Dancing With A Stranger
Sam Smith Normani Lyrics


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Hmm, hmm

I don't wanna be alone tonight (alone tonight)
It's pretty clear that I'm not over you (over you, over you)
I'm still thinking 'bout the things you do (things you do)
So I don't wanna be alone tonight, alone tonight, alone tonight
Can you light the fire? (light the fire, light the fire)
I need somebody who can take control (take control)
I know exactly what I need to do
'Cause I don't wanna be alone tonight, alone tonight, alone tonight

Look what you made me do, I'm with somebody new
Ooh, baby, baby, I'm dancing with a stranger
Look what you made me do, I'm with somebody new
Ooh, baby, baby, I'm dancing with a stranger
Dancing with a stranger

I wasn't even goin' out tonight (out tonight)
But, boy, I need to get you off of my mind (off of my mind)
I know exactly what I have to do
I don't wanna be alone tonight, alone tonight, alone tonight

Look what you made me do, I'm with somebody new
Ooh, baby, baby, I'm dancing with a stranger
Look what you made me do, I'm with somebody new
Ooh, baby, baby, I'm dancing with a stranger
Dancing with a stranger
Dancing with a stranger
Dancing, yeah, ooh

Look what you made me do (ooh), I'm with somebody new
Ooh, baby, baby, I'm dancing with a stranger
Look what you made me do, I'm with somebody new
Ooh, baby, baby, I'm dancing with a stranger
I'm dancing, I'm dancing (ooh)
I'm dancing, I'm dancing (dancing with a stranger)




I'm dancing, I'm dancing (dancing with a stranger)
I'm dancing, I'm dancing (dancing with a stranger)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sam Smith's "Dancing With a Stranger" reveal a complicated emotional journey of a person trying to move on from a previous relationship. The song is about the struggle of trying to forget someone you loved or had some sort of romantic relationship with. The singer expresses his desire to be with someone else to get over his previous lover. He admits to not wanting to be alone that night and that he is not yet over his former partner. He's still thinking about the things they used to do together.


The chorus of "Dancing With a Stranger" indicates that the singer has found somebody new to dance with. He is with somebody different now, but the previous relationship remains a sore spot for him. He is trying to forget his past, but it wasn't easy, and his decision to be with somebody new seems to be a way of coping. Instead of thinking about his ex, he chooses to dance with a stranger.


The line "I'm with somebody new" highlights his desire to make the other person jealous or to let his ex-partner know that he has moved on. In conclusion, this song is about the challenges of moving on after a previous relationship, and the lyrics perfectly capture that sentiment.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna be alone tonight (alone tonight)
I am feeling lonely and do not want to spend the night alone.


It's pretty clear that I'm not over you (over you, over you)
I am still thinking about you and our past together, and I have yet to move on.


I'm still thinking 'bout the things you do (things you do)
Despite our past, I am still constantly thinking about the things that you would do.


So I don't wanna be alone tonight, alone tonight, alone tonight
As I am feeling lonely and thinking about you, I am reaffirming that I do not want to be alone tonight.


Can you light the fire? (light the fire, light the fire)
I am looking for someone to help ignite my passion and bring excitement back into my life.


I need somebody who can take control (take control)
After feeling lost and unsure, I am looking for someone to take control and lead me forward in life.


I know exactly what I need to do
I have a clear understanding of the actions I need to take to move on from our past relationship.


'Cause I don't wanna be alone tonight, alone tonight, alone tonight
Reiterating my desire to not spend the night alone and my need for someone to help me move forward.


Look what you made me do, I'm with somebody new
You and our past relationship have led me to move on and find someone new.


Ooh, baby, baby, I'm dancing with a stranger
As I am with someone new, I am enjoying this fresh and exciting experience with someone whom I do not know well.


I wasn't even goin' out tonight (out tonight)
Despite not planning on going out, I am feeling restless and needing some sort of change or excitement in my life.


But, boy, I need to get you off of my mind (off of my mind)
I am still struggling to move on from my past relationship and am trying to forget about you and the memories we shared.


Look what you made me do, I'm with somebody new
You have prompted me to look for someone new and move on with my life.


