Original Lyrics
English
[Intro]
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (Mm)
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
[Verse 1]
Dance with me, darling
Just one more time
Take my hand and let's just slow dance all night
Girl, you know I'm hoping
Hoping when the music ends
You and I will fall in love all over again
[Verse 2]
Dance with me, darling
Just one more time
Put your pride aside, right here next to mine
Girl, you know I'm hoping
Hoping when the music ends
You and I will fall in love all over again, yeah
[Pre-Chorus]
(All the stars) All the stars are out tonight
Ooh, maybe they'll shine a little light
Help us find what we're trying to find
It's been so long since I held you tight
I won't lеt you go 'til we get it right
[Chorus]
Will you dance with mе, darling?
One more time
[Verse 3]
It's the only thing that we ain't try
Girl, you know I'm hoping
Hoping when the music ends
You and I (You and I) will fall in love (Fall in love)
[Bridge]
All over again
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
All over again
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
[Outro]
Will you dance with me, darling? (Dance with me, darling, dance with me just one more time)
Please, please, please
(Dance with me, darling, dance with me just one more time) Oh, just one more time
(Dance with me, darling, dance with me just one more time)
Oh, I gotta let you know, baby, I still love you (Dance with me, darling, dance with me just one more time)
And I don't wanna dance with nobody, nobody, nobody but you (Dance with me, darling, dance with me just one more time)
Nobody but you (Dance with me, darling, dance with me just one more time)
Ooh (Dance with me, darling, dance with me just one more time)
Ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh (Mm)
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
[Verse 1]
Dance with me, darling
Just one more time
Take my hand and let's just slow dance all night
Girl, you know I'm hoping
Hoping when the music ends
You and I will fall in love all over again
[Verse 2]
Dance with me, darling
Just one more time
Put your pride aside, right here next to mine
Girl, you know I'm hoping
Hoping when the music ends
You and I will fall in love all over again, yeah
[Pre-Chorus]
(All the stars) All the stars are out tonight
Ooh, maybe they'll shine a little light
Help us find what we're trying to find
It's been so long since I held you tight
I won't lеt you go 'til we get it right
[Chorus]
Will you dance with mе, darling?
One more time
[Verse 3]
It's the only thing that we ain't try
Girl, you know I'm hoping
Hoping when the music ends
You and I (You and I) will fall in love (Fall in love)
[Bridge]
All over again
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
All over again
(Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
[Outro]
Will you dance with me, darling? (Dance with me, darling, dance with me just one more time)
Please, please, please
(Dance with me, darling, dance with me just one more time) Oh, just one more time
(Dance with me, darling, dance with me just one more time)
Oh, I gotta let you know, baby, I still love you (Dance with me, darling, dance with me just one more time)
And I don't wanna dance with nobody, nobody, nobody but you (Dance with me, darling, dance with me just one more time)
Nobody but you (Dance with me, darling, dance with me just one more time)
Ooh (Dance with me, darling, dance with me just one more time)
Ooh-ooh, ooh
Translation
English
[Intro]
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (Mm)
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh
[Verse 1]
Baila conmigo, cariño
Solo una vez más
Toma mi mano y simplemente bailemos lento toda la noche
Chica, sabes que estoy esperando
Esperando que cuando la música termine
Tú y yo nos enamoremos de nuevo
[Verse 2]
Baila conmigo, cariño
Solo una vez más
Deja tu orgullo a un lado, justo aquí al lado del mío
Chica, sabes que estoy esperando
Esperando que cuando la música termine
Tú y yo nos enamoremos de nuevo, sí
[Pre-Chorus]
(Todas las estrellas) Todas las estrellas han salido esta noche
Oh, tal vez brillen un poco de luz
Ayúdanos a encontrar lo que estamos tratando de encontrar
Ha pasado tanto tiempo desde que te abracé fuerte
No te dejaré ir hasta que lo hagamos bien
[Chorus]
¿Bailarás conmigo, cariño?
Una vez más
[Verse 3]
Es lo único que no hemos intentado
Chica, sabes que estoy esperando
Esperando que cuando la música termine
Tú y yo (Tú y yo) nos enamoremos (Nos enamoremos)
[Bridge]
De nuevo
(Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
De nuevo
(Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
[Outro]
¿Bailarás conmigo, cariño? (Baila conmigo, cariño, baila conmigo solo una vez más)
Por favor, por favor, por favor
(Baila conmigo, cariño, baila conmigo solo una vez más) Oh, solo una vez más
(Baila conmigo, cariño, baila conmigo solo una vez más)
Oh, tengo que hacerte saber, bebé, que todavía te amo (Baila conmigo, cariño, baila conmigo solo una vez más)
Y no quiero bailar con nadie, nadie, nadie más que contigo (Baila conmigo, cariño, baila conmigo solo una vez más)
Nadie más que tú (Baila conmigo, cariño, baila conmigo solo una vez más)
Oh (Baila conmigo, cariño, baila conmigo solo una vez más)
Oh-oh, oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (Mm)
Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh
[Verse 1]
Baila conmigo, cariño
Solo una vez más
Toma mi mano y simplemente bailemos lento toda la noche
Chica, sabes que estoy esperando
Esperando que cuando la música termine
Tú y yo nos enamoremos de nuevo
[Verse 2]
Baila conmigo, cariño
Solo una vez más
Deja tu orgullo a un lado, justo aquí al lado del mío
Chica, sabes que estoy esperando
Esperando que cuando la música termine
Tú y yo nos enamoremos de nuevo, sí
[Pre-Chorus]
(Todas las estrellas) Todas las estrellas han salido esta noche
Oh, tal vez brillen un poco de luz
Ayúdanos a encontrar lo que estamos tratando de encontrar
Ha pasado tanto tiempo desde que te abracé fuerte
No te dejaré ir hasta que lo hagamos bien
[Chorus]
¿Bailarás conmigo, cariño?
