I Don't Feel Like Dancin'
Twisted Pine Lyrics
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This used to be the life but I don't need another one
Good luck cuttin' nothin', carryin' on, you wear them gowns
So how come I feel so lonely when you're up gettin' down?
So I play along when I hear that favorite song
I'm gonna be the one who gets it right
You better know when you're swingin' 'round the room
But I don't feel like dancin' when the old Joanna plays
My heart could take a chance but my two feet can't find a way
You think that I could muster up a little soft shoe gentle sway
But I don't feel like dancin', no sir, no dancin' today
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Even if I find nothin' better to do
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Why'd you break it down when I'm not in the mood?
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Rather be home with the one in bed till dawn with you, you, you
Cities come and cities go just like the old empires
When all you do is change your clothes and call that versatile
You got so many colors make a blind man so confused
Then why can't I keep up when you're the only thing I lose?
So I'll just pretend that I know which way to bend
And I'm gonna tell the whole world that you're mine
Just please understand when I see you clapped your hands
If you stick around I'm sure that you'll be fine
But I don't feel like dancin' when the old Joanna plays
My heart could take a chance but my two feet can't find a way
You think that I could muster up a little soft shoe gentle sway
But I don't feel like dancin', no sir, no dancin' today
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Even if I find nothin' better to do
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Why'd you break it down when I'm not in the mood?
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Rather be home with no one if I can't get down with you, you, you
You can't make me dance around
But your two-step makes my chest pound
Just lay me down
As you float away into the shimmer light
But I don't feel like dancin' when the old Joanna plays
My heart could take a chance but my two feet can't find a way
You think that I could muster up a little soft shoe gentle sway
But I don't feel like dancin', no sir, no dancin' today
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Even if I find nothin' better to do
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Why'd you break it down when I'm not in the mood?
Don't feel like dancin', dancin'
Rather be home with no one if I can't get down with you, you, you
The song “I Don't Feel Like Dancin'” by Twisted Pine highlights the feeling of not wanting to participate in an activity that one would typically enjoy. The lyrics suggest that the singer once enjoyed going out and dancing but no longer finds joy in the activity. The opening line "Wake up in the morning with a head like 'What ya done?'" suggests that the singer may have had too much to drink the night before and regrets their decision to go out. As the song progresses, the upbeat melody contrasts with the melancholic lyrics, emphasizing the singer's reluctance to participate in dancing even when their heart "could take a chance". The chorus repeats the phrase "Don't feel like dancin'", emphasizing the singer's feelings of being out of sync with the activity and conveying the emotional distance being experienced by the singer.
The second verse seems to be the singer's realization that they've lost touch with the world around them. The line "Cities come and cities go just like the old empires" suggests how easily things can change, leaving the singer feeling lost in the shuffle. The singer further muses on their confusion, expressing how even though their partner tries to explain to them, they can't seem to keep up. The singer acknowledges their own attempts to seem upbeat and happy for their partner, but confesses that they would prefer to be alone if they can't be with them. The song's bridge takes a different direction, with the singer seemingly being met with some resistance from their partner, however the lines "You can't make me dance around/But your two-step makes my chest pound" suggests that their partner still has some hold over them.
Overall, the song embraces the feeling of being out of sync with the world and accepting that things have changed. The song is a reminder to appreciate oneself and spend time with people who truly matter, rather than trying to please others.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up in the morning with a head like 'What ya done?'
I wake up every morning feeling uncertain about my life choices.
This used to be the life but I don't need another one
I used to enjoy the party lifestyle, but now it no longer appeals to me.
Good luck cuttin' nothin', carryin' on, you wear them gowns
You try to act fancy and important, but in reality, you're not achieving anything significant.
So how come I feel so lonely when you're up gettin' down?
I feel isolated and left out when everyone around me is having fun and dancing.
I'm gonna be the one who gets it right
I strive to be successful and do things perfectly.
You better know when you're swingin' 'round the room
Looks like magic's solely yours tonight
You seem to be enjoying yourself and having a magical night while everyone else is just going through the motions.
But I don't feel like dancin' when the old Joanna plays
My heart could take a chance but my two feet can't find a way
You think that I could muster up a little soft shoe gentle sway
But I don't feel like dancin', no sir, no dancin' today
Even though I know I should join in and dance, I don't feel like it and my body won't cooperate.
Cities come and cities go just like the old empires
When all you do is change your clothes and call that versatile
Cities and empires rise and fall, but people's superficial and constant change of style is not true versatility.
You got so many colors make a blind man so confused
Then why can't I keep up when you're the only thing I lose?
You constantly change and confuse people, but I still can't understand why I can't keep up with you and why I continue to be left out.
So I'll just pretend that I know which way to bend
And I'm gonna tell the whole world that you're mine
Just please understand when I see you clapped your hands
If you stick around I'm sure that you'll be fine
I'll pretend I understand what's going on and act as if we're a couple, but please know that I won't be joining in on the dancing.
You can't make me dance around
But your two-step makes my chest pound
Just lay me down
As you float away into the shimmer light
You can't force me to dance, but I still feel emotional when I see you dancing and I'll just lay down and watch you from afar.
Rather be home with no one if I can't get down with you, you, you
If I can't dance and be with you, then I would rather stay at home alone.
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