Let's Dance
LIVING ROOM - Spiritualized Lyrics
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There's better things y'know a lonely rock 'n' roller can do
The hour is getting late
They're putting all our dreams away
And lord have mercy on all of our thoughts today
I should get away
C'mon darling let's dance
Although I'm tired just sitting here falling for you
There's better things y'know a lonely boy and girl can do
The hour is getting late
They're pulling all the curtains drawn and
We got the rest of our lives 'til the coming dawn
Hold my hand awhile
We'll go out in style and dance
C'mon darling let's dance
I'll say a little prayer for us girl
I'll say a little prayer for us girl
I'll say a little prayer for us girl
I'll say a little prayer for us girl
Though I'm tired just sitting here singing for you
There's better things y'know a lonely rock 'n' roller can do
The hour is getting late
They're putting all the chairs away
If they've got Big Star on the radio they'll let us stay
Oh, September girl
Come and rule my world and dance
C'mon darling let's dance
C'mon baby let's dance
C'mon darling let's dance (I'll say a little prayer for us girl)
C'mon baby let's dance (I'll say a little prayer for us girl)
C'mon darling let's dance (I'll say a little prayer for us girl)
C'mon baby let's dance (I'll say a little prayer for us girl)
Show a little love
I wanna be close to mine and
Have a little heart
I'll keep my own in time and
Show a little love
I wanna be close to mine
And dance
In these lyrics, the singer is expressing their weariness and boredom of just sitting and talking with someone. They acknowledge that there are better things a lonely rock 'n' roller like them could be doing. The hour is late, and they can feel their dreams slipping away. They ask for mercy on their thoughts, implying that they may be feeling overwhelmed or struggling internally.
Despite their tiredness, the singer would rather stay and dance with their companion. They highlight the late hour and the act of closing curtains, suggesting that time is slipping away and they want to make the most of the present moment. They want to hold hands and go out in style, indicating a desire for a passionate and memorable experience.
The singer mentions saying a little prayer for "us girl" multiple times. This can be interpreted as a plea for guidance, protection, or an expression of love and care for their partner. The prayer indicates their desire for a positive outcome or a hope for their relationship.
In the final stanza, the singer reiterates that they are tired of just sitting and singing for their companion. They emphasize again that there are better things a lonely rock 'n' roller can do. They mention the late hour and the act of putting chairs away, possibly suggesting that the opportunity for excitement and connection is fading. They express a longing for the September girl to come and rule their world, inviting them to dance and adding energy and joy to their lives.
Overall, these lyrics convey a sense of restlessness, a desire for connection, and a yearning for meaningful experiences amidst a backdrop of weariness and the passing of time. The singer longs to break free from the monotony and engage in something more exciting, demonstrating a deep longing for love, connection, and a sense of purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Though I'm tired just sitting here talking with you
Even though I'm exhausted from our conversation
There's better things y'know a lonely rock 'n' roller can do
There are more fulfilling activities for a lonely musician
The hour is getting late
It's getting late in the night
They're putting all our dreams away
Our aspirations are being dismissed or forgotten
And lord have mercy on all of our thoughts today
May the higher power grant us leniency for our current mindset
I should get away
I should leave this place
But I would rather stay and dance
But I prefer to remain here and dance
C'mon darling let's dance
Come on, my beloved, let's dance
Although I'm tired just sitting here falling for you
Even though I'm exhausted from falling in love with you
There's better things y'know a lonely boy and girl can do
There are more fulfilling activities for a lonely couple
They're pulling all the curtains drawn
They're closing all the curtains
And we got the rest of our lives 'til the coming dawn
And we have the entire remaining duration of our lives until sunrise
Hold my hand awhile
Let's hold hands for some time
We'll go out in style and dance
We'll go outside and dance gracefully
I'll say a little prayer for us girl
I'll offer a small prayer for the well-being of both of us, my dear
Though I'm tired just sitting here singing for you
Even though I'm exhausted from singing songs for you
There's better things y'know a lonely rock 'n' roller can do
There are more fulfilling activities for a lonely musician
They're putting all the chairs away
They're removing all the chairs
If they've got Big Star on the radio they'll let us stay
If the radio is playing Big Star's music, they'll allow us to remain
Oh, September girl
Oh, girl born in September
Come and rule my world and dance
Come and take charge of my world and dance
C'mon darling let's dance
Come on, my beloved, let's dance
C'mon baby let's dance
Come on, baby, let's dance
Show a little love
Express a small amount of affection
I wanna be close to mine
I desire to be near my loved ones
Have a little heart
Show a small amount of compassion
I'll keep my own in time
I'll maintain my own rhythm or pace
And dance
And dance
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jason Andrew Pierce
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
“Everything was beautiful.”
If you want a radio
I would be a radio for you
If you want an aeroplane
I would be an aeroplane for you
If you got a lonely heart
I would be a lonely heart for you
If you want a rocket ship
I would be a rocket ship for you
If you walk the galaxies
I would walk the galaxies for you
If you'll be my lonely girl
I would be a lonely boy for you
If you want a shooting star
I would be a shooting star for you
If you want another world
I would be another world for you
If you want a universe
I would be a universe for you
[Chorus]
Always together with you (If you have a lonely heart too)
If you want a silver moon
I would be a silver moon for you
If you want a unicorn
I would be a unicorn for you
If you want a satellite
I would be a satellite for you
If you want a universe
I would be a universe for you
[Chorus]
Always together with you (If you have a lonely heart too)
If you want a radio
I would be a radio for you
If you want an aeroplane
I would be an aeroplane for you
If you got a lonely heart
I would be a lonely heart for you
If you want a rocket ship
I would be a rocket ship for you
If you walk the galaxies
I would walk the galaxies for you
If you'll be my lonely girl
I would be a lonely boy for you
If you want a shooting star
I would be a shooting star for you
If you want another world
I would be another world for you
Always together with you (If you have a lonely heart too)
Always together with you
@eliotdangerflash
I know this song doesn't have the legacy of other Spiritualized songs and albums, but my now wife and I completely latched on to this and used it for our first dance song at our wedding last week and oh my gosh it will forever hold a special in our hearts. This feeling will last a lifetime. Our hearts are completely full. :')
@Gazic
Nice! I think it's possibly the best thing they've done.
@seamusmalarkey759
You helped create the legacy for this. Job done :)
@stargazer4790
that's so sweet <3
@pabloerrea1437
I think we need to listen this song in 15 years. I think this song will grow and grow. Congrats for your wedding
@robhick4692
Sounds as genuinely lovely as the tune is. I wish you well.
@Tonyam509
My favorite band of all time -breaks my heart and gives me such joy
@phantomthread4385
This band defined the only time I was truly in love
@de_activatedthe_band5117
crank this song and get out there and make it happen again!!
@thecreamyone3606
I love that