Lee Ann Womack – I Hope You Dance

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I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance
I hope you dance

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Livin' might mean takin' chances, but they're worth takin'
Lovin' might be a mistake, but it's worth makin'
Don't let some Hellbent heart leave you bitter
When you come close to sellin' out, reconsider
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

I hope you dance
I hope you dance
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along)
I hope you dance
I hope you dance
(Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder, where those years have gone?)

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance

Dance
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along)
I hope you dance
I hope you dance
(Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder, where those years have gone?)

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    Song Meaning:This song is one reaching to another- someone who you're very in love with, but can't be with and in her saying what she says, it's the idea that that person will live life to the fullest and not miss the beauty of life. It's a closure song- giving a gift of love to that person, and saying goodbye at the same time.
    Flag Machivelli1469on May 09, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:The chorus sung by "Sons of the Desert",gets my attention every time. I don't think any parent that truly loves their child wouldn't hope that they choose to dance and not just sit this one out.
    Flag redshiftdazzleron December 20, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:this song is awesome...i luv it! it's so beautiful. It's as if this song is telling you to enjoy all the joy the world has to offer, because dancing has never been so freeing......
    Flag blackcrescent14on April 02, 2011   Link
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    My Interpretation:i luv this song so much! i personally kinda think it means to take the risk rather than to "sit it out" or something like, take the chance or you'll "wonder where those years have gone"....it's a beautiful song....
    Flag blackcrescent14on April 02, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:This song can make me cry almost every time i hear it. I have a good friend that graduated this year and he helped me so much with many things that were all happening at one time in my life. i remember one day he told me that i shouldnt hold back and just take chances in life. He taught me so much about life and has caused me to do more outgoing things and live my life to the fullest. This song makes me think of him because it sounds like something he would say. It makes me sad to think that he wont be around next year but i know that he would tell me everything this song says
    Flag swimmer04on August 03, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:this song also brings me to tears because it sounds like something my aunt, who died of breast cancer, would say to me. it is very touching
    Flag Caitcat08on July 06, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:to me this is the perfect advice from a mother to daughter. could not be better said. touches my heart and soul, its just perfection.
    Flag ashaaleyon June 15, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:This song reminds me of a really good friend of mine who just died last week. He was like another father to me and i loved him so much. The song reminds me of him because he taught me to live life to the fullest and not to hold back. He loved his life and everyone in it, 42 is a young age to die at but the lord felt that it was his time to go and called his name. Leaving his two year old daugter to grow up without a father, but you can't help a heartattack. Everything happens for a reason and God has better plans for Kipp, and i know that i will see him again one day. I love you kipp and please help me through this rough time, i know that you are ok and are happy but its still hard for me to get over something like that, I miss you and i can't wait to see you again one day.

    Love always,

    Becca
    Flag BECCA2010on September 18, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:This is one of the most beautiful songs ever. I always listen to it. It's actually a break-up song. But it's so beautiful in that it's not your typical, "I hope you die" break-up songs. She hopes he finds happiness someday, despite everything. Now THAT is true love, baby.
    Flag terribleon May 29, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:this song reminds me of my grandma. every letter or birthday card ive ever gotten from her in the last few years since this song has been out, alway has "I hope you dance" written on it.
    i even got it tattooed on my foot becasue of her.
    Flag sm9977on May 28, 2009   Link

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