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”
I feel so unsure,
as I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor.
As the music dies, there's something in your eyes
Calls to mind the silver screen
and all its sad goodbyes
Im never gonna dance again
guilty feet have got no rhythm.
Though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool
[You know Im aint a fool, girl]
I shouldve known better than to cheat a friend
And waste the chance that I've been given
So, I'm never gonna dance again
the way I danced with you
Time can never mend
Ooh.
the careless whispers of a good friend
to the heart and mind
ignorance is kind
there's no comfort in the truth
Pain is all you'll find..
I'm never gonna dance again
guilty feet have got no rhythm
though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool
[You know I aint a fool, girl]
Should've known better than to cheat a friend
and waste this chance that I've been given
so I'm never gonna dance again
the way I danced with you
Uh, Slow down.
You know you're moving too fast,
you know that I dont dance, but
you insist to take my hands.
And to the beat, that move our feet,
and everyone is watching me
and I dont dance no more.
And I aint leavin' my apartment
'till its after evening.
Bars are closing down, and
every model in the pool hall is drinking.
I turn the jukebox on.
To play my favorite song.
Where we sing along.
I dont dance, no.
Tonight the music seems so loud
I wish that we could lose this crowd
Baby, it's better this way
We'd hurt each other with the things
We'd want to say
We could have been so good together
We could have lived this dance forever
But now who's gonna dance with me?
Please stay!
I'm never gonna dance again
guilty feet have got no rhythm
though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool
[You know I aint a fool, girl]
Should've known better than to cheat a friend
and waste this chance that I've been given
so I'm never gonna dance again
the way I danced with you.
And now that you're gone.
And now that you're gone.
And now that you're gone.
as I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor.
As the music dies, there's something in your eyes
Calls to mind the silver screen
and all its sad goodbyes
Im never gonna dance again
guilty feet have got no rhythm.
Though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool
[You know Im aint a fool, girl]
I shouldve known better than to cheat a friend
And waste the chance that I've been given
So, I'm never gonna dance again
the way I danced with you
Time can never mend
Ooh.
the careless whispers of a good friend
to the heart and mind
ignorance is kind
there's no comfort in the truth
Pain is all you'll find..
I'm never gonna dance again
guilty feet have got no rhythm
though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool
[You know I aint a fool, girl]
Should've known better than to cheat a friend
and waste this chance that I've been given
so I'm never gonna dance again
the way I danced with you
Uh, Slow down.
You know you're moving too fast,
you know that I dont dance, but
you insist to take my hands.
And to the beat, that move our feet,
and everyone is watching me
and I dont dance no more.
And I aint leavin' my apartment
'till its after evening.
Bars are closing down, and
every model in the pool hall is drinking.
I turn the jukebox on.
To play my favorite song.
Where we sing along.
I dont dance, no.
Tonight the music seems so loud
I wish that we could lose this crowd
Baby, it's better this way
We'd hurt each other with the things
We'd want to say
We could have been so good together
We could have lived this dance forever
But now who's gonna dance with me?
Please stay!
I'm never gonna dance again
guilty feet have got no rhythm
though it's easy to pretend
I know you're not a fool
[You know I aint a fool, girl]
Should've known better than to cheat a friend
and waste this chance that I've been given
so I'm never gonna dance again
the way I danced with you.
And now that you're gone.
And now that you're gone.
And now that you're gone.
Lyrics submitted by xbrokensoundsx
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