In September 2011, MacFarlane released a debut album of American standards, Music Is Better Than Words.
Let’s Face The Music And Dance
Seth MacFarlane Lyrics
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But while there's moonlight
And music and love and romance
Let's face the music and dance
Before the fiddlers have fled
Before they ask us to pay the bill
And while we still have the chance
Soon, we'll be without the moon
Humming a different tune and then
There may be tear drops to shed
So while there's moonlight
And music and love and romance
Let's face the music and dance
Let's face the music and dance
Soon, we'll be without the moon
Humming a different tune and then
There may be tear drops to shed
So while there's moonlight
And music and love and romance
Let's face the music and dance
Let's face the music and dance
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.
Line by Line Meaning
There may be trouble ahead
There could be difficulties or problems that we may encounter
But while there's moonlight
However, as long as there's still moonlight
And music and love and romance
And we still have the company of music, love, and romance
Let's face the music and dance
Let's accept and confront those challenges and enjoy life
Before the fiddlers have fled
Before musicians have stopped playing their instruments and leaving
Before they ask us to pay the bill
Before the people who provided us with music and entertainment demand payment for their services
And while we still have the chance
And while we still have the opportunity to enjoy ourselves
Let's face the music and dance
Let's embrace life and have fun before it's too late
Soon, we'll be without the moon
In a short while, the moon will be gone
Humming a different tune and then
Things will be different and life will have changed
There may be tear drops to shed
We might face sadness or difficulties
So while there's moonlight
So let's make the most of the present moment
And music and love and romance
And enjoy the company of music, love, and romance
Let's face the music and dance
Let's confront life's challenges and enjoy life to the fullest
Let's face the music and dance
Let's embrace life and have fun before it's too late
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Irving Berlin
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Vinícius Brandão
There may be trouble ahead
But while there's music and moonlight and love and romance
Let's face the music and dance
Before the fiddlers have fled
Before they ask us to pay the bill and while we still have the chance
Let's face the music and dance
Soon we'll be without the moon, humming a different tune and then
There may be teardrops to shed
So while there's moonlight and music and love and romance
Let's face the music and dance
Del Quinn
Lyrics
There may be trouble ahead
But while there's moonlight and music and love and romance
Let's face the music and dance
Before the fiddlers have fled
Before they ask us to pay the bill
And while we still got a chance
Let's face the music and dance
Soon, we'll be without the moon
Humming a different tune, and then
There may be teardrops to shed
So while there's moonlight and music and love and romance
Let's face the music and dance
Before the fiddlers have fled
Before they ask us to come up with the bill
And while we still got that chance
Let's face that music and dance
Soon, we'll be without the moon
Humming a different tune, and then
There may be teardrops to shed
So while there's moonlight and music and love and romance
Let's face the music and dance, dance
Let’s face the music
That lovely music
Let's face the music and dance
Fabrizzito
There may be trouble ahead
But while there's moonlight
And music and love and romance
Let's face the music and dance
Before the fiddlers have fled
Before they ask us to pay the bill
And while we still have the chance
Let's face the music and dance
Soon, we'll be without the moon
Humming a different tune and then
There may be tear drops to shed
So while there's moonlight
And music and love and romance
Let's face the music and dance
Let's face the music and dance
Soon, we'll…
Drew Hanilf
Seth really does have a great singing voice, and is so vocally talented.
Zoe Helena Funk
Damn Seth MacFarlane isn't playing any games his voice is amazing I'm in love
Almog Azoulay
All people shocked he sings so well- he has like 4 or so jazz albums (all on Spotify btw) :)
Flocks 07
This is why Seth Macfarlane is awesome
LegitMan335
@Jeffrey Uy he created Family Guy, American Dad, The Cleveland Show, Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy .
He was in Ted , Ted 2, A million ways to die in the west, and of course “Sing”.
William Fairchild
@Jeffrey Uy Yes he is
Jeffrey Uy
Isn't he the one involving Family Guy? :o
Vinícius Brandão
There may be trouble ahead
But while there's music and moonlight and love and romance
Let's face the music and dance
Before the fiddlers have fled
Before they ask us to pay the bill and while we still have the chance
Let's face the music and dance
Soon we'll be without the moon, humming a different tune and then
There may be teardrops to shed
So while there's moonlight and music and love and romance
Let's face the music and dance
Megaal Von
Thanks a lot!
jocchi
im still shook by the fact that this is the family guy dude. like, this is peter griffin. seth is so talented! what is he DOING?