Let's dance
M.Ward 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
If you say run, I'll run with you
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
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
If you say run, I'll run with you
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
The song "Let's Dance" by M.Ward is a sweet and romantic tune that celebrates the power of dancing and moving to the rhythm of the music with the person you love. The song starts with a call to action, inviting the listener to put on their red shoes and dance the blues. The color red is traditionally associated with passion, energy, and love, while the blues can represent a state of melancholy or longing. The combination of the two creates a unique and somewhat contradictory feeling that is at the heart of the song. The chorus encourages the listener to let go of their inhibitions and to dance freely to the beat of the song that's playing on the radio.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the lyrics are not just about dancing. They are a declaration of love and a promise to always be there for the person they love, no matter what. The line "if you say run, I'll run with you, if you say hide, we'll hide" shows a deep commitment to the relationship and the willingness to do anything for the one they love. The verse "because my love for you would break my heart in two" is a beautiful and powerful testament to the intensity of the love shared between the two people. The song ends with an invitation to sway to the music under the moonlight, a symbol of the beauty and mystery of the night.
Overall, "Let's Dance" is a simple and straightforward song that captures the essence of youthful love and the thrill of dancing together in a moment of pure joy and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's dance
Join me in celebrating life through movement and music
Put on your red shoes and dance the blues
Wear your favorite shoes and dance out your sadness
To the song they're playin' on the radio
We don't need a reason to dance, let's just enjoy the popular tunes
Let's sway
Let's move to the rhythm of the music
While color lights up your face
As the lights embrace us, enjoy the emotions that reflect on your face
Sway through the crowd to an empty space
Let's dance together, leading each other to a tranquil space of our own
If you say run, I'll run with you
I will support and join in any endeavor you wish to undertake
If you say hide, we'll hide
I will protect you in any situation by my side
Because my love for you
My love for you is strong and unconditional
Would break my heart in two
The thought of losing you would devastate me
If you should fall
In case you lose your footing and trip
Into my arms
I will catch you and hold you
And tremble like a flower
If you are frightened or emotionally overwhelmed, I will comfort you
For fear your grace should fall
Dance with me to keep your grace and composure intact
For fear tonight is all
As we dance and enjoy the night, let's not worry about tomorrow
You could look into my eyes
Let's take a moment to connect and gaze into each other's eyes
Under the moonlight
As the moon shines upon us
This serious moonlight
This is a moment to cherish and take seriously
Contributed by Callie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Outfield 243
Let's dance
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
j9andphoenix
This cover is so gorgeous - interpretations of songs can really give you another perspective of the lyrics. I love this
Rebekka Harvey
I had always thought Bowie's song fine: punchy, synthesized post-disco funk. But, M. Ward's version won my heart. Tender. And the first time I truly absorbed the lyric: "Because my love for you would break my heart in two if you should fall into my arms and tremble like a flower." Wow... love it!
David Monaghan
Same with me. That is a beautiful, tender and heartbreaking lyric that the original buries in its quirky melodic arrangement.
M Ward wrings all of the emotion out of that line. Opened up the song for me
Ladybirdsin16mm
Me too, never like the original
lauro marjorie
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Jon H
This is my and my wife’s song. After 14 years wherever we are in life if this comes on we stop and dance together. My greatest joy these days is dancing to this song knowing our three kiddos are watching. They get to see that, even when times get tough, there’s always room for beautiful things. I only hope my kids can have the joy my wife and I have with their spouses some day.
Outfield 243
Let's dance
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
Marcella
This version of Let's dance appreciates the poetry contained in the verses of the original song by David Bowie. Loved!
By the Way
This comment should be pinned!
Ann White
Love this cover. I'm a diehard Bowie fan but I've got to say Lets dance isn't one of my favourite Bowie songs. Listening to this version has made me appreciate it more.