Una vez más
[Verse 3]
Es lo único que no hemos intentado
Chica, sabes que estoy esperando
Esperando que cuando la música termine
Tú y yo (Tú y yo) nos enamoremos (Nos enamoremos)
[Bridge]
De nuevo
(Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
De nuevo
(Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
[Outro]
¿Bailarás conmigo, cariño? (Baila conmigo, cariño, baila conmigo solo una vez más)
Por favor, por favor, por favor
(Baila conmigo, cariño, baila conmigo solo una vez más) Oh, solo una vez más
(Baila conmigo, cariño, baila conmigo solo una vez más)
Oh, tengo que hacerte saber, bebé, que todavía te amo (Baila conmigo, cariño, baila conmigo solo una vez más)
Y no quiero bailar con nadie, nadie, nadie más que contigo (Baila conmigo, cariño, baila conmigo solo una vez más)
Nadie más que tú (Baila conmigo, cariño, baila conmigo solo una vez más)
Oh (Baila conmigo, cariño, baila conmigo solo una vez más)
Oh-oh, oh
Meaning & Explanation
The Core Theme of Reconciliation
The lyrics of "Dance with Me Darling" capture a deeply emotional and vulnerable plea for a second chance at love. The song revolves around a couple whose relationship has grown distant or fractured over time. Instead of giving up, the narrator proposes a simple, intimate solution: one final slow dance. This dance serves as a metaphor for stripping away the noise, arguments, and complications of life to reconnect on a primal, emotional level.
Overcoming Pride and Vulnerability
In the second verse, the line "Put your pride aside, right here next to mine" highlights one of the biggest hurdles in any relationship—ego. The narrator acknowledges that both partners have built walls out of pride. By asking to set it aside, the song emphasizes that saving a relationship requires mutual vulnerability. The slow dance acts as a safe space where defenses can be dropped, allowing the couple to remember why they fell in love in the first place.
Nature as a Guide to Healing
The pre-chorus introduces cosmic imagery, mentioning that "All the stars are out tonight" and hoping they will "shine a little light." This suggests that the narrator is looking for a sign or divine intervention to guide them through the darkness of their relationship troubles. The stars symbolize hope and clarity. There is a sense of urgency and determination when the narrator states, "I won't let you go 'til we get it right," showing an absolute commitment to fixing the bond.
Last Resort and Absolute Devotion
The desperation becomes clearer in the third verse, where the narrator admits that dancing is "the only thing that we ain't try." It is a last-ditch effort to save their love. The outro reinforces this intense devotion. The repetition of "Please, please, please" and the declaration "I don't wanna dance with nobody... but you" shows that despite the hardships, the narrator's heart belongs entirely to their partner.
Ultimately, "Dance with Me Darling" is a moving anthem about fight, forgiveness, and the timeless power of romance. It beautifully illustrates that sometimes, when words fail, a simple embrace and a shared melody are all it takes to heal a broken heart.
The lyrics of "Dance with Me Darling" capture a deeply emotional and vulnerable plea for a second chance at love. The song revolves around a couple whose relationship has grown distant or fractured over time. Instead of giving up, the narrator proposes a simple, intimate solution: one final slow dance. This dance serves as a metaphor for stripping away the noise, arguments, and complications of life to reconnect on a primal, emotional level.
Overcoming Pride and Vulnerability
In the second verse, the line "Put your pride aside, right here next to mine" highlights one of the biggest hurdles in any relationship—ego. The narrator acknowledges that both partners have built walls out of pride. By asking to set it aside, the song emphasizes that saving a relationship requires mutual vulnerability. The slow dance acts as a safe space where defenses can be dropped, allowing the couple to remember why they fell in love in the first place.
Nature as a Guide to Healing
The pre-chorus introduces cosmic imagery, mentioning that "All the stars are out tonight" and hoping they will "shine a little light." This suggests that the narrator is looking for a sign or divine intervention to guide them through the darkness of their relationship troubles. The stars symbolize hope and clarity. There is a sense of urgency and determination when the narrator states, "I won't let you go 'til we get it right," showing an absolute commitment to fixing the bond.
Last Resort and Absolute Devotion
The desperation becomes clearer in the third verse, where the narrator admits that dancing is "the only thing that we ain't try." It is a last-ditch effort to save their love. The outro reinforces this intense devotion. The repetition of "Please, please, please" and the declaration "I don't wanna dance with nobody... but you" shows that despite the hardships, the narrator's heart belongs entirely to their partner.
Ultimately, "Dance with Me Darling" is a moving anthem about fight, forgiveness, and the timeless power of romance. It beautifully illustrates that sometimes, when words fail, a simple embrace and a shared melody are all it takes to heal a broken heart.
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Bruno Mars
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