Tiny Dancer
The White Raven Lyrics

Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band
A woman from L.A. who works as a seamstress for a band and likes to wear blue jeans, maybe hinting at her laid-back personality.

Pretty eyed, pirate smile, you'll marry a music man
She has beautiful eyes and a captivating smile. The singer sees her marrying someone in the music industry, perhaps because she is involved in the music scene as a seamstress.

Ballerina, you must have seen her dancing in the sand
The singer notices that the woman seems like a ballerina and pictures her dancing in the sand by the beach, possibly indicating that she is graceful and has a carefree spirit.

And now she's in me, always with me, tiny dancer in my hand
The artist feels like the image of the woman dancing is imprinted in his mind, almost like a memory, and he feels like he has control of this image like a tiny dancer in his hand.

Jesus freaks out in the street
The artist sees some religious people preaching about Jesus in public and possibly causing a scene.

Handing tickets out for God
These religious people may be giving out invitations or tickets to attend a church or religious event.

Turning back she just laughs
The woman the singer is thinking about sees the same thing but doesn't seem to take it too seriously, instead laughing it off as not that important.

The boulevard is not that bad
The woman thinks the scene on the street is not that bad and probably not something to be overly concerned about.

Piano man he makes his stand, in the auditorium
A musician or performer is taking to the stage in a concert hall or auditorium, ready to share their talent with the world.

Looking on she sings the songs, the words she knows, the tune she hums
The woman is also at the show and is singing along to the songs she knows, adding her own touch by humming the melody.

But oh how it feels so real, lying here with no one near
The singer is alone and feeling a certain way, emphasizing that the emotions he's feeling are very real.

Only you, and you can hear me, when I say softly, slowly
The artist directs these words only to the woman he's thinking of, almost as if they are having a private moment together.

Hold me closer tiny dancer
The singer wants the woman to hold him close, maybe suggesting he wants comfort or affection in this moment.

Count the headlights on the highway
The singer wants the woman to distract him from his thoughts by asking her to count the headlights on the road outside.

Lay me down in sheets of linen, you had a busy day today
The singer wants the woman to take care of him, suggesting a certain level of intimacy in their relationship.

Hold me closer tiny dancer, count the headlights on the highway
The artist repeats the previous verse, emphasizing his need or desire for this kind of connection with the woman.

Lay me down in sheets of linen, you had a busy day today
The artist is still asking the woman to take care of him and provide him with comfort, highlighting the importance of their relationship.