Barefoot Dancer
Ross Ellis Lyrics
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The rice is thrown
The pink champagne's almost all gone
The bride's bouquet didn't fall your way
But that don't mean you gotta dance along
Hey, hey, hey there barefoot dancer
In your long black dress
With your head against my chest?
I'm singing hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey there barefoot dancer
When I watched you watch her down the aisle
Did I see lonely in your smile?
You'll find your way
You'll have your day
Cuz lonely only lasts a while
Hey, hey, hey there barefoot dancer
In your long black dress
Could I put my arms around you
With your head against my chest?
I'm singing hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey there barefoot dancer
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey there barefoot dancer
When they start turning out these lights
We don't have to say goodnight
We can hold each other tight
Til the morning light, til the morning light
Hey!
Hey, hey, hey there barefoot dancer
In your long black dress
Could I put my arms around you
With your head against my chest?
I'm singing hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey there barefoot dancer
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey there barefoot dancer
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey there barefoot dancer
The song "Barefoot Dancer" by Ross Ellis is about a man who sees a woman at a wedding who didn't catch the bride's bouquet, but nonetheless catches his eye. He offers to put his arms around her and hold her close, as they dance the night away. The title "barefoot dancer" gives a sense of freedom and carefree attitude that the singer of the song feels, as if he wants to dance in the moment and live without restraint. The line "did I see lonely in your smile?" shows that the man sees something in the woman that he can relate to, and perhaps that they might have some common ground or shared experiences.
The music video for "Barefoot Dancer" shows the male protagonist at a wedding, where the female protagonist seems to be feeling left out, maybe because she didn't catch the bouquet. As the night goes on, he continuously sees her and eventually offers to dance with her. As they start to dance, a series of fun, lighthearted moments occur, showing the two characters letting loose and having fun. It seems to be a perfect moment for them, free of any baggage from the past.
Overall, "Barefoot Dancer" is an uplifting song about living in the moment and letting yourself be free. The lyrics offer a sense of hope, as if even if things aren't going right in your life, you can still find happiness and someone to share that with.
Line by Line Meaning
The cake's been cut
The wedding ceremony is over and the reception has started.
The rice is thrown
The tradition of throwing rice on the newlyweds as they leave the wedding ceremony has taken place.
The pink champagne's almost all gone
The guests are almost done with their celebrations and there is very little champagne left.
The bride's bouquet didn't fall your way
The bouquet toss happened, but you didn't catch it.
But that don't mean you gotta dance along
Just because you didn't catch the bouquet doesn't mean you have to force yourself to dance.
Hey, hey, hey there barefoot dancer
The singer is addressing the listener, who is described as a barefoot dancer.
In your long black dress
The listener is wearing a long black dress.
Could I put my arms around you
The singer is asking for permission to hug the listener.
With your head against my chest?
The singer wants to hold the listener close.
I'm singing hey, hey, hey
The singer is continuing to address the listener with friendly enthusiasm.
When I watched you watch her down the aisle
During the wedding ceremony, the singer noticed the listener watching the bride walk down the aisle.
Did I see lonely in your smile?
The singer thinks they saw sadness in the listener's smile as they watched the bride.
You'll find your way
The singer is reassuring the listener that they will find happiness and love someday.
You'll have your day
The singer is encouraging the listener to keep hope for their own future wedding and happiness.
Cuz lonely only lasts a while
The singer believes the listener's loneliness won't last forever and they will eventually find love.
When they start turning out these lights
The reception is coming to an end and the lights are being turned off.
We don't have to say goodnight
The singer is proposing that they don't end their time together just because the reception is over.
We can hold each other tight
The singer wants to continue dancing and holding the listener close.
Til the morning light, til the morning light
They can keep dancing until the sun comes up, if they want.
Hey!
A joyful interjection as the singer encourages the listener to keep dancing and enjoy the moment.
Writer(s): Rob Crosby, Dan Fernandez, Ross Ellis Lipsey
Contributed by Cameron E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ebenezerralte8215
I don't know how come I missed this. This is such a unique and very romantic song. No doubt.
@charlieduplessis5437
I love all your songs Ross. Thank you!!