Cheek to Cheek
Dancing into Bliss: Eva Cassidy's Cheek to Cheek
Lyrics
Heaven I'm in heaven
Expressing immense joy and elation, feeling like being in paradise or an ecstatic state.
And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
The excitement is so overwhelming that it causes speechlessness, intensifying the heartbeat.
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
Finding the contentment and fulfillment one has been searching for.
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
Describing the source of joy as being together and dancing closely.
Oh heaven I'm in heaven
Reiterating the feeling of euphoria and being in an otherworldly state.
And the cares that hung around me through the week
Noticing that the worries and troubles of the week disappear.
Seem to vanish like a gambler's lucky streak
Comparing the vanishing of worries to a lucky streak of a gambler, emphasizing the sudden disappearance.
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
Emphasizing that being together and dancing erases worries and stress.
Oh I'd love to go out fishing
Expressing preferences for activities like fishing but acknowledging they wouldn't bring as much joy as dancing together.
In an ocean or a creek
Referencing an interest in outdoor activities, highlighting a specific setting for the preferred activity.
But it wouldn't thrill me half as much
Comparing the enjoyment of other activities to the immense pleasure of dancing together.
As dancing cheek to cheek
Reiterating the unparalleled thrill and delight experienced while dancing closely.
Oh I'd love to climb a mountain
Expressing another desired activity of climbing a mountain but acknowledging it wouldn't bring as much joy as dancing together.
And reach the highest peak
Describing the desire to achieve something grand and reaching the peak metaphorically.
But it wouldn't thrill me half as much
Reiterating that despite the appeal of climbing, it pales in comparison to the joy of dancing together.
As dancing cheek to cheek
Stressing the incomparable pleasure derived from dancing cheek to cheek.
Won't you come and dance with me
Inviting the partner to join in dancing together.
I want my arms about you
Expressing the desire to hold the partner closely.
The charms about you
Admiring the partner's qualities and allure.
Will carry me through
Believing that being with the partner will help overcome any difficulties.
To heaven I'm in heaven
Reiterating the feeling of being in paradise or an elevated state.
The cares that hung around me through the week
Similar to line 7, expressing the vanishing of worries when together.
Seem to vanish like a gambler's lucky streak
Comparing the disappearance of worries to a lucky streak of a gambler, emphasizing its suddenness.
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
Reiterating the relief and joy found when dancing closely.
Won't you come and dance with me
Repeating the invitation for the partner to join in dancing together.
I want my arms about you
Expressing the desire to hold the partner closely again.
The charms about you
Admiring the partner's charms and appeal once more.
Will carry me through
Believing that being with the partner will help overcome any difficulties again.
To heaven I'm in heaven
Reiterating the feeling of being in paradise or an elevated state.
And the cares that hung around me through the week
Similar to lines 7 and 27, expressing the vanishing of worries when together.
Seem to vanish like a gambler's lucky streak
Similar to lines 8 and 28, comparing the disappearance of worries to a gambler's lucky streak.
Oh when we're out together out together
Emphasizing the joy of being together and dancing closely.
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
Reiterating the pleasure derived from dancing cheek to cheek when together.
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