David Pagmar was raised in Stockholm, Sweden. He enjoys "movies from the fifties, music from the sixties and comic books from the seventies". Taken from the About Me section of his blog (http://www.monttmardie.blogspot.com/), "While the other kids were searching for guns and ammo, I read the Bible. I loved boats and roller coasters. On the day I turned eight my mom bought me a guitar. I kept it in a closet and only took it out when I was alone." Montt has become increasingly popular in his native Sweden, as well as in many other European countries. His favorite Beatle is John Lennon.
His debut release was the Single/EP Highschool Drama, released on October 14, 2005. This was shortly followed by his debut full-length album Drama, released on October 7, 2005. One single was spawned from Drama, New York, released on April 20, 2006. He then released an EP entitled Science on May 18, 2006. Who would later reuse some of the tracks on Science for his second full-length album, Clocks/Pretender, released on April 18, 2007.
Dancing shoes
Montt Mardié Lyrics
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I wish I could dance the night away
I could wear a shirt and tie
And show them young kids how to sway
So, now you're leaving, right this moment
What if I never met you?
Never loved you, never kissed you, never hurt you, like I did?
You step out of your car
Left your key by the door
I watched you as you held a cab and here's where I fail;
I go out to the place
Where each soul meets your face
I step into the light and then I dance 'til I cry
Did you see the show tonight?
Was it strange to see me smile?
Yeah, I know just what you mean
We were hurting all the while
So tell me how long will I wake up cold with the pillow in my arms?
I think it's sad
And how come I still miss you when the place is full of people?
Pretty faces I could have
I see you by the bar with the guy from your job
I try hard not to care but fail miserably when
They start playing that song that you always put on
I step into the light and then I dance 'til I cry
Catch your eye, you smile
And then I see you leave with someone else
I die
You step out of your car
Left your key by the door
I watched you as you held a cab and here's where I fail;
I go out to the place
Where each soul meets your face
I step into the light and then I dance 'til I cry
I see you by the bar with the guy from your job
I try hard not to care but fail miserably when
They start playing that song that you always put on
I step into the light and then I dance 'til I cry
The song "Dancing Shoes" by Montt Mardié speaks about the aftermath of a breakup and the longing for the joy and happiness that once existed. The lyrics suggest that the singer lost their lover and are now out on their own, wishing they could dance their troubles away. The verses paint a picture of a lonely individual, going out to the dance club, struggling to stay composed upon seeing their ex with somebody else on the dance floor.
The chorus, "I step into the light, and then I dance 'til I cry," encapsulates the song's central message. It depicts an individual using dance as a form of therapy, where they are mourning the loss of their love but find solace in expressing themselves. The lyrics also hint at a sense of self-blame for the break-up, suggesting that the singer questions whether they did wrong and wishes they could reverse the clock. In the end, the song highlights the cathartic power of music and dance, which might assist the person in coping with the ups and downs of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you seen my dancing shoes?
Do you know where my dancing shoes are? I want to dance all night
I wish I could dance the night away
I really want to dance for a long time without stopping
I could wear a shirt and tie
I could wear formal clothes to dance in
And show them young kids how to sway
I could teach the younger people how to dance
So, now you're leaving, right this moment
You're leaving right now, at this very moment
What if I never met you?
What if I had never had the chance to meet you?
Never loved you, never kissed you, never hurt you, like I did?
What if I had never loved you, kissed you, or hurt you like I did?
You step out of your car
You get out of your car
Left your key by the door
You left your key by the front door
I watched you as you held a cab and here's where I fail;
I saw you taking a taxi and this is where I struggle
I go out to the place
I go to the location
Where each soul meets your face
Where every person reminds me of you
I step into the light and then I dance 'til I cry
I dance until I can’t dance anymore or until I start crying
Did you see the show tonight?
Did you watch the performance tonight?
Was it strange to see me smile?
It might have been surprising for you to see me happy
Yeah, I know just what you mean
I understand what you're trying to say
We were hurting all the while
We were in pain the whole time
So tell me how long will I wake up cold with the pillow in my arms?
How long will I continue to be alone, holding a pillow, and feeling cold at night?
I think it's sad
I find it quite depressing
And how come I still miss you when the place is full of people?
Why do I still long for you even when there are lots of people around?
Pretty faces I could have
There are many attractive people here, but I am not interested in them
I see you by the bar with the guy from your job
I notice you at the bar with the man from your work
I try hard not to care but fail miserably when
I make an effort to not care but I fail miserably when
They start playing that song that you always put on
They start playing the song that you always used to play
Catch your eye, you smile
We make eye contact and smile at each other
And then I see you leave with someone else
And then I notice you leaving with another person
I die
I feel devastated
Contributed by Natalie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rewston
Mycket bra låt! 5/5
Gabeux
Someone should get his lyrics and publish somewhere.
Patrik Broström
Mycket bra!!!! vi ses den 11:e
Mikael Juntunen
aah shit swedish artists haha så sköna.
Smoppo
Tycker den här låten handlar om Patrick Swayze, nu när han e döende i cancer... "have you seen my dancing shoes.." jag ser framför mig hur han ligger i sjuksängen o tänker tillbaka.. :(
Joel Ighe
vilken knife heartbeats rip-off med videon..