The first verse mentions covering a Joni Mitchell song and dancing with Joan, likely referring to Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez. Stevie Nicks is also mentioned as calling on the telephone, hinting at the close circle of famous friends surrounding the protagonist. Court almost burned down the house, which could be a metaphorical representation of a personal crisis.
The pre-chorus reflects on the loneliness and difficulty of life. But despite the challenges, the protagonist finds companionship and joy in dancing with friends.
The chorus reinforces the importance of dancing and how it adds meaning and purpose to her life. The protagonist and her loved ones dance until they can't dance anymore, enjoying the moment and the people around them.
The second verse hints at the burden of fame and hints at the protagonist's daughter Clementine. The bars are closed for the night, but there is always one that stays open for them, reinforcing the idea of dancing as an escape.
The bridge takes us through different locations and events, such as Woodside and San Francisco, as well as the Afro-Caribbean two-step. Despite the ups and downs of life and the difficulty of finding love, the protagonist can always count on the power of dancing.
In summary, "Dance Till We Die" is a song that celebrates the joys of dancing and the importance of finding friendship and love in the midst of life's uncertainties. The song encourages us to keep moving forward and keep dancing no matter what comes our way.
Dance Till We Die
Lana Del Rey Lyrics
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Stevie's callin' on the telephone
Cory almost burned down my home
But, God, it feels good not to be alone
But sometimes this ranch feels like my only friend
And life doesn't always work out like we planned
We keep it movin', babe
So we made it back in the middle of the night
To the Louisiana two-step high and bright
And we won't say when, we won't ask why
And we won't stop dancin' 'til we die
I'll keep walkin' on the sunny side
And we won't stop dancin' 'til we die
Troubled by my circumstance
Burdened by the weight of fame
Clementine's not just a fruit
It's my daughter's chosen name
And when all the bars close down tonight
There's one that stays open just for us, alright
We keep dancin', babe
So we made it back in the middle of the night
(We keep dancin', babe)
To the Louisiana two-step high and bright
(We keep movin', babe)
And we won't say when, we won't ask why
We won't stop dancin' 'til we die
We'll keep walkin' on the sunny side
And we won't stop dancin' 'til we die
I went down to Woodside
I left Berkley, out of city, out of mind
Killin' it, talkin' shit
Joan said she was gonna quit
Tearin' it up at the Afro-Caribbean two-step
I left San Francisco, I've been coverin' Joni
And I'm dancin' with Joan
It's kinda hard to find love
When you're used to rollin' like a rollin' stone
So we made it back in the middle of the night
(We keep movin', babe)
To the Louisiana two-step high and bright
(We keep dancin', babe)
And we won't say when, we won't ask why
We won't stop dancin' 'til we die
We'll keep walkin' on the sunny side
And we won't stop dancin' 'til we die
And we won't stop dancin' 'til we die
The lyrics of Lana Del Rey's song "Dance Till We Die" offer a glimpse into the life of a musician who's constantly on the move, performing and connecting with other artists. The opening line, "I'm coverin' Joni and dancin' with Joan," references the famous singer-songwriters Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez, whose music and lyrics have been influential to many musicians of Del Rey's generation. From there, the song takes us on a journey through Del Rey's life of music, love, and friendship.
Despite the challenges of fame and the unexpected events that come with it (like Cory almost burning down her home), Del Rey finds comfort in the people she meets on the road and the music they create together. As she sings, "sometimes this ranch feels like my only friend," we can hear the longing for a sense of belonging and community that comes from a life of constant travel and change.
The chorus of the song is a call to dance and celebrate life, no matter what happens: "And we won't say when, we won't ask why / We won't stop dancin' 'til we die." This sentiment is echoed throughout the rest of the song, as Del Rey sings about finding joy in the little moments of connection with others and the beauty of a life spent making music.
Overall, "Dance Till We Die" is a celebration of the power of music and the human spirit to overcome obstacles and find joy in life's most unexpected moments.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm coverin' Joni and dancin' with Joan
I am performing Joni Mitchell's songs and dancing with Joan Baez
Stevie's callin' on the telephone
Stevie Nicks is calling on the telephone
Cory almost burned down my home
Cory had almost burned down my home
But, God, it feels good not to be alone
Despite the challenges, it feels good to have someone by my side
But sometimes this ranch feels like my only friend
Sometimes this place feels like the only one that understands me
And life doesn't always work out like we planned
Life doesn't always follow the plans we made
We keep it movin', babe
But we keep moving forward
So we made it back in the middle of the night
We returned late at night
To the Louisiana two-step high and bright
To dance the Louisiana two-step with high spirits
And we won't say when, we won't ask why
We won't question why we are dancing or when we should stop
And we won't stop dancin' 'til we die
We will keep dancing until our last breath
I'll keep walkin' on the sunny side
I will keep staying positive
Troubled by my circumstance
I am troubled by my situation
Burdened by the weight of fame
I am weighed down by the pressure of being famous
Clementine's not just a fruit
Clementine is not just a fruit, it is also my daughter's name
And when all the bars close down tonight
When all the bars close at night
There's one that stays open just for us, alright
One stays open just for us at night
We keep dancin', babe
We keep dancing together
I went down to Woodside
I went to Woodside
I left Berkley, out of city, out of mind
I left Berkeley to distance myself
