Dancing In The Dark
Panic at the Disco & Neon Trees Lyrics
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My head was getting hazy
Couldn't keep my feet on the ground
She was makin' love to the
Mirror in the bathroom
Didn't hear me talkin' out loud
Baby's got me nervous
Something's got a hold of my feet
You just wanna go
Where your problems won't follow
Baby that's okay with me
Set fire with just a little spark
That's how it goes when you're
Moving in the dark
Set fire with just a little spark
That's how it goes when you're
Moving in the dark
Got no money still
Ain't that cool
I'm the little punker
Who's kissin' you
Forget what you heard
About modern love
She's still in the mirror
Honey, fixin' her mug and I'm like
Set fire with just a little spark
That's how it goes when you're
Moving in the dark
Live fast, it's a feeling not an art
Just how it goes when you're
Moving in the dark
Kids kiss, statuesque out in the street
I don't really wanna be a part of your scene
Messed up, all the same, kids in my city
It's less about what you say
And more looking pretty and I'm like
Set fire with just a little spark
That's how it goes when you're
Moving in the dark
Live fast, it's a feeling not an art
Just how it goes when you're
Moving in the dark
Started in the morning
My head was getting hazy
Couldn't keep my feet on the ground
She was makin' love to the
Mirror in the bathroom
Didn't hear me talkin' out loud
Bubblegum, lipstick
Baby's got me nervous
Something's got a hold of my feet
You just wanna go
Where your problems won't follow
Baby that's okay with me
Set fire with just a little spark
That's how it goes when you're moving in the dark
The lyrics of Panic at the Disco and Neon Trees's song Dancing in the Dark depict a night of wild youth, set against a backdrop of modern love and contemporary anxieties. The song starts with the singer feeling disoriented and unable to put their feet on the ground, and then they encounter a young woman who seems to be preoccupied with her image in the bathroom mirror. The singer is attracted to her despite feeling nervous and uneasy, and they both seem to be searching for an escape from their problems, a place where they can dance in the dark and forget about everything else.
The lyrics are infused with a sense of urgency and recklessness, as the singer describes himself as a little punker who is kissing the girl despite having no money. The song is a celebration of the feeling of being alive, of moving in the dark, of living fast, and of experiencing love and adventure. The chorus encourages the listener to set fire with just a little spark, implying that even the smallest things can have an impact when you are moving in the dark.
Overall, the lyrics of Dancing in the Dark are a nod to the spirit of youth and rebellion, inviting the listener to join the singers as they navigate the complexities of modern life and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Started in the morning
The day began with a haze in my head
My head was getting hazy
Feeling unfocused and disoriented
Couldn't keep my feet on the ground
Feeling unsteady and unsure
She was makin' love to the Mirror in the bathroom
Spending too much time obsessing over appearance
Didn't hear me talkin' out loud
Feeling ignored and unimportant
Bubblegum, lipstick Baby's got me nervous
Feeling anxious and uneasy around someone
Something's got a hold of my feet
Feeling trapped or controlled by something
You just wanna go Where your problems won't follow Baby that's okay with me
Supporting someone's desire to escape their issues
Set fire with just a little spark That's how it goes when you're Moving in the dark
Small actions can have big consequences when taking risks
Got no money still Ain't that cool I'm the little punker Who's kissin' you
Being in love is more important than material possessions
Forget what you heard About modern love She's still in the mirror Honey, fixin' her mug and I'm like
Disagreeing with societal norms and pressure to conform
Live fast, it's a feeling not an art Just how it goes when you're Moving in the dark
Living in the moment and taking risks is a feeling, not a skill
Kids kiss, statuesque out in the street I don't really wanna be a part of your scene Messed up, all the same, kids in my city It's less about what you say And more looking pretty and I'm like
Rejecting superficiality and valuing authenticity
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: TIM PAGNOTTA, TYLER GLENN
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