The Dancer
Smokie㤰敩爀 Lyrics

Jeanette was a dancer
The singer introduces Jeanette as a dancer, possibly someone they know.

Suppose I knew her well
The singer claims familiarity with Jeanette.

Her feet danced miracles
The singer speaks highly of Jeanette's dancing skills, possibly hinting at admiration.

I was deep within her spell
The artist expresses being captivated by Jeanette, likely due to her talent and charm.

Jeanette loved a singer
The story takes a turn as Jeanette's love interest is introduced - a singer.

Who was the leader of some band
More details are provided about the singer, who happens to lead a band.

Looked just like a boy
The singer's appearance is described as youthful and possibly androgynous.

And stood just like a man
Despite the boyish appearance, the singer exhibits a sense of maturity and confidence.

And it rains on Down deep Avenue
This chorus may signify the struggles and hardships faced by the characters in the story.

The kids in the backstreet cried
The story shifts focus to a group of children crying in a backstreet, the reason for which is unclear.

The voices in your brain
The singer describes hearing unknown voices in their head, possibly the result of inner turmoil.

A world full of hungry souls Behind the window pane
The artist paints a picture of a world full of people suffering and yearning for more, peering through windows, possibly longing for something beyond their reach.

Little Jenny on the high wire So emotioned as she felt
The singer observes a girl named Jenny on a high wire, apparently overcome with emotion.

Sometimes I think that the wires mean The tragedy as well
The singer ponders the symbolism behind the high wire act, perhaps relating it to the struggles and tragedies of life.

I walked on the west-side Jeanette I pulled your strings
The singer reflects on their relationship with Jeanette, suggesting that they may have had some sort of control or influence over her.

I stood on the pavement Never doing a thing
The artist acknowledges their own inaction, possibly implying a sense of guilt or regret.

Still I'm a singer I know my songs so well
The artist reveals that they are also a singer, and that music may be their only source of self-assurance and confidence.

The rain falls through my eyes Lands below the share
The final lines of the chorus are repeated, possibly emphasizing the harsh reality of life and the struggle to persevere.