Lyrics
Now usually I don't dance
Expressing a usual reluctance to dance.
But I wanna dance with you
Expressing a desire to dance specifically with the person being addressed.
Come and take a chance on me
Inviting the person to take a risk and dance together.
I'm just as nervous as you
Acknowledging shared nervousness or apprehension.
We got drunk the first time we met
Recalling a past encounter where both individuals got intoxicated.
At some bar right off of sunset
Setting the scene of the first meeting at a bar near sunset.
I liked your friends they were nice to me
Expressing a positive impression of the person's friends.
Too shy to talk you just smiled
Describing shyness and initial communication through smiles.
'Til you said don't sip it don't babysit it
Recalling advice about not hesitating while drinking.
When you finish I'll be waiting over there
Indicating a willingness to wait for the other person.
No I'm not scared
Asserting that there is no fear in this context.
It's just that usually I don't dance
Reiterating the usual reluctance to dance.
I wanna dance with you
Expressing a strong desire to dance with the person.
When you put your hands on me
Highlighting the impact of physical touch.
I'm just as nervous as you
Reiterating shared nervousness or apprehension.
Oh we never even got to kiss
Expressing a missed opportunity for a kiss.
Did I miss my chance, baby?
Pondering if the chance for a kiss has passed.
Did you forget?
Questioning if the person has forgotten the missed chance.
If you wanna we can run it back baby
Suggesting a willingness to start over or rekindle the moment.
I could buy another round if you stayed
Offering to buy another round if the person stays.
But you said don't sip it don't babysit it
Recalling advice about drinking without hesitation.
When you're finished, I'll be waiting over there
Reiterating a willingness to wait for the other person.
No I'm not scared
Reasserting the absence of fear in this context.
It's just that usually I don't dance
Reiterating the usual reluctance to dance.
I wanna dance with you
Expressing a desire to dance with the person.
Come and take a chance on me
Inviting the person again to take a chance and dance.
I'm just as nervous as you
Reiterating shared nervousness or apprehension.
Baby, won't you dance with me?
Directly asking the person to dance.
Take me by the hand, show me how I should hold you
Requesting guidance on how to hold the person while dancing.
Baby, won't you dance with me?
Repeating the request for the person to dance.
You're waiting for me on the floor
Noting that the person is waiting on the dance floor.
Usually I don't dance
Reiterating the usual reluctance to dance.
I wanna dance with you
Expressing a strong desire to dance with the person.
Come and take a chance on me
Inviting the person again to take a chance and dance.
I'm just as nervous as you
Reiterating shared nervousness or apprehension.
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