Let's Face the Music and Dance
Matt Monro Lyrics
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But while there's music and moonlight,
And love and romance,
Let's face the music and dance.
Before the fiddlers have fled,
Before they ask us to pay the bill,
And while we still have that chance,
Let's face the music and dance.
Humming a different tune, and then,
There may be teardrops to shed,
So while there's music and moonlight,
And love and romance,
Let's face the music and dance.
The song "Let's Face the Music and Dance" by Matt Monro is a romantic ballad that talks about the inevitability of troubles and heartbreak in life, but encourages the listener to enjoy the present moment to the fullest. The opening lines of the song anticipate the possibility of trouble in the future, but quickly moves on to highlight the importance of music, moonlight, love, and romance in life. The lyrics suggest that in the face of uncertain futures, these are the things that truly matter and make life worth living.
The lyrics also acknowledge the fleeting nature of good times by suggesting that the fiddlers (a reference to musicians) will soon leave and that there may be a time when the music stops and tears are shed. However, the song encourages us to cherish the good times while they last and to appreciate the beauty of life, even in the face of difficulties. Overall, the message of the song is one of resilience and optimism; recognizing that life is full of ups and downs but reminding us that there is always beauty to be found in the journey.
Line by Line Meaning
There may be trouble ahead
There could be potential problems that may arise
But while there's music and moonlight,
Despite the possibility of trouble, as long as there is music and moonlight
And love and romance,
And as long as there is love and romance
Let's face the music and dance.
We should confront the problems and keep living in the moment, enjoying the music and dancing
Before the fiddlers have fled,
We should dance while the musicians are still playing
Before they ask us to pay the bill,
Before they demand payment for their services
And while we still have that chance,
While the opportunity to dance with music is still available
Let's face the music and dance.
We should enjoy the moment and dance without worry
Soon, we'll be without the moon,
In the near future, we may not have the moon shining down upon us
Humming a different tune, and then,
We may find ourselves in a completely different situation
There may be teardrops to shed,
There could be sadness and tears to come
So while there's music and moonlight,
However, as long as there is still music playing and moonlight shining
And love and romance,
And as long as there is still love and romance
Let's face the music and dance.
We should enjoy the present moment and dance together
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Irving Berlin
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@rodneyallen9874
The drummer on this recording, he nailed it! Especially that tremendous ending with the 2 hi-hat taps, a bass drum hit & a drum roll right on cue! OH YEAH!!!
@jonothanhayman2932
Ha!!! I just came onto YouTube to try and find out who the drummer was! Yes, he absolutely did nail it. He's brilliant. I'll do some more digging. You must be a musician, to have noticed that 👍
@joeybonin7691
This is an instant classic. Also love his rendition of I Get Along Without You Very Well.
@theressamurphy2996
Yes dance dance
@ruthhildenbrandt449
i love matt. im a big fan, thanks much.
@alanwilson3821
Me too Ruth. I have been a booster of this great singer since his first hit in the early sixties! Stay safe, citizen.
@melissatrim
Hurrah, Finalllyyyy! My favourite version. Many thanks Mr Primrose
@phillipprimrose8981
Your Very Welcome, I'm Glad you like it.
@joeyb4ever
Mine, too. Just excellent.
@blubeaz
Love it, thanks.