You don't have to move, you don't have to speak
Lips follow biting.
You're staring me down, a glance makes me weak
Eyes follow striking
Now I'm twisting up when I'm twisted with you
Brush so lightly
And time trickles down, and I'm breathing for two
Squeeze so tightly.
I'll be fine, you'll be fine.
This moment seems so long
Don't waste new, precious time
We'll dance inside the song

[Chorus]
What makes the one to shake you down?
Each touch belongs to each new sound
Say now you want to shake me too
Move down to me, slip into you

She sinks in my mind as she sheds through her skin
Touch like taste like fire
Hands to know what I no longer defend
Hands to fuel desire
I'll be fine, you'll be fine
This moment seems so long
Don't waste new, precious time
We'll dance inside the song

[Chorus]

Ooo, ah
Ooo, ah
Ooo, ah
Ooo, ah [Repeat: x 2]

And I'll be fine, you'll be fine
Is this fine? I'm not fine
Give me pieces, give me things to stay awake (stay awake)

[Chorus: x 2]



Lyrics submitted by BrandNew1208

Track duration: 04:00

"Dance Inside" as written by Tyson Ritter, Nick Wheeler

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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    General Comment:First of all, LOVE THIS SONG!

    My take on this is that is is a young couple that are deeply in love. They are getting intimate, and they keep saying "I'll be fine, you'll be fine" to try to calm themselves since they know that there will be consequences and things might not always go smooth for them... Great song, captures emotion very well!
    Flag Lovely97on March 07, 2013   Link
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    General Comment:Passion. The song is about passion first and foremost.

    It signifies being with the one you truly love and who you have longed for. When you finally come together, it's more than just sex--it's passionate love making.

    From the opening cords, you can imagine a couple meeting with unequaled anticipation--whether that be a long time coming for both parties or a quick return because they can't get enough of each other.

    They stare at each other, lay motionless and mind fuck each other without saying a word. They start to get physical and everything comes so naturally building up to the point they just melt into each other. It's not just sex, it's passion for each others' souls and it's a match made in heaven at least for this moment.

    She sinks in my mind as she sheds through her skin. Touch sight tastes like fire. Hands do now what eyes no longer defend...

    HANDS TO FUEL DESIRE!

    The song crescendos. This is the climax and at this point their bodies and minds are one. Nothing can get in their way and they are in ecstasy. If they felt like this forever, they would be unbreakable.

    Fortunately, they are both experienced and aware that repercussions exist. But right now, nothing else matters. Each second matters, and each second feels longer than just one. It's the first time something incredibly enjoyable feels longer than it really is.

    Some people know exactly what this song represents. They have been in a similar situation they can recall so vividly when listening to this. And for those who haven't, get ready, because that moment is coming and you better be ready to embrace it.

    This is the best song ever made about passionate love-making. And to think about how many songs out there have been dedicated to passion, love and sex, and it makes for an impressive piece of work.

    I'm not even sure the AARs know how significant this song is. One of my top 10 favorites of all time, and the only reason I signed up for Song Meanings.

    Listen to it again.
    Flag wuciferon June 20, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:I ♥ this song! Yes, I guess its about sex, lol!
    Flag GeorginaGon March 17, 2011   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:To me, this song is about two really close friends who realize they have feelings for each other on a deeper level, but one is leaving or lives far away and they won't see each other again for a very long time. So they decide to act on their feelings, realizing in the process just HOW much love there is between them. It could also be about a girl losing her virginity to a friend or two friends losing it together, strengthening their friendship.
    Flag PunkAndEmoFanon November 02, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:Lead singer Tyson Ritter reported to MTV in 2003 that that they had a new song that was written on tour called "Dance Inside," making it the first song written for Move Along. According to the article, Ritter said the song is about a girl, but that it pertains to present-day happiness and isn't a lament over yesterday. "We wrote it on the road after I met a beautiful girl," Ritter said. "It's about being in love and stuff like that. It's about passionate love, on a deeper level than I used to write about before.'" (thanks, James - Metropolis, KS)
    Flag SiairaMarieon July 29, 2010   Link
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    Song Meaning:I think the meaning of the song is about two people who have deep feelings for one another (clearly). They are probably new lovers or have loved very few in their lives. The song gives off the vibe that although they love each other, they live far away from one another or one of them is leaving (possibly to go on tour) so it would be a long period of time before they saw each other again. But I feel that this song was made to remind one another that love and physical desire that cannot be fulfilled in-person will live on in the lyrics of this song.
    Flag Rx777on July 22, 2010   Link
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    Lyric Correction:She sinks in my mind as she sheds through her skin
    Touch sight tastes like fire
    Hands do now what eyes no longer defend
    Hands to fuel desire
    Flag Merechanon July 11, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:This song is about two people who've had feelings for each other for awhile and are just finding out, and they go all the way the first time they're together. It seems possible they were afraid to tell each other how they felt for some reason (rejection?) but once they realize it's mutual, they say "Why not?" and take advantage of their chance.
    Flag PunkAndEmoFanon May 26, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:i think this song is about how the girl cant get out of his head so hence "dance inside" like shes all he thinks about and shes running all over his mind. like dancing
    Flag yeahright123on March 24, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:its sex alright, but the most beautiful kind.
    i also dont think they were virgins.
    listening to it, i think they were friends, always wanting to go that one step further, but not, until now. (the whole i'll be fine, you'll be fine bit)
    but during the sex itself, i think he realised that he truly feels more towards her than just friendship and sex. he loves her (what makes the want to shake you down?) but he doesnt understand it.
    its a beautiful song, perfectly done.
    Flag wiccanfaeon July 23, 2009   Link

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