Dancing with a stranger
As I dance with someone new, I realize that this is a completely new and unknown experience for me.


Dancing with a stranger
Repeating the idea that I am enjoying this new dance with someone unfamiliar and exciting.


Dancing with a stranger
Once again repeating the experience of dancing with someone unknown and different than my past relationships.


I'm dancing, I'm dancing (ooh)
Reaffirming my enjoyment of this new dancing experience and feeling carefree with my new partner.


I'm dancing, I'm dancing (dancing with a stranger)
Further emphasizing that I am enjoying myself with someone new and different.


I'm dancing, I'm dancing (dancing with a stranger)
Repeating the fact that I am dancing with someone unknown and feeling a sense of excitement from that.


I'm dancing, I'm dancing (dancing with a stranger)
Once more relishing in the joy of dancing with someone unique and new.




Lyrics Ā© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James John Napier, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Normani Kordei Hamilton, Samuel Frederick Smith, Tor Erik Hermansen

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@wly8735

I donā€™t want to be alone tonight
Eu nĆ£o quero ficar sozinho esta noite

Itā€™s pretty clear that Iā€™m not over you
EstĆ” bem claro que eu ainda nĆ£o te superei

Iā€™m still thinking ā€˜bout the things you do
Eu continuo pensando nas coisas que vocĆŖ faz

So I donā€™t want to be alone tonight, alone tonight, alone tonight
EntĆ£o, eu nĆ£o quero ficar sozinho esta noite, sozinho esta noite, sozinho esta noite


Can you light the fire?
VocĆŖ pode acender o fogo?

I need somebody who can take control
Eu preciso de alguƩm que possa tomar o controle

I know exactly what I need to do
Eu sei exatamente o que preciso fazer

'Cause I donā€™t want to be alone tonight, alone tonight, alone tonight
Porque eu nĆ£o quero ficar sozinho esta noite, sozinho esta noite, sozinho esta noite


Look what you made me do
Olhe o que vocĆŖ me fez fazer

Iā€™m with somebody new
Eu estou com alguƩm novo

Ooh, baby, baby, Iā€™m dancing with a stranger
Uh, querido, querido, eu estou danƧando com um estranho

Look what you made me do
Olhe o que vocĆŖ me fez fazer

Iā€™m with somebody new
Eu estou com alguƩm novo

Ooh, baby, baby, Iā€™m dancing with a stranger
Uh, querido, querido, eu estou danƧando com um estranho

Dancing with a stranger
DanƧando com um estranho


I wasnā€™t even going out tonight
Eu nem ia sair hoje Ć  noite

But, boy, I need to get you off of my mind
Mas, garoto, eu preciso te tirar da minha cabeƧa

I know exactly what I have to do
Eu sei exatamente o que tenho que fazer

I donā€™t want to be alone tonight, alone tonight, alone tonight
Eu nĆ£o quero ficar sozinha esta noite, sozinha esta noite, sozinha esta noite


Look what you made me do
Olhe o que vocĆŖ me fez fazer

Iā€™m with somebody new
Eu estou com alguƩm novo

Ooh, baby, baby, Iā€™m dancing with a stranger
Uh, querido, querido, eu estou danƧando com um estranho

Look what you made me do
Olhe o que vocĆŖ me fez fazer

Iā€™m with somebody new
Eu estou com alguƩm novo

Ooh, baby, baby, Iā€™m dancing with a stranger
Uh, querido, querido, eu estou danƧando com um estranho


Dancing with a stranger
DanƧando com um estranho

Dancing with a stranger
DanƧando com um estranho

Dancing, yeah, ooh
DanƧando, sim, uuh


Look what you made me do
Olhe o que vocĆŖ me fez fazer

Iā€™m with somebody new
Eu estou com alguƩm novo

Ooh, baby, baby, Iā€™m dancing with a stranger
Uh, querido, querido, eu estou danƧando com um estranho

Look what you made me do
Olhe o que vocĆŖ me fez fazer

Iā€™m with somebody new
Eu estou com alguƩm novo

Ooh, baby, baby, Iā€™m dancing with a stranger
Uh, querido, querido, eu estou danƧando com um estranho


