Dancing In The Dark
Igniting Passion: Dancing Through Life's Shadows with Greg GouldLyrics
I get up in the evenin'
Expressing the routine of starting the day in the evening.
And I ain't got nothin' to say
Feeling a lack of purpose or things to say.
I come home in the mornin'
Returning home in the morning, maintaining a repetitive cycle.
I go to bed feelin' the same way
Going to bed with a sense of monotony.
I ain't nothin' but tired
Expressing fatigue and weariness.
Man, I'm just tired and bored with myself
Feeling both tired and bored with one's own life.
Hey there, baby, I could use just a little help
Seeking assistance or companionship from a significant other.
You can't start a fire
Stating that a change or transformation requires a catalyst.
You can't start a fire without a spark
Emphasizing the need for a spark to initiate change.
This gun's for hire
Suggesting a readiness for action or a new beginning.
Even if we're just dancin' in the dark
Highlighting the idea of dancing in the dark as a metaphor for embracing change.
Messages keeps gettin' clearer
Indicating that the messages or signals in life are becoming clearer.
Radio's on and I'm movin' 'round my place
Listening to the radio and being active within one's personal space.
I check my look in the mirror
Reflecting on one's appearance and contemplating a change.
Wanna change my clothes, my hair, my face
Desiring a transformation in various aspects of oneself.
Man, I ain't gettin' nowhere
Expressing frustration at the lack of progress.
I'm just livin' in a dump like this
Living in an undesirable or stagnant environment.
There's somethin' happenin' somewhere
Sensing that something significant is happening elsewhere.
Baby, I just know that there is
Believing in the existence of positive change or opportunities.
You can't start a fire
Reiterating the idea that change requires a spark.
You can't start a fire without a spark
Connecting the need for a spark to starting a fire and initiating change.
This gun's for hire
Referencing a willingness to take on challenges or opportunities.
Even if we're just dancin' in the dark
Repeating the theme of dancing in the dark as a positive, transformative act.
You sit around gettin' older
Acknowledging the passage of time and the aging process.
There's a joke here somewhere and it's on me
Recognizing a humorous or ironic aspect of the situation.
I'll shake this world off my shoulders
Expressing a determination to overcome challenges.
Come on, baby, this laugh's on me
Inviting a partner to share in the laughter and joy of life.
Stay on the streets of this town
Advising to stay in the urban environment despite its challenges.
And they'll be carvin' you up alright
Warning about potential hardships or difficulties in the city.
They say you gotta stay hungry
Encouraging a mindset of ambition and hunger for success.
Hey baby, I'm just about starvin' tonight
Expressing a longing for fulfillment and satisfaction.
I'm dyin' for some action
Desiring excitement and activity instead of a passive existence.
I'm sick of sittin' 'round here tryin' to write this book
Frustration with the process of trying to create or achieve something.
I need a love reaction
Seeking a genuine and positive response from a romantic interest.
Come on now, baby, gimme just one look
Asking for a favorable reaction or acknowledgment from the partner.
You can't start a fire
Reiterating the idea that change requires action, not passive sorrow.
Sittin' 'round cryin' over a broken heart
Advising against dwelling on a past romantic disappointment.
This gun's for hire
Expressing a readiness to take on challenges or opportunities.
Even if we're just dancin' in the dark
Reaffirming the transformative power of dancing in the dark.
You can't start a fire
Warning against excessive worry about personal problems.
Worryin' about your little world fallin' apart
Encouraging a focus on positive action rather than fear of failure.
This gun's for hire
Reiterating the readiness to take on challenges or opportunities.
Even if we're just dancin' in the dark
Emphasizing the positive and transformative act of dancing in the dark.
Even if we're just dancin' in the dark
Repeating the idea that positive change can happen in challenging situations.
Even if we're just dancin' in the dark
Affirming the transformative and positive nature of dancing in the dark.</td
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