Killin' it, talkin' shit
Being successful and talking nonsense
Joan said she was gonna quit
Joan announced her plan to quit
Tearin' it up at the Afro-Caribbean two-step
Dancing wildly to the Afro-Caribbean two-step music
It's kinda hard to find love
It's a bit difficult to find love
When you're used to rollin' like a rollin' stone
When you are used to living an unstable life like a rolling stone
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELIZABETH GRANT, JACK ANTONOFF
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@yasmimneves3736
LYRICS:
I'm covering Joni and dancing with Joan
Stevie's calling on the telephone
Cory almost burned down my home
But, God, it feels good not to be alone
But sometimes this ranch feels like my only friend
And life doesn't always work out like we planned
We keep it movin', babe
So we made it back in the middle of the night
To the Louisiana two-step high and bright
And we won't say when, we won't ask why
And we won't stop dancin' till we die
I'll keep walking on the sunny side
And we won't stop dancin' till we die
Troubled by my circumstance
Burdened by the weight of fame
Clementine's not just a fruit
It's my daughter's chosen name
And when all the bars close down tonight
There's one that stays open just for us, alright
We keep dancin', babe
So we made it back in the middle of the night
(We keep dancin', babe)
To the Louisiana two-step high and bright
(We keep movin', babe)
And we won't say when, we won't ask why
We won't stop dancin' till we die
We'll keep walkin' on the sunny side
And we won't stop dancin' till we die
I went down to Woodside
I left Berkley, out of city, out of mind
Killin' it, talkin' shit
Joan said she was gonna quit
Tearin' it up at the Afro-Caribbean two-step
I left San Francisco
I've been coverin' Joni and I'm dancin' with Joan
It's kinda hard to find love
When you're used to rolling like a rolling stone
So we made it back in the middle of the night
(We keep movin', babe)
To the Louisiana two-step high and bright
(We keep dancin', babe)
And we won't say when, we won't ask why
We won't stop dancin' till we die
We'll keep walkin' on the sunny side
And we won't stop dancin' till we die
And we won't stop dancin' till we die
@k.m.5824
LYRICS :-
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I'm covering Joni and I'm dancing with Joan
Stevie's calling on the telephone
Court almost burned down my home
But, God, it feels good not to be alone
[Pre-Chorus 1]
But sometimes this ranch feels like my only friend
And life doesn't always work out like we planned
We keep it movin', babe
[Chorus]
So we made it back in the middle of the night
To the Louisiana two-step high and bright
And we won't say when, we won't ask why
And we won't stop dancin' till we die
I'll keep walking on the sunny side
And we won't stop dancin' till we die
[Verse 2]
Troubled by my circumstance
Burdеned by the weight of famе
Clementine's not just a fruit
It's my daughter's chosen name
[Pre-Chorus 2]
And when all the bars close down tonight
There's one that stays open just for us, alright
We keep dancin', babe
[Chorus]
So we made it back in the middle of the night
(We keep dancin', babe)
To the Louisiana two-step high and bright
(We keep it movin', babe)
And we won't say when, we won't ask why
We won't stop dancin' till we die
We'll keep walkin' on the sunny side
And we won't stop dancin' till we die
[Bridge]
I went down to Woodside
I left Berkley, out of city, out of mind
Killin' it, talkin' shit
Joan said she was gonna quit
Tearin' it up at the Afro-Caribbean two-step
I left San Francisco, I've been coverin' Joni
And I'm dancin' with Joan
It's kinda hard to find love
When you're used to rolling like a rolling stone
[Chorus]
So we made it back in the middle of the night
(We keep movin', babe)
To the Louisiana two-step high and bright
(We keep dancin', babe)
And we won't say when, we won't ask why
We won't stop dancin' till we die
We'll keep walkin' on the sunny side
And we won't stop dancin' till we die
And we won't stop dancin' till we die
@morlalush6522
LYRICS:
I've been covering Joni and dancing with Joan
Stevie's calling on the telephone
Court almost burned down my home
But, God, it feels good not to be alone
But sometimes this ranch feels like my only friend
And life doesn't always work out like we planned
We keep it movin', babe
So we made it back in the middle of the night
To the Louisiana two-step high and bright
And we won't say when, we won't ask why
And we won't stop dancin' till we die
I'll keep walking on the sunny side
And we won't stop dancin' till we die
Troubled by my circumstance
Burdened by the weight of fame
Clementine's not just a fruit
It's my daughter's chosen name
And when all the bars close down tonight
There's one that stays open just for us, alright
We keep dancin', babe
So we made it back in the middle of the night
(We keep dancin', babe)
To the Louisiana two-step high and bright
(We keep movin', babe)
And we won't say when, we won't ask why
We won't stop dancin' till we die
We'll keep walkin' on the sunny side
And we won't stop dancin' till we die
I went down to Woodside
I left Berkley, out of city, out of mind
Killin' it, talkin' shit
Joan said she was gonna quit
Tearin' it up at the Afro-Caribbean two-step
I left San Francisco, I've been coverin' Joni
And I'm dancin' with Joan
It's kinda hard to find love
When you're used to rolling like a rolling stone
So we made it back in the middle of the night
(We keep movin', babe)
To the Louisiana two-step high and bright
(We keep dancin', babe)
And we won't say when, we won't ask why
We won't stop dancin' till we die
We'll keep walkin' on the sunny side
And we won't stop dancin' till we die
And we won't stop dancin' till we die
@JusCer
This song give me Lizzy Grant vibes, specially the bridge omg 😩
@gxngy6612
yah this is fr what lizzy grant would sing👆🏻👆🏻‼️
@M1TESSJ
https://youtu.be/jlvnq2KqwNw ✍🏻🙏🏻🖤
@memejosh3896
GIRL I DID NOT EXPECT THAT PART AND IM SO HERE FOR IT
@_dqrk__8979
the bridge reminds me of fiona apple so much!!
@antonioestrada8598
I thought the same thing omgggg
@Jasmin-dq2vd
When she said clementine’s not just a fruit it’s my daughter’s chosen name I SCREAMED!!!
@kristilambert3416
Same💯
@Giulia-lv8ws
My jaw dropped
@darraghcollins1374
What’s that supposed too reference