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”
Though I'm tired just sitting here talking with you
There's better things y'know a lonely rock 'n' roller can do
The hour is getting late
They're putting all our dreams away
And lord have mercy on all of our thoughts today
I should get away
But I would rather stay and dance
C'mon darling let's dance
Although I'm tired just sitting here falling for you
There's better things y'know a lonely boy and girl can do
The hour is getting late
They're pulling all the curtains drawn and
We got the rest of our lives 'til the coming dawn
Hold my hand awhile
We'll go out in style and dance
C'mon darling let's dance
I'll say a little prayer for us girl
I'll say a little prayer for us girl
I'll say a little prayer for us girl
I'll say a little prayer for us girl
Though I'm tired just sitting here singing for you
There's better things y'know a lonely rock 'n' roller can do
The hour is getting late
They're putting all the chairs away
If they've got Big Star on the radio they'll let us stay
Oh, September girl
Come and rule my world and dance
C'mon darling let's dance
C'mon baby let's dance
C'mon darling let's dance (I'll say a little prayer for us girl)
C'mon baby let's dance (I'll say a little prayer for us girl)
C'mon darling let's dance (I'll say a little prayer for us girl)
C'mon baby let's dance (I'll say a little prayer for us girl)
Show a little love
I wanna be close to mine and
Have a little heart
I'll keep my own in time and
Show a little love
I wanna be close to mine
And dance
There's better things y'know a lonely rock 'n' roller can do
The hour is getting late
They're putting all our dreams away
And lord have mercy on all of our thoughts today
I should get away
But I would rather stay and dance
C'mon darling let's dance
Although I'm tired just sitting here falling for you
There's better things y'know a lonely boy and girl can do
The hour is getting late
They're pulling all the curtains drawn and
We got the rest of our lives 'til the coming dawn
Hold my hand awhile
We'll go out in style and dance
C'mon darling let's dance
I'll say a little prayer for us girl
I'll say a little prayer for us girl
I'll say a little prayer for us girl
I'll say a little prayer for us girl
Though I'm tired just sitting here singing for you
There's better things y'know a lonely rock 'n' roller can do
The hour is getting late
They're putting all the chairs away
If they've got Big Star on the radio they'll let us stay
Oh, September girl
Come and rule my world and dance
C'mon darling let's dance
C'mon baby let's dance
C'mon darling let's dance (I'll say a little prayer for us girl)
C'mon baby let's dance (I'll say a little prayer for us girl)
C'mon darling let's dance (I'll say a little prayer for us girl)
C'mon baby let's dance (I'll say a little prayer for us girl)
Show a little love
I wanna be close to mine and
Have a little heart
I'll keep my own in time and
Show a little love
I wanna be close to mine
And dance
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
Let's Dance Lyrics as written by Jason Andrew Pierce
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, BMG Rights Management
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