Dancing On My Own – English Lyrics

• By: Robyn

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of Swedish pop with Robyn's iconic hit, "Dancing On My Own." This song is a masterclass in conveying complex emotions through music, blending a driving, upbeat synth-pop sound with deeply melancholic lyrics about heartbreak and resilience. By exploring its powerful narrative and vivid imagery, you can learn to express nuanced feelings in English, from loneliness and longing to strength and self-acceptance. Its relatable story and compelling vocal performance make it a truly special song that encourages a deeper understanding of emotional vocabulary and cultural context.

[English]

Somebody said you got a new friend

Does she love you better than I can?

It's a big black sky over my town

I know where you at, I bet she's around

Yeah, I know it's stupid

I just gotta see it for myself

I'm in the corner watching you kiss her, oh

I'm right over here, why can't you see me? Oh

I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the guy you're taking home, ooh

I keep dancing on my own (I keep dancing on my own)

I'm just gonna dance all night

I'm all messed up, I'm so outta line

Stilettos on broken bottles

I'm spinning around in circles

I'm in the corner watching you kiss her, oh

I'm right over here, why can't you see me? Oh

I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the guy you're taking home, ooh

I keep dancing on my own (I keep dancing on my own)

So far away, but still so near

(The lights go on, the music dies)

But you don't see me standing here

(I just came) to say goodbye

I'm in the corner watching you kiss her, oh

I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the guy you're taking home, ooh

I keep dancing on my own (I keep dancing on my own) oh yeah

I'm in the corner watching you kiss her, oh

I'm right over here, why can't you see me? Oh

I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the guy you're taking home, ooh

I keep dancing on my own (I keep dancing on my own)

I keep dancing on my own

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
friend /frɛnd/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have a deep affection for someone
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the expanse of air over the Earth
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music
corner /ˈkɔrnər/ A2	noun - the point where two lines or surfaces meet
messed up /mɛst ʌp/ B1	adjective - in a state of confusion or disorder
see /siː/ A1	verb - to perceive with the eyes
all /ɔːl/ A1	adjective - the whole quantity or extent of something
guy /ɡaɪ/ A2	noun - a man or boy
near /nɪr/ A2	adjective - close in distance
lights /laɪts/ A2	noun - devices that produce light
music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ A1	noun - vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony
goodbye /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ B1	noun - a parting phrase or expression