Cheek to Cheek
Dancing on Cloud Nine: Unveiling the Joy of Cheek to Cheek
Lyrics
Heaven, I'm in heaven
Expressing a feeling of immense joy and contentment, feeling as if in a state of blissful happiness.
And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
The intensity of emotion is causing the speaker's heart to beat strongly, almost to the point of being unable to speak.
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
Finding the joy and contentment that the speaker is searching for, presumably in the company of a partner.
When We're out together dancing
Highlighting the context of the happiness – when the speaker and their partner are dancing together.
Cheek to cheek
Reiterating the joy experienced when dancing in close physical proximity, specifically cheek to cheek.
Heaven, I'm in heaven
Reaffirming the sense of bliss and ecstasy felt by the speaker.
And the cares that hang around me
Referencing the troubles or worries that surround the speaker during the week.
Through the week
Suggesting that these worries dissipate when engaged in the act of dancing cheek to cheek.
Seem to vanish like a gambler's lucky streak
Comparing the vanishing of cares to the unpredictability of a gambler's lucky streak.
When we're out together dancing
Reiterating the positive impact of dancing in close proximity.
Cheek to cheek
Repeating the joyous experience of dancing cheek to cheek.
Oh, I'd like to climb a mountain
Expressing a desire for grand achievements, such as climbing a mountain.
And to reach the highest peak
Desiring to reach the highest peak as a symbol of accomplishment.
But it wouldn't thrill me half as much
Contrasting the thrill of grand achievements with the greater excitement of dancing cheek to cheek.
As dancing cheek to cheek
Reiterating that dancing in close physical proximity is more thrilling than other impressive activities.
Oh, I'd love to go out fishing
Expressing a hypothetical desire to go fishing, another recreational activity.
In a river or a creek
Again, contrasting the excitement of fishing with the greater thrill of dancing cheek to cheek.
But it wouldn't thrill me half as much
Highlighting the superiority of dancing in close proximity over other enjoyable activities.
As dancing cheek to cheek
Reaffirming the preference for dancing cheek to cheek over alternative sources of joy.
Dance with me--I want my arms about you
Inviting the partner to dance, expressing a desire to hold them close.
The charms about you will carry me through
Noting the appealing qualities of the partner that will provide comfort and support.
To heaven, I'm in heaven
Reiterating the overwhelming feeling of happiness and ecstasy.
And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
Recalling the physical and emotional impact of being in a state of bliss.
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
Revisiting the theme of finding sought-after happiness during the act of dancing cheek to cheek.
When we're out together dancing
Reaffirming the joy experienced when dancing in close physical proximity.
Cheek to cheek
Concluding with the repeated expression of happiness derived from dancing cheek to cheek.
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