Lyrics
It's another Friday night
Expressing the setting of the moment, which is a Friday night.
My backs against the bar
Describing the speaker's physical position, leaning against the bar.
I'm standin' here lookin' out
The speaker observes the surroundings, possibly a social gathering.
That old hardwood floor
Referring to the dance floor, made of hardwood.
Listenin' to the band
The speaker is engaged in listening to the live band playing.
Layin' down a 2 step groove
Describing the dance style, a 2-step groove.
Ah, but lately I've been thinkin'
The speaker acknowledges a desire for a change in the music.
I need a different tune
Expressing a need for a different emotional experience.
I need someone I can slow dance with
The speaker expresses a desire for a partner for slow dancing.
Someone I can romance with
Desiring a romantic connection with the dance partner.
Someone I can hold tight all night long
Expressing the longing for a close and extended embrace.
A lover who can't help but sway
Describing the ideal lover who naturally sways to the music.
When we hear our sweet song play
Referring to a shared sweet song that triggers the desire to dance.
Someone I can slow dance with from now on
Summarizing the desire for a long-term slow dance partner.
I used to be the guy
Reflecting on the speaker's past independence.
didn't need no one
Describing a time when the speaker was self-sufficient.
Ah, but when I saw you that first night
Realizing a change in perspective upon meeting someone.
Somethin' told me I was wrong
Sensing an internal shift in emotions and attitudes.
When I see those deep brown eyes
Highlighting the impact of the person's deep brown eyes on the speaker.
You smiling back at me
Recalling a positive moment with the person smiling back.
Ah, that band starts slowin' down
Noticing the band slowing down, signaling a potential connection.
'Cause I'm thinkin' you might be
Suspecting the person might be the ideal slow dance partner.
Someone I can slow dance with
Reiterating the desire for a slow dance partner.
Someone I can romance with
Reiterating the desire for a romantic connection.
Someone I can hold tight all night long
Reiterating the desire for a close and extended embrace.
lover who can't help but sway
Reiterating the ideal lover's natural response to music.
When we hear our sweet song play
Reiterating the shared sweet song triggering the desire to dance.
Someone I can slow dance with from now on
Reiterating the desire for a long-term slow dance partner.
I need a lover who can't help but sway
Re-emphasizing the need for a lover who sways to music.
When we hear our sweet song play
Re-emphasizing the shared sweet song as a trigger for dancing.
Someone I can slow dance with from now on
Concluding the persistent desire for a long-term slow dance partner.
Someone I can slow dance with
Repeating the longing for a slow dance partner.
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