We Dance To The Beat Lyrics

Lyric discussion by cuddlebot 

Cover art for We Dance To The Beat lyrics by Robyn

When I hear this, especially because of the lyrics, she is definately pointing out that humans don't realize the bad things in life because they get too absorbed in their own happiness. They don't realize other's misfortune, atleast when they do, they quickly go back to their own lives as if nothing happened.

Song Meaning

I think that your basic premise is right: she's pointing out that human-life is largely based upon chance and what was left to us by our ancestors ("false math" and "distorted knowledge"). Often this leads to suffering.

Still, I think that there's an empowering edge to the dancing. We're fuc*ed, but we're doing our best. Sometimes "gravity (gives) us a break." Sometimes we win love back. That's why we keep dancing.