When Can I Rest?
Neil A. Kjos Music Company Lyrics


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When you dance,
Do your senses tingle?
Then take a chance?
In a trance,
While the lonely mingle
With circumstance?

I've got
something to tell you,
you make it show.
Let me come over,
I know you know
When you dance
I can really love.

I can love,
I can really love,
I can really love
I can love,
I can really love,
I can really love

Like a
mountain that's growing
a river that rolls
Let me come over,
I know you know
When you dance
I can really love.

When you dance,
Do your senses tingle?
Then take a chance?
In a trance,
While the lonely mingle
With circumstance?

I've got
something to tell you,
you make it show.
Let me come over,
I know you know




When you dance
I can really love.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "When Can I Rest?" by Neil A. Kjos Music Company reflect a sense of yearning and longing for connection and love. The mention of dancing in the opening lines suggests a feeling of heightened emotions and being fully present in the moment. The question posed about whether the listener's senses tingle when they dance implies a desire to break free from inhibitions and embrace the thrill of taking a chance on something new.


The repetition of the phrase "I can really love" throughout the song underscores the depth of emotion and the singer's willingness to open their heart fully. The mention of mingling with circumstance and loneliness hints at the complexities of relationships and the unpredictable nature of human connections. The imagery of a mountain growing and a river rolling conveys a sense of strength and continuity, suggesting that love has the power to endure and grow despite challenges.


The repeated invitation for the listener to "come over" and the acknowledgment that they already know something important implies a sense of mutual understanding and unspoken communication between the singer and the listener. The act of dancing becomes a symbol of love and connection, a way to express deep feelings that may be difficult to put into words. The overall tone of the song conveys a sense of vulnerability and sincerity, with the singer expressing their desire to love and be loved in return.


In conclusion, "When Can I Rest?" captures the essence of longing, passion, and the universal human desire for connection. The evocative imagery and heartfelt repetition of the declaration of love convey a raw and honest expression of emotion. The song leaves the listener with a sense of hope and possibility, inviting them to embrace the joy and vulnerability that come with opening oneself up to love and connection through the act of dancing.


Line by Line Meaning

When you dance,
As you move with music, do you feel a sense of excitement and joy?


Do your senses tingle?
Do you experience a heightened awareness and pleasure while dancing?


Then take a chance?
Should you seize the opportunity to express yourself through dance?


In a trance,
Are you lost in the moment, fully immersed in the music and movement?


While the lonely mingle
While those feeling isolated come together and interact


With circumstance?
Dealing with their own situations and challenges


I've got something to tell you,
I have a message or revelation that I need to share with you


you make it show.
Your actions and expressions make it evident to others


Let me come over,
Allow me to approach you or be present with you


I know you know
I understand that you are already aware or have an inkling


When you dance I can really love.
Through your dancing, I am able to experience genuine and deep affection


I can love,
I have the capacity to express love


I can really love,
I am capable of truly loving with great intensity


Like a mountain that's growing
Similar to a steadily expanding mountain


a river that rolls
Like a flowing river process


When you dance I can really love.
Through your dancing, I am able to experience genuine and deep affection




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Neil Young

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