The song was produced by Alex Da Kid.
Dance Without You
Skylar Grey Lyrics
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I feel restrained.
I feel confined.
I cannot take your whispering, your whispering
I wanna dance without you
For once just let me lose myself
I wanna dance without you
For once let me lose myself
So insecure, so uptight
I break my neck, to be polite
I cannot take your whispering, your whispering
I wanna dance without you
For once just let me lose myself
I wanna dance without you
For once just let me lose myself
For once let me lose myself
How can I make history, with your choreography?
Take your hands off me, Take your hands off me
Before I suffocate
I wanna dance without you
For once just let me lose myself
I wanna dance without you
For once just let me lose myself lose myself
For once let me lose myself
The lyrics to Skylar Grey's "Dance Without You" express the singer's inner conflict and desire for independence. She begins by stating that she feels serious and restrained, as if confined by someone else's expectations. She cannot stand their whispering, which could represent their demands or criticism. The second verse continues with her theme of insecurity and politeness, suggesting that she may be going along with someone else's desires just to please them.
However, Grey's chorus reveals her true desire - to dance without this person. She longs to lose herself in the music and break free from the expectations that have been placed on her. She accuses them of choreographing her life, preventing her from making her own history. The bridge emphasizes her need for independence, as she demands that they take their hands off her before she suffocates.
Overall, "Dance Without You" can be interpreted as a plea for independence and autonomy. It speaks to the universal desire to break free from the expectations of others and to express oneself fully. The lyrics are relatable and engaging, making it a popular song for those who feel restrained by the demands of others.
Line by Line Meaning
So serious, all the time
I constantly feel restrained and confined.
I feel restrained.
I am held back by someone or something in my life.
I feel confined.
I am restricted by expectations and limitations.
I cannot take your whispering, your whispering
I am overwhelmed and annoyed by someone always whispering to me.
I wanna dance without you
I want to free myself from the constraints and expectations imposed by someone in my life.
For once just let me lose myself
I want to escape from the pressures and rules that someone has placed on me and just be myself.
So insecure, so uptight
I lack confidence and am constantly worried about what others think of me.
I break my neck, to be polite
I go out of my way to please others and avoid conflict, even if it means sacrificing my own happiness.
How can I make history, with your choreography?
I cannot make a name for myself if I am always following someone else's rules and expectations.
Take your hands off me, Take your hands off me
I need to break free from someone's influence and control over me.
Before I suffocate
Before I am completely overwhelmed and lose myself.
For once let me lose myself
I just want to be able to let go and be myself without any constraints or expectations.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER JUNIOR GRANT, HOLLY HAFERMANN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@priscilap3
So serious, all the time
I feel restrained, I feel confined
I cannot take your whispering, your whispering
I wanna dance without you (dance without you)
For once just let me lose myself (lose myself)
I wanna dance without you (dance without you)
For once just let me lose myself
For once
Let me lose myself
So insecure, so uptight
I break my neck, to be polite
I cannot take your whispering, your whispering
I wanna dance without you (dance without you)
For once just let me lose myself (lose myself)
I wanna dance without you (dance without you)
For once just let me lose myself
For once
Let me lose myself
How can I make history, with your choreography ?
Take your hands off me
Take your hands off me
Before I suffocate
I wanna dance without you (dance without you)
For once just let me lose myself (lose myself)
I wanna dance without you (dance without you)
For once just let me lose myself
For once
Let me lose myself
@simplynessa15
No it's not about her selling her soul lmao. It's about her letting go of her old name and becoming someone new
@user-je4wf2vv7m
exactly
@pal8542
Wait people think it's about selling her soul?? 🤣🤣 WTF.
@LordSos91
lmao the witch queen today with the circles and blood magic, makes sense today (this isnt art)
@RyanStorey1231
This song and video captures the restricted feeling of being confined inside a body and mind that you do not like nor desire beautifully. When you grow up and finally gain the ability to take control and autonomy over your own body and life, it is truly a liberating and poignant feeling.
"I finally have the ability to be myself, no more or less. I am free."
Oh, and the production on this song is really impressive. It captures the essence of an intense struggle that reflects the lyrics perfectly.
@genoseeks4589
It kinda seems like it's a representation of Schizophrenia on some level. At least on the literal level.
@LordSos91
@@genoseeks4589 or if you look at it spiritually it represent a possession and wanting to kill the innocent spirit off. the invading spirit wanted control. now Geno, 7 years later. you see a dark twist up to today? thats up for you to figure out. see also occult runes, carr means carriage which is on the mirror looking thing, and carriage means the transporting of items or merchandise from one place to another. the runes being on her feet at the start. you get a clear image of the pitchfork. just a few hints. the entire thing is a code (casts spells on the masses) what is the pitchfork symbolism meaning? look it up
@Wildirishswan
A great song to listen to with extra bass earphones... love it!
@leee7470
This is the earliest comment ive seen
@bismahhafiz6452
Did anyone else come here BC of step up revolution?