Lyrics
Heaven, I'm in heaven
Expressing extreme joy and contentment, feeling like in a blissful state.
And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
Heartbeat is intense, making it difficult to articulate due to overwhelming emotions.
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
Finding the happiness one is looking for, possibly in the context of a relationship.
When we're out together dancing cheek to cheek
Describing the joy experienced when dancing closely together.
Heaven, I'm in heaven
Reiteration of the heavenly feeling and elation.
And the cares that hung around me through the week
Daily worries and troubles disappear during this joyful time.
Seem to vanish like a gambler's lucky streak
Challenges fade away, likened to a fortunate winning streak of a gambler.
When we're out together dancing (swinging) cheek to cheek
Reaffirming the joy of dancing together, possibly with a swing style.
Oh I love to climb a mountain
Expressing a love for challenges, like climbing a mountain, but emphasizing the preference for dancing.
And reach the highest peak
The thrill of reaching the highest peak doesn't compare to the joy of dancing together.
But it doesn't thrill (boot) me half as much
Highlighting that other activities don't bring as much joy as dancing cheek to cheek.
As dancing cheek to cheek
Reiterating the unparalleled thrill of dancing closely.
Oh I love to go out fishing
Expressing a love for fishing, but it doesn't compare to the joy of dancing.
In a river or a creek
Indicating that even enjoyable activities like fishing are less satisfying than dancing.
But I don't enjoy it half as much
Reemphasizing the unmatched pleasure found in dancing closely.
As dancing cheek to cheek
Continuing to underscore the special joy derived from dancing cheek to cheek.
(Come on and) Dance with me
Invitation to dance together, suggesting a desire for closeness.
I want my arm(s) about you
Expressing a desire to have arms around the partner while dancing.
That (Those) charm(s) about you
Referring to the appealing qualities of the partner that contribute to the joy of dancing.
Will carry me through
Believing that the partner's charms will provide support and happiness.
(Right up) To heaven, I'm in heaven
Reiteration of the heavenly feeling, indicating the peak of joy.
And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak
Recalling the intense heartbeat and difficulty speaking due to overwhelming joy.
And I seem to find the happiness I seek
Finding happiness while dancing together, repeating the sentiment from earlier lines.
When we're out together dancing, out together dancing (swinging)
Reaffirming the joy of dancing together, possibly with a swing style (repeated from line 8).
Out together dancing cheek to cheek
Concluding with the happiness derived from dancing closely, emphasizing cheek to cheek.
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