Dancing On The Edge
Treat Lyrics


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I see a stranger when I look in your eyes
Another face in a another time
A taste of danger when two worlds collide
A lonely war in the name of pride

You can't deny, you said goodbye
And walked away
Just like the game you always play
With my love

I can't get, I can't get over you
I'm dancing on the edge
I can't get, I can't get over you
Dancing on the edge
I can't get, I can't get over you
I'm dancing on the edge

You run for cover when the going gets tough
I know you tried but you were not tough enough
I've got the hunger, you tear me apart
Once eye to eye but never heart to heart

I can't deny I said goodbye
And walked away
I roll the dice of precious time
So don't lie to me

I can't get, I can't get over you
I'm dancing on the edge
I can't get, I can't get over you
Dancing on the edge
I can't get, I can't get over you
I'm dancing on the edge
I can't get, I can't get over you
I'm dancing on the edge, the edge

I can't get, I can't get over you
I'm dancing on the edge
I can't get, I can't get over you
Dancing on the edge
I can't get, I can't get over you
I'm dancing on the edge
I can't get, I can't get over you




I'm dancing on the edge
Oh, oh, oh, oh...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Treat's song "Dancing On The Edge” showcases a troubled relationship between two people who have a deep connection but are not able to overcome their differences. The first verse highlights the singer's sense of alienation and disillusionment upon encountering a stranger where a person once was. The second verse uses the imagery of one person fleeing while the other is left trying to hold on to the remnants of the relationship. The chorus affirms that despite the pain and hurt caused by the breakup, the singer can't seem to let go and is still "dancing on the edge" of the relationship.


The lyrics strongly suggest that both parties have deep feelings for each other, but their pride and fear are preventing them from fully committing. The line "once eye to eye but never heart to heart" implies that there was a lack of emotional intimacy in the relationship. The line "You run for cover when the going gets tough / I know you tried but you were not tough enough" suggests that the singer feels that the other person did not put enough effort into the relationship.


Overall, "Dancing On The Edge" speaks to the difficult complexities of relationships and the struggle to reconcile pride and vulnerability. It highlights the inescapable pain of a love that can't be denied, and the emotional weight of memories that are impossible to forget.


Line by Line Meaning

I see a stranger when I look in your eyes
I am unable to recognize you in your eyes and you seem like a stranger to me


Another face in another time
You look different now like a different person in another time


A taste of danger when two worlds collide
When two different worlds come together, there is always a risk of danger involved


A lonely war in the name of pride
It's a battle of pride which cannot be shared, and it often leads to loneliness


You can't deny, you said goodbye
You can't deny that you said goodbye to me


And walked away
You left me and didn't look back


Just like the game you always play
You always play this game of leaving without any warning


With my love
You always leave me in despair and my love goes unnoticed


I can't get, I can't get over you
I am still not over you even though I try


Dancing on the edge
I am taking a chance by continuing to hold onto you and living on the edge


You run for cover when the going gets tough
You tend to avoid the challenges when the going gets tough


I know you tried but you were not tough enough
I know you gave your best, but it was not sufficient to handle the pressure


I've got the hunger, you tear me apart
I have the desire to be with you, but at the same time, it's tearing me apart


Once eye to eye but never heart to heart
Although we shared eye contact, our hearts never connected


I can't deny I said goodbye
I can't deny that I said goodbye to you


And walked away
And I left you without looking back


I roll the dice of precious time
I am gambling with my time by not moving on from you


So don't lie to me
I don't want any false promises or lies from you


I'm dancing on the edge, the edge
I am living dangerously by still hoping for you and not moving on


Oh, oh, oh, oh...
This is just a musical interlude




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