Dancing In The Dark
Steve Ross Lyrics


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Dancing in the dark
Till the tune ends,
We're dancing in the dark and it soon ends,
We're waltzing in the wonder of why we're here,
Time hurries by, we're here and gone

Looking for the light of a new love,
To brighten up the night, I have you love,
And we can face the music together,




Dancing in the dark.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Steve Ross's song Dancing in the Dark primarily talk about how two people are waltzing in the darkness without any care. The song starts with the lyrics "Dancing in the dark, till the tune ends," which implies that the people are dancing in the dark without any motive, just because they enjoy it. The next lines "We're dancing in the dark and it soon ends, we're waltzing in the wonder of why we're here" further suggest that the two individuals are living in the moment, enjoying it while it lasts, as they know the moment is short-lived. They are aware that the moment will end soon, and they want to cherish it before it does.


The next part of the song talks about how both individuals are looking for "the light of a new love" to brighten up their lives. However, they find each other in the darkness, and they choose to cherish and face the challenges together. The lyrics "And we can face the music together, Dancing in the dark" show that they are willing to face all the challenges that life throws their way, as long as they are together, even if they can't see what's in front of them. The song ends with the lines "Time hurries by, we're here and gone," indicating that time is fleeting, and they need to make the most of it while they can.


Overall, the song's lyrics convey the message of two individuals enjoying the moment they share together, even in the darkness, as they know it will end soon. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of finding love and having someone to share life's highs and lows with.


Line by Line Meaning

Dancing in the dark
We're dancing without light or direction, possibly with uncertainty and hidden motives.


Till the tune ends
We'll dance until the music stops, referencing the ephemeral nature of pleasure and the transience of joy.


We're dancing in the dark and it soon ends
Our moment of joy and pleasure is temporary and will soon come to an end, highlighting the fleeting nature of happiness and the inevitability of sadness.


We're waltzing in the wonder of why we're here
We're living life's mystery with grace and elegance, yet questioning the very purpose of our existence and the reason for our being.


Time hurries by, we're here and gone
The pace of life is quick, and our time on earth is limited and passes rapidly, putting focus on living life to the fullest.


Looking for the light of a new love
We're searching for a new source of warmth, healing, and companionship, perhaps after experiencing a loss or disappointment in past relationships.


To brighten up the night, I have you love
You are the source of new light in my life, providing hope and meaning, and counterbalancing the darkness and uncertainty of life.


And we can face the music together
We'll confront life's challenges, its ups and downs, and joys and sorrows, supporting each other through the highs and the lows, creating shared memories and experiences.


Dancing in the dark
Repeating the refrain, emphasizing the temporary and fleeting nature of life, knowingly embracing life's uncertainty and mystery.




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Written by: Bruce Springsteen

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