Brad Paisley - We Danced Lyrics
Lyrics
The bar was empty
I was sweeping up the floor
That's when she walked in
I said, "I'm sorry but we're closed"
And she said "I know,
But I'm afraid I left my purse"
I said, "I put one back behind the bar
I bet it's probably yours"
And the next thing that I knew
There we were, lost in conversation
And before I handed her her purse
I said, "You'll only get this back on one condition"
And we danced
Out there on that empty hardwood floor
The chairs up and the lights turned way down low
The music played, we held each other close
And we danced
And from that moment
There was never any doubt
I had found the one
That I had always dreamed about
And then one evenin'
When she stopped by after work
I pulled a diamond ring out of the pocket of my shirt
And as her eyes filled up with tears
She said, "This is the last thing I expected"
And then she took me by the hand
And said, "I'll only marry you on one condition"
And we danced
Out there on that empty hardwood floor
The chairs up and the lights turned way down low
The music played, we held each other close
And we danced
Like no one else had ever danced before
I can't explain what happened on that floor
But the music played
We held each other close
And we danced
Yeah, we danced
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We Danced
Meaning & Inspiration
Brad Paisley's "We Danced," released on November 8, 2014, is a charming narrative that beautifully illustrates the transformative power of a single, unexpected moment. The song opens with a scene familiar to many – the quiet end of a workday, a seemingly ordinary evening at a bar. The protagonist, cleaning up after closing, encounters a woman who claims to have left her purse. This simple request, however, becomes the catalyst for something far more profound. The initial exchange, a brief conversation before the purse is returned, sparks an undeniable connection. The story unfolds not through dramatic pronouncements, but through an act of shared vulnerability and spontaneous joy. The condition for returning the purse becomes a delightful invitation, leading to a dance on the empty hardwood floor, under dim lights, with the music setting a tender, intimate tone. This dance, more than just physical movement, becomes the tangible manifestation of their burgeoning relationship.
The enduring significance of this dance is emphasized as Paisley sings, "And from that moment / There was never any doubt / I had found the one / That I had always dreamed about." This speaks to the immediate certainty and divine orchestration that can accompany true connection. It echoes the sentiment found in Proverbs 18:22, "He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord," suggesting that such unions are blessed and aligned with God's purpose. The song then fast-forwards to a later, equally significant moment: the proposal. The protagonist, with a ring ready, mirrors the proposal's conditional nature with the woman's own condition for marriage, mirroring the very first condition that brought them together. This cyclical nature reinforces the idea that their love story began with a mutual, albeit playful, agreement, and is now sealed with another. The repetition of the dance motif in the context of marriage further solidifies its importance as the foundation of their lasting bond. The final verses celebrate this dance not just as a physical act, but as a profound experience that defied explanation, a moment where their souls connected. It brings to mind the deep intimacy described in Song of Solomon 3:4, "I held him, and I would not let him go until I brought him into my mother's house, and into the chamber of her who conceived me," suggesting a profound, almost sacred, closeness found in the embrace of love. "We Danced" ultimately tells a story of serendipity leading to destiny, a reminder that sometimes, the most significant chapters of our lives begin with a simple, unscripted moment, a dance, and a shared connection that feels divinely guided.