Story Behind The Song
IF THERE'S A BETTER DEFINITION OF HEARTBREAK SOMEBODY SHOULD LET ME KNOW...I'LL EXPLAIN...DOC POMUS WAS BORN JEROME FELDER, A JEWISH SONGWRITER AND BLUES SINGER...DOC POMUS WAS CRIPPLED AND WALKED WITH CRUTCHES...ON HIS WEDDING NIGHT HE KNEW HE WANTED TO DANCE WITH HIS NEW BRIDE BUT HE COULD PROBABLY ONLY MANAGE ONE DANCE...HE TOLD HIS NEW WIFE TO ENJOY HERSELF AND DANCE WITH THE OTHER MEN AT THE PARTY...DOC'S HEART MUST HAVE BEEN BREAKING INSIDE AS HE SAT BY AND WROTE THIS SONG...HONESTLY I'M NOT THAT BIG A MAN...THIS IS A PAUL HARVEY MOMENT...NOW YOU KNOW THE REST OF THE STORY...
Song Description
IF THERE'S A BETTER DEFINITION OF HEARTBREAK SOMEBODY SHOULD LET ME KNOW...I'LL EXPLAIN...DOC POMUS WAS BORN JEROME FELDER, A JEWISH SONGWRITER AND BLUES SINGER...DOC POMUS WAS CRIPPLED AND WALKED WITH CRUTCHES...ON HIS WEDDING NIGHT HE KNEW HE WANTED TO DANCE WITH HIS NEW BRIDE BUT HE COULD PROBABLY ONLY MANAGE ONE DANCE...HE TOLD HIS NEW WIFE TO ENJOY HERSELF AND DANCE WITH THE OTHER MEN AT THE PARTY...DOC'S HEART MUST HAVE BEEN BREAKING INSIDE AS HE SAT BY AND WROTE THIS SONG...HONESTLY I'M NOT THAT BIG A MAN...THIS IS A PAUL HARVEY MOMENT...NOW YOU KNOW THE REST OF THE STORY...
| Song Length |
2:35 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Pop - Classic |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Unrequited Love, Unrequited Love |
| Similar Artists |
Ben E King, The Drifters |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
You can dance every dance with the guy
Who gives you the eye, let him hold you tight
You can smile every smile for the man
Who held your hand 'neath the pale moonlight
But don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin', save the last dance for me, mmm
Oh, I know that the music's fine
Like sparkling wine go and have your fun
Laugh and sing but while we're apart
Don't give your heart to anyone
But don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darlin', save the last dance for me, mmm
Baby, don't you know I love you so?
Can't you feel it when we touch?
I will never, never let you go
I love you, oh, so much
You can dance, go and carry on
Till the night is gone and it's time to go
If he asks, if you're all alone
Can he take you home, you must tell him, no
'Cause don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arm's you're gonna be
So darlin', save the last dance for me
'Cause don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arm's you're gonna be
So darlin', save the last dance for me, mmm
Save the last dance for me, mmm, mmm
Save the last dance for me, mmm
Save the last dance for me
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