Lyrics
They say that living, living is lonely
Reflecting on the belief that life is inherently lonely.
And that all love will fade
Suggesting a common belief that love tends to diminish over time.
Under the weight of the years
Highlighting the impact of aging on relationships.
But there at the dance hall
Describing a moment at a dance hall.
I seen you sitting pretty
Observing someone attractive at the dance hall.
It took all of my courage
Expressing the courage required to overcome fear.
To swallow my fear
Describing the emotional challenge faced.
Then I'm walking, up to you
Transitioning to an action, walking towards the person.
With no one else, in the room
Setting the scene with only the two individuals in the room.
Could I share this whole dance right here yeah with you
Pose a question about sharing a dance, indicating interest.
Been loving you so long, so very long now
Expressing a long-standing love for the person.
And I'm not quite the same
Noting personal changes since the beginning of the relationship.
As when you first met me
Despite changes, emphasizing the enduring connection.
But we proved them all wrong
Defying expectations and proving critics wrong.
It's still you that I'm holding
Reaffirming that the person being held is still the same one loved.
Been loving the same, since '83
Referencing a consistent love since the year '83.
Standing, in the kitchen
Changing the setting to the kitchen.
The windows open wide
Painting a vivid picture with an open window and music playing.
Hear the radio, playing low "Betty Davis Eyes"
Specifically mentioning a song playing, "Betty Davis Eyes."
But I can't forget, the first time we met
Recalling the first encounter with the person.
The way you ignored
Noting the person's response to their sister's advice.
What your sister said
Emphasizing a recurring pattern of ignoring external opinions.
Time and again, you can call me 'The Rev'
Introducing a self-reference as 'The Rev.'
Still asking you to dance
Persistently asking the person to dance.
With your loving man
Highlighting a loving connection with the person.
Could I share this whole dance with you
Repeating the desire to share the entire dance with the person.
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