Dancing Nancies Lyrics
Dave Matthews Band
Lyrics
Could I have been
A parking lot attendant?
Could I have been
A millionaire in Bel Air?
Could I have been
Lost somewhere in Paris?
Could I have been
Your little brother?
Could I have been
Anyone other than me?
Could I have been
Anyone other than me?
Could I have been
Anyone other than me?
Could I have been
Anyone?
He stands touch his hair his shoes untied
Tongue gaping stare
Could I have been a magnet for money?
Could I have been anyone other than me?
Twenty-three and so tired of life
Such a shame to throw it all away
The images grow darker still
Could I have been anyone other than me?
Then I
Look up at the sky
My mouth is open wide, lick and taste
What's the use in worrying?
What's the use in hurrying?
Turn, turn we almost become dizzy
I am who I am who I am well
Who am I?
Requesting some enlightenment
Could I have been anyone other than me?
And then I'll sing and dance I'll play for you tonight
The thrill of it all
Dark clouds may hang on me sometimes
But I'll work it out
Then I
Look up at the sky
My mouth is open wide, lick and taste
What's the use in worrying?
What's the use in hurrying?
Turn, turn we almost become dizzy
Falling out of a world of lies
Could I have been dancing Nancy?
A dancing Nancy
Could I have been anyone other than me?
And then I'll sing and dance
La lala hey, la lala hey, la lala
Sing and dance
La lala hey, la lala hey, la lala
Sing and dance I'll play for you tonight
The thrill of it all
Dark clouds may hang on me sometimes
But I'll work it out
Then I
Look up at the sky
My mouth is open wide, lick and taste
What's the use in worrying?
What's the use in hurrying?
Turn, turn we almost become dizzy
Song & Lyrics Facts
Dave Matthews Band's "Dancing Nancies" is a popular song from their 1994 album, Under the Table and Dreaming. The song was written by Dave Matthews and released as the third single from the album on November 21st, 1994.
It is a folk rock genre with lyrics that tell a story of a man who meets an old flame at a dance hall. The band consists of Dave Matthews (vocals/guitar), Carter Beauford (drums/percussion), Stefan Lessard (bass guitar) and Boyd Tinsley (violin). Interesting facts about the song include that it has been performed live over 500 times throughout Dave Matthews Band's career, making it one of their most frequently played songs. The lyrics to the chorus are: “It's all right if nothing is all I can do / To keep me dancing with you”.