Let’s Face The Music And Dance
Seth MacFarlane Lyrics

Seth MacFarlane's song Let's Face the Music and Dance is a classic ballad that speaks about embracing life as it comes along with its ups and downs. The first verse suggests that while there may be trouble ahead, the couple can still enjoy the moonlight, music, love, and romance. The second verse continues to remind the couple to seize the opportunity and dance before it is too late. The sense of urgency is emphasized in the line, "before the fiddlers have fled, before they ask us to pay the bill." The couple is encouraged to enjoy themselves now because they don't know what the future may hold. As the song progresses, the mood turns introspective. The couple is reminded that sooner, they will be without the moon and everything will change. They may have to face tears and heartbreak, but in the present, they should face the music and dance.

The song's lyrics invoke the fantasy of true love blossoming amidst heartache and tragedy. The melancholic tune suggests that life's joys are fleeting and that we should make the most of them. The song is appropriately used in many films, which use the lyrics in serving a double function - one romantic and the other poignant. Ultimately, the song's message is that we should cherish the pivotal moments in life during which we feel most alive.