I Hope You Dance
Michelle Creber Lyrics


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I hope you never lose your sense of wonder,
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger,
May you never take one single breath for granted,
GOD forbid love ever leave you empty handed,
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

I hope you dance... I hope you dance.

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Livin' might mean takin' chances but they're worth takin',
Lovin' might be a mistake but it's worth makin',
Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter,
When you come close to sellin' out reconsider,
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

I hope you dance... I hope you dance.
I hope you dance... I hope you dance.
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along,
Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone.)

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

Dance... I hope you dance.
I hope you dance... I hope you dance.
I hope you dance... I hope you dance.




(Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along
Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone)

Overall Meaning

The song "I Hope You Dance" by Michelle Creber is a beautiful and inspiring tribute to living life to the fullest. The lyrics encourage the listener to always maintain a sense of wonder, to never take anything for granted, to take chances, and to always choose to dance. The songwriter wishes for the listener to never lose their hunger for life, to never settle for mediocrity, and to always have faith in themselves and in the world around them. The song is ultimately about embracing life and all that it has to offer, even when times are tough, and never giving up on the pursuit of happiness.


The opening lines of the song express the desire for the listener to never lose their sense of wonder. This brings us back to a state of childlike awe and curiosity towards the world, and encourages us to keep exploring and discovering. The lines that follow talk about the importance of never settling for less than what we truly want in life, and to always keep striving for more. The songwriter wishes for the listener to appreciate the simple things in life, and to never take anything for granted. The following verses discuss love, fear, and the choices we make in our lives. Ultimately, however, the message is always the same - to choose to dance, to embrace life, and to never give up.


The chorus repeats this message over and over, reminding us of the importance of taking chances, of cherishing life, and of never giving up on our dreams. The song is ultimately about living life to the fullest, and about embracing the beauty and wonder that surrounds us every day.


Line by Line Meaning

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder,
I hope you always maintain your sense of curiosity and amazement for the world.


You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger,
May you always have enough to eat, but never lose your ambition.


May you never take one single breath for granted,
I hope you always appreciate the value of life and cherish each moment.


GOD forbid love ever leave you empty handed,
I hope you never experience the pain of lost love, but if you do, I hope you come out of it stronger.


I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
I hope you never lose your sense of awe and reverence for the power of nature.


Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
I hope you never feel trapped or stuck in a difficult situation, and always find new opportunities.


Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
I hope you won't lose hope in difficult times and will continue to believe in yourself.


And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.
I hope you always have the courage to take risks and live life to the fullest.


I hope you dance... I hope you dance.
May you always choose to move forward, embrace life and find joy in everything.


I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,
I hope you always have the courage to chase your dreams, no matter how big they seem.


Never settle for the path of least resistance
I hope you always strive to grow and learn, even when it's easier to stay the same.


Livin' might mean takin' chances but they're worth takin',
I hope you take bold risks in life that will bring you self-discovery and growth.


Lovin' might be a mistake but it's worth makin',
I hope you put your heart on the line and never stop trying to find love.


Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter,
I hope you never let heartbreak turn you cold or embittered.


When you come close to sellin' out reconsider,
I hope you never compromise your values or dreams for anything.


Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance,
I hope you take a moment to appreciate the beauty of the world and the magic of life.


Dance... I hope you dance.
May you always dance and celebrate the beauty of life.


(Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along,
Life is transient and always moving forward.


Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone.)
I hope you live life fully and never have any regrets.




Writer(s): Mark Sanders, Tia Sillers

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