think a cloud
was a nightmare
That was up until
I first met you
Now I go around
hoping you care.

Dance, dance,
feel it all around you
Dance, dance, dance,
Never thought love
had a rainbow on it
See the girl dance
See the girl dance.

Mississippi mud
never touched her fingers
California sand
lies in her hand
Love her more than life
as the daylight lingers
Early in the morning
I'll be her man.

Dance, dance,
feel it all around you
Dance, dance, dance,
Mississippi mud
never touched her fingers
See the girl dance
See the girl dance.



All comments from YouTube:

@monmixer

I grew up playing and listening to Neil Young. Somewhere along the way I got lost. I'm 59 and coming home to my roots. Life sucked. I'm going to make the rest of it better for myself and everyone around me. Peace

@Frau.Z.

Agree! I feel the same....i am 59 now...back to the roots, love Neil for ever and a day . Greetings from germany

@FlowerPowerRockGirl

☮️✌️💪😊You will survive. I believe in you. With the music.

@FlowerPowerRockGirl

@Frau Z.Also greet from Germany.. 😂✌️🎶☯️

@Frau.Z.

@FlowerPowerRockGirl 3333 liebe Grüsse

@jamiesorrell5535

Just listen to Neil all better lol

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@BarstoolBlues33

This was basically a throw-a-way for him at this time, but it's better than 90% of other musicians works.

@deadendstreet2484

this song is rlly cute - love neil sm

@jackiebrown5214

One of the best NY song. Just like "The losing end". Shriving

@Maxinator11-11

Looks so cool in that jacket, colored pants and laced up boots.

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