Performance highlights from the show were released on the 2012 compilation album With A Little Help From Our Friends, featuring the likes of Ella Hooper, Kimbra, Dan Sultan, Kate Miller-Heidke, Patience Hodgson of The Grates, Marcia Hines, and more.
Dancing In The Dark
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I come home in the morning, I go to bed feeling the same way
I ain't nothing but tired, man I'm just tired and bored with myself
Hey there baby, I could use just a little help
You can't start a fire, you can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire even if we're just dancing in the dark
Message just keep getting clearer, radio's on and I'm moving round my place
Man I ain't getting nowhere I'm just livin in a dump like this
There's something happening somewhere baby I just know that there is
You can't start a fire, you can't start a fire without a spark
This gun's for hire even if we're just dancing in the dark
You sit around getting older there's a joke here somewhere and it's on me
I'll shake this world off my shoulders come on baby the laughs on me
Stay on the streets of this town and they'll be carving you up alright
They say you got to stay hungry hey baby I'm just about starving tonight
I'm dying for some action I'm sick of sitting 'round here trying to write
This book
I need a love reaction come on baby give me just one look
You can't start a fire, sittin' 'round cryin' over a broken heart
This gun's for hire even if we're just dancing in the dark
You can't start a fire, worryin' about your little world falling apart
This gun's for hire even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Hey baby!
"Dancing in the Dark" by Bruce Springsteen is a song about feeling stuck and unfulfilled. It begins with the singer describing his mundanity, culminating in the admission that he is "just tired and bored with [himself]." He reaches out to a potential partner, acknowledging that they "can't start a fire without a spark," and invites them to join him, even if they are "just dancing in the dark." The second verse finds the singer growing restless, feeling like he is "not getting anywhere" and describing his home as "a dump." Despite this, he senses that "something is happening somewhere" and holds onto the possibility of change. In the final verse, the song becomes more urgent: the singer urges the listener not to "sit around getting older" and to take action in their life. He declares that he is "dying for some action" and begs for a "love reaction."
Overall, "Dancing in the Dark" is a song about craving something more. The singer is unhappy with his current situation and longs for change and excitement. He recognizes that he cannot do it alone, and reaches out to a potential partner to help him start the spark that will ignite their passion and drive.
Line by Line Meaning
I get up in the evening, and I ain't got nothing to say
I wake up in the evening with nothing to say or do
I come home in the morning, I go to bed feeling the same way
I come back home in the morning feeling as bored as when I left
I ain't nothing but tired, man I'm just tired and bored with myself
I'm just exhausted and uninterested in myself and my life
Hey there baby, I could use just a little help
I'm reaching out for help and support from someone, anyone
You can't start a fire, you can't start a fire without a spark
You need a spark to ignite and start something new, something fiery
This gun's for hire even if we're just dancing in the dark
I'm willing to do whatever it takes, even if it means just dancing in the dark
Message just keep getting clearer, radio's on and I'm moving round my place
The message is becoming clearer as I move around my place with the radio on
I check my look in the mirror wanna change my clothes my hair my face
I look in the mirror and want to change everything about my appearance
Man I ain't getting nowhere I'm just livin in a dump like this
I feel stuck and unsuccessful, living in a bad environment
There's something happening somewhere baby I just know that there is
I have a feeling that something is happening somewhere, even if I can't see it
You can't start a fire, you can't start a fire without a spark
You need a spark to ignite and start something new, something fiery
This gun's for hire even if we're just dancing in the dark
I'm willing to do whatever it takes, even if it means just dancing in the dark
You sit around getting older there's a joke here somewhere and it's on me
I feel like the joke is on me as I get older and don't make progress
I'll shake this world off my shoulders come on baby the laughs on me
I'll shake off my problems and keep going, and I'm ready to laugh at myself
Stay on the streets of this town and they'll be carving you up alright
If you stay on these streets, the people will tear you apart
They say you got to stay hungry hey baby I'm just about starving tonight
They say you need to stay motivated, but I'm feeling incredibly hungry and unmotivated tonight
I'm dying for some action I'm sick of sitting 'round here trying to write
I'm desperate for something to happen, tired of sitting and trying to write
This book
Referring to the book the singer is trying to write
I need a love reaction come on baby give me just one look
I want to feel loved, and just need one look from someone to feel it
You can't start a fire, sittin' 'round cryin' over a broken heart
You can't start something new if you're still dwelling on a broken heart
This gun's for hire even if we're just dancing in the dark
I'm willing to do whatever it takes, even if it means just dancing in the dark
You can't start a fire, worryin' about your little world falling apart
You can't start something new if you're too worried about your little world falling apart
This gun's for hire even if we're just dancing in the dark
I'm willing to do whatever it takes, even if it means just dancing in the dark
Even if we're just dancing in the dark
Even if we're not doing much, we're still moving forward and trying to ignite something new
Hey baby!
An exclamation, possibly to get someone's attention or to show excitement
Contributed by Caden R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johncastlestevens3074
Deborah Conway , one of the best female voices I have ever heard.
@neilharrison7555
Here in the UK we have absolutely nothing which has great artistes, a fantastic resident band, a quiz and great entertainment. A fantastic show. At least with YouTube you get to see the "play out" songs...and this one was so well done. And Julia........
@mickthevan
Another magic RocKwiz Duet
@jimburgess7397
The more i hear this duet, the more i like it. I liked the it 1st time i heard it. I really appreciate the opposites attract a differece. I'm no musican, this a unnatural masterpiece. That no one seen comming!!!
@booom628
amazing. incredible match love it
@JoBrew
DC is a class performer, a real powerhouse
@Mickalidavidenko
I really love this contrast in voices wow!
@mittly1
this is beautiful. love it. both artists are amazing
@leighchinnery4162
So beautiful
@michaelsam1124
Great Cover! Greatings from Bavaria 🤟