Tiny Dancer
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Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band
Pretty eyed, pirate smile, you'll marry a music man
Ballerina, you must've seen her dancing in the sand
And now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand

Jesus freaks out in the street
Handing tickets out for God
Turning back, she just laughs
The boulevard is not that bad
Piano man, he makes his stand
In the auditorium
Looking on, she sings the songs
The words she knows, the tune she hums

But oh, how it feels so real
Lying here with no one near
Only you, and you can hear me
When I say softly, slowly

Hold me closer, tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
Lay me down in sheets of linen
You had a busy day today
Hold me closer, tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
Lay me down in sheets of linen
You had a busy day today

Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band
Pretty eyed, pirate smile, you'll marry a music man
Ballerina, you must've seen her dancing in the sand
Now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand

Oh, how it feels so real




Lying here with no one near
Only you, and you can hear me
When I say softly, slowly

Hold me closer, tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
Lay me down in sheets of linen
You had a busy day today
Hold me closer, tiny dancer
Count the headlights on the highway
Lay me down in sheets of linen
You had a busy day today

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Tiny Dancer" by Elton John tell the story of a young woman who serves as a seamstress for a band. She is described as a "blue jean baby, L.A. lady," indicating her casual and laid-back style while living in Los Angeles. The mention of her being a seamstress emphasizes her involvement in the music industry, as she helps create and mend the costumes for the band. The lyrics also mention her beauty, with "pretty eyed, pirate smile," suggesting she has a captivating and mischievous charm. The line "Ballerina, you must've seen her dancing in the sand" paints a picture of this woman's grace and elegance, indicating that her dancing captivates the singer.


The following lines indicate that this woman has become an important presence in the singer's life. He says, "And now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand." This suggests that she has left a lasting impression and has become an integral part of his thoughts and emotions. It implies that the singer holds her close, perhaps metaphorically, as the "tiny dancer in my hand."


The lyrics then switch focus to a different scene, with the mention of "Jesus freaks out in the street" handing out tickets for God. The singer observes that the boulevard is not as bad as it may seem, and a piano man makes his stand in the auditorium. He looks on as this woman sings the songs, humming the tunes and knowing the lyrics. These lines suggest that the singer sees this woman's passion and talent for music and appreciates her dedication.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Hold me closer, tiny dancer," which can be interpreted as the singer's plea for closeness and intimacy with this woman. Counting the headlights on the highway is a sensory image used to evoke a peaceful and intimate moment between the two. The mention of laying down in sheets of linen further emphasizes the desire for comfort and relaxation after a busy day. The lyrics reflect a longing for connection and a desire to be held by this woman.


Overall, "Tiny Dancer" tells a story of a woman who captures the singer's attention with her beauty, talent, and grace. She becomes an important presence in his life, symbolized by the metaphor of being a tiny dancer held in his hand. The song also expresses a yearning for closeness and intimacy, as the singer seeks solace and comfort in this woman's embrace.


Line by Line Meaning

Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band
She is a woman who wears blue jeans and lives in Los Angeles, she sews clothes for the band she works for


Pretty eyed, pirate smile, you'll marry a music man
She has attractive eyes and a mischievous smile, and it is predicted that she will marry a man involved in the music industry


Ballerina, you must've seen her dancing in the sand
She is a ballerina who has been seen dancing on the sandy beaches


And now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand
She has become a part of me, constantly present, like a small dancer held in my hand


Jesus freaks out in the street
Religious fanatics express their fervor in public


Handing tickets out for God
They distribute tickets, symbolically representing entry into the realm of spirituality


Turning back, she just laughs
She simply laughs at their actions and beliefs


The boulevard is not that bad
The city street is not as negative as some perceive it


Piano man, he makes his stand
A man who plays the piano takes his position


In the auditorium
He performs in a concert hall


Looking on, she sings the songs
She watches and sings along with the music


The words she knows, the tune she hums
She knows the lyrics and hums the melody of the songs


But oh, how it feels so real
The emotions felt are incredibly genuine


Lying here with no one near
Being alone and lying here without anyone beside


Only you, and you can hear me
Only you can hear me in this moment


When I say softly, slowly
When I speak gently and gradually


Hold me closer, tiny dancer
Embrace me tighter, my small dancing companion


Count the headlights on the highway
We count the lights from passing cars on the road


Lay me down in sheets of linen
Place me on the bed covered with linen fabric


You had a busy day today
You have had a hectic day recently


Hold me closer, tiny dancer
Embrace me tighter, my small dancing companion


Count the headlights on the highway
We count the lights from passing cars on the road


Lay me down in sheets of linen
Place me on the bed covered with linen fabric


You had a busy day today
You have had a hectic day recently


Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band
She is a woman who wears blue jeans and lives in Los Angeles, she sews clothes for the band she works for


Pretty eyed, pirate smile, you'll marry a music man
She has attractive eyes and a mischievous smile, and it is predicted that she will marry a man involved in the music industry


Ballerina, you must've seen her dancing in the sand
She is a ballerina who has been seen dancing on the sandy beaches


Now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand
She has become a part of me, constantly present, like a small dancer held in my hand


Oh, how it feels so real
The emotions felt are incredibly genuine


Lying here with no one near
Being alone and lying here without anyone beside


Only you, and you can hear me
Only you can hear me in this moment


When I say softly, slowly
When I speak gently and gradually


Hold me closer, tiny dancer
Embrace me tighter, my small dancing companion


Count the headlights on the highway
We count the lights from passing cars on the road


Lay me down in sheets of linen
Place me on the bed covered with linen fabric


You had a busy day today
You have had a hectic day recently




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John

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Comments from YouTube:

@Hillers62

This video has so many stories...stories of life...different lives with different outcomes...both happy and sad...and struggle...a microcosm of the daily experiences...some we understand, some we try to...we can only see a glimpse of each story...but we can feel the emotions of each...

@aquamatch

...astonishing captures of the life of an angeleno

@LeL-q9e

Beautiful words, expressed so movingly.

@synthiataylor3812

My boyfriend back in highschool, 1977, he bought me every Elton John album and this was our favorite song. He passed away today. I am playing it for him.❤❤

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@winstoncampbell9547

Condolences dear sad to hear as ive been in mourning for quite sometime of not my parents passing cousins Aunts,friends alike but my son for his earthday be in 4days whenever I hear this song it just strikes me as I'm texting now it's playing I'm holding back my tears😢.

@anthonypizzo9375

🙏🏽❤😊

@iankearns774

@@Vmaxfodder No its not, its about his fake Adelaide wife. He married her to mask his homosexuality which was frowned on back then. Rightfully so but I guess I am just a bigot. LMAO

@iankearns774

@@argon62 Me as well, 59 now. Not sure where the years went but I know I enjoyed most of them. Up until 2019 at any rate.

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@johnnyutah4077

I'm a 64 year old man - well almost - and because of this video, I bought the CD. What great memories this music era brings to mind. Turn it UP.

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