Dance with God
The Pillows Lyrics

The lyrics to The Pillows' song Dance with God depict a sense of being lost and disconnected from the world, with the singer urging the listener to forget about things like blinking and to look at them with dry eyes. The knowledge that they are only known for their aging and worn appearance makes them feel as though they are falling from grace, like a World Heritage site that has lost its luster.

The imagery of armor that has been stripped away in a stormy night, due to one's own actions in choosing to stay on a hill that was doomed to fail, demonstrates a sense of being exposed and vulnerable. Even just a small amount of exposure is enough to cause a fatal wound when the winds are piercing. Despite this, the singer urges the listener not to wither away, but instead to keep breathing and dance with god. In the second verse, the lyrics speak of the separation between those who stay out of the fray, and those who fight in the trenches. While sometimes friendships can form between the two sides, this does not change anything in the eyes of the masses, who view everyone as the same. The singer urges the listener to not let their pulse chill, and to hold onto their beating heart, for it will resonate through time and space, projected in their eyes.

Overall, the song speaks to a sense of loneliness and disconnection, with the hope that by holding onto oneself and dancing with god, the listener can still feel a sense of meaning and purpose.