7 Meanings
Add Yours
Follow
Share
Q&A
Dublin Waltz Lyrics
Liquor burns my tongue
It stings to count to three and look to see a hand up on your waist
But he holds you like he should
Graceful
Gliding
Glimpse of lover's kiss
Another round of ale
And I don't believe this
Movements of a demigod
We're caught in a waltz
And I hope we dance forever
A dream from which I'll never part
And awake from your arms
I'd never
Ever
He whispers in your ear
From what I see
It turns you on
Sends shivers down your back
Like the violin runs
Graceful
Gliding
Glimpse of lover's touch
I can dance with my gloves on
I think this has gone far enough
Movements of a demigod
We're caught in a waltz
And I hope we dance forever
A dream from which I'll never part
And awake from your arms
I'd never
Ever
Watch your steps and count to three
Stare across the room with careful scrutiny
Assess the situation
Proof is what it needs
To show that I'm a man
I know just what I want
And have the liquid confidence to show her what I've got
The man that never cared
That never bottled up and hid from all the feelings that he had
And all the things he never did
I stop my slurring speech and expect the best reply
"Will you dance before the night ends
Just one more time?"
Adrenaline
The confirmation
Losing to the charm
In my arms
Movements of a demigod
We're caught in a waltz
And I hope we dance forever
A dream from which I'll never part
And awake from your arms
I'd never
Ever
It stings to count to three and look to see a hand up on your waist
But he holds you like he should
Graceful
Gliding
Glimpse of lover's kiss
Another round of ale
And I don't believe this
We're caught in a waltz
And I hope we dance forever
A dream from which I'll never part
And awake from your arms
I'd never
Ever
From what I see
It turns you on
Sends shivers down your back
Like the violin runs
Graceful
Gliding
Glimpse of lover's touch
I can dance with my gloves on
I think this has gone far enough
We're caught in a waltz
And I hope we dance forever
A dream from which I'll never part
And awake from your arms
I'd never
Ever
Stare across the room with careful scrutiny
Assess the situation
Proof is what it needs
To show that I'm a man
I know just what I want
And have the liquid confidence to show her what I've got
The man that never cared
That never bottled up and hid from all the feelings that he had
And all the things he never did
I stop my slurring speech and expect the best reply
"Will you dance before the night ends
Just one more time?"
The confirmation
Losing to the charm
In my arms
We're caught in a waltz
And I hope we dance forever
A dream from which I'll never part
And awake from your arms
I'd never
Ever
Add your song meanings, interpretations, facts, memories & more to the community.
this song kicks ass, especially live
I agree, this song is amazing.
This is possibly the best song (in my opinion) of the album. It's also very original, with the way it all comes together. I'd say, what I like about it most is that during the verses, he slightly slurs, as if he is drinking too much while watching this catastrophe of a night. It's also incredible, because I don't think I've ever heard the word demigod in a song before. It's awesome!
this song is about Irish girls. they said it at bamboozle. and the metaphors and symbolism is amazing.
Yeah, it's about getting drunk & working up the courage to ask someone to dance. I believe that's how Steve put it. It's also about redheads & irish girls. :)
its about jealousy. THe singer is looking as his ex lover is dancing with someone who doesnt amount to the lead singer. but the man dancing still makes her happy. and thats all the singer wants.
Love the song (esp. the 'breakdown'), the meaning, and most certainly MAI