Dancing On the Ceiling
Lorenz Hart/Richard Rodgers Lyrics
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Because a miracle
Has brought my lover to me
Though he's some other place, his face I see
At night I creep in bed
And never sleep in bed
But look above in the air
He dances overhead
On the ceiling near my bed
In my sight
Through the night
I try to hide in vain
Underneath my counterpane
But there's my love
Up above
I whisper, "Go away, my lover
It's not fair"
But I'm so grateful to discover
He's still there
I love my ceiling more
Since it is a dancing floor
Just for my love
The song "Dancing on the Ceiling" by Lorenz Hart and Richard Rodgers is a romantic and dreamy tune that describes a magical experience of being in love. The first verse of the song sets the scene of the world being lyrical because of a miracle that brought the lover to the singer. Even though the lover is in some other place, the singer can feel their presence by seeing their face. The second verse describes the magical experience of the lover dancing on the ceiling near the singer's bed. The singer tries to hide from the experience but is unable to do so, as they are grateful that their lover is still there.
The song can be interpreted as a representation of the sensation of being in love, where the world becomes magical and anything is possible. The lover's presence is felt even in the absence, and their love becomes a part of the singer's daily life. The magical element of the lover dancing on the ceiling near the bed adds to the mystical quality of the song.
Overall, the song portrays the sense of heightened awareness and elated emotions associated with being in love. It describes a world full of wonder and magic that one experiences when touched by someone they love.
Line by Line Meaning
The world is lyrical
The world is full of meaning and beauty
Because a miracle
Because something wonderful and unexpected happened
Has brought my lover to me
My lover was brought to me by fate or destiny
Though he's some other place, his face I see
Even though my lover is far away, I can still picture him
At night I creep in bed
At night I get in bed quietly
And never sleep in bed
I never actually fall asleep
But look above in the air
Instead, I look up towards the ceiling
And to my greatest joy, my love is there
And I feel joyful when I see my lover dancing on the ceiling
He dances overhead
My lover dances above me
On the ceiling near my bed
His movements are on the ceiling close to my bed
In my sight
I can see him clearly
Through the night
All night long
I try to hide in vain
I attempt to hide, but it's pointless
Underneath my counterpane
Under my bedspread
But there's my love
But there he is, my love on the ceiling
Up above
Above me
I whisper, "Go away, my lover
I say quietly, you shouldn't be here, my love
It's not fair"
It's not fair that my love isn't physically with me
But I'm so grateful to discover
But I'm happy to see
He's still there
That he's still up there, dancing on the ceiling
I love my ceiling more
I appreciate my ceiling even more
Since it is a dancing floor
Because now it's a place where my lover dances
Just for my love
It's a place just for him and me
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LIONEL B. JR. RICHIE, MICHAEL HENRY JR. FRENCHIK, CARLOS MANUEL RIOS
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