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Danger On the Dance Floor
The Cog Is Dead Lyrics
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Dinner by candle light
Two lovers walking hand-in-hand
Champagne and perfume
Then to the ballroom
The singer signals to the band
The couple tango
They've never danced like this before
Nary a care
And both unaware
That there's danger on the dance floor!
They dance the night away
But from her hideaway
Someone is watching every move
A former lover
Who's just discovered
That he's moved on to someone new
She's seeing red now.
She wants him dead now
She goes and barricades the door
Well Isn't it sad?
This woman is mad
Now there's danger on the dance floor!
Then the dancers stop because they
Think that they hear a funny sound
Then all off the sudden the chandelier falls down!
It misses narrowly
But this is harrowing
The lovers tremble, intertwined
They were just out for
A night on the dance floor
She is just out of her mind!
The couple look around
No exit can be found
They fear the she may have one in store
Scared to admit
That this could be it
Facing danger on the dance floor!
But in all her rage she fails to
See what is going on around
The band leader sneaks and tackles her to the ground!
And in a dashing blur
He's overpowered her
She struggles but to no avail
They make it out alive
Police show up and drive
This crazy woman to the jail
So glad that they're alright
It's been a wild night
And to be certain, not a bore!
Though, next time they've said they'll
Stay in instead
No more danger on... THE DANCE FLOOR!
The lyrics of "Danger on the Dance Floor" by The Cog Is Dead tell a story of a couple who goes out for a perfect night, dancing to their heart's content. Little do they know, a former lover who discovered that he has been replaced by someone new is watching them from her hideaway. Full of rage, she barricades the door and causes a chandelier to fall narrowly missing the couple. In a moment of heroism, the band leader tackles her to the ground while the police arrive to take her away.
The song is about the perilous love triangle that results in danger for the couple. The former lover’s jealousy could not allow her ex to move on and find happiness with someone else. The imagery used in the song provides a visual of a romantic evening intertwined with danger, making it a thrilling tale that keeps the listener interested till the end.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a perfect night
The night was idyllic
Dinner by candle light
They had a romantic dinner by the light of candles
Two lovers walking hand-in-hand
They walked closely holding hands
Champagne and perfume
They were drinking champagne and wearing perfume
Then to the ballroom
They headed to the ballroom
The singer signals to the band
The singer gives the band a signal
The couple tango
The couple danced the tango
And then fandango
They proceeded to dance the fandango
They've never danced like this before
They had never danced like this previously
Nary a care
They didn't have a care in the world
And both unaware
They were both clueless
That there's danger on the dance floor!
They were not aware that there was a danger waiting for them
They dance the night away
They danced all throughout the night
But from her hideaway
Someone was secretly watching them
Someone is watching every move
Someone is keeping an eye on them
A former lover
The watcher is a former lover
Who's just discovered
This former lover has just learned
That he's moved on to someone new
The former lover realized that he has been replaced.
She's seeing red now.
The former lover is infuriated and blinded by rage.
She wants him dead now
The former lover desires to harm him significantly
She goes and barricades the door
She blocks the door, preventing them from escaping
Well Isn't it sad?
It's a melancholic or pitiful situation
This woman is mad
The former lover is mentally unstable
Now there's danger on the dance floor!
There is an immediate danger present in the ballroom
Then the dancers stop because they
The dance ends temporarily because they
Think that they hear a funny sound
They hear a strange noise
Then all off the sudden the chandelier falls down!
Then suddenly, the chandelier falls and almost hits them
It misses narrowly
It barely misses hitting them
But this is harrowing
The experience is nerve-racking
The lovers tremble, intertwined
The couple is scared and hold onto each other tightly
They were just out for
They were only looking for
A night on the dance floor
A night of simple dancing
She is just out of her mind!
The former lover lost her sanity
The couple look around
The couple looks for a way out
No exit can be found
They can't find an escape route
They fear the she may have one in store
They believe that the former lover has something planned
Scared to admit
They are frightened to accept
That this could be it
This may be the end for them
Facing danger on the dance floor!
They are confronted with danger in the ballroom
But in all her rage she fails to
Due to fury, The former lover fails to
See what is going on around
Notice the happenings around her
The band leader sneaks and tackles her to the ground!
