Dancing on My Own
Nicole Cross Lyrics
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Does she love you better than I can?
There's a big black sky over my town
I know where you're at, I bet she's around
Yeah, I know it's stupid
I just gotta see it for myself
I'm in the corner, watching you kiss her, oh
I'm right over here, why can't you see me, oh
I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the girl you're taking home, oh
I keep dancing on my own
I keep dancing on my own
I'm just gonna dance all night
I'm all messed up, I'm so out of line
Stilettos and broken bottles
I'm spinning around in circles
I'm in the corner, watching you kiss her, oh
I'm right over here, why can't you see me, oh
I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the girl you're taking home, oh
I keep dancing on my own
I keep dancing on my own
So far away but still so near
The lights go on, the music dies
But you don't see me standing here
I just came to say goodbye
I'm in the corner, watching you kiss her, oh
I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the girl you're taking home, oh
I keep dancing on my own
I keep dancing on my own
I'm in the corner, watching you kiss her, oh
I'm right over here, why can't you see me, oh
I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the girl you're taking home, oh
I keep dancing on my own
I keep dancing on my own
I keep dancing on my own
The lyrics to Nicole Cross's song Dancing on My Own are touching and convey the feeling of heartbreak and longing for someone who has moved on. The song starts with the singer finding out that her former partner has a new friend, and she questions whether this person loves him better than she can. With a big black sky over her town, she imagines where her ex-partner is, thinking that his new friend is probably around.
The second verse conveys the pain felt by the singer as she watches her ex-partner kiss his new friend on the dance floor. She is right there, in the corner, but he does not see her. She is not the girl that he will take home. She keeps dancing on her own, trying to make herself feel better and drown out the pain of seeing him with someone else.
In the final verse, the singer acknowledges that she needs to say goodbye and move on. The lights go on, and the music dies, but her ex-partner still cannot see her standing there. She keeps dancing on her own as a way to cope with the pain and move forward.
Overall, Dancing on My Own is a relatable and emotional song that captures the feelings of heartbreak and the desire to move forward after a relationship ends.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody said you got a new friend
You have a new person in your life that you are close to now, and I am curious if this person can love you better than I can.
Does she love you better than I can?
Is this new person capable of loving you more than I am?
There's a big black sky over my town
My surroundings are dark and gloomy, and I am lonely.
I know where you're at, I bet she's around
I know where you are and I suspect she is with you.
Yeah, I know it's stupid
I am aware of how foolish this may sound.
I just gotta see it for myself
I need to witness what is happening with my own eyes.
I'm in the corner, watching you kiss her, oh
I am standing alone in a corner watching you kiss the person I suspect to be your new friend.
I'm right over here, why can't you see me, oh
I am near you, but you seem oblivious to my presence.
I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the girl you're taking home, oh
I am trying my best, but you have chosen someone else to take home.
I keep dancing on my own
Even though I am alone, I will keep dancing and enjoying myself.
I'm just gonna dance all night
I will dance all night until the music stops.
I'm all messed up, I'm so out of line
My emotions are chaotic and I feel lost.
Stilettos and broken bottles
I am surrounded by broken things, including my heels and my heart.
I'm spinning around in circles
I feel dizzy and disoriented, going in circles.
So far away but still so near
Even though I am physically far away, my emotional connection to you is still close.
The lights go on, the music dies
The party is over, and the music has stopped.
But you don't see me standing here
Even though I am standing here, you do not see me.
I just came to say goodbye
I will say goodbye to you verbally, but my feelings will stay.
I keep dancing on my own
Even though I am alone, I will keep dancing and enjoying myself.
Writer(s): Carlsson Robin Miriam, Berger Patrik Jens
Contributed by Nora N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@craigvoortman3917
Nicole’s voice just blends so wonderfully to the warm soft tones coming from the piano....The more i listen to this song the more I like it 👍 👍 👍
@johnphillipfarley8681
This is The MOST BEAUTIFUL SONG I’ve ever heard ❤️
I’m 60 yrs old and I brings back a lifetime of memories ❤️🥰
Thank You for Sharing The Voice of An Angel 😇🙏🏼❣️
@crazy_little_cupcakeluna2788
wie sie immer lächelt, wenn der refrain kommt und die Töne voll gut klingen💖sie singt mit ihrem ganzen Herzen...
@facebook1272
Crazy_Little_Cupcake Luna Das nennt man auch Autotune ;)
@darcyparkinson886
I love it when she sings " Im giving it my all " because her voice gets all raspy. Awesomeness!!!
@parvsharma27linkin
I have heard a lot of cover song. But...your voice...vvvooowwww...!!!!! The first high note came and I had a Goosebumps. Your voice is unique. You should be singing you own song.
@cragjones1799
I LOVE Nicole Cross's music. I listen to her stuff over and over and over and over.
@craigvoortman3917
Golden tones. Golden piano. Enough said 😊
@kaylenebarber
This is the best version of this song. Period. You absolutely own this!! I am sooo happy to hear a voice/piano arrangement with so much power and emotion. I found it on Spotify, but had to find it here to tell you how amazing this is! 🩵
@nicole-cross
Oh wow thank you xoxo 😘