We Dance

Embracing the Dance of Existence: Pavement's Poetic Exploration
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Lyrics

There is no castration fear

There is no fear of losing one's manhood or power.

In a chair, you will be

When seated, you will be with me.

With me

Emphasizing togetherness or companionship.

We'll dance

Repetition suggests a focus on the act of dancing.

We'll dance

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We'll dance

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We'll dance

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But no one will dance with us

No one is willing to dance with the speaker and their partner.

In this zany town

Expressing an unusual or eccentric atmosphere in the town.

Chim-chim-chim, sing a song of praise

Suggesting a whimsical, nonsensical chant or song of admiration.

For your elders

Encouraging respect for older individuals.

They're in the back

The elders are in the background, possibly overlooked.


Pick out some Brazilian nuts for your engagement

Suggesting a seemingly trivial task (picking nuts) for engagement.

Check that expiration date, man, it's later than you think

Warning to be mindful of time or deadlines.

You can't enjoy yourself, I can't enjoy myself

Emphasizing the inability to enjoy oneself.

You can't enjoy yourself, I can't enjoy myself

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Move that swing and watch it break straight like an arc

Describing a physical movement, possibly metaphorical for a relationship.

But I won't be there to leave you

Despite the movement, the speaker won't be there for support.

Ah-ah-ah

A vocalization, possibly expressing uncertainty or hesitation.

'Cause I don't have a clue anymore

The speaker lacks understanding or knowledge.


Maybe we could dance

Suggesting the possibility of dancing together, with repeated emphasis.

Maybe we could dance

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Maybe we could dance together?

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Together, together, together, together

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First time you see and then you'll be

Suggesting a gradual progression or continuity in the relationship.

Five times forever and you never get lost

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