I Love to Dance Like They Used to Dance
Timeless Dance of Love: Rediscovering Romance in Bing Crosby's Melody
Lyrics
I love to dance like they used to dance
I have a strong fondness for dancing in the style of the past.
When you held a girl in your arms
Referring to a time when holding a girl in one's arms was a common part of dancing.
No hide and seek, just cheek to cheek
Describing a straightforward and intimate form of dancing, without playing games, just cheek to cheek.
No fun in doin' a single
Expressing dissatisfaction with dancing alone; it's more enjoyable with a partner.
When there's no touch, there's no tingle
Highlighting the importance of physical contact in generating excitement or sensation while dancing.
I love to travel across the floor
Expressing a desire to move gracefully across the dance floor.
Holdin' somethin' more than just air
Desiring a dance partner rather than just dancing with empty air.
Come and dance with me, you and I can be
Inviting someone to dance together, suggesting a potential connection similar to the famous dancing duo Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.
Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire
Aspiring to emulate the legendary dance partnership of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.
Tell the band to blow ev'ry tune they know
Instructing the band to play a variety of tunes and even include a tango in the repertoire.
And throw in a tango or two
Expressing a desire for a diverse and lively musical accompaniment during the dance.
How I love to dance like they used to dance
Reiterating the joy of dancing in the style of the past, particularly when the partner is a specific person.
When the girl in my arms is you
Expressing the ideal scenario of dancing with the person addressed in the song.
I love to travel across the floor
Repeating the desire to move across the dance floor while holding someone special.
Holdin' somethin' more than just air
Reiterating the joy of having a tangible partner while dancing.
Come and dance with me, you and I can be
Repeating the invitation to dance together and become a dance pair reminiscent of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.
Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire
Reiterating the aspiration to emulate the iconic dance partnership.
Tell the leader man we don't need a plan
Suggesting spontaneity in dancing, indicating no need for a strict plan.
Just give us a one and a two
Instructing the band to provide a simple rhythm for dancing.
How I love to dance like they used to dance
Reaffirmation of the joy of dancing in a classic style, especially with the addressed person as the partner.
When the girl in my arms is you
Expressing happiness when dancing with the specific person mentioned throughout the song.
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