I'm dancing, I'm dancing, uh
Eu estou danƧando, estou danƧando, uh

(I'm dancing, I'm dancing)
(Eu estou danƧando, estou danƧando)

Dancing with a stranger
DanƧando com um estranho

I'm dancing, I'm dancing
Eu estou danƧando, estou danƧando

Dancing with a stranger
DanƧando com um estranho

(I'm dancing, I'm dancing)
(Eu estou danƧando, estou danƧando)

Dancing with a stranger
DanƧando com um estranho



@nadsonangelo2289

Lyrics

I donā€™t want to be alone tonight
Itā€™s pretty clear that Iā€™m not over you
Iā€™m still thinking ā€˜bout the things you do
So I donā€™t want to be alone tonight, alone tonight, alone tonight

Can you light the fire?
I need somebody who can take control
I know exactly what I need to do
'Cause I donā€™t want to be alone tonight, alone tonight, alone tonight

Look what you made me do
Iā€™m with somebody new
Ooh, baby, baby, Iā€™m dancing with a stranger
Look what you made me do
Iā€™m with somebody new
Ooh, baby, baby, Iā€™m dancing with a stranger
Dancing with a stranger

I wasnā€™t even going out tonight
But, boy, I need to get you off of my mind
I know exactly what I have to do
I donā€™t want to be alone tonight, alone tonight, alone tonight

Look what you made me do
Iā€™m with somebody new
Ooh, baby, baby, Iā€™m dancing with a stranger
Look what you made me do
Iā€™m with somebody new
Ooh, baby, baby, Iā€™m dancing with a stranger

Dancing with a stranger
Dancing with a stranger
Dancing, yeah, ooh

Look what you made me do
Iā€™m with somebody new
Ooh, baby, baby, Iā€™m dancing with a stranger
Look what you made me do
Iā€™m with somebody new
Ooh, baby, baby, Iā€™m dancing with a stranger

I'm dancing, I'm dancing, uh
(I'm dancing, I'm dancing)
Dancing with a stranger
I'm dancing, I'm dancing
Dancing with a stranger
(I'm dancing, I'm dancing)
Dancing with a stranger



@user-qe7nu1zl5y

Hmm, hmm
I don't wanna be alone tonight (alone tonight)
It's pretty clear that I'm not over you (over you, over you)
I'm still thinking 'bout the things you do (things you do)
So I don't wanna be alone tonight, alone tonight, alone tonight
Can you light the fire? (light the fire, light the fire)
I need somebody who can take control (take control)
I know exactly what I need to do
'Cause I don't wanna be alone tonight, alone tonight, alone tonight
Look what you made me do, I'm with somebody new
Ooh, baby, baby, I'm dancing with a stranger
Look what you made me do, I'm with somebody new
Ooh, baby, baby, I'm dancing with a stranger
Dancing with a stranger
I wasn't even goin' out tonight (out tonight)
But, boy, I need to get you off of my mind (off of my mind)
I know exactly what I have to do
I don't wanna be alone tonight, alone tonight, alone tonight
Look what you made me do, I'm with somebody new
Ooh, baby, baby, I'm dancing with a stranger
Look what you made me do, I'm with somebody new
Ooh, baby, baby, I'm dancing with a stranger
Dancing with a stranger
Dancing with a stranger
Dancing, yeah, ooh
Look what you made me do (ooh), I'm with somebody new
Ooh, baby, baby, I'm dancing with a stranger
Look what you made me do, I'm with somebody new
Ooh, baby, baby, I'm dancing with a stranger
I'm dancing, I'm dancing (ooh)
I'm dancing, I'm dancing (dancing with a stranger)
I'm dancing, I'm dancing (dancing with a stranger)
I'm dancing, I'm dancing (dancing with a stran



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Agora mesmo, Alone Tonight

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I just stumbled across this song, and I realized that I used to listen to this song so much back in 2019-2020. Brings back so much good memories that cannot compare to this day.

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Im 63. Love him. Im not a legend. Just love good music.

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