Cheek to Cheek
Dancing in Heaven: A Melodic Embrace of Joy and Romance
Lyrics
Heaven I'm in heaven
Expressing an ecstatic state, feeling like being in heaven.
And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
Heart pounding so intensely that speaking becomes difficult.
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
Finding the happiness one desires.
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
Experiencing joy when dancing closely with a partner.
Oh heaven I'm in heaven
Reiteration of the blissful feeling of being in heaven.
And the cares that hung around me through the week
Cares and worries dissipating when in the company of a loved one.
Seem to vanish like a gambler's lucky streak
Troubles disappearing, likened to a lucky streak for a gambler.
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
Emphasizing the joy of dancing together cheek to cheek.
Oh I'd love to go out fishing
Expressing a preference for dancing over other activities like fishing.
In an ocean or a creek
Reference to various places—ocean or creek—for fishing.
But it wouldn't thrill me half as much
Indicating that dancing brings more thrill and joy than fishing.
As dancing cheek to cheek
Reiteration of the joy derived from dancing cheek to cheek.
Oh I'd love to climb a mountain
Expressing a preference for dancing over climbing a mountain.
And reach the highest peak
Desiring to reach the highest peak of a mountain.
But it wouldn't thrill me half as much
Stating that climbing a mountain is less thrilling than dancing.
As dancing cheek to cheek
Reemphasizing the greater joy found in dancing cheek to cheek.
Won't you come and dance with me
Inviting the partner to join in a dance.
I want my arms about you
Expressing a desire to have the partner close in a dance.
The charms about you
Referring to the appealing qualities of the partner.
Will carry me through
Believing that the partner's charms will provide comfort.
To heaven I'm in heaven
Reiteration of the heavenly feeling during the dance.
The cares that hung around me through the week
Similar to line 7, troubles dissipating during the week.
Seem to vanish like a gambler's lucky streak
Using a metaphor of a gambler's lucky streak for troubles vanishing.
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
Reemphasizing the joy experienced when dancing closely.
Won't you come and dance with me
Reiteration of the invitation to dance.
I want my arms about you
Desiring the partner's presence with arms around.
The charms about you
Acknowledging the partner's appealing qualities.
Will carry me through
Believing that the partner's charms will provide comfort during the dance.
To heaven I'm in heaven
Reiteration of the heavenly feeling during the dance.
And the cares that hung around me through the week
Similar to lines 7 and 27, troubles dissipating during the week.
Seem to vanish like a gambler's lucky streak
Using a metaphor of a gambler's lucky streak for troubles vanishing.
Oh when we're out together out together
Highlighting the joy of being together and dancing cheek to cheek.
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
Concluding with the image of dancing cheek to cheek.
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