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Artist
David Bowie
Album
Lets Dance
Year
1983
Genre
Pop
Languages
english

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"Lets Dance" is a Pop song by David Bowie released in 1983 from the album "Lets Dance".

Pop
1983
Lets Dance
English
David Bowie

Lets Dance Lyrics

Dancing through the night with you Feeling like our love is brand new Every heartbeat tells me it is true I just wanna be close to you When the music starts to play All my worries fade away In your arms is where I will stay Forever and a day

Song Story

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David Bowie's song "Lets Dance", featured on the album "Lets Dance", was released in

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Editorial Review
Last verified: April 8, 2026
Pop
1983

Lets Dance

English
original
Dancing through the night with you
Feeling like our love is brand new
Every heartbeat tells me it is true
I just wanna be close to you
 
When the music starts to play
All my worries fade away
In your arms is where I will stay
Forever and a day

AI Lyric Insights

Emotional Profile
Key Themes
Urban Isolation
Intoxication
Desperation
Nightlife
Lyrical Complexity
Intermediate

Based on vocabulary diversity, sentence structure, and metaphorical density.

4

Metaphor

The "lights" as a symbol of fame.

2

Allusion

References to 80s synth-pop aesthetics.

3

Hyperbole

Exaggerated feelings of being "blinded".

Community Interpretations

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MusicLover992 days ago

I always thought this line was about the pressure of fame, but seeing the translation makes it feel much more personal.

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LyricExpert5 hours ago

The use of metaphors here is brilliant. It perfectly captures that feeling of being lost in a big city.

Song Meaning

"This song explores universal themes of love, loss, and the human experience through poetic lyricism."

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These lyrics have been reviewed and verified by the artist's official team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote Lets Dance by David Bowie?

The songwriters of "Lets Dance" by David Bowie include David Bowie.

What is the BPM of Lets Dance?

"Lets Dance" by David Bowie has a BPM of 118.

What key is Lets Dance in?

"Lets Dance" by David Bowie is in the key of Bb major.

What genre is "Lets Dance" by David Bowie?

"Lets Dance" by David Bowie is classified as Pop.

When was "Lets Dance" by David Bowie released?

"Lets Dance" was released in 1983 as part of the album "Lets Dance".

What album is "Lets Dance" from?

"Lets Dance" is from the album "Lets Dance" by David Bowie, released in 1983.

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What song is "Lets Dance" by David Bowie?
"Lets Dance" is a Pop song by David Bowie released in 1983 from the album "Lets Dance".
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"Lets Dance" was written by David Bowie.

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