Dancin' All Around It
Dancing into Love's Uncertainty with Alan Jackson
Lyrics
She said I don't usually dance this close to strangers
Expressing hesitation or caution about dancing closely with someone unfamiliar.
You know a girl can't be too careful with her heart
Highlighting the need for caution in matters of the heart.
But I saw you and thought that you looked harmless
Noticing the person and initially perceiving them as harmless or non-threatening.
When you smile that way I'm not so sure you are
Expressing uncertainty about the person's true nature when they smile a certain way.
I said I don't usually come here for the dancin',
Stating the usual reason for not coming to the place is not for dancing.
You can tell that by the way I move, When I saw you
Acknowledging that the way of movement indicates a departure from the norm, possibly influenced by the sight of the person.
I thought that it was hopeless
Feeling a sense of hopelessness before encountering the person.
And I just had to ask you for a dance or two
Expressing the impulse to ask the person for a dance despite initial doubts.
Somewhere in the stars it must be written,
Speculating about destiny or fate playing a role in bringing them together.
Girl we've got to take this chance that we've been given,
Emphasizing the need to seize the opportunity presented by fate.
If there's a heaven here on Earth
Suggesting that the connection feels heavenly or divine.
I think we found it
Expressing the belief that they may have found something special or extraordinary.
If this ain't love, we're dancin' all around it.
Contemplating that if it's not love, they are still engaged in the dance around the concept of love.
Music stopped and we're still holdin' each other,
Describing a moment when the music stops, but they remain close, emphasizing a deep connection.
This feels like the beginning of forever,
Suggesting that the current experience feels like the beginning of a lasting connection.
Somewhere in the stars it must be written,
Reiterating the idea of destiny playing a role in their connection.
Girl we've got to take this chance that we've been given,
Re-emphasizing the importance of seizing the given chance.
If there's a heaven here on Earth
Reflecting on the profound nature of their connection and its heavenly quality.
I think we found it
Reiterating the belief that they may have found something special or extraordinary.
If this ain't love, we're dancin' all around it.
Contemplating that if it's not love, they are still engaged in the dance around the concept of love (repeated from line 15).
She said I don't usually dance this close to strangers
Repeating the initial reluctance to dance closely with strangers, bringing the narrative full circle.
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