Story Behind The Song
I had injured my back and as a result got a handicapped hanger for my car. I immediately got very spoiled (parking by the door of the store), and thought I would be sad when it expired. Instead, I was ecstatic because it meant that I was healed.
Song Description
I got to throw away my crutches, so I want to throw away my excuses too, and live a big life.
| Song Length |
2:33 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Joyful, Ecstatic |
Subject |
Celebration, Dance |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1980 - 1989 |
Lyrics
I GOTTA DANCE
Today I cast away my crutches
Cuz the truth is
I don't need them anymore
Though I had some doubts
Still I shouted
Hallelu-----jah
And I won't care
I'm no Fred Astaire
When I'm out there on the floor
Cuz if I got a choice
And I got a chance
I gotta dance
Today I boxed up my excuses
And other useless things
Took 'em down to the Goodwill store
And I put "Take a risk"
At the top of my list
of things to do - yeah
And even if I've never
Never ever
Done that step before
If I got a choice
And I got a chance
I gotta dance
Ooh, feels so good
Rockin' out in the real world
Like that scaredy-cat, me, never
would!
Today I broke through the walls
And installed
Some windows and doors
And I can smell the honeysuckle
While I buckle on my shoes - yeah
And I won't be listenin'
If you're dismissin'
My dreams anymore
Cuz if I got a choice
And I got a chance
I gotta dance.
I got a choice
And I gotta chance
I think I'm gonna dance.
©2009 Artsong Music (BMI)