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Dance With My Father Lyrics

Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me and then
Spin me around 'til I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure I was loved
If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him
I'd play a song that would never, ever end
How I'd love, love, love
To dance with my father again
When I and my mother would disagree
To get my way, I would run from her to him
He'd make me laugh just to comfort me
Then finally make me do just what my mama said
Later that night when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he would be gone from me
If I could steal one final glance, one final step, one final dance with him
I'd play a song that would never, ever end
'Cause I'd love, love, love
To dance with my father again
Sometimes I'd listen outside her door
And I'd hear how my mother cried for him
I pray for her even more than me
I pray for her even more than me
I know I'm praying for much too much
But could you send back the only man she loved
I know you don't do it usually
But dear Lord she's dying
To dance with my father again
Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream
Song Info
Copyright
Lyrics © Bmg Rights Management, Sony/atv Music Publishing Llc
Writer
Luther Vandross, Richard Marx
Duration
4:26
Producer
Luther Vandross, Nat Adderley Jr.
Release date
Jun 10, 2003
Sentiment
Positive
Submitted by
ruben On Jun 18, 2003
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Cover art for Dance With My Father lyrics by Luther Vandross

I just love this song! Although I haven't lost my father, I still cried when I heard this song because at the time my parents had just divorced and I was living with my mom, and I heard this song and thought it was the sweetest thing ever. Luther Vandross is a very talented guy and just for the record, I hope he gets better.

Cover art for Dance With My Father lyrics by Luther Vandross

My father hasn't passed, that I know of. Sadly, my father didn't want to be in my life and found it easier to blame me and my sister for 'rejecting' him than to admit it he didn't want to see us. This song relates to me, because what I wouldn't give to dance with my father.

Cover art for Dance With My Father lyrics by Luther Vandross

i totally agree with you.i also am very fortunate to still have my dad in my life & listening to this song makes me appreciate him even more.i too have a lump in my throat everytime i hear it.it is a very beautiful song.

Cover art for Dance With My Father lyrics by Luther Vandross

im with u guys on this. its a really beautiful adn emotional song. i am also fortunate enough to still have my dad in my life. sorry to sound morbid, but i think this is the song that i would need played at his funeral - which i hope is still a long time away

Cover art for Dance With My Father lyrics by Luther Vandross

good song.... i am a rock,rap kinda guy.... but when i heard this song i was like whoa...kick ass. go luther way to tug at the heart strings. rock on brother!

Cover art for Dance With My Father lyrics by Luther Vandross

Im not lucky enuf to have my dad with me anymore, and this song makes me cry my eyes out all the time, bu cant help but listen to it cuz it puts it into context how im feelin totally! i cant believe a song can hit the spot so much, id do anythin in the world to be back with my dad and it cnt b done! I know I'm praying for much too much But could you send back the only man she loved I used to pray everynite that my dad would come back and it...i cnt describe it, hes so talented and this is a truely amazing song! xxx

Cover art for Dance With My Father lyrics by Luther Vandross

Moving song,the author totally wrote what it feels like to loose somebody we love.

Cover art for Dance With My Father lyrics by Luther Vandross

This is a beautiful song. My father is getting old now, so the song teaches me to appreciate as much as I can while he is still on this earth. It will probably express my exact feelings if (when) that day comes. Although I am no cry baby, this is definitely one song where I have to fight to hold back tears for the inevitable.

Cover art for Dance With My Father lyrics by Luther Vandross

The first time I heard this song I was so moved by it...so beautiful and sad! And I feel the same, it makes me cherish still having a father.

Cover art for Dance With My Father lyrics by Luther Vandross

My parents divorced seven years ago. two years ago, after moving across the country and not seeing me in a year, my dad got me there for his wedding. Me and him danced to this song at the wedding. At the time, I thought it was stupid to dance with him at HIS wedding and took it for granted. Now, I wish I never did. I slap myself for that everytime I hear this song. And when I get married, me and him want to dance to that exact same song.