Dance Like We Used To
Rediscovering Lost Rhythms: Dance Through Life's Challenges
Lyrics
I bet you wish you could switch it off, thinking
The speaker believes the listener wishes they could escape their current situation or feelings.
Stop the things you felt months ago sinking
The listener desires to stop or forget emotions that were present months ago.
I know you think I'm not at my best drinking
The speaker acknowledges that the listener might not see them at their best when drinking.
I feel the same
The speaker shares that they feel similarly to the listener in some way.
But after all this bloody world is still spinning
Despite challenges, the world continues to move forward.
It's been a while since I felt you really living
It's been a while since the speaker felt the listener truly experiencing life.
I bet you wish you could switch it off, thinking
Repetition of the desire to escape or switch off certain thoughts or feelings.
I feel the same
The speaker reiterates their shared feelings with the listener.
I made it out of bed today, is it too late now for you to stay?
The speaker mentions successfully getting out of bed and questions if it's too late for the listener to stay.
Is it too late now to dance like we used to?
The speaker wonders if it's too late for them to recreate the joy of dancing as they did in the past.
I know you're getting sick of this late night talking
The listener is tired of late-night conversations.
And I know you need a hit quick to stop the dreaded knocking
The listener may be seeking a quick remedy to avoid a negative situation.
I can feel you losing air and no one's even stopping
The speaker senses the listener struggling, possibly without help.
I feel the same
The speaker expresses understanding by stating they feel the same.
I hope you don't think I get like this often
The speaker hopes the listener doesn't think they often feel this way.
And I hope you don't think I'd ever hit the bottom
The speaker hopes the listener doesn't think they would hit rock bottom.
I know it's a mess and I know it's for the best
Acknowledgment that the situation is messy but believes it's for the best.
I feel the same
Reiteration of the speaker feeling the same as the listener.
I made it out of bed today, is it too late now for you to stay?
Similar to line 9, expressing the speaker's achievement of getting out of bed and questioning the listener's presence.
Is it too late now to dance like we used to?
Reiteration of the desire to dance like they used to, questioning if it's too late.
I made it out of bed today, is it too late now for you to stay?
Repetition of the previous two lines.
Is it too late now to dance like we used to?
Repetition of the desire to dance like they used to, questioning if it's too late.
So, don't forget me
The speaker pleads with the listener not to forget them.
In the morning
Specifically, in the morning, a plea not to be forgotten.
In the day
Repetition of the plea not to be forgotten, emphasizing during the day.
Although, I miss the small things
The speaker misses the small, meaningful things.
In the morning
Repetition of the plea not to be forgotten, with a hint of reassurance that things will be okay in the morning.
It'll be okay
The belief that, despite difficulties, things will be okay.
I made it out of bed today, is it too late now for you to stay?
Similar to lines 9 and 19, expressing the speaker's accomplishment and questioning the listener's presence.
Is it too late now to dance like we used to?
Reiteration of the desire to dance like they used to, questioning if it's too late.
I made it out of bed today, is it too late now for you to stay?
Similar to lines 21 and 29, expressing the speaker's accomplishment and questioning the listener's presence.
Is it too late now to dance like we used to?
Reiteration of the desire to dance like they used to, questioning if it's too late.
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