When We're Dancing Close and Slow
Prince Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

When we're dancing close and slow
I never want to let you go, no no
I feel your warm embrace
The softness of your face
Tell me baby, are we here alone?

When we're kissing long and hard
I can almost taste the thoughts within your mind
Sex-related fantasy is all that my mind can see
Baby, that's honestly the way I feel

When we're dancing close and slow
I'm not afraid to let my feelings show
I want to come inside of you




I want to hold you when we're through
Can't you feel my love touching you?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Prince's song When We're Dancing Close And Slow describe a moment of intimacy between two lovers who are lost in each other's arms. The first verse sets the scene of a slow dance, and the singer confesses that he never wants to let go of his partner. He enjoys the physical closeness of their bodies and the way her face feels against his. He questions if they are alone together in this moment.


The second verse dives deeper into their physical attraction as they kiss long and hard. The singer explains how these moments lead him to sexual fantasies about his lover. He's not ashamed of feeling desire towards her and is honest about wanting to be with her in that way. The chorus comes back to the slow dance, affirming his feelings for her and his willingness to be vulnerable and show his love. The last line of the song, "Can't you feel my love touching you?" sums up the powerful sensual connection the two share.


Overall, the song lyrics are a love letter to the physicality of a relationship, and Prince's honest portrayal of his desire for his lover is what makes the song both romantic and raw.


Line by Line Meaning

When we're dancing close and slow
The moment when we dance slowly and closely


I never want to let you go, no no
I cherish the moment, and I don't want it to end


I feel your warm embrace
I experience the warmth of your love as you hold me tight


The softness of your face
The gentleness of your face when it meets mine is delightful


Tell me baby, are we here alone?
Are we the only ones here? Is there someone else watching us?


When we're kissing long and hard
When we engage in a long and passionate kiss


I can almost taste the thoughts within your mind
I can sense your desires, and they turn me on


Sex-related fantasy is all that my mind can see
My mind is captivated by sexual fantasies


Baby, that's honestly the way I feel
That is how I truly feel, my love


I'm not afraid to let my feelings show
I am comfortable revealing my emotions to you


I want to come inside of you
I desire to be one with you emotionally and physically


I want to hold you when we're through
After everything is over, I want to hold you tight


Can't you feel my love touching you?
Can't you sense my love embracing you?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions