Let's Dance
OFFICE - David Bowie Lyrics
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Put on your red shoes and dance the blues
Let's dance
To the song they're playin' on the radio
Let's sway
While color lights up your face
Let's sway
Sway through the crowd to an empty space
If you say run
I'll run with you
And if you say hide
We'll hide
Because my love for you
Would break my heart in two
If you should fall into my arms
And tremble like a flower
Let's dance
Let's dance
For fear your grace should fall
Let's dance
For fear tonight is all
Let's sway
You could look into my eyes
Let's sway
Under the moonlight, this serious moonlight
And if you say run
I'll run with you
And if you say hide
We'll hide
Because my love for you
Would break my heart in two
If you should fall into my arms
And tremble like a flower
Let's dance
Put on your red shoes and dance the blues
Let's sway
Under the moonlight, this serious moonlight
Let's dance
Let's dance
Let's dance, dance, dance
The lyrics to David Bowie's song "Let's Dance" convey a sense of excitement, escapism, and the transformative power of music. The song invites the listener to let go of their troubles and inhibitions and immerse themselves in the joy and freedom of dancing. The repetition of the phrase "Let's dance" throughout the song serves as a rallying cry, encouraging everyone to participate and join in the celebration.
The first verse sets the stage for the dance, as Bowie sings, "Put on your red shoes and dance the blues." The image of red shoes symbolizes the boldness and confidence needed to break free from the "blues," or sadness and hardships of life. The song then implores the listener to sway and move to the rhythm, allowing themselves to be carried away by the music. The line "Sway through the crowd to an empty space" suggests that the act of dancing can create a sense of liberation, even in a crowded environment.
The chorus of the song highlights the depth of the singer's love for their partner. They express their willingness to run or hide if their partner asks, demonstrating their commitment and devotion. The idea that their love for their partner could "break [their] heart in two" emphasizes the vulnerability and intensity of their emotions. The imagery of the partner falling into their arms and trembling like a flower adds a touch of fragility and tenderness to the lyrics, reinforcing the idea that love can be both powerful and delicate.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's dance
Let us engage in the act of dancing together
Put on your red shoes and dance the blues
Wear your vibrant red shoes and dance away your sorrows
To the song they're playin' on the radio
Dance to the tune being broadcasted on the radio
Let's sway
Let us move rhythmically and gracefully
While color lights up your face
As the illumination highlights the expression on your face
Sway through the crowd to an empty space
Move gently through the crowd, finding an unoccupied area
If you say run
If you suggest that we escape quickly
I'll run with you
I will accompany you in fleeing
And if you say hide
And if you propose that we conceal ourselves
We'll hide
We shall seek shelter from sight
Because my love for you
Due to my deep affection towards you
Would break my heart in two
It would cause immense emotional pain
If you should fall into my arms
If you were to collapse into my embrace
And tremble like a flower
And quiver delicately, resembling a flower in motion
Let's dance
Let us engage in the act of dancing together
For fear your grace should fall
Concerned that your elegance might decline
Let's dance
Let us engage in the act of dancing together
For fear tonight is all
Due to the worry that tonight is the only opportunity
You could look into my eyes
You have the ability to gaze into my eyes
Under the moonlight, this serious moonlight
Beneath the intensified moonlight, this solemn moonlight
And if you say run
And if you suggest that we escape quickly
I'll run with you
I will accompany you in fleeing
And if you say hide
And if you propose that we conceal ourselves
We'll hide
We shall seek shelter from sight
Because my love for you
Due to my deep affection towards you
Would break my heart in two
It would cause immense emotional pain
If you should fall into my arms
If you were to collapse into my embrace
And tremble like a flower
And quiver delicately, resembling a flower in motion
Let's dance
Let us engage in the act of dancing together
Put on your red shoes and dance the blues
Wear your vibrant red shoes and dance away your sorrows
Let's sway
Let us move rhythmically and gracefully
Under the moonlight, this serious moonlight
Beneath the intensified moonlight, this solemn moonlight
Let's dance
Let us engage in the act of dancing together
Let's dance
Let us engage in the act of dancing together
Let's dance, dance, dance
Let us continuously and joyously dance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David Bowie
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@lifeisacarnival1359
@@DJDanceClassic There are actually two different versions of what happened in the great book "Texas Flood". In one version, SRV quit; in the other, Bowie fired him. Either could be true; Stevie didn't take a lot of crap from people, and Bowie could be a prima donna asshole.
SRV, Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon all said that once Bowie decided he wanted SRV to play on his upcoming album and Stevie agreed , Bowie immediately asked him to join the tour as Bowie's guitarist.
As part of Stevie being in the tour band, Double Trouble would open a select number of shows. Of course, nothing was ever signed to confirm that, and trusting Bowie, Stevie went ahead and began rehearsals with the tour band.
As the start date for the tour got closer, Layton and Shannon said they received no specific tour dates for them to open for Bowie, and Bowie's people would not return phone calls. Layton and Shannon finally realized it wasn't going to happen.
At some point, Stevie was also told that he was not going to be allowed to mention Double Trouble or his own music in interviews before or during the tour. Fed up, Stevie said he quit the tour as the band was about to board the bus for their first flight; Bowie's camp continued to say he was fired, for what they don't specify. Stevie showed up and played at all album sessions and tour rehearsals.
Stevie is quoted as saying he never intended to be no more than a sideman for Bowie, and that he had an album about to be released to promote on his own. Apparently, he expected that when Double Trouble opened for Bowie, they'd play songs from the album to promote it.
Double Trouble's first album was released shortly before the Bowie tour started, and the band launched a massive tour of their own to promote it. The rest is history.
@amelj19
RIP MR. BOWIE. THANK YOU FOR BRINGING JOY TO THE WORLD.
"I sometimes forget
that I was created for Joy.
My mind is too busy.
My Heart is too heavy
for me to remember
that I have been
called to dance
the Sacred dance of life.
I was created to smile
To Love
To be lifted up
And to lift others up.
O’ Sacred One
Untangle my feet
from all that ensnares.
Free my soul.
That we might Dance
and that our dancing
might be contagious."
~Hafiz, Persian 14th Century poet
@liamaes9616
0:17 The second one holding a beer is my grandpa. He died 10 years ago. RIP Poppy, love you always. <3
@drainyou31
I'm really sorry to hear that
@fjl05
was this recorded in Australia?
@marycharitou4458
RIP 🙏🏻😣
@jakobelphick950
@@fjl05 yes
@fjl05
@@jakobelphick950 thanks for the answer but how do you know? just a curious question.
@wibukaminolepofficial
Vocal - 100%
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Legend - 100%
@imporbalytrollingyoblud
Nice 69 likes
@gregwoodard1775
Guitar playing 0%. Thats Stevie Ray Vaughn
@misjar.
Ever 100% ❤