The band master sneaks up and tackles her to the ground!
And in a dashing blur
Without wasting a moment
He's overpowered her
He manages to control her
She struggles but to no avail
She resists but all effort goes to waste
They make it out alive
They survive the ordeal
Police show up and drive
The police come and take
This crazy woman to the jail
The former lover is taken to jail as she is labeled dangerous and insane
So glad that they're alright
They are relieved to come out alive
It's been a wild night
It was an adventurous evening
And to be certain, not a bore!
The night was eventful and not monotonous
Though, next time they've said they'll
However, they have decided that they will
Stay in instead
Opt to spend their leisure time indoors
No more danger on... THE DANCE FLOOR!
They would rather do without danger in the ballroom ever again
Contributed by Parker F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
cee
It was a perfect night
Dinner by candle light
Two lovers walking hand-in-hand
Champagne and perfume
Then to the ballroom
The singer signals to the band
The couple tango
And then fandango
They've never danced like this before
Nary a care
And both unaware
That there's danger on the dance floor!
They dance the night away
But from her hideaway
Someone is watching every move
A former lover
Who's just discovered
That he's moved on to someone new
She's seeing red now.
She wants him dead now
She goes and barricades the door
Well Isn't it sad?
This woman is mad
Now there's danger on the dance floor!
Then the dancers stop because they
Think that they hear a funny sound
Then all off the sudden the chandelier falls down!
It misses narrowly
But this is harrowing
The lovers tremble, intertwined
They were just out for
A night on the dance floor
She is just out of her mind!
The couple look around
No exit can be found
They fear the she may have one in store
Scared to admit
That this could be it
Facing danger on the dance floor!
But in all her rage she fails to
See what is going on around
The band leader sneaks and tackles her to the ground!
And in a dashing blur
He's overpowered her
She struggles but to no avail
They make it out alive
Police show up and drive
This crazy woman to the jail
So glad that they're alright
It's been a wild night
And to be certain, not a bore!
Though, next time they've said they'll
Stay in instead
No more danger on...
THE DANCE FLOOR!
cee
It was a perfect night
Dinner by candle light
Two lovers walking hand-in-hand
Champagne and perfume
Then to the ballroom
The singer signals to the band
The couple tango
And then fandango
They've never danced like this before
Nary a care
And both unaware
That there's danger on the dance floor!
They dance the night away
But from her hideaway
Someone is watching every move
A former lover
Who's just discovered
That he's moved on to someone new
She's seeing red now.
She wants him dead now
She goes and barricades the door
Well Isn't it sad?
This woman is mad
Now there's danger on the dance floor!
Then the dancers stop because they
Think that they hear a funny sound
Then all off the sudden the chandelier falls down!
It misses narrowly
But this is harrowing
The lovers tremble, intertwined
They were just out for
A night on the dance floor
She is just out of her mind!
The couple look around
No exit can be found
They fear the she may have one in store
Scared to admit
That this could be it
Facing danger on the dance floor!
But in all her rage she fails to
See what is going on around
The band leader sneaks and tackles her to the ground!
And in a dashing blur
He's overpowered her
She struggles but to no avail
They make it out alive
Police show up and drive
This crazy woman to the jail
So glad that they're alright
It's been a wild night
And to be certain, not a bore!
Though, next time they've said they'll
Stay in instead
No more danger on...
THE DANCE FLOOR!
Bolgár Alex
Thanks, that makes it easier to understand the lyrics
Kelly Harrington Moriarty
Gracias ❤️
cee
yeah idc I couldn't see the lyrics and I like reading them when listening to songs
moongirl786
These guys are such good storytellers, I can really picture the events happening in all of their songs! Awesome, keep up the great work!!
SurRiech13
moongirl786 right! if TV or radio didn't exist id list be to them by the fire.
the shadow reborn
check out clockwork quartet they also do it very nicely
Andrew Arnold
"Panic! at the Disco" but sophisticated.
Örs Dékány
Sh*T hit the fan at the drug den, but sophisticated.
PegaGamerMLP
I laughed a bit at the "Duh duh" part. Not sure why. This is an awesome song keep going guys <3