Dancing with Myself
Embracing Solitude: Dancing with Self in a Vibrant World
Lyrics
On the floors of Tokyo
Referencing the dance floors of Tokyo, setting the scene for the singer's experiences.
Or down in London town to go, go
Expressing a desire to dance in London, capturing the global theme of the song.
With a record selection and a mirror direction
Highlighting the singer's solitary dance with a record and a mirror, suggesting self-reflection.
I'm dancing with myself
Stating the act of dancing alone, possibly metaphorical for self-reliance or independence.
When there's no one else in sight
Emphasizing the loneliness, dancing alone with no one else around.
In the crowded lonely night
Describing a crowded night, possibly symbolizing life's challenges and the singer's resilience.
Well I wait so long for my love vibration
Waiting for love but finding solace in personal rhythm and vibration.
And I'm dancing with myself, oh-oh
Reiteration of dancing alone with oneself, emphasizing freedom from societal expectations.
Dancing with myself, oh-oh
-Dancing with myself
-When there's nothing to lose and there's nothing to prove
-Well I'm dancing with myself
-Ah, oh, oh-oh
An exclamation, possibly signifying the joy or liberation felt while dancing alone.
If I looked all over the world
Searching the world for different types of people but feeling unnoticed or ignored.
And there's every type of girl
-But your empty eyes seem to pass me by
-Leave me dancing with myself
Expressing a sense of isolation, continuing to dance alone due to perceived indifference.
So let's sink another drink
Suggesting the need for introspection, accompanied by a drink to ponder life's possibilities.
'Cause it'll give me time to think
-If I had the chance I'd ask the world to dance
-And I'd be dancing with myself, oh-oh
Repeating the theme of dancing with oneself when there's nothing to lose or prove.
Dancing with myself, oh-oh
-Dancing with myself
-When there's nothing to lose and there's nothing to prove
-Well I'm dancing with myself
-Ah oh oh-oh
Additional vocalizations, possibly conveying emotional intensity or the cathartic nature of dancing.
Ah oh oh-oh-oh
-Ah oh oh-oh
-Ah oh oh-oh
-If I looked all over the world
Revisiting the search for diverse experiences, yet feeling unseen and left to dance alone.
And there's every type of girl
-But your empty eyes seem to pass me by
-Leave me dancing with myself
Reiteration of isolation, dancing alone due to unreciprocated attention.
So let's sink another drink
Connecting drinking to contemplation, expressing a desire to invite the world to dance.
'Cause it'll give me time to think
-If I had the chance I'd ask the world to dance
-And I'd be dancing with myself, oh-oh
Repeating the longing to ask the world to dance, highlighting a persistent desire for connection.
Dancing with myself, oh-oh
-Dancing with myself
-If I had the chance I'd ask the world to dance
-If I had the chance I'd ask the world to dance
-If I had the chance I'd ask the world to dance
-Oh oh oh-oh
Repeating vocalizations, intensifying the emotional tone of the song.
Oh oh oh-oh
-Oh oh oh-oh
-Oh oh oh-oh
-Oh-oh, dancing with myself
Repeating the phrase "dancing with myself" with varying intensity and adding elements of physical exertion (sweat), reinforcing the solitary yet energetic nature of the dance.
Oh-oh, dancing with myself (sweat)
-Oh-oh, dancing with myself (sweat, sweat, sweat)
-Oh-oh, dancing with myself (sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat)
-Oh-oh, dancing with myself (sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat)
-Oh-oh, dancing with myself (sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat, sweat, aah!)
-Oh-oh, dancing with myself
-Oh-oh, dancing with myself
-Oh-oh
-With myself
-With myself
Concluding with a final affirmation of dancing with oneself.
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