Dance with Me
T.S.O.L. (True Sounds Of Liberty) Lyrics


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Clock strikes upon the hour
And the sun begins to fade
Still enough time to figure out
How to chase my blues away

I've done alright up 'til now
It's the light of day that shows me how
And when the night falls
My loneliness calls

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

I've been in love and lost my senses
Spinning through the town
Sooner or later the fever ends
And I wind up feeling down

I need a man who'll take a chance
On a love that burns hot enough to last
So when the night falls
My lonely heart calls

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me

Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I wanna feel the heat with somebody
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me





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Overall Meaning

T.S.O.L.'s song Dance With Me captures the deep-rooted human desire to share moments with someone we love. The lyrics indicate the impact of loneliness and the positive influence dancing with someone can have on our emotional well-being. The singer expresses a desire to dance with somebody who loves them, seeking to fill the void of loneliness that persists at night. The opening lines indicate the sense of urgency in the singer's quest to chase their blues away, emphasizing the value of time. There is an acknowledgment that daylight brings clarity on one's life, but as night falls, a feeling of loneliness overcomes them yet again.


The verse "I've been in love and lost my senses Spinning through the town Sooner or later the fever ends And I wind up feeling down" reflects the reality of how falling in love can make us lose our senses, causing our heads to spin, but eventually, the passion fades, leaving us drained and disappointed. The singer comes to the conclusion that they need someone who is ready to take a chance on real love, with the intention of finding a deep connection that will last.


The chorus comprises a repeated statement of wanting to dance with somebody who loves them, with the intention of feeling the heat between them. The repetition emphasizes the need the singer has for a relationship with someone, for they feel incomplete without it.


Line by Line Meaning

Clock strikes upon the hour
The hour has struck on a clock


And the sun begins to fade
The sun is starting to set


Still enough time to figure out
There is still time to understand


How to chase my blues away
To find a way to alleviate sadness


I've done alright up 'til now
Things have been going well until this point


It's the light of day that shows me how
The day helps me see clearly


And when the night falls
At nighttime


My loneliness calls
I feel lonely


Oh, I wanna dance with somebody
I want to dance with someone


I wanna feel the heat with somebody
I want to experience warmth with a person


Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
Yes, I want to dance with someone


With somebody who loves me
With a person who cares for me


I've been in love and lost my senses
I have been in love and lost control


Spinning through the town
Moving around the city quickly


Sooner or later the fever ends
Eventually, the intense feeling subsides


And I wind up feeling down
I end up feeling sad


I need a man who'll take a chance
I need a man who is willing to take a risk


On a love that burns hot enough to last
On a passionate love that can endure


So when the night falls
At nighttime


My lonely heart calls
I feel lonely in my heart


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Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: George Robert Merrill, Shannon Rubicam

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