In the tender embrace of nostalgia, this soul-stirring ballad weaves a poignant tale of a son's yearning to relive cherished moments with his late father. Through evocative lyrics, the song captures the deep bond and irreplaceable comfort found in familial love, particularly between a father and his child. The singer reminisces about joyful dances shared in simpler times, using these memories as a heartfelt plea for just one more chance to experience that pure connection. Amidst the personal reflections, there's also an empathetic wish for his grieving mother, hoping she too could reconnect with her lost love. This narrative beautifully articulates the universal ache of missing someone dearly departed and the healing power of holding onto precious memories.
Dance With My Father
Lyrics
Back when I was a child
Before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high
And dance with my mother and me
And then
Spin me around 'till I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure
I was loved
If I could get another chance
Another walk
Another dance with him
I'd play a song that would never ever end
How I'd love love love
To dance with my father again
When I and my mother
Would disagree
To get my way I would run
From her to him
He'd make me laugh just to comfort me
Yeah yeah
Then finally make me do
Just what my mama said
Later that night when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he
Would be gone from me
If I could steal one final glance
One final step
One final dance with him
I'd play a song that would never ever end
'Cause I'd love love love to
Dance with my father again
Sometimes I'd listen outside her door
And I'd hear how mama would cry for him
I'd pray for her even more than me
I'd pray for her even more than me
I know I'm praying for much too much
But could you send her
The only man she loved
I know you don't do it usually
But Dear Lord
She's dying to dance with my father again
Every night I fall asleep
And this is all I ever dream
Writer(s): Luther Vandross, Richard Marx
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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