Dancefloor
Something For Rockets Lyrics
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It wasn't bad but it wasn't necessarily that good
I got something in the mail today oh boy
It said if you don't need me I don't need your life
I heard something on the phone today oh boy
It wasn't something that I necessarily did enjoy
My life's changing on the phone today oh boy
She said if you don't need me I won't save your life
All there is left to do
Get up
There's a dancefloor waiting
Get up
All there is left to do
Get up
There's a dancefloor waiting
Get up
People say the strangest things when their out just dancing alone
People say the strangest things when their out just dancing alone
People say the strangest things when their out just dancing alone
People say the strangest things when their out just dancing alone
All there is left do
Get up
There's a dancefloor waiting
Get up
All there is left to do
Get up
There's a dancefloor waiting
Get up
The lyrics of Something For Rockets's song "Dancefloor" tell a story about receiving some kind of news, whether it be through the mail or a phone call, that wasn't necessarily good news but wasn't necessarily bad news either. These lines suggest a feeling of neutrally about the event, perhaps a feeling of cognitive dissonance, as the singer is unsure of how to react. The repetition of "oh boy" may be a way of expressing an exasperated or sarcastic tone, emphasizing the lack of interest in the news.
The second half of the song transitions to the idea of the dancefloor waiting, perhaps as a way to escape or forget about the news. This seems to suggest a sense of liberation, as the repetition of "Get up" emphasizes an urgency and encouragement to move on and let loose. Additionally, the line "People say the strangest things when they're out just dancing alone" could symbolize the idea of finding joy and self-expression when not bogged down by the outside world.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dancefloor" seem to convey a sense of apathy towards negative news, emphasizing the importance of finding ways to keep moving forward and finding happiness despite difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I got something in the mail today oh boy
I received a message today that caught my attention
It wasn't bad but it wasn't necessarily that good
The message wasn't necessarily negative, but it wasn't positive either
I heard something on the phone today oh boy
I received a phone call that affected me
It wasn't something that I necessarily did enjoy
I didn't necessarily enjoy what I heard on the phone
My life's changing on the phone today oh boy
The phone conversation impacted my life in a meaningful way
She said if you don't need me I don't need your life
Someone informed me that they don't need me in their life if I don't need them
She said if you don't need me I won't save your life
The same person let me know that they won't rescue me if I don't need them
All there is left to do
With these thoughts in mind, I determine my next action
Get up
I decide to take action
There's a dancefloor waiting
I am presented with an opportunity to let loose and have fun
People say the strangest things when they're out just dancing alone
Individuals may speak their truth when lost in the moment on the dancefloor
Contributed by Levi R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.