Red Dress
Lucy Hale Lyrics


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If I close my eyes and imagine you are here
It'll last for awhile before you disappear
So I close my eyes, cause the only thing I fear
Is waking up one day, forgetting you were ever here

Darling, it's you I remember with your red dress on
Dancing in the moonlight till the break of dawn
It's you I remember dancing with your red dress on

And baby it's you I remember when I hear that song
Singing out the chorus till your voice was gone
It's you I remember every time I hear that song

Not a day goes by, without thinking that I see
Your face in the crowd, turning away from me
So the days go by, like a recurring dream
Where every night ends with the same old memory

And baby it's you I remember when I hear that song
Singing out the chorus till your voice was gone
It's you I remember every time I hear that song

Darling, it's you I remember with your red dress on
Dancing in the moonlight till the break of dawn
It's you I remember dancing with your red dress on
Dancing with your red dress on

I don't know the game we're playing
You and I were on to something
How do we fall apart, without asking ourselves why?

Looking back I can't help thinking
That somewhere I had just stopped running
I would have held you close, and never said goodbye

Darling, it's you I remember with your red dress on
Dancing in the moonlight till the break of dawn
It's you I remember dancing with your red dress on

And baby it's you I remember when I hear that song
Singing out the chorus till your voice was gone
It's you I remember every time I hear that song

Darling, it's you I remember with your red dress on
Dancing in the moonlight till the break of dawn
It's you I remember dancing with your red dress on

And baby it's you I remember when I hear that song
Singing out the chorus till your voice was gone
It's you I remember every time I hear that song

Dancing with your red dress on




Woah
Dancing with your red dress on

Overall Meaning

In "Red Dress," Lucy Hale sings about a past lover whom she can't forget. Despite the fact that the relationship is over, the memory of the person lingers on in her mind. The song is a reflection on the power of memory and how it can shape our experiences even after the fact. The singer of the song talks about how, by closing her eyes, she can imagine that her former partner is still present with her. The fear of forgetting that they ever existed terrifies her, and this fear seems to motivate her to keep these memories alive.


Hale's lyrics are imbued with a sense of nostalgia and longing. The song's chorus references the "red dress" the former partner used to wear when they were together. Dancing in the moonlight, the singer remembers the good times they had together, but there's a sense that those moments are gone forever. Hale sings about how we're all playing a "game," and even though we may not know what that game is, we still end up losing love unexpectedly. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the singer contemplating what might have happened if they'd held onto the relationship instead of letting it go.


Overall, "Red Dress" is a powerful exploration of love, memory, and loss. The song's lyrics are tinged with a sense of sadness, but there's also a sense of hope and resilience in Hale's voice. The music is uplifting and catchy, making it a great listen for anyone who's ever struggled to let go of a past love.


Line by Line Meaning

If I close my eyes and imagine you are here
Imagining your presence to fight the fear of losing you


It'll last for awhile before you disappear
But the feeling of your presence doesn't last long enough


So I close my eyes, cause the only thing I fear
So I keep closing my eyes as the only thing I fear...


Is waking up one day, forgetting you were ever here
...is the possibility of waking up one day and realizing you were never here.


Darling, it's you I remember with your red dress on
Your memory is preserved with me in that red dress


Dancing in the moonlight till the break of dawn
Having the time of our lives dancing under the moonlight


It's you I remember dancing with your red dress on
I can never forget how beautiful you looked while dancing with me


And baby it's you I remember when I hear that song
Every time I hear that song, it's you who crosses my mind


Singing out the chorus till your voice was gone
The sound of your voice echoing in my head endlessly


It's you I remember every time I hear that song
Only your memory comes to mind with the sound of that song


Not a day goes by, without thinking that I see
I can't help but think that I sometimes see your face in the crowd


Your face in the crowd, turning away from me
But then I realize it's just my imagination and you are gone


So the days go by, like a recurring dream
Living through each day is like reliving the same dream continuously


Where every night ends with the same old memory
Every night that comes to an end also brings back the same old memory


I don't know the game we're playing
I don't know what went wrong between us


You and I were on to something
I always thought we had something special


How do we fall apart, without asking ourselves why?
Why did we let things fall apart without even making an attempt to fix them?


Looking back I can't help thinking
Reflecting back leaves me with a lot of thoughts


That somewhere I had just stopped running
During our time together, I stopped being my usual self and stopped trying


I would have held you close, and never said goodbye
But if given another chance, I would hold you close and never let go


Dancing with your red dress on
The memory of dancing with you in that red dress will forever be cherished


Woah
A burst of emotional release




Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESSICA MITCHELL, TODD CLARK

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@pinksneeze101

[Lucy:]
If I close my eyes, and Imagine you are here.
It'll last for awhile, before you disappear.
So I close my eyes, cause the only thing I fear
Is waking up one day, forgetting you were ever here

[Joe:]
Darling, It's you I remember with your Red Dress on,
Dancing in the moonlight till the break of dawn.
It's you I remember dancing with your Red Dress on

[Lucy:]
And Baby it's you I remember when I hear that song,
Singin' out the chorus till your voice was gone
It's you I remember every time I hear that song

[Joe:]
Not a day goes by,without thinking that I see,
your face in the crowd, turning away from me
So the days go by, like a recurring dream
Where every night ends with the same old memory

[Lucy:]
And Baby it's you I remember when I hear that song,
Singin' out the chorus till your voice was gone
It's you I remember every time I hear that song

[Joe:]
Darling, It's you I remember with your Red Dress on,
Dancing in the moonlight till the break of dawn.
It's you I remember dancing with your Red Dress on
Dancing with your Red Dress on

I don't know the game were playing,
You and I were on to something
How did we fall apart,without asking ourselves why?

[Lucy:]
Lookin' back I can't help thinkin'
That some where I had just stopped runnin'
I would have held you close, and never said goodbye.

[Joe:]
Darling, It's you I remember with your Red Dress on,
Dancing in the moonlight till the break of dawn.
It's you I remember dancing with your Red Dress on

[Lucy:]
And Baby it's you I remember when I hear that song,
Singin' out the chorus till your voice was gone
It's you I remember every time I hear that song

[Joe:]
Darling, It's you I remember with your Red Dress on,
Dancing in the moonlight till the break of dawn.
It's you I remember dancing with your Red Dress on

[Lucy:]
And Baby it's you I remember when I hear that song,
Singin' out the chorus till your voice was gone
It's you I remember every time I hear that song

[Joe:]
Dancing with your red dress on

[Lucy:]
Woah

[Joe:]
Dancing with your red dress on.



All comments from YouTube:

@137rtekke7

I hope Lucy releases this as a single, my absolute favorite song from Road Between.

@emojilover3012

lol

@barbararacanati7798

I agree :-)

@joclynebenson9521

I watch PLL, I'm addicted. And just found out she sings. Now I'm addicted. :)

@lakatosdora99

Red dress ? Not red coat, bitch?  -A  ;)

@supernaturalpies8744

lol

@Rose-tu4fy

lol wow

@bubbl3s444

hahahha LOL

@lucilakravetz6550

hahah great coment! i just really love pretty little liars

@YTwithIris

hahahahaha

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