Dance With the Flames
Mr. Grey Lyrics
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Before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high
And dance with my mother and me and then
Spin me around till I fell, fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure, I was loved.
Another walk, another dance with him
I'd play a song that would never ever end
How I'd love, love, love to dance with my father again.
When I and my mother would disagree
To get my way I would run from her to him
He'd make me laugh just to comfort me (ooh)
And finally make me do just what my mother said
Later that night when I fell asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he would be gone from me.(noo)
If I could steal one final glance,
One final step, one final dance with him
I'd play a song that would never ever end
'Cause I'd love, love, love to dance with my father again.
The lyrics to Mr. Grey's song "Dance With the Flames" depict the artist reflecting on his childhood and the bond he shared with his father. The song begins with nostalgic memories of a time when life was innocent and his father would lift him up, dance with his mother and him, and spin him around until he fell asleep. The act of being carried up the stairs by his father symbolizes a sense of security and unconditional love. The artist emphasizes that during those moments, he felt truly loved.
The second verse reveals a conflict between the artist and his mother, and how he would seek solace by running to his father. His father's ability to make him laugh and provide comfort became a means to mediate the disagreement between him and his mother. The song highlights the impact that his father's presence had on him, until one night when he fell asleep and his father left a dollar under his sheet. The artist expresses that he never imagined his father would be gone from his life.
The chorus expresses the artist's longing for another chance to dance with his father. He yearns for the opportunity to play a song that would never end, symbolizing an eternal connection and love that he wishes he could still share with his father. The repetition of the phrase "love, love, love" emphasizes the deep emotions and desire to relive those moments once again.
Overall, "Dance With the Flames" by Mr. Grey explores the sentimental theme of the unconditional love and longing for a lost parent-figure, highlighting the importance of cherished memories and the desire for their continuation.
Line by Line Meaning
Back when I was a child
In the past, during my childhood
Before life removed all the innocence
Prior to the loss of purity and naivety caused by life experiences
My father would lift me high
My father used to pick me up in his arms
And dance with my mother and me and then
And then he would dance with both my mother and me
Spin me around till I fell, fell asleep
Spin me around until I became tired and fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
Afterwards, he would carry me up the stairs
And I knew for sure, I was loved.
And I had no doubt that I was deeply loved.
If I could get another chance
If I had the opportunity once again
Another walk, another dance with him
To go for a walk or have another dance with him
I'd play a song that would never ever end
I would choose a song that would continue forever
How I'd love, love, love to dance with my father again.
How I would deeply desire and cherish the opportunity to dance with my father again.
When I and my mother would disagree
When my mother and I had disagreements
To get my way I would run from her to him
In order to have things my way, I would escape from her and seek refuge with him
He'd make me laugh just to comfort me (ooh)
He used to make me laugh as a way to provide solace and comfort
And finally make me do just what my mother said
And eventually persuade me to do exactly as my mother instructed
Later that night when I fell asleep
At a later time during the night when I drifted off to sleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
He would place a dollar bill under my bedsheet
Never dreamed that he would be gone from me.(noo)
Never imagined that he would be absent from my life
If I could steal one final glance
If I could sneakily have one last look
One final step, one final dance with him
One last step and dance together with him
I'd play a song that would never ever end
I would choose a song that would continue indefinitely
'Cause I'd love, love, love to dance with my father again.
Because I would absolutely and passionately yearn to dance with my father once more.
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