Dance Around the Fire
Why These Coyotes Lyrics
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Wear all your fancy clothes
In your first impression mask
Lucid by the orange glow
Underneath a starry sky, low tide
Buzzin' by the fire at night
Everything you can't control, let it go
Dance around the fire at night
When did it become so hard?
Forget all the pain you feel
Slip into who you really are
In this moment
I feel so close to you
Underneath a starry night, low tide
Buzzin' by the fire at night
Everything you can't control, let it go
Dance around the fire at night
Everything you can't control, let it go
Dance around the fire at night
Everything you can't control, let it go
Dance around the fire at night
In "Dance Around the Fire," Why These Coyotes captures the essence of escapism and the need for individuals to momentarily let go of their troubles and find solace in the moment. The opening line "Sneakin' out for the weekend" sets the tone for a brief escape from the mundane routine of everyday life. The lyrics speak of wearing fancy clothes and putting on a first impression mask as a way of disconnecting from the daily routine, and this is reflected in the lines "Buzzin' by the fire at night/ Everything you can't control, let it go."
The chorus, "Dance around the fire at night/ Everything you can't control, let it go," underscores the theme of release and using the experience of the moment to seek solace. The song also delves into the concept of hiding one's pain behind a façade and seeking respite in someone's embrace. The lines "Secret pain behind your eyes/ When did it become so hard?/ Forget all the pain you feel/ Slip into who you really are" suggest that the experience of dancing around the fire at night with someone special facilitates an unmasking process that allows individuals to embrace their true selves.
Overall, "Dance Around the Fire" speaks to the human need to retreat for a while, to escape from the struggles and constraints of daily life, and to find ourselves in moments of release and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Sneakin' out for the weekend
Going away for the weekend in secret
Wear all your fancy clothes
Dress up in your best clothes
In your first impression mask
Putting on a facade to make a good first impression
Lucid by the orange glow
Feeling clear-headed by the warm firelight
Underneath a starry sky, low tide
Being outside under the stars by the ocean at low tide
Buzzin' by the fire at night
Feeling excited and energized by the fire at night
Everything you can't control, let it go
Release and surrender control over things you cannot change
Dance around the fire at night
Letting go and enjoying the moment by dancing around the fire at night
Secret pain behind your eyes
Hiding your emotional pain from others
When did it become so hard?
Questioning when life became so difficult
Forget all the pain you feel
Trying to forget about emotional pain
Slip into who you really are
Being true to yourself and embracing your true identity
In this moment
Right now, at this exact time
I feel so close to you
Feeling a connection and closeness to someone
Everything you can't control, let it go
Release and surrender control over things you cannot change
Dance around the fire at night
Enjoy the moment and dance around the fire at night
Everything you can't control, let it go
Release and surrender control over things you cannot change
Dance around the fire at night
Letting go and enjoying the moment by dancing around the fire at night
Everything you can't control, let it go
Release and surrender control over things you cannot change
Dance around the fire at night
Embracing the moment and dancing around the fire at night
Writer(s): why these coyotes
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Victor Hugo
Such a chill and underrated song
Adam D
This is a masterpiece. Deserves millions and millions of plays
Ricardo Smith
Found this on Spotify, I feel sorry for those who haven’t heard it 😊
Nemzet 123
A go to song I play when I'm on the train, puts me in the perfect mood
Ronnie Gonzalez
This song got me through quarantine :)
A Pace Production
Where has this song been my whole life! ABSOLUTE VIBE
J21
Absolute hidden gem
Robit Thapa
Glad to be the one to witness this masterpiece right 😇
syd
Underrated song!!
Tấn Hùng
My US friend recommended me this and it's so damn good 😭😭😭😭