Can I Have This Dance
Troy & Gabriella Lyrics


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[Gabriella]
Take my hand, take a breath
Pull me close and take one step
Keep your eyes locked to mine,
And let the music be your guide.

[Troy, Gabriella]
Won't you promise me (now won't you promise me, that you'll never forget)
We'll keep dancing (to keep dancing) wherever we go next

(chorus)
It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance

[Troy]
Take my hand, I'll take the lead
And every turn will be safe with me
Don't be afraid, afraid to fall
You know I'll catch you threw it all

[Troy, Gabriella]
And you can't keep us apart (even a thousand miles, can't keep us apart)
'Cause my heart is (cause my heart is) wherever you are

(chorus)
It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance

[Gabriella And Troy]
Oh no mountains too high and no, oceans too wide
'Cause together or not, our dance won't stop
Let it rain, let it pour
What we have is worth fighting for
You know I believe, that we were meant to be
yeah

(chorus)
It's like catching lightning the chances of finding
someone like you (like you)
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do (way we do)
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance





Can I have this dance
Can I have this dance

Overall Meaning

The song "Can I Have This Dance" is a romantic duet that perfectly captures the chemistry between Troy and Gabriella in the “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” movie. The song beautifully translates their love story into words and music. Gabriella starts the song by asking Troy to take a deep breath and to hold her close, while they let the music guide their dance. Troy promises that they will keep dancing wherever they go next. Then they both join in the chorus, where they describe their love as one in a million and that every step together just makes them better. The song's chorus is so infectious that after listening to it, anyone would want to jump up and dance.


In the following verse, Troy asks Gabriella to trust him and he promises to take the lead while ensuring her safety with every turn they take. Troy convinces Gabriella not to be afraid of falling, and he assures her that he will catch her through it all. They both reiterate their love, saying that even if oceans and mountains separate them, their love will go on. They declare that their love is worth fighting for, and that they were simply meant to be together. This song is not only a beautiful duet but a perfect romantic song that can make anyone dance.


Line by Line Meaning

Take my hand, take a breath
Let's take a moment together and enjoy this dance. We can take a break from everything else and just be in this moment.


Pull me close and take one step
Hold me tight and let's start dancing. We will move together as one and forget about everything else around us.


Keep your eyes locked to mine,
Look into my eyes so we can connect through this dance. We will communicate with each other without words and just let the music guide us.


And let the music be your guide.
Let the rhythm of the music direct us. We don't need to overthink anything, we just need to let the beat move us.


Won't you promise me (now won't you promise me, that you'll never forget)
Can you promise me that you won't forget this moment? This dance is special to us and we want to remember it forever.


We'll keep dancing (to keep dancing) wherever we go next
We may be going separate directions in life, but we will always keep dancing. Our connection through this moment will never be forgotten.


It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you
Our meeting and connection is rare, like catching lightning. It's improbable and unlikely, but we did it.


It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
The emotion between us is special and unique. It's not often that we have this kind of chemistry and we appreciate it greatly.


And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
As we dance, we become more in sync with each other. We are learning each other's movements and improvising along the way.


So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can we keep dancing together? This moment is precious and we don't want it to end.


Take my hand, I'll take the lead
Trust me, I'll guide you through this dance. We will move effortlessly and beautifully together.


And every turn will be safe with me
Don't worry, I won't lead you astray. I'll protect you throughout this dance and make sure you're comfortable and safe.


Don't be afraid, afraid to fall
Don't worry about making mistakes. It's okay to be vulnerable and make errors. I'll always be here to catch you and help you back up.


You know I'll catch you through it all
I'll always be here for you, through everything. I'll support you and catch you when you fall.


And you can't keep us apart (even a thousand miles, can't keep us apart)
No distance can separate us. Our bond from this dance will never fade, even if we are physically separated.


'Cause my heart is (cause my heart is) wherever you are
Wherever you go, my heart will go with you. I feel connected to you in a way that transcends physical distance.


Oh no mountains too high and no, oceans too wide
We can overcome any obstacle. We will stand strong and face whatever comes our way, together.


'Cause together or not, our dance won't stop
Even if we are apart, we will always be connected through this dance. It will never end for us.


Let it rain, let it pour
We won't let anything stop us. We will keep pushing through, even if there are difficulties along the way.


What we have is worth fighting for
Our connection is worth protecting and preserving. It's valuable and important to the both of us.


You know I believe, that we were meant to be
I have faith that we are meant to be together in some shape or form. I feel destiny has brought us together for a reason.


Can I have this dance
This is a request to keep dancing together. This connection is special and we want to cherish it for as long as we can.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@talulot

Take my hand, take a breath
Pull me close and take one step
Keep your eyes locked on mine,
And let the music be your guide.
Won't you promise me (now won't you promise me, that you'll never forget)
We'll keep dancing (to keep dancing) wherever we go next
It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance
Take my hand, I'll take the lead
And every turn will be safe with me
Don't be afraid, afraid to fall
You know I'll catch you threw it all
And you can't keep us apart (even a thousand miles, can't keep us apart)
'Cause my heart is (cause my heart is) wherever you are
It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance
Oh no mountains too high enough, oceans too wide
'Cause together or not, our dance won't stop
Let it rain, let it pour
What we have is worth fighting for
You know I believe, that we were meant to be
It's like catching lightning the chances of finding someone like you (like you)
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do (way we do)
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance
Can I have this dance
Can I have this dance



All comments from YouTube:

@alfredmeneses5496

Everything about this scene was perfection. The music. The cinematography. The setting. The costumes. The sophisticated choreography. The real chemistry between Vanessa and Zac.

@pedroguedes7437

Even the fact that it was very sunny and suddenly there was thunder and rain... it's silly, but it's SO GOOD

@whatyouwerethinking998

​@@pedroguedes7437you've never seen a sun shower?

@lilianasilva3466

The rain omg it just melted my heat af, I could cry of love ❤

@ttcsm1

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@jordandavis2110

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@aerocker41

They can make 1000 spin-offs, remakes, new series etc but NOTHING can ever top this. This feels like magic

@shakebooty

The version by Josh and Sofia matches this as Josh's voice is better than Zacs but Sofia's voice is not as good as Vanessa

@aag2728

@@shakebooty now bffr lol its cute but it doesnt come even close to this.

@701Ash

This feels like magic is such a good way to describe it.

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