Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Dancing in the dark 'til the tune ends
We're dancing in the dark and it soon ends
We're waltzing in the wonder of why we're here
Time hurries by, we're here then we're gone
Looking for the light of a new love to
Brighten up the night, I have you, love and
We can face the music together
Dancing in the dark
Looking for the light of a new love to
Brighten up the night, I have you, love and
We can face the music together
Dancing in the dark
Dancing in the dark
We're dancing in the dark and it soon ends
We're waltzing in the wonder of why we're here
Time hurries by, we're here then we're gone
Looking for the light of a new love to
Brighten up the night, I have you, love and
We can face the music together
Dancing in the dark
Looking for the light of a new love to
Brighten up the night, I have you, love and
We can face the music together
Dancing in the dark
Dancing in the dark
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"Dancing in the dark 'til the tune ends We're dancing in the dark and it soon ends We're waltzing in the wonder of why we're here Time hurries by, we're here and we're gone"
Eternally loved, indefinitely embraced. Unaware of time, completely engulfed in the moment, completely aware of time, never wanting the night to end. . . bittersweet. sigh. Must be nice to have a love that heavy. . . beautiful song. Jane Monheit has the better version; very emotional