Lyrics
I haven't felt this alive
The speaker hasn't felt so alive in a long time.
Since god knows when
Expressing uncertainty about the last time they felt this alive.
It seems like we've danced to every song
Suggests a long history of dancing together to various songs.
I still feel like dancin'
Despite feeling the urge to keep dancing, the speaker recognizes the need to leave.
But I know I should leave
The speaker acknowledges the necessity of departure despite the desire to stay.
But if I would have known you all along
If the speaker had known the person for longer, they would have continued dancing together.
We'd still be dancin'
Expresses a desire to continue dancing with the person.
So in love
Describes a deep emotional connection, feeling strongly in love.
This is as close to heaven as I'll ever know
Feels that the moment shared is as blissful as heaven.
And all that I can say to you
The speaker's only wish is to dance one more time before leaving.
Is let's dance one more before I go
Directly asks the person to share one last dance.
I used to come here
Reflects on a past routine of visiting the place frequently.
Every night when I was younger
Shares a habit from the speaker's youth of visiting the place regularly.
Lately I just don't have the time
Expresses a lack of time to continue the previous routine.
And darlin' I just want to thank you again
Expresses gratitude to the person for something meaningful.
And if you were mine
Suggests a desire for a deeper relationship with the person.
We'd still be dancin'
Reiterates the desire to keep dancing with the person.
So in love
Describes the intensity of the love felt for the person.
This is as close to heaven as I'll ever know
Emphasizes the moment's profound happiness.
And all that I can say to you
Repeats the request to share one last dance.
Is let's dance one more before I go
Directly urges the person to dance together one more time.
We'd still be dancin'
Reiterates the desire to keep dancing with the person.
So in love
Describes the intensity of the love felt for the person.
This is as close to heaven as I'll ever know
Emphasizes the moment's profound happiness.
And all that I can say to you
Repeats the request to share one last dance.
Is let's dance one more before I go
Directly urges the person to dance together one more time.
Let's dance one more
Reiterates the plea to dance one more time before leaving.
Before I go
Finalizes the desire to dance once more before departing.
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