Let's Dance
LIVING ROOM 1 - David Bowie Lyrics
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Put on your red shoes and dance the blues
Let's dance
To the song they're playin' on the radio
Let's sway
While color lights up your face
Let's sway
Sway through the crowd to an empty space
If you say run
I'll run with you
And if you say hide
We'll hide
Because my love for you
Would break my heart in two
If you should fall into my arms
And tremble like a flower
Let's dance
Let's dance
For fear your grace should fall
Let's dance
For fear tonight is all
Let's sway
You could look into my eyes
Let's sway
Under the moonlight, this serious moonlight
And if you say run
I'll run with you
And if you say hide
We'll hide
Because my love for you
Would break my heart in two
If you should fall into my arms
And tremble like a flower
Let's dance
Put on your red shoes and dance the blues
Let's sway
Under the moonlight, this serious moonlight
Let's dance
Let's dance
Let's dance, dance, dance
David Bowie's "Let's Dance" is a song that celebrates the joy of dance and love. It urges people to put on their red shoes and dance to the song playing on the radio. The phrase "dance the blues" is used here to mean that dancing can help you forget and escape any sadness you might be feeling. The power of dance is emphasized further as the singer suggests swaying through the crowd to an empty space.
In the second verse, Bowie sings about his love for someone and how he would do anything for them. He pledges to run or hide with them if they request it because he cares for them deeply. However, he also acknowledges that if they were to fall into his arms and tremble like a flower, his heart would break in two, underscoring the significance of his feelings.
The final verse returns to the catchy chorus, encouraging the listener to dance and sway under the moonlight. The repetition of the chorus and the invitation to keep on dancing with the phrase "let's dance, dance, dance" highlights how the song is meant to inspire people to keep moving and enjoying life.
Overall, "Let's Dance" is a song about the power of dance to bring people together, forget their worries, and feel liberated. It also acknowledges the intense emotions that can arise in a relationship and how they can be both exhilarating and painful.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's dance
I want us to enjoy this moment and have some fun dancing together.
Put on your red shoes and dance the blues
Let's forget our worries and dance away our sorrows while looking fabulous in our red shoes.
To the song they're playin' on the radio
Let's move to the rhythm of the music playing on the radio and let it guide us on the dance floor.
Let's sway
Let's move in a gentle and smooth way, guided by the music and our emotions.
While color lights up your face
As we dance, the lights around us reflect on our faces, creating beautiful colors that show our joy and happiness.
Sway through the crowd to an empty space
Let's move around the crowd, swaying and dancing until we find a space where we can dance freely and be ourselves.
If you say run, I'll run with you
I'll be there for you no matter what, even if it means running away or escaping from something together.
And if you say hide, we'll hide
I'll be there for you no matter what, even if it means hiding from something or someone together.
Because my love for you would break my heart in two
My love for you is so strong that if something ever happened to you, it would tear me apart.
If you should fall into my arms and tremble like a flower
I'll be there to catch you and hold you in my arms, comforting and protecting you like a tender flower.
For fear your grace should fall
I want to dance with you and enjoy this moment, afraid that if we don't act now, we might lose our chance forever.
For fear tonight is all
I want to make the most of this night and enjoy every moment of it, afraid that it might be our only chance to do so.
You could look into my eyes
As we dance, we can look into each other's eyes and feel a deep connection and understanding between us.
Under the moonlight, this serious moonlight
As we dance, the moonlight shines on us, creating a serious and solemn atmosphere that makes our moment together even more special.
Let's dance, dance, dance
Let's keep dancing and enjoying this moment together as long as we can, until the night is over and we have to say goodbye.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David Bowie
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@lifeisacarnival1359
@@DJDanceClassic There are actually two different versions of what happened in the great book "Texas Flood". In one version, SRV quit; in the other, Bowie fired him. Either could be true; Stevie didn't take a lot of crap from people, and Bowie could be a prima donna asshole.
SRV, Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon all said that once Bowie decided he wanted SRV to play on his upcoming album and Stevie agreed , Bowie immediately asked him to join the tour as Bowie's guitarist.
As part of Stevie being in the tour band, Double Trouble would open a select number of shows. Of course, nothing was ever signed to confirm that, and trusting Bowie, Stevie went ahead and began rehearsals with the tour band.
As the start date for the tour got closer, Layton and Shannon said they received no specific tour dates for them to open for Bowie, and Bowie's people would not return phone calls. Layton and Shannon finally realized it wasn't going to happen.
At some point, Stevie was also told that he was not going to be allowed to mention Double Trouble or his own music in interviews before or during the tour. Fed up, Stevie said he quit the tour as the band was about to board the bus for their first flight; Bowie's camp continued to say he was fired, for what they don't specify. Stevie showed up and played at all album sessions and tour rehearsals.
Stevie is quoted as saying he never intended to be no more than a sideman for Bowie, and that he had an album about to be released to promote on his own. Apparently, he expected that when Double Trouble opened for Bowie, they'd play songs from the album to promote it.
Double Trouble's first album was released shortly before the Bowie tour started, and the band launched a massive tour of their own to promote it. The rest is history.
@amelj19
RIP MR. BOWIE. THANK YOU FOR BRINGING JOY TO THE WORLD.
"I sometimes forget
that I was created for Joy.
My mind is too busy.
My Heart is too heavy
for me to remember
that I have been
called to dance
the Sacred dance of life.
I was created to smile
To Love
To be lifted up
And to lift others up.
O’ Sacred One
Untangle my feet
from all that ensnares.
Free my soul.
That we might Dance
and that our dancing
might be contagious."
~Hafiz, Persian 14th Century poet
@liamaes9616
0:17 The second one holding a beer is my grandpa. He died 10 years ago. RIP Poppy, love you always. <3
@drainyou31
I'm really sorry to hear that
@fjl05
was this recorded in Australia?
@marycharitou4458
RIP 🙏🏻😣
@jakobelphick950
@@fjl05 yes
@fjl05
@@jakobelphick950 thanks for the answer but how do you know? just a curious question.
@wibukaminolepofficial
Vocal - 100%
Melody - 100%
Poetry - 100%
Legend - 100%
@imporbalytrollingyoblud
Nice 69 likes
@gregwoodard1775
Guitar playing 0%. Thats Stevie Ray Vaughn
@misjar.
Ever 100% ❤