I Hope You Dance
Ronan Keating Lyrics


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I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens
Promise me that you'll give fate the fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance
I hope you dance

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Living might mean taking chances but they're worth taking
Lovin' might be a mistake but it's worth making
Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter
When you come close to selling out reconsider
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always)
I hope you dance
(Rolling us along)
I hope you dance
(Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder)
I hope you dance
(Where those years have gone)

I hope you still feel small when you stand by the ocean
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens
Promise me that you'll give faith the fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance





Dance
I hope you dance
I hope you dance
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always)
I hope you dance
(Rolling us along)
I hope you dance
(Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder)
I hope you dance
(Where those years have gone)
(Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder)
I hope you dance
(Where those years have gone)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ronan Keating's song "I Hope You Dance" express the wish of a parent or a loved one for someone else's happiness and success in life. The song speaks of the hope that the listener never loses their sense of wonder, their hunger for new experiences, and their appreciation of life's precious moments. The song urges the listener to stay open to the world, to take chances, to love without fear, and to always give fate a fighting chance. The chorus repeats the phrase "I hope you dance," conveying the idea that life is a dance, and that we should embrace it with all its ups and downs.


The song's verses are full of poetic metaphors and vivid imagery, painting a picture of a world full of wonder and opportunity. The line "May you never take one single breath for granted," for instance, reminds us of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment. The line "Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter" encourages the listener to forgive and move on from past hurts, and not let them define their future. The line "Living might mean taking chances but they're worth taking" urges us to step out of our comfort zones and embrace the unknown.


Overall, "I Hope You Dance" is a song about hope, resilience, and the power of the human spirit. It speaks to the universal desire to live a happy, fulfilled life, and the belief that we can overcome any obstacle if we stay true to ourselves and keep dancing.


Line by Line Meaning

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
I hope you maintain the ability to be amazed and fascinated by the world around you


You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger
I hope you stay satisfied in life, but never lose the drive to achieve more and improve yourself


May you never take one single breath for granted
I hope you always appreciate the gift of life and never become complacent or take it for granted


God forbid love ever leave you empty handed
I hope you never experience the pain of abandonment or heartbreak in a romantic relationship


I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean
I hope you always maintain a sense of humility and awe when faced with the vastness and power of nature


Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens
I hope that when you face setbacks or failures, you always have new opportunities and possibilities waiting for you


Promise me that you'll give fate the fighting chance
I hope you will keep an open mind and remain optimistic, even when things don't go according to plan


And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
When faced with a decision or opportunity, I hope you choose to live fully and take risks instead of playing it safe


I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
I hope you never let the challenges or obstacles that seem insurmountable hold you back


Never settle for the path of least resistance
I hope you never choose the easy way out, but instead push yourself to reach your full potential


Living might mean taking chances but they're worth taking
I hope you always take calculated risks and seize the opportunities that come your way, even if there's a chance of failure


Lovin' might be a mistake but it's worth making
Even if love doesn't always work out, I hope you still pursue it and cherish the experience and memories it brings


Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter
I hope you don't let negative experiences with others shape your outlook on life and make you cynical or jaded


Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance
I hope you take time to appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world around you, and never become too busy or distracted to do so


Dance
Live fully and embrace every opportunity for joy and happiness


Time is a wheel in constant motion always
Life is constantly changing and moving forward, and we must adapt and change with it


Rolling us along
Life moves us forward, and we must keep moving and growing with it


Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder
I hope you live a life full of purpose and fulfillment, so that you never have to look back and regret missed opportunities or wasted time


Where those years have gone
I hope you make the most of every moment and never let time slip away from you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tia Sillers, Mark Sanders

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance
I hope you dance

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Livin' might mean takin' chances, but they're worth takin'
Lovin' might be a mistake, but it's worth makin'
Don't let some Hellbent heart leave you bitter
When you come close to sellin' out, reconsider
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance (Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along)
I hope you dance

I hope you dance (Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder)
I hope you dance (Where those years have gone?)

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

Dance

I hope you dance
I hope you dance (Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along)
I hope you dance (Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder?)



All comments from YouTube:

saywhaaaaat

My mother used to play this. She died in 2018 and my heart has been broken since. But I'm going to keep on "dancing" in her memory ❤

Abhiroop Bhattacharjee

Life happens. be happy. else she wont be happy, even in afterlife.

🍂The၂еԼւկ Ведդ🍃

@saywhaaaaat6464 My Dad also passed in 2017. He was 1 of my "top 3 people". My heart broke💔. I'm smiling again & I hope & 🙏🏼 that you are also❣️✌️

Nicole W

Beautiful lyrics! Listening in 2022 and btw last year I was given this chance to sit it out or dance and I chose not to sit it out and I chose to dance !!! Best decision ever!!! I’m dancing 💃 ❤️🙏

Harrison Weiss

Hello Nicole how are you doing today

Loretta6.6

I love Ronan Keating voice💯...It's wonderful and magic, his songs melt the heart💕💕

Gaynor Mainwaring

Me too and I’m a grandmother of six.

Nicole Sathre

At my school the Juniors always sing a song to the Seniors before they graduate. The Junior class sang this to them. Everyone in the auditorium was crying by the end of it. This song has so many meanings that it is just a wonderful song.

Bobby Robinson

Mama would sing this song to us kids almost every night before bed. We're all grown now, and Mama still sings it to us whenever she gets the chance. It perfectly captures a mothers love and dreams for her children. Thank you, Mama. You did an amazing job with all us. Now it's your turn... to dance!!!

winday191

I love this song so much, I used to sing it to my nephew when he was a baby, and I now sing it to my 3 year old niece to help her get to sleep. This song just completely sums up how much I love them :)

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