Dance With the One That Brought You
Dance of Devotion: Embracing Love's True Partner
Lyrics
Well he shines like a penny in a little kid's hand
Describing the person as attractive and noticeable, like a shiny penny in a child's hand.
When he's out on a Saturday night
Highlighting the person's appeal when socializing on a Saturday night.
He's a real go-getter and the best two-stepper you'll see
Portraying the person as energetic and skilled at two-stepping (a dance style).
But when I'm sittin' alone at a table for two
Expressing being alone while the partner is dancing with others.
'Cause he's already out on the floor
Noting the partner's enthusiasm for dancing with others on the floor.
I think about somethin' that my mama used to say to me
Recalling advice from the speaker's mother about loyalty and commitment.
You gotta dance with the one that brought you
Encouraging faithfulness by dancing with the original partner.
And stay with the one that want's you
Emphasizing the importance of staying with the one who desires you.
The one who's gonna love you when all of the others go home
Highlighting the enduring love from the committed partner when others leave.
Don't let the green grass fool you
Warning against being deceived by external appearances (green grass).
Don't let the moon get to you
Advising not to be influenced by external factors like the moon.
Dance with the one that brought you and you can't go wrong
Reiterating the importance of loyalty and dancing with the original partner.
He's got his old best buddies and his new best friends
Describing the partner's social circle and popularity with girls.
And all the girls give him the eye
Emphasizing the partner's fun-loving and sociable personality.
He's a good time Charlie and the life of the party tonight
Portraying the partner as the life of the party.
But when I think about another well I don't think twice
Expressing certainty about not considering another partner.
'Cause there'll never be another like him
Acknowledging the uniqueness and irreplaceability of the current partner.
I know he really loves me and I think maybe mama was right
Reflecting on the partner's genuine love and agreeing with the mother's advice.
You got to dance with the one that brought you
Reiterating the importance of loyalty through dancing with the original partner.
And stay with the one that want's you
Stressing the value of staying with the partner who desires you.
The one who's gonna love you when all of the others go home
Underlining the enduring love from the committed partner when others leave.
Don't let the green grass fool you
Repeating the warning against being deceived by external appearances (green grass).
Don't let the moon get to you
Reiterating the advice not to be influenced by external factors like the moon.
Dance with the one that brought you and you can't go wrong
Emphasizing the importance of loyalty and dancing with the original partner.
You've got to dance with the one that brought you
Reiterating the message of dancing with the partner who brought you for success.
And you can't go wrong
Concluding with the affirmation that staying loyal leads to a positive outcome.
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